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  • Aug- 2024 -
    19 August
    Image of Carowinds amusement park entrance with a large crowd of people gathered outside. There is a pop-up notification that reads: "Reminder: Carowinds and Carolina Harbor Waterpark will be closed for a private event on Sunday, August 18." The sky is clear and blue at this Six Flags theme park.
    Alessia Dunn
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    One of America’s Largest Theme Parks Ceases All Operations, Mass Notification Alerts All Guests That They Will Be Denied Entry

    One of the biggest theme parks in America turned away every single guest on August 18 as it officially shuttered its gates into both the theme park as well as its water park. Credit: Inside the Magic When a theme park shuts down, typically, thousands are affected. Take Walt Disney World, for example. Many of their theme parks, like Magic Kingdom or EPCOT, can hold around 100,000 guests or more, an

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  • 10 August
    Employees in the water with beluga whales at SeaWorld San Antonio
    Chloe James
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    Tragic Death Sparks Backlash After SeaWorld Confirms “She Did Not Survive”

    SeaWorld is once again in the firing line after a tragic death was recorded at one of its theme parks. ‘Controversy’ and ‘SeaWorld’ often go hand in hand. The release of the documentary Blackfish (2013) exposed the reality of life for the theme park chain’s captive orcas – particularly Tilikum, a whale implicated in three deaths during his lifetime, including that of SeaWorld Orlando trainer Dawn

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  • 10 August
    Bob Iger Illegal
    Becky Burkett
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    Bob Iger’s Toy Venture Faces Multi-Million-Dollar Lawsuit Over Fraud Claims

    Trouble is looming for a publicly-traded pop culture manufacturing company owned in part by Disney's CEO Bob Iger following allegations of illegal business practices by the company's board of directors. Related: Disney CEO Bob Iger in Talks to Purchase Disney & Pixar Toy Manufacturer Pop Culture Becomes a Tangible Item Fans of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, music, sitcoms, cult TV shows, and ch

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  • 10 August
    Disney Parks Minnie
    Krysten Swensen
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    Disney Finally Admits Why Parks Are Empty During Peak Season

    One thing that Disney theme parks have never been is cheap. Between the cost of the hotel, theme park tickets, meals, and merchandise, the cost adds up very quickly. Many people save up for months or years to be able to afford one trip of a lifetime to a place like the Walt Disney World Resort. However, for years, guests justified the cost because of the many perks — like the free FastPass s

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  • Jul- 2024 -
    31 July
    Becky Burkett
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    Disney-Owned ABC News Confirms: Trump to Meet FBI Amid Major Criminal Probe

    Former President Donald J. Trump is reportedly scheduled to be interviewed as part of a massive criminal investigation being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Related: FBI Steps In to Stop Disney's Alleged Plans For New Theme Park Resort in Texas A Campaign Rally at a Small Town Ag Fairground On Monday, ABC News, owned by The Walt Disney Company, announced via its Breaking News web

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  • 25 July
    Disney Video Game Actor Strike
    Krysten Swensen
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    Disney Actors Cast Votes for Strike Action

    Another year, another massive strike at Disney. When we think about some of our favorite Disney actors, we might think of people like Mary Poppins (1964) star Dick Van Dyke, Marvel star Chris Evans, Miley Cyrus, Hilary Duff, Selena Gomez, Johnny Depp, or Dwayne Johnson. But there are thousands more that you don't see. They bring Disney characters to life in an entirely different way — throug

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  • 24 July
    A woman's somber face is superimposed over multiple lit candles, creating a reflective and serene atmosphere. The candles' warm glow contrasts with her pensive expression, suggesting contemplation or remembrance, much like an evocative painting by Esta TerBlanche.
    Becky Burkett
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    ABC Soap Star, Likened to a Real-Life Snow White, Found Dead in Los Angeles at the Age of 51

      An actress who has been likened to a real-life Snow White and appeared in more than 100 episodes of the popular ABC soap opera All My Children has died at the age of 51. Related: Famous Entertainer and Fitness Guru Found Dead One Day After His Birthday A South African Actress Plays a Hungarian Princess Esta TerBlanche was born in South Africa in January 1973. Before taking on the daily role

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  • 19 July
    Matthew Perry
    Becky Burkett
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    20+ Year Prison Sentences for Those Involved in Matthew Perry’s Death if Convicted

    Despite the tragedy that set into motion a massive criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding actor Matthew Perry's death in October 2023, federal agents with the DEA are confident about the charges they intend to bring against those involved in Perry's demise. A Renewed Confidence in the Outcome of the Investigation Federal agents with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

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  • 18 July
    Bob Newhart Elf
    Krysten Swensen
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    Legendary Actor Bob Newhart Dies at 94

    Hollywood has lost another legend. On July 18, iconic actor Bob Newhart passed away at the age of 94. The inimitable actor had made a huge name for himself in the 1970s and 1980s, starring in a number of hit films and television shows. In 1972, he became a household name when he starred in The Bob Newhart Show, alongside Suzanne Pleshette, Bill Daily, and Marcia Wallace. Related: Prolific Actor an

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  • 13 July
    A child wearing a winter coat and hat is standing in an ornate hotel lobby, looking up at an adult man in a suit and overcoat who is pointing ahead. The lobby features chandeliers, marble columns, and plants. Several other people are visible in the background.
    Becky Burkett
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    Former President Donald J. Trump Targeted in Assassination Attempt, Rally Descends into Chaos

    Former President–and the presumptive Republican nominee for President–Donald J. Trump was rushed off the stage during a rally in Pennsylvania after shots were reportedly fired at the event. Details about the events that transpired during a Trump rally held in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday afternoon have been limited at best following breaking news that shots were fired as the former president

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