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Former AFL coach Nathan Buckley is drawing attention in Australian basketball circles after Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth praised him, calling Buckley 'the GOAT' and describing him as the team's good luck charm. The comments, shared via the NBL, follow the JackJumpers' strong form with Buckley in attendance, sparking discussion among fans in Tasmania and beyond.

Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori is making headlines for two off-pitch gestures. Ahead of the Nations League match between Turkey and Italy, he gave his shirt to a young supporter, delighting the child. He also paid tribute to his former club Bologna, which he left to join Arsenal, with an affectionate message to the Rossoblu fans.

Preschoolers at a Goddard School got a hands-on introduction to broadcast journalism as part of World News Day, covered by CCX Media. The children took part in activities designed to show how news is reported and delivered, giving young learners an early look at the work behind television news.

Jazz fans are sharing their listening sessions of trumpeter Shorty Rogers' 1953 LP Short Stops, including the track Morpo. The posts celebrate the classic West Coast jazz record being played through home digitized setups, with listeners noting the album's enduring charm more than seventy years after its release.

Japanese actor Yutaka Takenouchi is trending after a press event for a new war-themed film marking over 80 years since the end of World War II. At the event, 13-year-old actress Aoi Kokeshi and co-star Fumi Nikaido shared candid moments with the cast, with the young actress teasing Takenouchi by describing him as 'kyuru-kyuru', leaving him smiling in embarrassment. Veterans Koichi Sato and Jo Odagiri also drew attention with remarks at the gathering.

Chimpanzees are less likely to steal food, such as pineapple, from individuals they consider friends, according to a Popular Science report on new research. The findings suggest the animals recognize social relationships and restrain their taking from bonded partners, offering further evidence that friendship-like dynamics influence behavior in wild chimpanzee groups.

A nature photographer has shared a close-up penguin encounter by the sea, greeting the bird with the caption 'uh, oh, hello!'. The shot, tagged across English, German and Spanish nature and wildlife photography communities, is drawing warm reactions for its charm and the appeal of summer travel and ocean fauna imagery.

Haley Pham has posted a project in which she asks booksellers to name their favorite book and then reads each recommendation herself. The format is drawing large attention from book lovers, who enjoy seeing shop staff share personal picks and watching those titles get put to the test by a reader.

Wildlife photographers in Melbourne are celebrating the arrival of tawny frogmouth chicks, sharing photos of the fluffy young birds perched with their parents. The sightings have drawn warm responses from Australian birdwatching communities, with people swapping locations and tips on spotting the famously well-camouflaged species, whose babies typically appear in spring.

ATEEZ member Choi San is being shared widely after a flirty exchange in which, told that life as a woman is hard, he replied it would not be that hard to be his girlfriend. Italian fans are circulating the clip, charmed by his confident humor and calling him a natural flirt.

A wildlife photographer has shared an image of a coyote sitting contentedly in a patch of flowers, drawing warm reactions online. Viewers admired the animal's relaxed demeanor while noting that one of its ears looks a bit battered, a common sign of life in the wild for coyotes.

A traveller in Brazil reports seeing the same four capybaras every day on the river — there at dawn when boats set out and again at sunset on the return. The observation, shared with wildlife photography, is charming readers who enjoy the animals' reliable, calm routine along the waterway.

A wildlife photographer in Moreton Bay, Queensland has shared images of masked lapwing chicks sheltering from the rain beneath their parents' feathers. The photos capture the small birds tucked into the adult plumage while the parent sits through the downpour, a scene being shared as an example of what bird parents endure to protect their young.

A senior dog has gone viral for its weekly 'Turbo Tuesdays' routine, in which it breaks into energetic zoomies despite its age. Video of the bursts of speed has been shared widely by US news outlets, with viewers charmed by the contrast between the dog's senior status and its playful sprints.

The Guardian has published a piece praising Little Shop of Horrors as an 'exceptionally crafted' feelgood movie, making the case for the cult musical comedy as comforting viewing. The article argues the film's craftsmanship and charm earn it a place among go-to comfort films.

An illustrator has launched a daily Halloween art series for October, beginning with a 2018 piece called The Skull Collector. The plan is to post one spooky artwork every day until Halloween arrives, covering themes like horror, fantasy and character design. It is a small but charming seasonal contribution to the wave of Halloween-themed creative content that fills social media each October.

The indie adventure game Neofeud is drawing fresh praise for its hand-drawn, deliberately rough cyberpunk aesthetic and dense world-building. Fans describe its 'grungy digital sidewalk art' and 'soul-soaked junkiness' as central to its charm, and attention is turning toward the announced sequel, Neofeud 2, which is listed on Steam.

The Clarence Brown Theatre's Lab Theatre production of 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane' has been reviewed, with the staging described as charming and poignant. The adaptation of Kate DiCamillo's children's novel follows a porcelain rabbit's emotional journey, and the production is drawing attention from local theatre audiences in Knoxville.

