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Jury awards $310 million to parents of teen killed in fall from Orlando amusement park ride
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Jury awards $310 million to parents of teen killed in fall from Orlando amusement park ride

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — The parents of a 14-year-old Missouri boy who fell to his death from an Orlando amusement park ride in 2022 have won a $310 million verdict against the attraction’s Austrian builder. Late Thursday, the Orange County jury ordered that the manufacturer Funtime pay $155 million each to Tyre Sampson’s parents, Nekia Dodd and Yarnell Sampson. Icon Park, …

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Review: In the sluggish space psychodrama ‘Slingshot,’ no one can hear you snooze
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Review: In the sluggish space psychodrama ‘Slingshot,’ no one can hear you snooze

LA Times  

In “Slingshot,” a space-travel thriller directed by Mikael Håfström, the title refers to a risky flight maneuver involving orbital mechanics. Astronauts journeying a billion and a half miles to one of Saturn’s moons, Titan, will need a whip-around gravity assist — the “slingshot” in question — from Jupiter’s orbital velocity in order to make it all the way. Despite this …

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After slingshot-wielding vandal shattered glass in Azusa for years, 81-year-old suspect is arrested
6 months, 4 weeks ago

After slingshot-wielding vandal shattered glass in Azusa for years, 81-year-old suspect is arrested

LA Times  

An 81-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of vandalizing property in Azusa using a slingshot. For nearly a decade, authorities say, an unknown vandal shattered windows and windshields on North Enid Avenue in Azusa. After learning of the “quality of life” problem on the 900 block of the street, the Azusa Police Department’s Directed Enforcement Unit launched an investigation …

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A smashed Polaris Slingshot, friends inside the CHP. How investigators unraveled an insurance plot
7 months, 1 week ago

A smashed Polaris Slingshot, friends inside the CHP. How investigators unraveled an insurance plot

LA Times  

The scheme had a lot of moving parts, but was surprisingly simple. The Inland Empire Automobile Insurance Task Force, which has been investigating the plot for nearly two years, said it unfolded Investigators say Reyes would give the documents to a third individual, Esmeralda Parga, 26, who would call the drivers and pretend to be from their insurance company. This …

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NCAA Tournament upset picks: Oregon, McNeese look to bust brackets in Midwest Region
9 months ago

NCAA Tournament upset picks: Oregon, McNeese look to bust brackets in Midwest Region

New York Times  

If you’re looking for chaos in this year’s bracket, start in the Midwest. Upset Chance: 30.8 percent Spread: Gonzaga favored by 6.5 points We’ve been on the McNeese bandwagon for much of the season, and now Slingshot wants to come along for the ride. 14 Akron Zips Upset Chance: 20.4 percent Spread: Creighton favored by 12.5 points When targeting upsets, …

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March Madness upset picks: Bracket Breakers chooses its 10 most likely first-round stunners
9 months, 1 week ago

March Madness upset picks: Bracket Breakers chooses its 10 most likely first-round stunners

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of South Carolina, NC State and Iowa, UConn in women’s Final Four today Welcome back to Bracket Breakers! More Bracket Breakers: Midwest Region Preview | West Region Preview | South Region Preview | East Region Preview | Women’s Top 10 Upsets For more Underdogs, listen to Peter and Jordan’s podcast. 10 Most Likely First-Round Upsets Upset Chance: …

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NCAA Tournament Bracket Breakers: 8 power conference teams that make great underdog picks
9 months, 1 week ago

NCAA Tournament Bracket Breakers: 8 power conference teams that make great underdog picks

New York Times  

The full NCAA Tournament bracket has been released with UConn leading the way as No. TCU Horned Frogs Conference: Big 12 Underdog Rating: 42.7 Last year, TCU belonged to a cluster of teams called “Gambling Giants,” which work to seize buckets of turnovers and clamp down on opponents’ long-range shooting while also hitting the offensive boards. Texas A&M Aggies Conference: …

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US: 13-year-old Michigan boy uses a slingshot to save sister from kidnapping
1 year, 7 months ago

US: 13-year-old Michigan boy uses a slingshot to save sister from kidnapping

India TV News  

Michigan: A 13-year-old boy in Michigan, US, saved his 8-year-old sister from getting abducted using a slingshot from their family home's backyard. As per a local news report, the Michigan State Police arrested the accused assailant in Alpena City on Wednesday. According to Michigan State Police, the girl was in her yard when the alleged assailant came out of the …

