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Mississippi’s got one wild situation -- a hostile STD-carrying monkey busted loose from a large trailer truck hauling primates after the semi flipped over on a highway, according to police.

The wreck went down Tuesday in Heidelberg, where the truck, containing several monkeys infected with hepatitis C, herpes, and COVID, crashed en route from Tulane University to a Florida testing lab.

Witnesses shot camera footage that captured the monkey climbing out of the trailer and wandering around in a rural area. Cops say six monkeys made a break for it -- but five have been destroyed, and one’s still on the loose.

Ben Bader's family is speaking out ... after the Miami-based content creator tragically died at just 25 years old.

In a statement to TMZ ... the Upham and Bader family remember him as a "visionary who led with love, lived with intention, and turned his passions into helping others."

Ben's family goes on to say ... "He made a profound impact on everyone who knew him through his wisdom, humor, and compassion. Ben lived each day to the fullest, inspiring those around him to seek meaning, connection, and purpose in their own lives."

A monster storm is barreling towards Jamaica ... and dramatic video from a hurricane hunter shows the eye of Hurricane Melissa ... and it looks like it's going to be a big one.

Check out this clip from the inside of Melissa ... meteorologist Jeremy DeHart shared it on social media today and he says it's from a Teal 74 mission into the heart of the storm.

The video shows walls of clouds forming a cylinder as the plane flies through the eye ... and DeHart says, "As clear of an eye as you will see in the Atlantic basin."

Niecy Nash comes with a lot of baggage ... literally -- 'cause an airport clip of her tallying up suitcase after suitcase is pure comedy carry-on!

Unclear what airport and what day ... but as you can see from this TikTok clip, Niecy stood out from the travelling crowd, rocking an opulent red coat and a flawless blowout, as she counted off every last bag to make sure none went missing at baggage claim.

Despite all the bags lined up next to her, the "All's Fair" actress still appeared to be one short and made a beeline back to the conveyor belt to track it down.

A Saudi Airlines jet was turned into a bloody mess after it was hit with a massive bird strike ... which damaged the nose of the aircraft.

According to the Aviation Safety Network, Saudi Airlines flight SV340 hit a flock of birds shortly after takeoff from Houari Boumediene Airport in Algiers Saturday.

While the strike damaged the nose cone of the Boeing 777-300, the plane continued to its destination and landed safely at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

A manager at Laugh Factory Chicago was arrested by masked federal agents ... and, the wild encounter with law enforcement was caught on video.

Night manager Nathan Griffin was arrested Friday morning outside the club ... and, the clips shows officers slamming him to the ground while onlookers scream hysterically.

Griffin was ultimately subdued and thrown into the back of a white SUV while people demanded to know where the masked agents were taking Griffin.

A man in Connecticut has been arrested after allegedly killing his mom in a town many celebrities have called home ... and, his mug shot's quite startling.

Sebastian Van Stockum -- a 20-year-old man -- was arrested Friday after officers were called to a home in New Canaan, CT by someone who allegedly told them he'd killed his mom.

Emergency crews tried to perform life-saving measures on the victim -- who the police aren't publicly identifying yet ... but the person was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene. Stockum has been charged with murder, and he's being held on $2 million bond.

Kim Kardashian's embracing her inner influencer for Halloween -- dressing in a group costume with her daughter North West and mom Kris Jenner as a viral trio.

Kim and North posted a clip showing off their costumes on their shared TikTok account ... with Kim dressed in an all blue blazer and matching pants while North wore a bright pink cardigan over a white top.

If they don't look familiar to you, don't worry ... it's a new gen wave of Halloween costume -- they're dressed as Jay Guapo and Pink Cardigan, two guys who make viral sketch comedy bits on TikTok.

Emman Atienza -- known for her lifestyle videos on TikTok -- died at her home in Los Angeles Wednesday ... TMZ has learned.

According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Atienza's cause of death has been listed as suicide.

Emman's heartbroken father, a Filipino TV host, and mother, an entrepreneur and fitness guru, announced the tragic loss Friday morning, in a tribute to their late daughter.

CBS Sports host Kate Scott's top snapped while she was on live TV this week -- but her quick thinking saved her from a nightmare scenario.

Scott was hosting the CBS Champions League Today show on Wednesday alongside her usual cohorts -- Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher, Micah Richards and Clint Dempsey -- when the wardrobe malfunction happened.

Dempsey started dapping up his co-workers after making a comment ... and when Scott leaned over to slap his hand, her shirt snapped.

Fans think Iggy Azalea and streamer N3on did the deed after the Aussie rapper posted a cryptic tweet ... and they've got lots of thoughts.

ICYMI, the "Fancy" hitmaker and N3on have been streaming together for months, and in September, she claimed she signed him to a multi-million deal for her MOTHERLAND digital gaming venture.

But ... fans have continued to speculate that their relationship is more than platonic, and are certain they finally took it to the next level after Iggy tweeted ... "That didn’t last long 🤷‍♀️" on Wednesday.

Break out the popcorn, we've got a can't-miss train-wreck documentary coming through ... it's the latest installment in the ongoing saga of the Fyre Festival ... and we've got a sneak peek of the impending drama!

Billy McFarland tells TMZ ... he's been filming a new documentary as he attempts to launch PHNX, a December festival he's billing as his big comeback. Billy says he's rented an island and that cameras are following every move ... waiting to see if it's a redemption story ... or another disaster.

The project is expected to drop by late December or early January, and we're told the filmmakers are currently in discussions with multiple streaming platforms.

A plane crash in Venezuela claimed the lives of two people onboard ... and, the whole incident was captured on shocking video.

According to the local paper El Nacional, a Cheyenne model plane crashed as it was taking off from Paramillo Airport in Táchira -- a state in western Venezuela that's crossed by the Andes Mountains -- Wednesday morning.

Check out the clip ... the small aircraft barely gets off the ground when the airplane starts to turn widely to the left. The craft doesn't have enough momentum to propel itself through the turn -- and, it comes down in a crash on one of its wings, tumbling over and bursting into flames.

10/21 3:45 PM PT -- Denver Police clarified to TMZ Tuesday ... the man arrested this weekend, Jose Cardenas, is actually the person suspected of stealing the victim's glasses off his face ... Cardenas is not the man suspected of tripping the victim in the street.

A Denver Police rep said ... "Cardenas is now under investigation for Theft from a Person and not Second Degree Assault." The person who tripped the victim remains unidentified, and police are asking for the public's help in identifying him.

A "No Kings" demonstrator has been arrested after cops say he's the guy who tripped a man who yelled out a gay slur at protesters in a video now going viral.

8:07 AM PT -- A Delta spokesperson tells TMZ ... “We’re looking into the authenticity of this video. We will address the matter internally if it is confirmed. Civil conduct at all times is expected by those who represent our brand.”

Things have gotten so bad in the airline industry, employees from rival companies are now warring in public when planes aren't falling from the sky.

Take what happened at Atlanta Airport in Georgia between a Delta Airlines flight attendant and a Southwest Airlines gate agent.

Video that's making the rounds this week shows the male flight attendant arguing with the female gate agent over what he perceives as a disgusting airport, repeatedly demanding she clean something up.

Doechii went for a wild ride -- actually more like a crash-landing -- down a slide ... lingerie and zero grace included!

Catch the clip -- Doechii was belting out "Denial Is a River" at her Madison Square Garden show Monday when she strutted up to the slide on stage ... but her graceful ride down went sideways when her heel snagged.

It’s comedy gold ... she flips onto her belly mid-slide, with her lingerie-clad booty stealing the spotlight.