Bruce Lee statue disappears, then quietly comes back

Well, here we are again. A handful of stories that sound made up, but sadly aren’t. Statues vanish, pandas pack their bags, and the world keeps spinning just a little sideways. Let’s take a look. — Doug Marlowe

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Today’s Stories

Bruce Lee statue disappears, then quietly comes back

A statue honoring Bruce Lee has been put back where it belongs in a small Bosnian town, more than a year after it was stolen. The statue was meant to be a rare symbol everyone could agree on in a place still shaped by old divisions from the 1990s war. Somehow, even that proved too much to ask for. The good news is it’s back. The lingering question is why a martial arts legend needs armed security in the first place.

Japan’s only two pandas are heading back to China in January, which could leave the country panda free for the first time in 50 years. Officials say they’re open to getting new ones, though nothing is promised. For a nation that treats pandas like royalty, this is no small moment. It’s a reminder that even global mascots are on loan, and sometimes the lease runs out.

If any of these made you pause, sigh, or mutter “of course,” you’re not alone. Send your thoughts my way and we’ll shake our heads together. Until next time. — Doug