Steven Adams stories, Page 9
City of Berkeley can no longer use the word ‘manhole’
Officially, there is not a single manhole in the city. Nor is there a fireman or a craftsman. The city of Berkeley, California, on Tuesday eliminated gendered terms from its municipal code. The holes in streets where “repairers” will access utilities will now be called “Maintenance holes.” Council voted to...
Postcard from dad finds family 26 years late
No one knew the postcard was lost until it landed in a mailbox 26 years later. A father sent the Hong Kong memento to his family in 1993 and assumed they received it. His children, living in Springfield, Illinois, at the time, didn’t know it had been sent so they...
Plane makes emergency landing at Ocean City beachVideo
Swimmers were a little surprised when a plane splashed down at this Maryland beach. Trevor H. Deihl, 23, of Reedville, Va., reported that his single-engine Cessna 172RG was having engine problems before he landed it in the Atlantic Ocean, Maryland State Police told Fox News. Authorities praised the pilot for...
Boy’s beer stand prompts calls to police
A boy selling beer on the street in Utah was unusual enough for passers-by to call police. Officers from the Brigham City Police Department on Tuesday found the boy hawking beer of the root variety. The department praised the youngster’s “Ice Cold Beer” sign as an effective marketing strategy. ”Yep,...
Too-tall toupee tips police to cocaine smuggler
A man’s toupee looked just a little too big for his head as he landed in Barcelona. Airport officers took the Colombian man aside for a second security screening and found half a kilo of cocaine on his head, reports Reuters. Police said the 65-year-old man arrived on a plane...
Video: Divers spot jellyfish bigger than human off Britain’s coastVideo
Divers have encountered a shockingly large jellyfish in the waters off of Britain. Biologist and broadcaster Lizzie Daly was diving in the Atlantic Ocean near Cornwall with cameraman Dan Abbott when they found a barrel jellyfish that appears to be larger than Daly. The pair shared photos and video on...
Minnesota State Fair shoots down doughnuts paired with syringes
Minnesota fairgoers this summer will being dunkin’ their doughnuts instead of injecting them. One of the new foods slated for the 2019 Minnesota State Fair had been a batch of fill-your-own doughnuts. Well, those little spherical doughnut holes, actually. The filling were to be Bavarian cream, chocolate custard and Minnesota...
Surge of ‘sea lice’ are stinging swimmers at Virginia BeachVideo
Swimmers are getting a stinging surprise when they hit the surf at Virginia Beach. Lifeguards this week are seeing an increase in reports of people being stung by sea lice at the Oceanfront district, reports WTKR-TV News 3. “Sea lice” is the common name for these thimble jellyfish larvae and...
Driver escapes injury when saguaro cactus pierces windshield
An Arizona driver avoided a prickly situation when a cactus came through their car windshield. A saguaro cactus smashed through the front glass and came to rest in the passenger area of the black Infinity sports car Wednesday morning, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. ?Motor Vehicle Collision Involving...
Man survives unprotected plunge over Niagara Falls
A man has survived the drop over Niagara Falls without any protective gear. The Niagara Parks Police reported that a man “in crisis” was seen climbing over over a retaining wall into the river at around 4 a.m. on Tuesday. He was swept over the 188-foot-high Horseshoe Falls and later...
Outer Banks lowers speed limits as tourists arrive
Speed limits on some roads have been reduced as tourist season begins in the Outer Banks. The North Carolina Department of Transportation on Tuesday announced a drop in posted speed limits on two roads. The National Park Service requested the slower traffic between Avon and Buxton and between Hatteras and...
This deepfake clip of Jim Carrey in ‘The Shining’ will kill your trust in videos
At some point you’ll see a deepfake video that will break your belief that a recording is credible evidence. This may be that video. Special effects have been tricking moviegoers for decades and we are generally willing to suspend our disbelief and enjoy Hollywood’s fantasy worlds. But these are the...
Baby Shark Live tickets now available for Pittsburgh show
If your kids are expecting to see Baby Shark Live in Pittsburgh you’d be wise to buy your tickets today. The all-too-catchy viral song and video are coming to life on the stage of the Byham Theater on Monday, Nov. 4. and presale is now open. Use the promo code...
