New York Times announces changes to Wordle

Certain types of words will no longer be the answer, and the paper urged players to refresh their browsers to make sure they stay synced with the rest of the users.

Deli meats and cheeses linked to deadly listeria outbreak in 6 states, CDC says

One person died and 13 have been hospitalized across six states in the outbreak, the CDC said, which added that the true number of sick people "is likely higher."

Domino’s Pizza employee makes dessert for girl whose birthday party guests didn't show

Domino's Pizza received a call from a mother hoping to cancel a large order she had placed, since “a number of her daughter’s peers hadn’t turned up to her birthday party.”

Beer hops compounds may help protect against Alzheimer's, study suggests

The new research found that hops, which give beer that bitter flavor, may help prevent the clumping of amyloid beta proteins in the brain — a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.

Polish leader blames country's low birthrate on young women drinking too much alcohol

A women’s rights group in Poland has urged people to demonstrate after the country’s ruling party leader claimed that the country’s low birthrate is partly caused by young women drinking too much alcohol.

Van Gogh, a one-eared rescue dog, creates art with tongue

Van Gogh was recused from a dog fighting ring, which left him with severe injuries, including a mutilated ear and several lacerations on his body.

Robot first responders saving lives in natural disasters

Next generation first responders use technology to not only save the lives of victims, it saves the lives on those first on the scene too.

Crocs, 7-Eleven release limited-edition shoe collaboration

The collection, called 7-Eleven X Crocs, launched globally on 11-7 (get it?) and features two limited-edition shoe styles.

Krispy Kreme giving away free doughnuts on Election Day 2022

Customers on Tuesday, Nov. 8 can get a free Original Glazed doughnut in celebration of “voters and our democracy,” the company said.

Dungeness crab die-off underway along US West Coast

Estimates put the Dungeness crab industry’s worth at around a quarter-billion dollars per year.

The history of daylight saving time

Daylight saving time is literally meant as a time for saving daylight hours. Attempts to harness daylight hours go back over a century, with motivations rooted in patriotism, practicality and public opinion.

Photographer dresses in camera Halloween costume that actually takes, displays photos

While one spectator thought the flash and costume were all for decoration, she said that after the photographer turned around to reveal the photo, she was left “completely mind-blown.”