A well-known rat that detects landmines receives a statue tribute in Cambodia.
Tribute to a Lifesaving Rat A large stone statue has been dedicated to Magawa, an extraordinary rat recognized for his critical role in saving lives in Cambodia. Magawa, who became a national hero, located over 100 landmines during his five-year career—covering more than 1.5 million square feet, a record in the country. He retired in […]
Canada’s Rat Line is more complex than just single-minded protestors
Canada’s Olympic Hockey Team Prepares for Gold Medal Match MILAN — Watching Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and Macklin Celebrini take the ice together for Canada during the intense Olympic semifinal against Finland was quite the experience. But when you have Tom Wilson, Brad Marchand, and Sam Bennett on the ice, what else can you do […]
Media conflict erupts after Ben Johnson’s harsh criticism of the Packers: ‘What a rat’
Chicago Sports Drama: Johnson’s Comments Ignite Controversy In an unexpected twist in Chicago sports, ESPN 1000 host Mark Silverman expressed sharp criticism towards Bears coach Ben Johnson after Johnson’s “fuck the Packers” remark following Saturday’s wild-card victory. This comment came after Johnson condemned Bulls radio voice Chuck Swirsky, who had made a similar statement. Swirsky […]
A rat seen on a plane leads to KLM canceling a flight for safety concerns
Unexpected Passenger on KLM Flight On a recent flight from Amsterdam to the Caribbean, a passenger encountered a rather unwelcome surprise—a rat scurrying around the cabin. The flight, operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, was supposed to head to Aruba and then to Bonaire. Unfortunately, passengers waiting to board the Bonaire flight were informed that […]
NYC residents call for a new ‘rat czar’ when Mamdani starts: ‘Rats controlled the sidewalks’
Mouse, No More! A group of Brooklyn residents, living in an area known for its rodent problems, is urging Mayor-elect Zoran Mandani to appoint a new rat czar. Their appeals for the city to renew its campaign against these pests seem to have fallen on deaf ears. On Friday, two resident organizations from Prospect Heights […]
‘Scabby the Rat’ mascot receives repairs after being slashed in NYC
This week, a large inflatable rat, known as Scabby, was damaged outside the posh Babo restaurant in Manhattan. Repairs are underway, but it turns out the damage was worse than initially thought. A protest organized by the union Unite Here Local 25 at Babo’s grand reopening on Monday led to the rat being slashed. On […]
‘Scabby the Rat’ mascot cut outside the reopening of famous NYC restaurant Babbo, leading to police raid
Chaos at Babbo’s Grand Reopening The much-anticipated reopening of the famous Italian restaurant Babbo turned chaotic when a giant inflatable rat—known as “Scabby the Rat”—was brought out front, leading to an unexpected intervention by the NYPD at the upscale venue. The union Unite Here Local 25 decided to inflate the rat outside in protest against […]
Chicago’s ‘rat hole’ probably caused by another animal, according to researchers
Oh, it’s a rat! Researchers have reportedly clarified the surprising origins of a unique landmark in Chicago, known as the “rat hole.” And it turns out, it’s not what many had imagined. It wasn’t hidden back alley bars or the rundown apartments associated with the city’s notorious gangsters. Instead, the rat hole is a full-length […]
New York City’s first rat official quietly steps back from $176K position in Adams administration
City’s First Mouse Steps Down Amid Rat War The general of Hisoner has seemingly surrendered in his ongoing battle against the Ratt by waving a white flag. In a surprising move, Kathleen Colady, the city’s first mouse, decided to resign from her position, which had a hefty annual salary of $176,000. Mayor Eric Adams’ office […]
Curtis Sliwa proposes feral cat ‘colonies’ to tackle NYC’s rat issue: ‘Nighttime heroes’
Big Apple Cat Crusades In an attempt to tackle New York City’s ongoing rat issue, mayoral hopeful Curtis Sliwa has suggested a rather unconventional solution: forming a team of wild cats to hunt down rodents in parks and various hotspots across the city. This proposal follows a recent incident where rats were spotted invading the […]