A Nevada parole board granted O.J. Simpson’s request for early release from prison, where the former NFL running back has been serving time for a 2007 robbery. What do you think?

NEW YORK—Languishing without the knowledge of your whereabouts, a lovelorn app was reportedly aching Friday to know your location. “Will you grant permission to access your current location?” the app pleaded, desperately trying to entice you with the promise of a superior user experience, one that would have full GPS…

WASHINGTON—Saying that a few simple precautions can help prevent unwanted attention during the night, the U.S. Forest Service recommended Friday that campers tie up their food to avoid attracting other visitors. “Remember, all food not in immediate use should be sealed tight in a strong cloth bag or metal storage…

Scientists warn that AI is making it easier to fabricate realistic video of a person speaking, with worrying implications for fighting misinformation online. What do you think?

Two recent studies have concluded that Tyrannosaurus rex probably ran no faster than 16.8 mph, slow enough for a human to outrun over short distances. What do you think?

COCO CAY, BAHAMAS—In the latest clash between rivals that have long vied for control of highly prized cruise routes, a barrage of cannon fire from Royal Caribbean’s M.S. Allure of the Seas sank a Carnival Cruise Line ship that crossed into disputed waters off the coast of the Bahamas, sources said Thursday.

WASHINGTON—Tossing and turning while the noise continued virtually unabated, the nation was kept up all night by the incessant sound of its creaking infrastructure, sources said Thursday. “I honestly couldn’t tell if it was coming from the power lines down the block or the overpass a few miles away, but, Jesus Christ,…

WILLIAMSBURG, VA—Almost too queasy to even comment on the study at all, a team of disgusted researchers from the College of William and Mary announced Thursday they couldn’t bring themselves to find out how much mayonnaise the average American consumes each year. “After reviewing preliminary figures on the annual rate…

Disney’s forthcoming live-action remake of their 1992 animated musical “Aladdin” will reportedly star Will Smith as Genie. What do you think?

LOS ANGELES—Saying it was the biggest one he’d seen in quite some time, star tour operator Max Peterson on Thursday pointed out a massive Kevin Costner dropping to a group of awestruck passengers. “As you can see from the amount of leaves, seeds, and other vegetation in the excrement, Kevin Costner is an herbivore,”…

British sci-fi series “Doctor Who” will have its first female lead when “Broadchurch” star Jodie Whittaker takes over the title role from Peter Capaldi later this year. What do you think?

WASHINGTON—Drawing on a trove of letters, diaries, and itemized receipts recently donated by private collectors, historians from Georgetown University published new evidence on Wednesday of the Founding Lobbyists’ intense behind-the-scenes campaign to influence the U.S. Constitution.

An Ohio car dealership discovered that the Ford Fusions it received from a factory in Mexico contained over a million dollars’ worth of marijuana smuggled inside. What do you think?

BIG PINE KEY, FL—Needing to put up or shut up after that cocky display, a dive-bombing osprey had better emerge from the ocean with something awesome to show for it, onlookers said Wednesday. “After a flashy, high-velocity move like that, we need to see some big-time results,” said bird watcher Lucas Bricker, adding…