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PHOTO: In this undated file photo, a sea otter swims in the waters of Santa Cruz bay.

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Living October 16, 2025

Sea otter nabs surfer's board off Santa Cruz coast

PHOTO: Police in Yonkers, New York, shared an AI-generated image on Facebook warning of a viral prank.

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Living October 16, 2025

Police departments issue warnings on AI 'homeless man' prank

PHOTO: A person adjusts the temperature on a house thermostat.

Living October 16, 2025

Electricity bills are expected to go up this winter: Find out how much

VIDEO: Summiting and skiing Mount Everest

Living October 16, 2025

Summiting and skiing Mount Everest

PHOTO: Brandon Dawson, left, celebrates after winning the Safeway 52nd annual World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, Calif., Oct. 13, 2025.

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Living October 14, 2025

Grower squashes competition in World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-off

PHOTO: David Jamison II, a third-grade teacher, returned to classroom teaching after four years and is sharing custom greetings with students.

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Living October 14, 2025

Teacher shares viral handshakes with students after returning to classroom

PHOTO: Mishelle Ferro shared a viral TikTok video of her and her family and friends singing along with Tom Riccobono, while he was performing at an empty restaurant in New York City on Oct. 4, 2025.

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Living October 13, 2025

Strangers stop to cheer on musician performing at empty New York City restaurant

PHOTO: Heather Torres started her custom pumpkin display and delivery business Porch Pumpkins in 2020, and it has quickly grown since.

Living October 10, 2025

Woman known as 'pumpkin queen' goes viral with $1K pumpkin displays

PHOTO: Lowe’s staff at a Richmond, Virginia store celebrate the return of Francine, a beloved store cat, who had gone missing in September 2025 and was recently found.

Living October 8, 2025

Beloved Lowe's store cat found in another state after more than 2-week search

PHOTO: Ed Lighthall said he received a text message two weeks ago and connected with Hammond Animal Control in Hammond, Indiana, and was reunited with his dog Peter on Sept. 30, 2025.

Hammond Animal Control

Living October 7, 2025

Man throws 'welcome home' party after reuniting with dog after 10 years