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Six Flags riders stranded midair after operator halts 200-foot swing ride

April 30, 2026

Six Flags riders stranded midair after operator halts 200-foot swing ride

Guests were left suspended for several minutes before a swing ride at Six Flags Fiesta Texas resumed, with one rider calling the experience "scary" as they all waited to be brought down. (Credit: Maria Salazar via Storyful)

2 mystery deaths at Zion National Park prompt urgent questions about visitor safety

April 30, 2026

2 mystery deaths at Zion National Park prompt urgent questions about visitor safety

Two hikers have died within days of each other at Utah's Zion National Park, sparking renewed concerns about the risks of desert hiking and steep trails.

US resumes flights to Venezuela after seven-year hiatus

April 30, 2026

US resumes flights to Venezuela after seven-year hiatus

The first commercial flight from the U.S. to Venezuela in seven years departed Miami on Thursday, marking a symbolic end to decades of socialist decay following the removal of Nicolás Maduro.

Union racked up massive tab on swank DC hotel stay to battle Trump — and still lost

April 30, 2026

Union racked up massive tab on swank DC hotel stay to battle Trump — and still lost

A new report says the SEIU spent $1.2 million at D.C.'s five-star Salamander Hotel during a lobbying trip to oppose Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Steve Doocy on Route 66 Centennial at Missouri history museum

April 30, 2026

Steve Doocy on Route 66 Centennial at Missouri history museum

Steve Doocy visits Springfield, Missouri, the birthplace of Route 66, for its centennial celebration. Doocy tours the History Museum on the Square with Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe and country singer Chris Janson.

Kentucky Derby no longer guaranteed boom for Lexington as vacant hotel rooms replace sellouts

April 30, 2026

Kentucky Derby no longer guaranteed boom for Lexington as vacant hotel rooms replace sellouts

Kentucky Derby weekend is no longer a guaranteed sellout for Lexington hotels as attendance patterns shift and economic pressures grow, managers say.

Disneyland cracks down on guest actions with restrictions, sparking hot debate

April 30, 2026

Disneyland cracks down on guest actions with restrictions, sparking hot debate

Driven by today's social media park habits, Disneyland has been implementing an array of park rules, targeting phone use, loose items and ride disruptions.

Japanese airline starts testing robot baggage handlers, and the early returns are not impressive

April 29, 2026

Japanese airline starts testing robot baggage handlers, and the early returns are not impressive

Japan Airlines is rolling out humanoid robots at Tokyo's Haneda Airport for baggage handling, but the early results are far from impressive so far.

'Get off the plane,' Delta passengers chant at flyer who refuses to hang up phone

April 29, 2026

'Get off the plane,' Delta passengers chant at flyer who refuses to hang up phone

A Delta flight passenger refused to end a cellphone call while taxiing in Miami, leading to disruptive behavior and removal from the Atlanta-bound flight.

Disney World guest allegedly grabbed employee during character photo line, gets lifetime ban from parks

April 29, 2026

Disney World guest allegedly grabbed employee during character photo line, gets lifetime ban from parks

A father was arrested and permanently banned from Walt Disney World after he reportedly assaulted an employee at an Epcot character meet-and-greet.