Atlanta
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Six Flags says it will install seat belts on Georgia roller coaster after rider's death
Six Flags says it will install seat belts on the Georgia roller coaster from which a rider fell to his death earlier this month
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Medical experts shocked by Tennessee team’s ‘malpractice’ in Christa Pike’s failed execution
New details of IV team’s attempts to find a vein shared by Pike’s lawyer ‘shocked and disturbed’ practitioners
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At 92, Bud Selig hopes this is the moment he finally sees the Milwaukee Brewers win a title
Bud Selig, the former Milwaukee Brewers owner and baseball commissioner, reflected on his journey with the team ahead of this World Series
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Georgia man charged with throwing Molotov cocktail at Atlanta ICE building
A 31-year-old Georgia man has been charged after he allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in downtown Atlanta
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Players in WNBA Finals tuning out President Trump, other outside noise, say their focus on the games
Players in the WNBA Finals say they are focused on the upcoming game and not President Trump’s comments about the national anthem
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Tourists sleep outside temple in Egypt to catch a glimpse of pharaoh phenomenon
The illumination, a result of the temple's alignment with the sun, lasts about 20 minutes
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We asked people taking GLP-1s what happened when their expectations met reality
‘All my clothes are falling off me,’ one GLP-1 user told The Independent
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JJ Watt signs a multi-year deal to stay as CBS' lead NFL analyst
JJ Watt will continue to be the analyst on CBS Sports’ lead NFL team after signing a new multi-year agreement with the network
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Twice a year, a golden sunbeam illuminates a 3,000-year-old Egyptian temple
Tourists and locals gathered at a temple in southern Egypt on Thursday to witness a rare solar phenomenon
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Ozempic users fuel surprise business boom as pounds fall away
U.S. consumers taking weight-loss drugs like Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Eli Lilly's Mounjaro have turned to cobblers and tailors as they try to save money while shedding pounds
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Georgia woman trying to stop roommate’s suicide attempt is fatally shot
Investigators say the suspect attempted to point a handgun at herself during an argument
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'Molotov cocktail' was thrown at an ICE building in Atlanta and the FBI is investigating
The FBI is investigating after a “Molotov cocktail-style device” was thrown at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in downtown Atlanta
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Taxpayers are funding private school tuition. It's helping classical Christian schools expand
Conservatives are banding together to grow classical Christian schools by leveraging new taxpayer-funded scholarships
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US extreme weather survivors are a growing group – now they want to be a political force
At a gathering in Texas, near where floods killed 136 people last year, survivors are united on the need for urgent action
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The simple sleep test that can predict heart disease risk years in advance
Test can predict heart disease by assessing just one night of sleep
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Takeaways from AP’s report on the taxpayer-funded growth of classical Christian schools
Conservatives are expanding classical Christian schools using taxpayer-funded scholarships
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WNBA Finals and the national anthem: The rules and why some teams stay on the court and others don't
Fans who don’t usually watch the WNBA might be asking why the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream were not on the court during the playing of the national anthem ahead of Game 1 or 2 of the league’s championship series
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We asked people taking GLP-1s what happened when their expectations met reality
‘All my clothes are falling off me,’ one GLP-1 user told The Independent
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Brewers-Rays will produce a first-time champion, and maybe the first all-indoor World Series
The Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays will meet in a Suds vs
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Another Six Flags roller coaster shut down due to safety issue
The Millennium Force coaster closed Friday after a small bracket dislodged from a car and landed in a guest area, according to Six Flags
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Another Six Flags roller coaster shut down due to safety issue
The Millennium Force coaster closed Friday after a small bracket dislodged from a car and landed in a guest area, according to Six Flags
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Outrage after Meta suspends No Kings Instagram account during protests
‘Meta owes us an explanation,’ group says as organizers fear censorship after account goes dark for several hours
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Gig of the week: Iconic rock frontman brings only Yorkshire date to Barbican
York arts picks: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, The Penelopiad, Velma Celli, Swan Lake, and Brandon Flowers this October in York
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Family of US man who died on Six Flags ride question if death was preventable
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died after reportedly ‘passing out’ and falling off Goliath rollercoaster in Georgia while beside niece
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Brother-in-law reveals Six Flags coaster victim’s final words before getting on ride
‘He just had a great heart, always thoughtful, always kind,’ Joshua Nelson said of his 42-year-old brother-in-law
