Six Flags announced Tuesday that it will permanently close its most famous roller coaster, about a month after a CNN investigation exposed a long history of life-altering injuries and deaths related to the attraction. Six Flags Magic Mountain president Brian Oerding wrote in a blog post Tuesday that while its X2 coaster has “consistently passed … Read more
Oh no! A Ukrainian couple is coming under fire online after they filmed themselves riding a nesting sea turtle on a beach. Vadym Oleynik, 32, a fitness influencer and self-proclaimed calisthenics champion, and his partner Olena Kravchenko, an aesthetic doctor, had been sightseeing in Ras al Hadd, a coastal paradise off Oman where several species … Read more
El Pollo Loco will open its first restaurant in New York City next year as the California chain looks to become a national player. El Pollo Loco has closed three development deals for a total of 15 restaurants in the New York area over the next five years, the company announced Tuesday. The first location … Read more
Hackers have discovered a new jailbreak method for the PlayStation 5. Normally, that wouldn’t be a big deal. Various console takeover exploits have been circulating for quite some time now. Unfortunately for Sony, the new “Relapse” jailbreak exploit works on all PS5 firmware versions except one: version 14.00.00, which is less than two weeks old. … Read more
For the third time in five years, we will have the Braves against the Phillies in the National League playoffs. In 2022, the Phillies won the NLDS 3 games to 1. In 2023, the Phillies won the NLDS 3 games to 1. We don’t know what this year will look like, other than to say … Read more
An unusual rock buried on the far side of the Moon is providing new clues to an ancient scientific enigma: the ancient lunar magnetic field. Analyzing data from lunar probes, a team of researchers found a rock formation that was much denser and more strongly magnetized compared to the surrounding material. The underground feature could … Read more
Dear Say More: My 65-year-old mother has struggled with her weight for as long as I can remember. About six months ago, she started taking a GLP-1 medication and has since lost a dramatic amount of weight. I can tell she feels great (and she looks great!), but she’s also hurt that none of us, … Read more
Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated using AI-based technology. Pronunciation errors may occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve results. The death toll from rains and floods in Thailand has risen to 23, authorities said Tuesday. The waters receded in the hard-hit capital … Read more
Smith was pressed by Sen. Eric Schmitt, a Missouri Republican, about whether he attended an NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Golden State Warriors in Atlanta in early February 2024. Schmitt said Smith’s alleged attendance at the game would be significant because the game occurred around the time Fulton County District Attorney Fani … Read more
Leaky ship The very existence of the Mediapart report is a cause for concern for the National Rally’s leading duo, whose relationship has been strained since a surprise court ruling in July cleared the way for Le Pen to run for president. Bardella, who had been his party’s “Plan B” candidate, has visibly struggled to … Read more