Weird News archive
Weird News on Thursday, October 15, 2026
8 stories, newest first, each credited to the outlet that reported it. Everything BBN aired that day.
- PET OF THE DAY
7,600 dogs still held at South Korean meat farms
Animal groups in South Korea are working to move the dogs out of meat farms where they are still held; the trophy stays unclaimed.
Reported by New York Post · with a Short - GOOD NEWS
Shelter puppy Canyon becomes a search-and-rescue hero
Canyon, a Labrador retriever once frail at a Mississippi shelter, was adopted by his handler and now works as a search-and-rescue dog.
Reported by Breitbart · with a Short - WEIRD NEWS
Grenade box find joins a runaway pumpkin on the news desk
Police in Texas responded after the shopper opened the box at home, and a separate wind-blown pumpkin in North Carolina was also on the move; at least that one was only air.
Reported by UPI - GOOD NEWS
Salvadoran woman rescued in Greek waters after going overboard from…
The woman was picked up by Greece's Hellenic Coast Guard in the Ionian Sea, part of the Mediterranean, after she jumped from a Royal Caribbean ship; the sea won nothing.
Reported by The Washington Times · with a Short - WEIRD NEWS
GOP congressman threatens reporter with prosecution in filmed clash
The confrontation was captured on video and has been widely shared; a separate Texas roadside rodeo drew less legal language.
Reported by Yahoo · with a Short - WEIRD NEWS
Candidate's viral rant draws SNL comparisons; lottery winner's wife…
The Weekly Times reports the Democratic candidate's rant is circulating widely online; the lottery winner, a North Carolina Powerball player, credited his wife's advice for his prize.
Reported by The Weekly Times, UPI - FLORIDA MAN MINUTE
Martin Brundle reacts to "bizarre" Hamilton Singapore GP strategy…
Commentator Martin Brundle questioned a strategy call by Lewis Hamilton at the Singapore Grand Prix; the pit wall has not been asked to comment.
Reported by Motorsport.com - PET OF THE DAY
Bear breaks into Alaska hospital at 2 am, helps itself to candy
The black bear got into the hospital on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson near Anchorage and raided donated Halloween candy; the buffet was reportedly open all night.
Reported by Fox News · with a Short