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Texas’ newest state park gives visitors a sneak peek ahead of planned 2026 opening

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park will be the first to open in North Texas in about 25 years.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 2

Horseback tour operator from Wisconsin killed in brutal assault on Caribbean island

Investigators believe Karen Johannsen had been struck in the head with a blunt object

The Independent UK · Jan 1

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 · Dec 30, 2025

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?

Cinemablend · Dec 28, 2025

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.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 28, 2025

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 · Dec 26, 2025

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 · Dec 24, 2025

International airport has a warning for travelers – make sure your taxi driver knows your name

Information is power when it comes to rideshare safety.

We Got This Covered · Dec 23, 2025

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 · Dec 23, 2025

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.

Cinemablend · Dec 22, 2025