Author: i2wtc
Screams of joy turned to screams of terror minutes after a ride at an Oregon amusement park malfunctioned, leaving more than two dozen people hanging upside down 50 feet for about 30 minutes.The Atmosphere ride, described as an “extreme attraction that will wow audiences,” in Portland’s Oaks Park came to a halt at its highest point around 2:55 p.m., the park said in a statement. Paramedics arrived about 15 minutes later and worked with park staff to lower the 28 ride-mates to the ground as spectators applauded, according to Portland Fire Rescue.One rider with a pre-existing medical condition was taken…
🔬 Saturday’s NWSL results reportThe U.S. Women’s Soccer League continues on Saturday with four matches scheduled across the country.Here’s what happened.what happened?Gotham FC started the weekend off with a 2-0 win away at Racing Louisville and is now unbeaten in 10 games.The series then continued with draws, with the Washington Spirit beating the San Diego Wave to tie the points at 1-1.The Orlando Pride missed a chance to take the lead in the league with a scoreless draw against North Carolina.In Saturday’s final game, Jane Campbell saved a penalty kick to keep the Houston Dash and Angel City FC scoreless.Tonight’s…
NEW DELHI: As the UK general election day draws near, three opinion polls released on Saturday projected the Conservative Party a small margin of victory in parliament, Reuters reported.Pollster Savanta has warned that British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s party will “die in the election” and predicted the Conservative Party’s support will fall four points to 21%. “Our research suggests that this election could very well be the electoral death for the Conservative party,” said Chris Hopkins, director of political research at Savanta.Meanwhile, Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has 46% support, up two points from the previous poll five days ago. The…
Hours after Ronaldinho harshly criticized members of his upcoming Copa America team on Instagram, the Brazilian soccer legend clarified that his comments were part of an advertising campaign for a deodorant brand.Ronaldinho posted on Saturday that Brazil would field “one of the worst teams in recent years” for the Copa America, which starts on Thursday, adding that he would boycott the tournament and would not celebrate his country’s victory.Later the same day, he retracted his original message, saying his words were a compilation of social media posts from Brazilian fans reacting to coach Dorival Junior’s team and were intended to…
How good can the Virginia Tech Hokies be in 2024? Any Virginia Tech fan will tell you they believe the Hokies can be really good next season. Tech returns 20 starters in the fall and plays a favorable schedule. Outside of four non-conference games against Virginia Tech, the Hokies will face just two teams in the top eight of the ACC’s projected lineup. One of those games, against Clemson, will be at Lane Stadium. Last week on “The Pat McAfee Show,” they were discussing the teams that are unlikely to make the College Football Playoff in 2024. The field will…
At 21 years old, in a tight purple mini, beige mesh top, red hair and heavy chest, the breakup felt like the end of a titillating novel. But as the redness returned to my face, so did my wardrobe. It was a transition from my ex-partner’s edgy ripped jeans and fake Dr. Martens to an entirely new wardrobe that I chose to fill the emptiness I felt. Three years after leaving my romantic dream, I began to question the real reasons behind my shopping habits.Masking my very flamboyant personality under the guise of a “cool girl” style to please others,…
FAIRBORN — A Fairborn business owner has had his truck and trailer stolen, leaving him with a tough decision: start over or call it quits.Travis Sparks runs his own business, Sparky’s Lawn Care and Mowing. Within minutes, his work truck was stolen, putting the future of his business in jeopardy.>> Five people shot during event at Ohio parkread moreSparks said he was weeding his grandmother’s backyard last Thursday when his blue 2000 Chevrolet truck was stolen.”She came over and started yelling that someone got in my truck and drove off,” he recalled.Reports say News Center 7 11:00Sparks said she tried…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Carl Stanley, far left, dived with OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush in an early version of the company’s Titan submersible. Carl Stanley Carl Stanley boarded Ocean Gate’s Titan submersible in April 2019.He expressed his concerns about the hull to Ocean Gate CEO Stockton Rush shortly after the voyage.Surprisingly, this week’s report included even more information about the dive into Titan’s interior. Early passengers on Ocean Gate’s Titan submersible were unaware until a year after the incident that they were on the brink of experiencing a “catastrophic” malfunction that sealed the…
All-rounder Imad Wasim says the struggling team needs a change in mindset, not personnel.MIAMI: When Imad Wasim wandered into the press conference room at Broward Park, it was, in a way, metaphorical. That’s exactly how his team, Pakistan, played this World Cup, losing both games to the United States and India, both of which they were in a position to win. T20 World Cup: Schedule | Points TableThe win over Canada wasn’t enough, their fate was sealed before they even faced Ireland here in Broward Park. “This is definitely the lowest moment for Pakistan in my career,” said Imad, who…
China, Russia and North Korea may begin talks on whether to allow ships to navigate the Tumen River from their border areas into the Sea of Japan, a move that could have huge implications for Tokyo’s security. Chinese researchers compare F-35 vs. F-22 Raptor to determine which stealth fighter is more lethal to the PLA Air Force The important waterway, the Tumen River, flows east along the border between China and North Korea and touches Russia before emptying into the Sea of Japan. Currently, Chinese ships can only navigate the river as far inland as Fangchuan village in eastern Jilin…