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When eight thrill-seekers got stranded on a Galveston roller coaster, local firefighters climbed into action with a ladder truck and safety harnesses. One by one, the Galveston Fire Department brought everyone safely back to solid ground.
A South Korean office worker pulled off the ultimate Zoom prank by joining a video meeting from a speeding roller coaster, complete with a cardboard green screen. The hilarious stunt was part of a creative campaign to promote a new whale-themed amusement park.
Over a hundred volunteers returned to help 8,000 students from across the Intermountain West turn amusement park rides into hands-on science labs. The 38th annual Physics Day at Lagoon proved that learning science can be as thrilling as a vertical launch roller coaster.
An international organization is gathering people named Ryan to break a world record by riding a roller coaster together at Mall of America. The July 24 event welcomes everyone except Bryans.
Utah State University transformed an amusement park into a hands-on physics classroom where 8,000 teenagers measured G-forces, designed future rides, and competed for $18,000 in scholarships. Over 100 volunteers made the magic happen, many returning year after year to inspire the next generation of scientists.
A world record holder is attempting a sleepless 700km roller ski journey across three countries with his teenage son by his side. The father-son adventure will be filmed for a documentary exploring what drives people to push beyond their limits.
Lina Hilali, 16, just became the first Moroccan athlete ever to reach the Roller Figure Skating World Cup final. She'll represent Morocco and all of Africa at the championship in Italy this June.
Eight middle schoolers spent up to four hours trapped on a roller coaster 100 feet in the air, but trained firefighters brought every single one down safely. Their calm bravery and the crew's textbook response turned a terrifying situation into a story of courage.
When Benjamin Klapper's massive beer coaster sculpture collapsed before breaking a world record, he turned disappointment into joy by letting visitors play giant Jenga with it. A young girl won the game by toppling the entire 63,000-piece structure with a single pull.
The Mall of America is inviting everyone named Ryan to ride a roller coaster for free and help set a Guinness World Record. On July 24, organizers hope to break the record for most people with the same first name to consecutively ride a coaster.
A tropical nation with no snow just made Olympic history, and the athlete who got them there trained on inline skates around a stadium. Faiz Basha's unconventional path to the Winter Games proves that determination can overcome any geography.
A San Francisco company just secured $7.1 million to turn construction rollers into self-driving machines, tackling an industry that can't find half a million workers. The simple retrofit takes an hour to install and already has $26 million in waitlist demand.
Edo State is handing construction equipment directly to its 18 local councils, cutting through red tape to fix roads faster. Each community will get graders, excavators, and rollers to tackle their own infrastructure needs.
A new device lets seniors call for emergency help in their native language without touching a phone. The coaster-sized EVA responds to cries for help in English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, Cantonese, and Hokkien.
A viral 1980s video shows people gliding down grassy hills on roller skate-like skis, and the internet can't believe this sport actually existed. Grass skiing had a brief moment of glory before disappearing from American slopes. ##
Hours before a devastating July 4 closure, Nevada's Primm family found a partner to rescue their historic casino resort and save hundreds of jobs. The last-minute deal with Terrible's keeps alive a beloved family destination that's served travelers for 50 years.
A colorful bird's 6,200-mile journey is connecting conservationists from South Africa to China in an inspiring effort to protect migration routes. Just seven tiny tracking devices have already sparked international collaboration to save vulnerable habitats.
A priceless golden helmet from ancient Romania, stolen from a Dutch museum in a dramatic heist, has been recovered after more than a year. The 2,500-year-old treasure survived the theft with only minor damage.
A priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum in a dramatic heist has been safely recovered after more than a year. The 2,500-year-old Romanian treasure survived the ordeal with only minor damage and will soon return home.
Full House star Dave Coulier shared hopeful news after months of intensive cancer treatment. After fighting both lymphoma and throat cancer, recent scans show he's beating both diseases.
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