A US woman was treated for a gunshot wound after being shot by a seven-month-old yellow Labrador Retriever. Tina Springer of Oklahoma was a passenger in a car alongside puppy Molly, when the dog hopped onto a loaded .22-caliber pistol, which discharged and struck Springer in the left thigh. She is expected to recover.

Sugar daddy swaps credit card for foot pics

A man told a 21-year-old law student to “drain” his credit cards in exchange for photos of her feet. Amy Williams spent more than £1,000 on clothes for her and her friends after making the agreement with the “sugar daddy,” who is known only as “Richard”.

Goat smashes into home for a kip

An escaped goat smashed its way into an Ohio home and took a nap in the bathroom. Following an online appeal, the goat’s sheepish owner arrived and drove the well-rested animal home to the farm. “This is the most random story in the world,” said homeowner Jennifer Keathley.

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