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Weird News on Friday, October 9, 2026
55 stories, newest first, each credited to the outlet that reported it. Everything BBN aired that day.
Filoni Teases a 'Weird' Ahsoka Season Two, Plus YouTube
Creator Dave Filoni says the Star Wars spinoff will embrace increasingly strange territory in its second season; he did not specify what that entails.
Reported by SYFY, Storm Lake Times PilotRecord $80 million shipping bills squeeze U.S. oil sales to Asia
Shipping costs have surged to record levels, making U.S. crude exports to Asian markets uncompetitive compared to other suppliers.
Reported by The Daily CallerGiant rats move into homes and drive families out, per Patch
The rodent invasion occurred outside Florida despite echoing the state's chaotic energy; apparently even rats refuse to pay deposits.
Reported by Patch5 mysterious sewer divers emerge from NYC manhole, cops say
Police say this is part of an ongoing underground spree, though no one knows why the divers were in the sewer.
Reported by New York PostBooze and Books: Horror and Weird Lit Fair Coming To Redlands Oct. 16
The Redlands event on October 16 combines alcohol with horror and weird literature in a single fair; a natural pairing for those who prefer their scares with a buzz.
Reported by PatchTheranos Desk Site Draws Fresh Eyes; Capitals Stats Get Odd
SFist reports the site puts visitors in a virtual seat at the Theranos founder's desk, with her emails open to read; nobody asked for a cubicle simulator.
Reported by SFist, RMNBPet Recovery Specialist Reunites Widow With Her Two Dogs
Annie Olup's two dogs escaped her flipped car in heavy rain; a pet recovery specialist tracked them down and reunited the widow with her pets.
Reported by CBS NewsSharks' Nurse Ready for 'Weird' Matchup Against Oilers
Sharks forward Nurse is facing off against his former team, the Oilers, in what he described as an unusual matchup; professional hockey players really do love the word 'weird'.
Reported by NHL.comVeteran Brothers Meet Face-to-Face After 40 Years, NY Post Reports
The brothers, both veterans, had been separated by 3,000 miles since last seeing each other four decades ago.
Reported by New York PostKindle Glitch Update: Amazon Calls Display Quirk 'Expected'
Amazon describes a display problem on its 2026 Kindle model as 'expected' rather than a bug requiring repair—raising questions about whether users should accept the quirk.
Reported by Android CentralNonprofit helps disabled veterans afford service dogs, CBS says
Service dogs cost more than fifty thousand dollars, and a nonprofit helps disabled veterans afford them to regain independence and improve quality of life.
Reported by CBS NewsGaudreau Case: Physics Claim Draws Fresh Scrutiny
A defense expert testified the prosecution's theory about how the brothers died violates physics principles, according to Court TV.
Reported by Court TVBuccaneers Coach Bowles Takes Helmet to Stomach in Celebration
Bowles dropped to one knee and grimaced after taking the impact during the team's celebration following a game.
Reported by Fox NewsNew: Outlet Says Vance Humor Attempt 'Comes Across Weird'
Vance spoke at AmericaFest and attempted humor that The New Republic found awkward; the outlet did not specify what the joke was.
Reported by The New RepublicHadjar's Red Bull Slump Now Called a 'Dramatic Downturn'
Hadjar says the car has become undriveable due to problems he describes as weird, marking a sharp decline from earlier performance.
Reported by Motorsport.com, RacingNews365Finally, Some Good News: Heartwarming Story to Close the Hour
A local band scene is gaining attention for its unconventional direction, according to the Shepherd Express report.
Reported by Shepherd ExpressHubble Finds Galaxy Spinning Sideways; Talking Cat Update
The galaxy's core rotates at an odd angle relative to the rest of the structure, a discovery detailed in new Hubble observations; confirming that even space objects refuse to organize properly.
Reported by Men's Journal, SciTechDailyNew Kindle Users Report Odd Display Issue, Android Central Says
The display problem appears on 2026 Kindle models, raising questions about whether Amazon intended the issue or simply failed to catch it beforehand.
