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The women's beach volleyball team for Spain has generated a lot of buzz at the Paris Olympics in large part because of their play. The duo of Liliana Fernandez and Paula Soria Gutierrez is undefeated at the moment.  Despite how well Fernandez and Gutierrez have played this summer, their ...

Jaw-Dropping Photo Of Spanish Beach Volleyball Star Is Going Viral

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Guests were terrified after a violent fight broke up in a popular Midwestern amusement park. “I hope they went to jail,” one viewer commented. Theme parks are some of the most visited destinations in the United States, welcoming millions of families yearly to enjoy thrilling attractions, fun rides, and world-class entertainment.

Video: Brutal Fight Captured at Popular Amusement Park, Fans Demand Immediate Ban

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Summer is the right time to discover the amazing world of amusement parks, where fun, joy, and fun are around the corner. This year, some of the leading amusement parks in the New York tri-state area will be introducing new rides.

Top Amusement Parks Offer New Thrills Rides

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

One of the world’s most iconic and exhilarating roller coasters has officially closed at Disney. Space Mountain has officially concluded its 40+ year run at the Tokyo Disney Resort, ending all operations permanently on Wednesday, July 31. This marks a monumental moment for The Walt Disney Company and the...

Disney’s Space Mountain Closed Forever, Ride Ends Operations After 40+ Years

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Highlands, NC

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For the modest price (just kidding) of $2.95 million, you could be the next owner of Burt Reynolds’s beloved former home, proudly perched in the mountains of Highlands, N.C. Set on a 0.9-acre lot, the property boasts four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms. Burt first fell for the home in 1972 while filming Deliverance. He and his then-wife, Loni Anderson, couldn’t resist the purchase, making it one of his favorites out of the 14 properties he owned, as noted in a 1983 letter. Let's see inside!Take a Look Inside Burt Reynolds’s Former North Carolina Mountain HomeBurt’s N.C. home,...

Look Inside Burt Reynolds’s Mountain Getaway Home in North Carolina Now For Sale

This month, Disney cast members unexpectedly halted operations on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror after an alleged death on the ride. After fleeing the Walt Disney World Resort attraction, an impacted guest spoke out on social media. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and its Disneyland Resort counterpart, Guardians...

Tower of Terror Halts All Operations After Reported Death on 30-Year-Old Disney Ride

Dollywood has easily become one of America’s most beloved theme parks, not only for its 50 attractions, amazing entertainment, and lip-smacking food, but also, its close relationship with Dolly Parton, America’s sweetheart. Dollywood, the iconic theme park nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, is the culmination...

Dolly Parton’s Theme Park Charade Shattered: True Ownership Revealed Amid Dollywood Meltdown

Dozens of Disneyland Resort guests were left more than 100 feet up in the air, unprotected from the hot Southern California sunshine, after the Incredicoaster broke down. A video showed the guests stranded on the 120-foot tall roller coaster, eventually walking along the tracks to evacuate. This April, Walt Disney...

Disney Park Guests Burned on Attraction for Over an Hour

A teenager has been seriously injured after falling from an attraction mid-ride at a popular theme park. Terrifying though some theme park attractions may be, the entire point of boarding a thrill ride is supposed to be that you’re getting that adrenaline rush in a safe, controlled way. That’s why both ride manufacturers and theme parks implement extensive safety measures – so you can sit back and enjoy the ride with just the right amount of fear.

Guests Watch in Horror as Teenager Plummets up to 40 Feet From Six Flags Theme Park Ride

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Scott Peterson, who is serving life in prison for the murder of his wife Laci Peterson and their unborn son, is finally speaking out after 20 years. A new docuseries will sit down with the convicted murderer to talk about his side of the story. Here are the details. What...

Murderer Scott Peterson Breaks Silence After 20 Years In New Doc

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

Disneyland is home to several immersive themed lands including Adventureland, and while there have been new additions over the years, the five original lands at the park from opening day still exist for guests to enjoy. There is a lot of history behind each of these, but one of the most interesting lands filled with several fun secrets you might not know is Adventureland.

There Are a Surprising Number of Secrets About Disneyland’s Adventureland You Probably Don’t Know

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Birmingham, AL

Valrico, FL

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In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

Affectionately known as “The Old Man” on the hit History Channel series Pawn Stars, Richard Benjamin Harrison left an indelible mark on reality television and the pawnshop industry. Harrison’s gruff demeanor, sharp wit, and extensive knowledge of historical artifacts made him a fan favorite on Pawn Stars, a...

What happened to Richard Harrison of ‘Pawn Stars?’

Get ready for new spooky fun this Halloween at Walt Disney World. The first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is just a few days away. This special after-hours event is held on select nights from August 9th to October 31st at Magic Kingdom. The fun happens from 7:00 PM to...

New Spooky Fun is Coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Parties at Disney World

When guests visit Walt Disney World, they typically expect a magical vacation, but that is, sadly, not always the case. While Disney is well-equipped in dealing with emergency scenarios, it can certainly be nerve-racking for guests. At Walt Disney World Resort, guests have almost everything they need at their fingertips,...

Hundreds of Disney Guests Evacuate in Terror as Fire Fills Luxury Hotel Overnight

Believe it or not, the summer theme park season has nearly come to an end already. With school years starting earlier than ever, the Disneyland Resort rush has shrunk for families with school-aged kids. In fact, many schools start next week, which will return The Happiest Place on Earth to...

Disneyland Wait Times for August 2024

Walt Disney World Resort has officially confirmed its plans to expand the highly popular Pirates of the Caribbean ride, and more experiences are coming soon to Magic Kingdom. Disney World Confirms Pirates of the Caribbean Expansion; A Controversial Ride?. Pirates of the Caribbean is a dark ride featured at Disneyland,...

Disney World Reveals Official Plans for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Replacement and Expansion

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The Brief Rise and Steep Fall of a New Orleans Amusement Park

There’s something primordial about the ruins of Six Flags New Orleans. Overgrown with Smilax thorns that loop around the skeletal remains of kiddie rides and home...

The Brief Rise and Steep Fall of a New Orleans Amusement Park

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