Year of the Snake slithers in; explosive thieves nab treasure; a peeing pup goes viral; and tennis players go bananas.

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Lunar New Year has arrived, bringing fireworks, feasts, and red envelope luck! Families are reuniting with over 9 billion trips in China alone. This year’s star is the wise and charming Snake—check your zodiac animal to join the fun!

Find out about the story behind the Chinese Zodiac.

Thieves in the Netherlands blasted their way into a museum, stealing a 2,400-year-old gold helmet. Can they catch the robbers before it’s too late?

Fu Zai, a hardworking bomb-sniffing corgi, made fans laugh when he lost his bonus for snoozing and peeing in his bowl.

Bananas are the secret weapon at the Australian Open! The real MVP isn’t a champ—it’s this peel-tastic snack!

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