New York City, NY

Lake County, FL

Eustis, FL

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A shooting in Lake County, Florida, left one deputy dead and two other deputies wounded Friday night. Two other people were also killed in the incident.

Florida shooting leaves 1 deputy dead, 2 deputies wounded; 2 others also dead

Team USA gold medalist Claressa Shields expressed her outrage after an Italian boxer abandoned her fight with an opponent deemed to have male chromosomes.

Boxing champion angered over Olympic gender controversy: 'Definitely dropped the ball'

A Reddit user expressed her wedding-day regrets, which included money spent, her dress, her appearance, choosing the wrong venue — and struggling to view memorable photos.

Wedding regrets plague woman after she spends $90K, calling it 'money down the drain'

Virginia State

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Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

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

Doswell, VA

The US Sun

A RECORD-BREAKING roller coaster is set to open in a US amusement park. Kings Dominion, a theme park in Doswell, Virginia, will debut its Rapterra wing roller coaster in 2025. At 145 feet tall and 3,086 feet long, Rapterra is the world’s tallest and longest wing coaster. The ride, based on the Jungle Hawk, launches […]

US amusement park to launch ‘world’s tallest and longest launched wing roller coaster,’ it goes 0 to 65 mph in 4 seconds

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

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 Truth About ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Replacement and Expansion Plans, Updates Confirmed

Pennsylvania State

A popular theme park has issued an official statement after guests realized that its 97-year-old roller coaster is supported by a haphazard stack of concrete blocks. Terrifying though some attractions may be, theme parks are built to extremely tight safety codes. Whether you want to ride something like Disney’s innocuous boat ride “it’s a small world” or a hypercoaster like Cedar Point’s Top Thrill 2, you can rest easy knowing that every single attraction undergoes rigorous testing – and that stringent measures are in place to ensure wellbeing of all guests.

Theme Park Faces Questions as Guests Realize 97-Year-Old Roller Coaster Is Held up by Blocks

Chicago, IL

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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?

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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With summer upon us, many people have roller coasters and water slides on their minds. Here are some of the top theme parks in all 50 states.

The Best Amusement Park in Every State (Did We Get It Right?)

Orlando, FL

Things are getting spicy in Orlando, and if you are planning on visiting Walt Disney World, you may want to re-think that trip after the latest government update. Traveling to Walt Disney World Resort is always an exciting and magical experience. The thrill starts when you drive under the Disney World entrance, instantly feeling the magic. Passing by different theme parks and seeing all the Disney Resorts as you make your way to yours offers a small tease of the adventures that await you.

National Advisory: All Disney World Visitors Officially Required to Cancel Trips Due to Invading Safety Threat

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

It’s only been a short time since the Six Flags and Cedar Fair merger, but the new theme park giant is now offering a few big-time “super” charges that will have guests second-thinking their tickets to places like Six Flags Great America or Cedar Point. New Six...

Six Flags, Cedar Fair Merger Prompts $75+ ‘Surpercharge’ for All Guests, Dozens of Theme Parks Impacted

North Carolina State

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Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Some theme park rides are infamous for accidents and malfunctions. Here are the ones that have made headlines for all the wrong reasons. 1. Kingda Ka, Six Flags Great Adventure, New Jersey. The world’s tallest coaster has had its share of technical issues and injuries. 2. Verrückt, Schlitterbahn, Kansas...

Most Unsafe Theme Park Rides in the USA

"When Calls the Heat" actress Mamie Laverock stood up and took her first steps two months after surviving a fall from a five-story hospital balcony.

Hallmark actress stands, takes first steps after surviving fall from 5-story hospital balcony

Anthony Ammirati isn't going home with an Olympic medal, but he sure has a lot more Instagram followers after his mishap in the pole vault.

French pole vaulter becomes internet sensation after his manhood costs him chance at Olympic medal

San Diego, CA

There’s an update on the mass closures that hit SeaWorld at the weekend. In the world of controversial theme parks, few locations have made the headlines quite as often as SeaWorld. With locations in San Diego (the original), Orlando, and San Antonio, the marine theme park chain is renowned...

Update Given After Shock SeaWorld Closures: Locations Deemed Unsafe, No Refunds Available

Brooklyn, NY

Jersey City, NJ

Hoboken, NJ

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Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster, world-famous, is still 'thriving': Here are 5 fun facts

The Coney Island Cyclone, which first dazzled riders in 1927, has withstood the test of time and cemented itself as a roller coaster legend in the...

Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster, world-famous, is still 'thriving': Here are 5 fun facts

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