Farmers in Vermont expected a sheep to have twins. She ended up having rare sextuplets
UNDERHILL, Vt. (AP) — A sheep at Clover & Bee Farm in Underhill, Vermont, gave birth to a rare batch of six lambs earlier this month. The sextuplets and their mother are all doing well, making the lamb windfall even more remarkable. The mother previously had quadruplets, and while a recent checkup indicated she would have two lambs this time, the farm's owners suspected more. When the big day came, the baby lambs seemed to keep coming and coming. Agricultural websites say the sextuplets are very rare.
Rare two-colored lobster caught by fishermen off Cape Cod donated to aquarium
A Cape Cod seafood company has donated a rare two-colored lobster to a science center, sparing the critter from the kettle because of its remarkable coloration. The lobster is the typical brown color on one side and bright orange on the other. The two-toned pattern goes all the way from its head to its tail. Representatives for Wellfleet Shellfish Company in Eastham, Massachusetts, said Monday they have been fielding inquiries about the crustacean for days. The company gifted the lobster to Woods Hole Science Aquarium in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
He laughed so hard at Koo's botched NFL kick that he had a seizure. It may have saved his life
When New York Giants kicker Younghoe Koo botched a field goal attempt during a Monday night game this past season, Mark Toothaker laughed so hard he had a seizure and tests revealed he had a benign tumor in his head. It was surgically removed and he was home from the hospital that week with no lasting permanent damage. The stallion season manager at Spendthrift Farm believes it happening at home instead of when he was traveling saved his life. He will be at the Kentucky Derby this week with Further Ado, thankful for what he considers a miracle.
Meet the baby koala hiding in its mom’s pouch at a Florida zoo’s new Outback habitat
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Palm Beach Zoo in Florida has two reasons to celebrate. They have welcomed their first koala birth and are opening a newly renovated habitat for the cuddly creatures on Saturday. Amarylis Celestina, who oversees the koalas, says the birth is crucial for genetic diversity in the U.S. The joey, born last fall, is just starting to emerge from its mother's pouch. Meanwhile, the koalas enjoy a revamped habitat with more greenery and natural light. The changes aim to mimic the Australian outback and support the koalas' natural behaviors. Koalas in the U.S. are on loan from Australia for conservation.
How 2 men claimed an absurd record by driving an old 3-wheel car the length of Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Two friends have claimed a bizarre record by driving a decades-old British three-wheel car about 14,000 miles from the U.K. to the southern tip of Africa for the longest trip by a three-wheel vehicle. Englishman Ollie Jenks and Canadian Seth Scott took the Reliant Robin they named Sheila on the four-and-a-half month journey through 22 countries. Jenks says the adventure cost about $40,000 to $50,000. There were countless breakdowns and brushes with danger, but the tenacious pair and Sheila made it to Cape Town, South Africa, last month. Jenks says the plan pitched by Scott was “so ridiculous I couldn’t say no.”
Buenos Aires bans stadium confetti after fire sparks panic at River vs Boca
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Soccer fans in Argentina's capital city Buenos Aires can no longer throw confetti from the stands. The Buenos Aires Sports Security Committee has issued a ban after a fire broke out during last Sunday's match between rivals River Plate and Boca Juniors. Firefighters had to extinguish the flames, which damaged stadium seats and caused spectators to flee. City authorities said the incident showed the potential ignition risk of confetti in crowded areas. River Plate fans had been encouraged to cut thousands of confetti pieces for the game. The tradition became popular during the 1978 World Cup in Argentina.
Mind if we drop in? Hot air balloon with 13 aboard makes emergency landing in California backyard
A balloon landed in a Southern California backyard over the weekend. A balloon with 13 people. The enormous hot air balloon descended perfectly Saturday on a narrow plot of grass at a home in Temecula. Hunter Perrin said he had no idea that he had drop-in visitors until a neighbor alerted him to the balloon emblazoned with gold stars and a crescent moon towering over his home. Brianna Avalos says the pilot told passengers he had to make an emergency landing because of low fuel and shifting winds. She and her husband were riding in the balloon to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. Avalos says everyone was OK.
A humanoid robot sprints past the human half-marathon world record in Beijing race
BEIJING (AP) — A humanoid robot has won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing, running faster than the human record. The robot from the Honor team completed the 13-mile race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, surpassing Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo's human record of about 57 minutes. The event took place Sunday, with the robot using autonomous navigation to secure the win. This year's race featured over 300 robots from more than 100 teams, including international participants. The competition highlights China's advancements in a technological competition with the U.S. Speeding up the development of products like humanoid robots and their applications is part of the 2026-2030 plan by Beijing for the world’s second-largest economy.
California bear-suit luxury car scam ends in insurance fraud sentences for 3
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three people in California have been sentenced for insurance fraud involving a person in a bear costume damaging high-end cars. The California Insurance Department says they staged fake attacks on a Rolls-Royce and two Mercedes. They submitted fraudulent claims in 2024 seeking nearly $142,000. The scheme, called “Operation Bear Claw,” involved two Los Angeles-area men and a woman, who pleaded no contest to felony insurance fraud. They were sentenced to a weekend jail program and probation. Two must pay over $50,000 in restitution. A fourth person faces a court hearing in September. A biologist confirmed the footage showed a human in a bear suit.
Mounted New York police officer and his horse corner suspected purse snatcher in Manhattan
NEW YORK (AP) — A suspected purse snatcher was rounded up after being chased through the streets of Manhattan by a mounted New York police office and his horse. The late Wednesday morning pursuit began when the victim reported the theft. The unidentified officer and his horse quickly took up the chase that was captured on his bodycam and also by a television news crew that happened to be in the area for an unrelated story. The brief chase went along sidewalks, under scaffolding, between parked cars and across streets before the woman was stopped by a pedestrian and then detained by the officer. Authorities say the woman had been convicted of murder in the April 2000 fatal shooting and is currently on lifetime parole.
