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New York jogger in coma after being hit by e-bike ‘going wrong way’ in Central Park

The runner was left with a traumatic brain injury and has been placed in a medically induced coma

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Cyclists have fewer options for safe riding in US national monuments as Trump removes protections

Changes made will put the squeeze on trail riders and bikepacking routes

Cycling Weekly · Jul 17

Famed Busch Gardens Tampa Bay roller coaster is retiring after 33 years

Kumba debuted in 1993 as Florida’s tallest, fastest and longest coaster, featuring the world’s tallest vertical loop

The Independent UK · Jul 15

London weather on July 15: Sunny skies and mild temperatures expected

London residents will enjoy sunny skies and comfortable temperatures this week. Today's high will reach 29 degrees Celsius with minimal rain expected. Similar pleasant conditions are forecast for July sixteenth and seventeenth. Temperatures will gradually cool later in the week while remaining sunny. The week promises fair weather with minor…

The Times of India · Jul 15

5 lakes with underwater forests: From Clear Lake to Caddo Lake

A lake often appears permanent, as though it has always occupied the same stretch of landscape. Yet some lakes are surprisingly young. A river changes course, a mountainside collapses, lava blocks a valley, or a dam reshapes an entire region. When water arrives where woodland once stood, the trees do…

The Times of India · Jul 13

One small town in Canada officially uses two exclamation marks in its name, and it’s the only one on Earth

Nestled in Quebec, Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha! boasts a quirky world record thanks to its name, complete with two exclamation marks. This small municipality's moniker hints at a historical term for obstacles and has evolved into its unique identity. The intriguing origins of this name continue to inspire discussions among historians and…

The Times of India · Jul 11

Irish man jailed for 14 years over murder of US tourist in Hungary

Mackenzie Michalski, 31, from Portland, Oregon, was on holiday in the country when she was reported missing on 5 November 2024

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Tennessee railway conductor fired over viral July 4 message targeting non-Americans: 'If you disagree, you can leave'

"To the very, very few Americans in here, Happy Independence Day,” Jack Peterson, the operator, told his passengers to the 131-year-old tourist attraction Incline Railway in Tennessee on July 4. "To the rest of you, welcome to the greatest country on the face of the planet, and if you disagree,…

The Times of India · Jul 9

Female US rower reflects on ‘surreal’ record-breaking journey from California to Hawaii

Kelsey Pfendler, 32, says she hopes her solo 2,400-mile trek across the mid-Pacific inspires other women to take risks

The Guardian - US · Jul 7

Canadian water park closes down after electrical shock incident sent 12 kids to the hospital

The incident occurred when middle school students touched a metal railing while waiting in line for a ride, according to officials

The Independent UK · Jul 6