Reported by Android CentralHooked Opossum Rescue: Still No Word on the Fish
Wildlife rescuers in North Carolina removed a fishing hook from an opossum caught in a tree, though the animal's condition remains unknown.
Reported by UPISpider-Man Fans Swing for a Record at NY Comic Con
Hundreds of Marvel fans attempted to break a Guinness World Record while costumed at New York Comic Con, though confirmation of success remains pending.
Reported by UPIStained-Glass Raccoon Gets Weird; Racing Timing Mystery Lingers
A Portland woman created stained-glass art, though the reporting never specifies what made things weird; Singapore's racing timing glitch remains unexplained hours later.
Reported by Your Oregon NewsUCLA Faces Biggest Game of the Century Against Georgia
UCLA has reached number twenty-one in the rankings under first-year coach Bob Chesney, marking a dramatic turnaround for the program.
Reported by New York PostGaudreau Case: Defense Expert Says Theory Defies Physics
A defense expert testified the prosecution's theory of how the Gaudreau brothers died contradicts basic physics principles during ongoing trial arguments.
Reported by Court TVSydney trader sacked over Singapore remote work wins case
Charles Graham was actually in Bali when he told his manager he was working from home, yet the Fair Work Commission still ruled in his favor.
Reported by The GuardianOrphaned kittens tour Mall of America aquarium
More than a dozen adoptable kittens toured the Sea Life Aquarium at the Mall of America in Minnesota, with the sharks apparently unimpressed by the visit.
Reported by UPIDon Jr. Baby Update Joins Accidental Movie Mishaps
Don Jr. provided an update about his children with Bettina that The Daily Beast described as bizarre, details not yet disclosed.
Reported by The Daily BeastOpossum caught on fishing hook rescued from N.C. tree
Wildlife rescuers in North Carolina found the opossum dangling from a tree over a trail and removed it safely from the hook.
Reported by UPICarolina Mascot Issues Statement on B.C. Politics
The statement appeared in a Canucks live blog under a hurricane warning section, though specifics remain unclear.
Reported by The ProvinceEmpire State Building Lights Up for Fox News 30th Anniversary
Fox News Channel marked its milestone by illuminating the iconic Manhattan skyscraper in patriotic colors; thirty years of cable news apparently warrants real estate involvement.
Reported by Fox NewsRochester Animal Services Waiving Adoption Fees Sunday
Rochester Animal Services is waiving fees for dog and cat adoptions this Sunday, a one-day offer to encourage people to adopt from the shelter.
Reported by WHEC.comPeacock's New Sci-Fi Series: Talking Cat, Deadly Alien Game Show
Yahoo reports the series features both a talking feline and extraterrestrial competition with lethal stakes; a premise so absurd it almost makes sense.
Reported by YahooStrange Cosmic Zone Baffles Scientists; Portland Raccoon Art
Scientists have discovered a bizarre cosmic zone that reportedly challenges existing understanding of space, though specifics remain scarce; naturally, space had to be difficult about it.
Reported by Futura, le média qui explore le monde, The Portland TribuneDivers Find Ancient Ceramics in Roman-Linked Shipwreck
The ceramics are believed to originate from Rhosus, a production center mentioned in the writings of Cicero, and survived two millennia underwater intact.
Reported by New York PostExpert Calls Prosecution Theory in Gaudreau Case 'Bizarre'
A forensic expert testified the prosecution's theory about how the Gaudreau brothers died doesn't hold up; the case remains contested in court.
Reported by Court TVCat Owners Warned About 'Beaver Fever' Parasite Risk
The parasite, transmitted through cat litter boxes, affects forty-three million U.S. households where cats live—making infection risk surprisingly widespread among pet owners.
Reported by New York PostShould You Be Worried? HHS Wants Faster Drug Research
HHS is pushing for faster drug development timelines while reports highlight unusual side effects emerging from GLP-1 medications.
Reported by PharmaVoiceBizarre timing issue disrupts Singapore GP sprint qualifying
A timing glitch disrupted sprint qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix, though specific details of the malfunction remain unclear.
