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February 4, 2023

Reporter Can’t Keep Her Boston Accent at Bay in a Viral Outtake Clip

On-camera reporters do their best to stay polished and professional, but every once in a while, something happens that takes them out of the zone. And usually, it's utterly charming. That's certainly what happened to Ellen Fleming, a Massachusetts State House reporter for the NBC News affiliate WWLP-22News. In a short clip she posted to Twitter, Fleming lets her Boston accent slip for a moment before she stops and gathers herself.

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January 24, 2023

Redditor Shares Epic “Shirtception” Gift of Him Wearing a Shirt of Himself a Year Ago for 8 Years

Some of the greatest gifts are handmade. These special presents are tailored to the recipient—and only them—with fun backstories and inside jokes to match. For a staggering nine years, one such present has been given, and it gets funnier and more elaborate with each passing year. On the surface, it sounds pretty ordinary; a Redditor named GeorgieWashington shared a shirt he got from his brother during the holidays. But this isn't just any garment.

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January 19, 2023

Pug Puppy Becomes Best Friends With a Statue That Looks Like Her

Kamerin Bazemore’s pugs were in desperate need of a change. Her oldest pooch, 14-year-old Merlin, was experiencing health problems. Her other pug, 10-year-old Willow, had started to get lonely. Their pack of pugs had started to slow down. When Bazemore adopted baby Maggie, though, their family dynamics changed for the best. “Maggie is a super special puppy,” Bazemore says. “I think my favorite thing about her is her personality. She’s pretty hilarious.

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December 28, 2022

Local Sportscaster Goes Viral for Cranky Winter Weather Report

During your typical local news coverage of a winter storm, you can expect several types of perspectives, from a meteorologist in the studio explaining a weather radar to a reporter outside showing you a first-hand account. During one early morning show though, a sports reporter was stuck with the grueling task of reporting on the ground. His annoyance with the weather and the job was not hidden at all, and it’s hilarious to watch.

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