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Georgia amusement park to reopen as scheduled days after roller coaster death
Six Flags Over Georgia is expected to open for the first time since a man fell to his death from the Goliath roller coaster
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Trump returns to Georgia, epicenter of his 2020 election lies
Staged in Dalton, a hub of conservative voter support in northwest Georgia, the event will feature Trump alongside Senate candidate Mike Collins and gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson
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Deadly roller coaster plunge triggers wave of shutdowns as fears spread
A Georgia amusement park where a man fell to his death from a roller coaster is set to reopen amid a growing safety probe of roller coasters made by the same manufacturer
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Savannah Bananas and Banana Ball are going international with dates in Canada and Mexico in 2027
The Savannah Bananas and Banana Ball are going international for the first time in 2027
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New Orleans jail worker gets 2.5 years in prison for enabling brazen 10-inmate escape
A New Orleans jail worker received a 2.5-year prison sentence Thursday for enabling 10 inmates to escape through a hole behind a toilet after he turned off its water
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More roller coasters shut down as authorities investigate fatal fall at Georgia amusement park
A Georgia amusement park where a man fell to his death from a roller coaster is set to reopen amid a growing safety probe of roller coasters made by the same manufacturer
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Six Flags Over Georgia set to reopen after deadly roller coaster accident
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died at the park after being ejected from the Goliath ride
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4 arrested in the shooting of San Francisco 49ers player Keion White at a Super Bowl party
Four men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White at a nightclub in February
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York firm launches AI tool to help track at-risk staff and respond to emergencies
Vismo launches Vismo AI at GSX 2026 in Atlanta, helping security teams protect employees, track risks and manage emergencies with real-time data worldwide.
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York firm launches AI tool to help track at-risk staff and respond to emergencies
Vismo launches Vismo AI at GSX 2026 in Atlanta, helping security teams protect employees, track risks and manage emergencies with real-time data worldwide.
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Kamala Harris fuels 2028 White House speculation with campaign blitz
Kamala Harris is building out her final fall campaign blitz on behalf of other Democrats
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What we know about the man who died falling from a Six Flags rollercoaster
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died on Monday after police say he was ejected from a ride at a Six Flags amusement park in Georgia.
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Man who died in Six Flags rollercoaster fall in Georgia was a father and educator
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem was a father of 10-year-old daughter, and overcame two bouts of cancer, his family says
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A man falls to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia
Police are investigating after a man fell to his death from a roller coaster at a Six Flags near Atlanta, watched by other visitors to the amusement park as he was catapulted from the ride
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Tuesday briefing: Could Burnham take Britain back towards the EU?
In today’s newsletter: The prime minister is calling for closer ties with the EU, but what could this actually amount to?
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Person dead and several others injured in roller coaster incident in Georgia
Six Flags says it is ‘deeply saddened’
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Death on Six Flags rollercoaster in US triggers ride closures across six states
Six Flags says nine rollercoasters across six amusement parks temporarily closed after reported fatal incident on Goliath ride in Georgia
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US theme park Six Flags shuts nine roller coasters after fatality
Police are investigating after TV footage showed riders being evacuated from the 60-metre high Goliath ride.
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Confusion among prison officials after Christa Pike’s botched execution delayed help
Pike was discharged from the hospital and is back at the women’s prison where she was housed for 30 years
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One dead, several others hurt on Six Flags rollercoaster in Georgia
Aerial footage at the park after the incident shows a stuck rollercoaster with riders being helped off.
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WNBA Finals set to be held in a tiny gym due to conflicts
Officials are currently seeking alternative venue for championship games as first choice already taken
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Baby killed after police chase ends in 10-car crash
One car was carrying three infants and 7-month-old Kalayia Tolbert died from her injuries in hospital
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NFL: San Francisco 49ers & Minnesota Vikings go 5-0
The San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings maintain their perfect starts to the season on another gripping Sunday in the NFL.
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Christa Pike discharged from hospital ten days after botched execution in Tennessee
Pike survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her by lethal injection
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Trump establishes committee to investigate Fed governor Lisa Cook
US president renews his efforts to oust Cook despite supreme court ruling that her firing was unconstitutional