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NCAA Tournament upsets: Bracket Breakers examines Providence, Oral Roberts vs. Duke and the East Region
1 year, 9 months ago

NCAA Tournament upsets: Bracket Breakers examines Providence, Oral Roberts vs. Duke and the East Region

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the finale of March Madness and the National Championship game. Here’s the first installment of our first-round analysis for Bracket Breakers 2023, as we take a game-by-game look at the potential for upsets in the East Region of the NCAA Tournament. East Region Upset chance: 21.3% Yes, Providence won us over, too, with their …

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Slingshot Ride Malfunctions at London’s Winter Wonderland, Leaves Two Dangling Mid-Air
2 years ago

Slingshot Ride Malfunctions at London’s Winter Wonderland, Leaves Two Dangling Mid-Air

News 18  

Amusement parks can sometimes be more ‘shocking’ than ‘amusing’ as instances of rides getting malfunctioned often surface on the internet. One such event unfolded at London’s Winter Wonderland when a slingshot ride failed after it was launched, leaving two boys dangling mid-air. A video of the shocking scene from Hyde Park Winter Wonderland surfaced on the internet that showed the …

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Witnesses at Winter Wonderland heard massive BANG when slingshot ride SNAPPED and smashed into beam
2 years ago

Witnesses at Winter Wonderland heard massive BANG when slingshot ride SNAPPED and smashed into beam

Daily Mail  

Horrified witnesses at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland said they heard a massive bang when a slingshot ride snapped and smashed into a support bream with two people inside. A sign advises people of the requirements and warnings associated with the slingshot ride Mr Singer, 31, said: 'You're not going to catch us on any rides, I wouldn't go on something …

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Father of teen who fell to his death from Florida theme park ride accuses authorities of racism
2 years, 6 months ago

Father of teen who fell to his death from Florida theme park ride accuses authorities of racism

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The father of a …

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WATCH: How Two Teens were Rescued after Getting Stuck Mid-air during Slingshot Ride in Florida
3 years, 8 months ago

WATCH: How Two Teens were Rescued after Getting Stuck Mid-air during Slingshot Ride in Florida

News 18  

Two teenagers were rescued after being stuck on a slingshot ride in Florida on March 26. The slingshot ride was shut down after one of the cables broke, requiring the rescue of two teens by firefighters after the boys were stuck about 30-40 feet in the air. Old Town slingshot ride is one of the main attractions of the theme …

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NCAA upset prediction model: Creighton and Virginia the next to be toppled on Saturday?
3 years, 9 months ago

NCAA upset prediction model: Creighton and Virginia the next to be toppled on Saturday?

New York Times  

Bracket Breakers is written by Peter Keating and Jordan Brenner. 12 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Upset Chance: 47 percent If you’re hunting for a place to start analyzing this game, look no further than the arc. 11 Drake Bulldogs* Upset Chance: 30 percent Here’s a few words about Drake, which has been hurt worse by recent injuries than any team …

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Public Radio's 2021 Artists To Watch : NPR
3 years, 11 months ago

Public Radio's 2021 Artists To Watch : NPR

NPR  

Slingshot's 2021 Artists To Watch Public radio hosts spotlight 17 emerging musicians set for big years Enlarge this image toggle caption Dana Scruggs Dana Scruggs It's a new year, which means new opportunities for fresh faces to rise above the noise. —Julie Watson, Live from Cain's YouTube Genesis Owusu When I first heard "Don't Need You" from Genesis Owusu, I …

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As COVID-19 intensifies man-animal conflict, Thailand's Lopburi is a city under siege — by monkeys
4 years, 4 months ago

As COVID-19 intensifies man-animal conflict, Thailand's Lopburi is a city under siege — by monkeys

Firstpost  

In Lopburi, tourists and pilgrims have long enjoyed feeding monkeys. “The monkeys are never hungry,” he said, “just like children who eat too much KFC.” [imgcenter> [/imgcenter> As traffic recently piled up at a light in old town Lopburi, Nirad Pholngeun, a police officer, kept his slingshot at the ready. [imgcenter> [/imgcenter> “The monkeys are smart,” Narongporn said. “They remember.” …

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