Falling tree kills kayaker near Susquehanna River in Clinton County
A falling tree killed a kayaker on Saturday at a campsite in Clinton County. State police said a group of kayakers left the Susquehanna River when a thunderstorm hit East Keating Township, reports WNEP-TV. Elmer Stoltzfus, 40, of Parkesburg was reportedly killed when a tree fell at the group’s campsite...
New Kids on the Block’s Donnie Wahlberg dances his way through Hersheypark
One way to unwind before performing your hits in an amusement park is to dance along to the beat of a passing band. New Kids On The Block member Donnie Wahlberg grabbed a friend Saturday afternoon and cut a jig through Hersheypark a few hours prior to the band’s show....
70-year-old box turtle reappears on Pennsylvania farmVideo
An old turtle has been hanging around a Dauphin County farm for about 50 years. The eastern box turtle was probably about 20 years old, based on shell size at the time, when it was found on the farm in 1967 by a brother and sister, reports PennLive. That makes...
Hawaii set to include gender X on state driver’s licenses
Driver’s licenses in Hawaii will soon have a third gender option. “Gender X” will be available for residents who prefer not to identify as male or female, reports Hawaii News Now. The move is aimed at reducing discrimination against transgender and gender fluid individuals. Gov. David Ige was expected to...
Target again offering teachers discount on school supplies
Target is bringing back their school supply discount for teachers. The retailer’s Teacher Prep Event runs July 13 - 20 and gives teachers a 15% break on selected merchandise. The discount coupon is available to K-12 educators and also teachers who work in daycare centers, early childhood learning centers and...
Pole artist not ‘family-friendly’ enough for Rotary Ribfest; apology forthcomingVideo
Dancing on a pole and eating barbecued pork are incompatible activities, according to event organizers. Christine Johnson had spent weeks working up a pole art performance for Moncton’s Rotary Ribfest in New Brunswick. The event was hosted by the Rotary Club of Moncton West and Riverview. Johnson’s show was canned...
Google Maps routed dozens of drivers into a muddy field
Motorists following a detour soon found themselves axle-deep in mud. Dozens of drivers on Sunday were making their way through traffic in the Denver area when their navigation apps led them astray, reports TheDenverChannel.com. “Google Maps asked us to take the Tower exit, so I did because it was supposed...
Motorcyclist taunts cop with wheelie; wrecks into fenceVideo
A motorcycle rider’s police-taunting stunt ends with a trip over the handlebars. Three dirt bike riders reportedly had been riding through an Allentown neighborhood Sunday when police were called, reports LehighValley.com. Witnesses said the riders used T-shirts to cover their faces as they sped past and flipped their middle fingers...
Duck Donuts now offering deliveryVideo
Your day just got a little sweeter. The legendary Duck Donuts has started delivering their circles of sweet goodness to the door of your home in some locations. There’s no minimum so go ahead and order yourself a little something. Duck Donuts DELIVERS! Enjoy free delivery week now until June...
Video: Tourists scramble as Outer Banks waterspout tips boats, rips off shingles, kills powerVideo
Vacationers were forced to run for cover as a fast-moving, violent storm hit the Outer Banks Thursday evening. The popular North Carolina beach vacation area lost power and had several trees toppled by the large waterspout, reports OBX Today. Shingles were reported ripped from roofs in Kill Devil Hills. WITN-TV...
Boaters spot whale off coast of Ocean City
Fishermen looking for sharks caught a glimpse of something bigger last week. Chasin’ Tides Charters shared a video of a whale surfacing near their boat off the coast of Ocean City, Md. “You never know what you may see while out on the ocean,” they wrote June 17. “Tonight while...
TMZ’s 911 tape: Le’Veon Bell’s robbers were 2 women he left naked in his bed
New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell was unable to give a clothing description of the women who allegedly robbed him because they were not wearing any, according to a recording that TMZ claims is Bell’s call to 911. The former Pittsburgh Steeler reported that he was robbed May 25...
