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Screaming Wi-Fi, internet dresses and unhinged AI chatbots - 20 of the wackiest tech stories we saw in 2025

From fungal batteries to a dress made out of the internet, these wacky 2025 stories show just how strange modern tech can be.

TechRadar

Are Starbucks, Dunkin', and McDonald's Open on New Year's 2026: Which Chains Are Open and Closed?

Find out which fast-food chains like McDonald's, Starbucks, and Dunkin' are open on New Year's Day 2026, including specific operating hours for dining and drive-thrus.

International Business Times UK

Hilarious 'bloopers reel' shows the problem with the Coca-Cola and McDonald's AI Christmas ads

AI can't make a holiday tearjerker.

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Will Starbucks, McDonald's and Dunkin' Be Open on Christmas Day? Store Hours and Everything You Need to Know

Starbucks, McDonald's, Dunkin' Christmas Day 2025 hours: most Starbucks close, Dunkin' 5am-10pm, McD varies. Airport/hotel spots open; check apps now.

International Business Times UK

“Final Destination Stuff”: Man Loses Life In Freak McDonald’s Drive-Thru Accident, Details Stun

“That's some final destination stuff right there!”

Bored Panda

Christmas 2025: Restaurants open on holiday include Red Lobster, McDonald's, Denny's, IHOP

Few national restaurant chains are open Christmas but expect to find local Chinese restaurants serving.

Axios

Man, 69, dies after being pinned while reaching from his vehicle to a McDonald’s drive-thru in a ‘freak accident’

An employee was also injured in the incident

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Late-night McDonald’s run becomes DIY fish filet kitchen meal and the internet’s ‘not lovin’ it’

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

We Got This Covered

Chicago woman throws large McDonald’s cup of water on woman and her dog. Now people are applauding her: ‘What I wouldn’t give to see footage of this’

A Chicago-based content creator, Tessa (@tessa420), witnessed a climactic situation in a coffee shop where a bad dog mom had a cup of water thrown on her and her dog. The worst part? According to Tessa, the woman did everything she could to deserve it.

The Mary Sue

3 Emerging Market Stocks to Buy and Hold for 2026

Emerging markets are expected to lead global GDP growth in 2026, and the stocks on this list will be among the regional winners, growing at 4X the pace.

MarketBeat

40 Interesting Things People Discovered And Thought You Should Too (New Pics)

Some pics say nothing while others speak a thousand words. We're more interested in the latter. From alpacas that have just been shaved, to a pepper shaped like it's crouching in the corner after a bad break-up, here's a random but utterly fascinating compilation of the best posts shared by…

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Christmas ads put on a diet as UK ban on TV junk food advertising bites

Gone are shots of puddings and sweets as advertisers try to market other foods to stay within rules coming into force on 5 January

The Guardian - UK

Why winter is the perfect time to visit the Norwegian city of Tromsø

From dancing Northern Lights and snowy adventures, there’s a reason why this spot is nicknamed the ‘Gateway to the Arctic’. Anna Ryan takes a trip to see for herself

Evening Standard

McDonald’s customer films worker refusing to serve him at 5am. Then the worker speaks out: ‘All this over a $1.35 coffee is crazy’

A video of a McDonald’s worker refusing to serve a customer coffee has been making the rounds on TikTok, garnering over 6.6 million views.

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McDonald’s parking lot witnesses shocking moment narrowly missing being a tragedy, but now it’s a chilling omen for the U.S.

It's like what's happening to us!

Creative Bloq

Why McDonald's AI Christmas ad backfired so badly

Nobody, it seems, was loving it.

We Got This Covered

‘I’m not serving you coffee’: McDonald’s worker refuses to serve Karen customer and sparks a battle for justice

McDonald's took a step, but only managed to fuel the fire.

International Business Times UK

Accused CEO Killer Luigi Mangione Smiles as Defence Claims Police Rights Violation

Luigi Mangione smiled at the cameras during Day 8 of his evidence suppression hearing as defence lawyers claim police violated his Fourth Amendment rights.

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Creative Bloq

See how animators made the year's most viral Christmas advert

Making of videos show the early sketches and animation for French supermarket Intermarché's surprise hit.

International Business Times UK

Luckin Coffee Reportedly Sets Sights on Nestlé's Blue Bottle: A Strategic Move to Dethrone Starbucks

Luckin Coffee is considering the purchase of Blue Bottle Coffee in a strategic move to better compete with big players in the field.

The Independent UK

This month, Just Salad doubled sales in Manhattan by cutting a market plate’s price from $14.99 to $9.99

Fortune

As millions of Gen Zers face unemployment, McDonald's CEO dishes out some tough love career advice for navigating the market: ‘You've got to make things happen for yourself’

As millions of Gen Z fall into NEET status, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski has some blunt advice for young people: stop waiting around for help.

Creative Bloq

McDonald's pulled its AI Christmas ad, but its 'actor' won't go away

It's unleashed a demon.

Bored Panda

“Not Acceptable”: Woman Sparks Backlash After Buying Dollar Store Items For Child’s Angel Tree Haul

"Please reconsider ever doing Angel Tree again."

The Independent UK

Customers at McDonald’s where Trump served fries echo nation’s complaints: Everything is too expensive

New polling shows that 53 percent of adults have changed their habits with grocery shopping to stay within budget

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