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LONDON—Expressing excitement for the four-hour, star-studded, “once in a lifetime” event, 67 million British citizens tuned in Thursday to watch a live broadcast of King Charles III’s prostate surgery. “What a beautiful day to witness His…

LOS ANGELES—Maintaining a neutral smile with a slightly furrowed brow to ensure it looked like he was really taking in the sights and sounds, Ben Affleck reportedly kept close control over his facial expression Thursday while watching the…

ST. LOUIS—In an effort to better connect prospective pet owners with animal companions ready for the taking, the website Petfinder announced a new feature Thursday allowing users to browse dogs that already had homes but would be relatively…

RACINE, WI—Saying he couldn’t wait to pop the question to the love of his life, local man Joseph Lefferts told reporters Thursday he had been keeping an engagement ring in his pocket and waiting for the right moment to be publicly…

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An X post showing a hole in the sidewalk of West Roscoe Street in Chicago in the precise shape of a rat where it fell in wet concrete went viral last week, turning the spot into an overnight tourist destination, with hundreds showing up to…

LOS ANGELES—With the hopes of learning more about the reclusive and oft-unseen individuals, 3.1 million viewers reportedly watched the 75th Emmy Awards to catch a rare glimpse of TV actors. “What’s fascinating is that you get this peek at…

Yellowstone, a show that has become mandatory viewing for white males over 50, follows cattle rancher Jon Dutton as he navigates the struggles of owning and operating Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. If you know someone who watches the wildly…

GALENA, IL—Saying that she didn’t want to wait until she graduated high school to give her 6-month-old a baby brother or sister, local teen mom Lacey Reed told reporters Tuesday that she wanted another one. “I know I’m still just in my…

GLEN ELLYN, IL—Gesturing excitedly at the screen while the ambivalent canine lay beside him, local man John Eggert urged his dog Monday to pay attention while a dog was on TV. “Look, look, Pickles—that dog looks just like you,” Eggert said…