Weird News

14 Dead Sperm Whales Found Beached on Australian Island

Australian wildlife authorities are investigating the deaths of 14 young sperm whales that were found beached on an island off of the southeastern coast, officials said Tuesday.

Stolen Grand Theft Auto Footage Dumped Online in Hack

Video game producer Rockstar Games said Monday that early development footage from the next version of its popular title Grand Theft Auto was stolen in the hack of its network.

Bat Loose In Rock Hill Classroom

A Rock Hill teacher has earned the name "Batman" after some swift thinking in his class.

Bingo, Lite-Brite, Nerf Among Toy Hall Of Fame Finalists

Voting opened Wednesday on which toys should go into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year. The class of 2022 finalists are: bingo, Breyer Horses, Catan, Lite-Brite, Nerf Toys, Masters of the Universe, piñata, Phase 10, Pound Puppies, Rack-O, Spirograph, and the top.

Retailers Pull Lobster From Menus After "Red List" Warning

Some retailers are taking lobster off the menu after an assessment from an influential conservation group that the seafood poses too much of a risk to rare whales and should be avoided.

San Diego Zoo Penguin Fitted With Orthopedic Footwear

A member of the San Diego Zoo's African penguin colony has been fitted with orthopedic footwear to help it deal with a degenerative foot condition.

Bear Seen Near South Carolina Elementary School, Officials Say

Clover Police responded to call Thursday night in reference to a bear being spotted in the area of Kinard Elementary School.

Turkish Pop Star Jailed Over Joke About Religious Schools

Turkish pop star Gulsen has been arrested on charges of “inciting hatred and enmity” with a joke she made about Turkey’s religious schools, the country’s state-run news agency reported

Clark The Eagle Spotted At The Charlotte Airport | VIDEO

If you flew through Charlotte Douglas International Airport earlier this week you might have caught a glimpse of Clark the Eagle.

Best of Snark: Not So Retro Week Day 4

More classic Snark as we wrap up DJ's last week at WCCB before he heads to Minneapolis.

Best Of Snark: Not So Retro Week Day 3

We continue our journey through the Snark archives before Derek and his family head to Minneapolis. It's the Best of the Snark Report with Derek James!

Best of Snark: Not So Retro Week Day 2

Some classic laughs for Derek's last week. It's the best of the Snark Report!

Best Of Snark: Retro Week Day 1

After almost 18 years at WCCB and close to 12 hosting Rising, Derek is leaving to take a job closer to his family. This is his last week here before heading to Minneapolis for a new TV job.