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Play at the PGA's Zurich Classic of New Orleans came to a halt yesterday thanks to an unwelcome visitor on the golf course. An alligator crawled across the tee box on hole 17, surprising both spectators and players. Security allowed the alligator to pass through without incident. Play resumed and the tournament continued without further disruptions.
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A music superstar is responding to a very young fan who went viral for declaring they are friends. In a video posted on Instagram last week, two-year-old Tyler told his mother that he is friends with Beyonce. The video eventually caught Beyonce's attention and she sent him several gifts. They included a bouquet of Beyonce's favorite blue flowers, a stuffed animal toy, and a note with a sweet message referencing one of her biggest hits. It read "to my friend Tyler, I see your halo."
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Walt Disney World is reportedly escalating its war against a certain brand of shoe. According to the Disney fansite "Inside the Magic," visitors are no longer allowed to wear Crocs while riding on Disney World escalators. Photos and videos on social media show different styles of Crocs getting stuck on escalators and forcing them to shut down. Many of the reported instances have happened at The Land Pavillion attraction in EPCOT Center.
A country music icon is being honored. The University of Oklahoma is gifting Toby Keith with an honorary degree. He will be awarded the degree posthumously next month. The Oklahoma native lost his battle with stomach cancer in early February. He was 62. Keith was a longtime OU sports fan and donor. The 2024 commencement will be held on May 11th.
A Tennessee castle that was made famous by Taylor Swift will soon be available to rent. Castle Gwynn was featured in the music video for the Swift song called "Love Story." The castle is located about 40 minutes outside of Nashville. The owners plan to open it up for weddings and honeymoons by the end of the year.
A New Jersey company that produces burger-making vending machines has landed a big deal thanks to "Shark Tank." The three co-founders of RoboBurger went on 'Shark Tank" and demonstrated their machine that creates customized burgers within minutes. The panel members were skeptical of its business model, but in the end, Kevin O'Leary and guest judge Fanatics CEO Micharl Rubin put up one-point-five million dollars for a nine-percent stake in Robo Burger.