Cape Cadogan, a boutique hotel in Cape Town, is being featured as Africa's top-ranked city hotel, praised for helping guests experience the city like locals rather than as tourists. The write-up highlights its neighbourhood charm, personalised service and design, positioning it as a model for hospitality across the continent and drawing attention to Cape Town's growing luxury travel appeal.

Adolf von Becker's 1890 oil painting "The Cat on the Pillow" is drawing attention online, with art lovers sharing the work by the Finnish realist painter, who lived from 1831 to 1909. Commenters are delighting in the depiction of a cat lounging on a pillow, joking that cat appreciation online clearly predates the internet by more than a century.

A photographer has captured young sawbill ducks swallowing a small fish at the Schellbruch nature reserve in Lübeck, Germany. The images show the chicks feeding on the water, a rare close-up of the species' fledglings. Wildlife photography enthusiasts are sharing the shots, praising both the moment and the timing needed to catch the young birds mid-swallow.

Former Milwaukee outfielder Nyjer Morgan, known for his 'Tony Plush' persona during the Brewers' 2011 playoff run, has become a talking point again as Jackson Chourio stars in this postseason. Fans and MLB writers suggest Morgan's presence and spirit have rubbed off on the young Venezuelan outfielder, with calls for more 'Tony Plush' if Milwaukee pushes deep into October.

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine highlights the Band Box Diner, a Minneapolis institution, framing a visit there as a step back in time. The feature draws attention to the diner's retro charm and its enduring place in the city's dining scene, giving readers a nostalgic look at a longtime local favorite.

A photographer visiting the historic salt pans of Salinas del Carmen in Fuerteventura set out to shoot the site but was upstaged by a Barbary ground squirrel (Atlantoxerus getulus). The encounter highlights that these charming squirrels, introduced to Fuerteventura in the 1960s from North Africa, are considered an invasive species on the island, raising familiar tensions between their appeal and their ecological impact.

Chicago White Sox players Sam Antonacci and Kyle Teel have been eating ice cream cones as a good luck ritual ahead of ALDS Game 2, continuing a tradition of quirky superstitions the team has leaned on during its successful run. The sweet treat has become the latest 'secret success elixir' fans and media are amused by as the postseason continues.

An artist has shared a watercolor painting online with no particular occasion or prompt behind it, captioned simply 'just because'. The piece is being shared among art lovers, drawing small but genuine engagement. Its appeal lies in its spontaneity: a reminder that art does not always need a reason, which resonates with casual viewers and fellow painters alike.

Princess Gabriella of Monaco has been photographed in an outfit matching her mother, Princess Charlene, in what outlets describe as a sweet mother-daughter fashion moment. The young royal is winning attention for mirroring her mother's style choices, with coverage highlighting the pair's coordinated look and their growing reputation as a stylish royal duo.

An artist has shared a 2025 commissioned illustration titled 'Evening at the Cat Office', depicting cats at work in an office setting. The piece was posted with art and cat-related tags and has drawn likes from viewers. It is a lighthearted artwork circulating among illustration and cat lovers.

Historic Old North Church in Boston held its annual blessing of the animals on Sunday, welcoming pets and their owners for the traditional ceremony. The event, a custom honoring St. Francis of Assisi's feast day tradition, draws local families with their dogs, cats and other animals to the landmark church.

A lighthearted pet feature called 'Dogfirmations with Doofie and Dingus' is sharing daily affirmations voiced on behalf of dogs, with the latest declaring that Doofie's swagger is his power. The series pairs dog photography with playful messages, and animal lovers online are sharing the entries for their humor and charm.

In Ukraine's Rivne region, energy workers repairing a power transmission line spotted a hamster clinging to the wire as it was being strung onto a support pole. Presumably the animal got caught during the work. To save it, the crew carefully lowered the line, letting the hamster reach the ground unharmed.

A new interactive map plotting the locations of lighthouses around the world has drawn attention online. The project, hosted on Mapped.earth, lets users explore lighthouse sites across coastlines globally. Commenters are praising it as a charming piece of cartography and debating which lighthouses deserve a visit.

Across old British and Irish villages, families followed a custom of informing their bees of major household events — deaths, weddings, and births. The hive was knocked on and the news spoken aloud, with black drapery hung during funerals, since failing to tell the bees was believed to bring misfortune.

A raccoon strolled into St. Joseph's Catholic church in New York City during a candlelight service, and the whole entrance was caught on camera. UPI covered the odd visit in its Odd News section, and clips are being shared widely online, with people amused by the animal's seemingly devout timing.

A calico cat has been helping its owner in the garden, in a light-hearted post tagged with 'inflation'. The hashtag is used jokingly, implying the cat is pitching in as households look for ways to cut costs. Little further detail is available beyond the picture of the cat among the plants.

A New York City church has held its annual blessing of the animals, a tradition in which pets are brought to be blessed, often around the feast day of St Francis of Assisi. Congregants typically bring dogs, cats and other animals to the service. The event draws attention each year for its warm scenes of animals inside a house of worship.