Reported by RacingNews365Bizarre Fantasy Film Opens Today; Author's Odd Podcast Chat
Alan Cumming and Tara Strong star in the fantasy film, while a Mother Jones author discussed her book on Michael Cohen's podcast.
Reported by AOL.com, Mother JonesBizarre Accidents That Made It Into Famous Movies
Yahoo identified five bizarre things that accidentally appeared in famous movies and remained in the final versions; directors apparently have lower editing standards than expected.
Reported by YahooUSS Abraham Lincoln Returns Home After Record Deployment
The aircraft carrier spent over 300 days deployed, with ABC News calling it record-setting and the Washington Post describing it as grueling.
Reported by Al JazeeraCanada's Mummified Toe Cocktail Makes the BBC
The BBC covered the Downtown Hotel & Casino's yukon-famous tradition where patrons drink a cocktail containing an actual preserved human toe; the practice has roots in a 1920s prospector who lost his appendage to…
Reported by BBCStorm Lake Times Pilot Explores the Weird Side of YouTube
The Storm Lake Times Pilot examined strange corners of the video platform; a separate story promoted an accordion-focused week at Milwaukee Record.
Reported by Storm Lake Times Pilot, Milwaukee RecordCrazy Rich Asians TV Show to Reunite Constance Wu, Henry Golding
Michelle Yeoh and Ronny Chieng are also joining the cast for the series, which picks up after the 2018 film.
Reported by BBCBengals Coach's Odd Defense; Kardashians Try AI Sketch
A Cincinnati Bengals coach publicly backed a struggling player despite poor performance; the Kardashians generated comedy content using AI technology.
Reported by Bengals Wire, VultureGrandmother of 12 Breaks Her Own Plank World Record
The retired school teacher previously held the record at four hours, thirty minutes and eleven seconds in 2024; impressive commitment to abdominal fitness.
Reported by New York PostNew Jersey's Weird Places; Atlantic's Odd 2020s Film List
The Atlantic's definitive films of the 2020s list includes selections that critics found particularly unconventional and unexpected.
Reported by The Local Girl, World of ReelBrowns Defensive Tackle Depth Chart Could Get Weird
The Browns face potential defensive tackle absences heading into Week 5, according to Dawg Pound Daily; depth chart musical chairs awaits.
Reported by Dawg Pound DailyEx-German Chancellor Schröder Attends Putin's Birthday Bash
Schröder, who leads a Russia-linked energy board after his 2005 chancellorship, continues decades-long ties with the Russian leader despite Western sanctions over Ukraine.
Reported by DW.comDavid Byrne and Daniel Pemberton Make Song From Musk Quotes
The experimental collaboration by the Talking Heads musician and film composer uses actual statements from the Tesla CEO as lyrical material.
Reported by PitchforkRandle Dives for Loose Ball in Nets Preseason Win
Julius Randle dove for a loose ball during Brooklyn's preseason win, demonstrating the work ethic coach Jordi Fernandez demanded from the team.
Reported by New York PostCanadian poet Anne Carson wins Nobel Literature Prize
Carson, seventy-six, was recognized for work that crosses boundaries between poetry, fiction and scholarship; the Nobel committee calls it bold and inventive.
Reported by BBCColorado's Strangest Town Names, Explained
The Denver Gazette traced the origins of thirteen Colorado town names, many stemming from early settlers, mining activity, or quirky local history; naming conventions remain delightfully unmoored from logic.
Reported by Denver GazetteDenver's Spectacle Is Still a Mystery, Full Show Posted
9News in Denver has yet to reveal what the bizarre spectacle actually was, despite posting the full October eighth episode; mystery remains intact.
Reported by 9NewsAtwood Magazine Essay Details Making of a Band's Song
Will Schwartz's essay chronicles how The Male Pattern created their song 'I Was Shot in the Heart,' which the magazine describes as ugly and weird—a title that really commits to the bit.
Reported by Atwood MagazineWeird News Roundup Joins Netflix's Steel Ball Run Push
Netflix released a video detailing how stage one of the Steel Ball Run anime concludes, alongside the Shepherd Express publishing its weekly News of the Weird column.
Reported by Shepherd Express, Netflix