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After missing last year's contest, competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut returned to Coney Island and claimed his 18th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest title. The 10-time consecutive champion downed 66 hot dogs and buns on the Fourth of July, proving his dominance in the sport remains unshaken.
America's champion competitive eater returns to Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest this Saturday, aiming for his 18th victory in 19 years. Joey Chestnut bounced back from a 2024 ban to reclaim his crown with 70½ hot dogs last year.
When rescue workers found three dogs trapped in a remote canyon, they discovered that proper climbing gear wasn't enough. Hot dogs saved the day in this heartwarming animal rescue.
Six enormous hot dog cars will race around the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway two days before the Indy 500. The Wienie 500 brings joy and silliness to one of racing's most serious venues.
The bacon-wrapped hot dog Americans love actually originated in Hermosillo, Mexico, not a US ballpark. Now this Sonoran street food sensation has earned a James Beard Award and sparked friendly competition across the border.
When a Chicago Cubs fan turned 50, she had one birthday wish: all her friends had to wear hot dog costumes to Wrigley Field. Nearly 100 people showed up in full wiener gear.
A three-year-old corgi from New Zealand sprinted to victory at Scotland's annual Easter derby, motivated by the promise of hot dogs at the finish line. The heartwarming race at Musselburgh Racecourse brought together competitors from around the world.
Four friends missed having a dog so much, they wrote a heartfelt letter to their neighbor asking to befriend her pup. The dog wrote back, and sparked a movement that's still growing today.
A popular festival in Romania's capital is turning attendance into charity. For every 10 people who show up, one kilogram of dog food goes to shelter dogs across the country.
A black Lab-Bloodhound mix named Scout is becoming Minnesota's first dog trained to track down missing pets by following their scent trails. The volunteer group The Retrievers handles nearly 1,000 lost dog cases yearly, and Scout's unique skills will help reunite families with their furry friends faster.
More than 250 neglected dogs crammed into a single UK room are now healthy, happy, and finding their forever homes. The massive January rescue shocked social media, but months later, the transformation is remarkable.
When a shelter owner's divorce left 51 dogs trapped in failing conditions, Animal Rescue Corps launched one of their biggest operations to save them. One dog named Yoshi had been waiting a decade for a second chance.
A dog named Goldey was abandoned on the streets, covered in maggots and near death. The family who saved her discovered something unexpected: as she healed, their lifelong fear of dogs transformed into love.
A foster dog climbs into bed with Marissa Monteleone every single night, settling against her chest in a routine that shows pure trust. The simple video captured over 88,000 hearts and reminded viewers why rescue dogs are worth saving.
A Doberman pinscher named Penny claimed the top prize at the iconic Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show's milestone 150th anniversary in New York City. Hundreds of dogs competed at Madison Square Garden for the prestigious best in show title.
FOX Sports reporter Jamie Little is bringing the joy of the 150th Westminster Dog Show to screens nationwide, celebrating a milestone that's been 148 years in the making. The emotion backstage is reaching new heights as families who've shown dogs for generations compete for this historic win.
Scientists just discovered the oldest dog DNA ever found, proving our bond with dogs started 5,000 years earlier than we thought. Ancient puppy remains reveal humans and dogs were companions during the Ice Age.
Scientists discovered ancient dog bones in a Somerset cave, proving humans and dogs have been companions for over 14,000 years. The discovery pushes back Britain's earliest evidence of dog domestication by 5,000 years.
Scientists studying over 600 ancient dog skulls discovered that dog breeds may have emerged thousands of years before Victorian times. The research reveals that early domestic dogs already showed surprising variety in shape and size, challenging what we thought we knew about canine history.
Science just confirmed what dog lovers always knew: spending just 15 minutes with a pup can dramatically reduce your stress levels. Even better, the dogs benefit too.
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