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I-5 Weekend Woes: Lane Reductions Ahead
Seattle drivers, brace yourselves. Northbound I-5 will be reduced to just two lanes from Friday night through Monday morning. Expect delays and detours. And don’t get too comfy—more closures are coming between July 18 and August 18, with even more in 2026 and 2027.
Monkey Trouble in Texas
A baby spider monkey caused chaos in San Antonio after escaping into a neighborhood. Animal Care Services safely captured the primate, but the owner now faces multiple charges, including keeping a prohibited animal and failing to vaccinate or microchip it. Monkey business just got serious.
Iowa Woman’s Wild Flag-Burning Stunt
In a bizarre incident, a partially nude woman in Iowa was arrested for burning stolen American flags. She allegedly gave deputies a fake name and assaulted an officer. Authorities also found drug paraphernalia in her bag. She’s now facing a laundry list of charges.
MIT Study: ChatGPT May Be Hurting Your Writing
A new MIT Media Lab study suggests that using ChatGPT for essay writing might actually reduce brain activity and creativity. Participants who relied on the AI tool underperformed compared to those who wrote unaided. The takeaway? Maybe don’t outsource your SAT prep to a chatbot.
Alcohol Linked to Pancreatic Cancer
A massive WHO study involving over 2.4 million people found a “modest but significant” link between alcohol consumption and pancreatic cancer. Just 10 grams of alcohol per day increases your risk by 3%. Sobering news, indeed.
Little Caesars Launches Superhero Pizza
Little Caesars has teamed up with Marvel to release the Fantastic Four-N-One Pizza, celebrating the upcoming *Fantastic Four: First Steps* movie. The pizza features four flavors and collectible boxes that reveal a hidden image. Plus, fans can score discounted movie tickets through Fandango.
Tina Turner Statue Coming to Tennessee
A statue honoring Tina Turner will soon grace Heritage Park in Brownsville, Tennessee. Funded by Ford Motor Company, the monument celebrates the legendary singer’s cultural impact and musical legacy.
REO Speedwagon’s Luttrell Survives Crash
Terry Luttrell, former frontman of REO Speedwagon, is recovering after a car crash in Illinois. He reportedly fell asleep at the wheel after a long night of signing autographs. Thankfully, he escaped with only minor injuries and a cracked sternum.