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Three hikers found dead on southern California’s Mount Baldy

One person had made an emergency call after companion fell 500ft, but rescue copter couldn’t land due to high winds

The Guardian - US

Three hikers found dead in California including teen who fell 500ft from ‘Devil’s Backbone’

The hikers were found on Mount Baldy, known as one of the deadliest peaks in the country

The Independent UK

Rescue crew finds 3 hikers dead in Southern California mountains during strong winds

Authorities say rescue crews responding to a report of an injured hiker who fell down a slope near a Southern California mountain trail found the man and two of his companions dead

The Independent UK

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From bologna to a pickle – here are the most bizarre New Year’s Eve drops in the US

The widespread tradition traces its origins back to 1907, when a 1.5-metre diameter ball first descended in Times Square

The Independent UK

Ancient meditation practices find new life in modern religious communities across America

Meditation has been a common feature for eons in religious traditions from Buddhism to yoga, which originated as an ancient spiritual practice in India rooted in Hindu philosophy

The Independent UK

I Just Found Out An Iconic Pirates Of The Caribbean Moment May Have Been Inspired By A Classic TV Show, And My Mind Is Blown

Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Pirate's Life For... TV?

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Public transport takes to the skies in Greater Paris with first urban cable car

The first urban cable car in Greater Paris was unveiled on 13 December, offering a faster link between isolated neighbourhoods and Paris Métro line 8. The 4.5-kilometre line, which includes five stations, is the longest urban cable car in Europe.

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Three men who escaped Georgia jail hijacked Lyft to Florida, records show

Stevenson Charles, Yusuf Minor and Naod Yohannes, all incarcerated for murder, recaptured on Tuesday

The Guardian - US

Christmas decorations at a home in Texas became a viral sensation — so much that the city restricts visitor access

The restrictions will be in place for December 23 through Christmas

The Independent UK

The Hatfield-McCoy Off-Road Trails Director is Stepping Down After 20-Year Career

After two decades of stability, the sprawling Hatfield-McCoy off-road trail system enters a new chapter that could redefine its impact on riders and rural communities alike.

RideApart

Some Riders Got Stuck At The Top Of A 130 Foot Rollercoaster Drop, And It Wasn't Just For A Few Minutes

This is my nightmare, and also probably yours.

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Oldest National Park Service ranger Betty Reid Soskin dies at 104

In 2008, Glamour Magazine named her one of its women of the year

The Independent UK

Two thrill-seekers stuck on top of Texas rollercoaster for more than an hour after terrifying malfunction

One of the thrill seekers was left with symptoms ‘consistent with blood pooling’ due to be in the air for so long

The Independent UK

Giant lazy Susans bring people together at Mississippi restaurant

A Mississippi restaurant is bringing people from all walks of life together for a family-style meal with strangers

The Independent UK

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Grand Canyon reopens South Rim hotels after water-line is repaired

Hotels are reopening on the Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim on Wednesday after the park halted overnight accommodations for over a week due to water-line breaks, the park said Monday

The Independent UK

How a trip on the new Amtrak train offers a new perspective of America’s Deep South

Jordan Reynolds hops on the twice-daily Amtrak Mardi Gras service to explore the region’s vibrant music, history and food

The Independent UK

The gifts that are more expensive this year as Trump’s tariffs have uneven effect on holiday prices

Experts recommend checking out secondhand stores and discount retailers to find cheaper prices

RideApart

This Dirtbike Rider Built an Insane Track Using an Active Timber Mill and Logging Area

Monster Energy's Josh Hill calls Oregon home. But his insane backwoods super motocross track, built out of an active logging area and timber mill, is properly ludicrous.

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Magic Mountain Is Removing Two Classic Rides, Including One With A Connection To Disneyland

A historic ride that's older than Magic Mountain is set to close at the park.

Latin Times

Florida and California Lead Winter 2025 Travel as Latino Families Fuel U.S. Tourism Boom

As winter approaches, new data from Airbnb shows Latino travelers in the United States are reshaping the end of year travel calendar by prioritizing sunshine, family gatherings and group trips, strengthening domestic tourism as the 2025 holiday season nears. These are their favorite places.

The Guardian - UK

Snakes alive! A boy with a serpent in the Appalachians: Hannah Modigh’s best photograph

‘I was told not to go to St Charles as it was too dangerous. I went and was struck by how free the kids are. They’re not afraid of the region’s rattlesnakes’

The Independent UK

Man marks 15,000th spin on high-speed Disneyland ride

His dedication led him to carry a sign for every hundredth ride

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Somebody Has Ridden A Disneyland Ride Almost 15,000 Times. As A Theme Park Junkie, I'm Impressed

I thought I loved theme parks, but this guy has me beat.

The Independent UK

Full list of National Park fee free days as Juneteenth and MLK Day are axed

It comes as international visitors face a steep new fee to visit America’s parks

The Independent UK

Hunters kick off Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade – this time with stricter rules

According to officials, the bear population has grown enough to support a regulated hunt

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