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Terrifying scene unfolds as metal cabana frame crashes into packed casino pool area

Terrifying scene unfolds as metal cabana frame crashes into packed casino pool area

A powerful wind gust sent a metal cabana frame crashing into a crowded pool area at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday evening, injuring five people.

The incident unfolded at the DAER Club, a rooftop entertainment venue at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, according to reports.

Strong winds struck an outdoor section of the venue, causing the structure to partially collapse.

DISNEY WORLD GUESTS SHAKEN AS RARE EARTHQUAKE NEAR CUBA JOLTS FLORIDA

Five people were transported to Memorial Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, reports noted.

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Archaeologists unearth ancient treasure cache at biblical city connected to Genesis

Archaeologists unearth ancient treasure cache at biblical city connected to Genesis

Archaeologists have uncovered a cache of ancient treasure at the site of Heliopolis, the storied Egyptian city mentioned in the biblical story of Joseph.

The artifacts were found at the Panhesy tomb site in the Matariya archaeological section of Ain Shams, within the Heliopolis necropolis.

Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the find on May 31.

ANCIENT ESTATE TIED TO GROUP IN THE BIBLE UNEARTHED WITH 'FASCINATING' TREASURES IN ISRAEL

The cemetery was used from Egypt's Late Period through the Roman era and into the Christian period, though officials did not provide a specific date for the...

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Popular city bans public alcohol amid heat wave as people take risks to cool down

Popular city bans public alcohol amid heat wave as people take risks to cool down

France has banned some public drinking and restricted outdoor events as a brutal heat wave bears down on Europe.

Tourists and locals are reportedly taking desperate - and sometimes dangerous - measures to cool off by plunging into canals and dunking in fountains, according to the Associated Press (AP).

Authorities in France imposed alcohol restrictions in public spaces and at some major gatherings as temperatures climbed toward triple digits, as health experts warn that drinking in extreme heat can lead to dehydration and other health risks.

STUNNING VACATION HOT SPOT TURNS INTO OVERCROWDED NIGHTMARE AS TOURISTS FLOOD...

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Disney scare unfolds after teen exits log ride moments before 50-foot plunge

Disney scare unfolds after teen exits log ride moments before 50-foot plunge

A 13-year-old Disneyland guest was medically evaluated after exiting a ride vehicle and sliding down the final 50-foot plunge of Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

The incident occurred on Sunday on Tiana's Bayou Adventure, one of Disneyland's log flume rides, according to a Disneyland spokesperson.

The boy got out of the log ride vehicle before the attraction's final descent. A cast member immediately stopped the ride, and the teen was later taken to a local hospital for evaluation, the spokesperson said.

RIDERS CAUGHT ON CAMERA STUCK IN MIDAIR ON CALIFORNIA AMUSEMENT PARK RIDE

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Jesus' Galilee ministry site reveals rare, tiny stone after student's surprising find

Jesus' Galilee ministry site reveals rare, tiny stone after student's surprising find

A sixth grader uncovered a rare gemstone at a biblical site linked to Jesus' ministry, a find that sheds light on life in ancient Galilee.

The discovery, announced by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority (INPA) in early June, was made at Korazim National Park near the Sea of Galilee.

Identified with the biblical village of Chorazin, Korazim is mentioned in the New Testament as a place where residents witnessed Jesus' miracles but failed to repent.

ARCHAEOLOGIST UNCOVERS 'COMPELLING EVIDENCE' OF TRUE LOCATION WHERE JESUS TURNED WATER INTO WINE

Korazim also sits roughly two miles...

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Remains found in Utah desert 28 years ago with help of a psychic finally identified through DNA genealogy

Remains found in Utah desert 28 years ago with help of a psychic finally identified through DNA genealogy

The remains of a man found 28 years ago in the Utah desert with the help of a psychic were identified this week.

The man, identified as Pedro Calderon Marioni, had likely been dead for two years by the time he was found in 1998, the Garfield County Sheriff's Office said in an announcement on Monday.

"This identification demonstrates the value of persistence, collaboration, and advancements in forensic science," Garfield County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Tom Talbot said in a news release. "Most importantly, it provides long-awaited answers to a family that has lived for decades without knowing the fate...

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Great American State Fair opens in DC with flyovers, Ferris wheel for America 250

Great American State Fair opens in DC with flyovers, Ferris wheel for America 250

Summer's here, and that means Americans are marking their calendars for state fair season.

On Thursday, the Great American State Fair kicks off on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., a massive event that officials describe as a "modern-day World's Fair," according to its website.

The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature more than 150 exhibits representing all states and U.S. territories - as well as a gigantic Ferris wheel.

AMERICA 250 EVENTS TAKING PLACE THIS SUMMER CALLED 'ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME' TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES

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Lincoln Memorial's hidden 15,000-square-foot undercroft opens to the public after a century underground

Lincoln Memorial's hidden 15,000-square-foot undercroft opens to the public after a century underground

A century-old secret hidden beneath the feet of former President Abraham Lincoln is opening to the public on Thursday, with a new video from the U.S. Department of the Interior teasing some of the never-before-seen views on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. 

Visitors will be able to explore the newly unveiled Lincoln Memorial Undercroft, a sprawling 15,000-square-foot museum located directly beneath the iconic monument, for free with advance reservations.

For 100 years, the cavernous structural chamber has sat vacant, resembling a "two-story shopping mall" supported by a grid of 122 giant concrete...

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Centuries-old pirate mystery deepens after wrecks are found near Bahamas haven

Centuries-old pirate mystery deepens after wrecks are found near Bahamas haven

A group of filmmakers and archaeologists say they've found the first shipwrecks linked to the real-life pirates who once operated from Nassau in The Bahamas.

In a joint statement in early June, the New Providence Pirates Expedition and Wreckwatch TV announced that they had discovered six shipwrecks near Nassau, including three from the Golden Age of Piracy.

"Until now, not one of their ships has ever come to light in their home waters," researchers said.

ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER CENTURIES-OLD SHIPWRECK BENEATH HISTORIC CITY: 'UNIQUE SOURCE OF KNOWLEDGE'

The Golden Age of Piracy took place between the 1650s and...

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Ancient Roman villa beneath high school gym reveals stunning secret from the past

Ancient Roman villa beneath high school gym reveals stunning secret from the past

Italian officials recently unveiled the remains of an ancient Roman villa found beneath a high school gym - thanks to students who brought attention to the long-rumored site.

The domus, an upscale Roman house, was found under Cavour High School, just steps away from Rome's Colosseum.

Archaeologists unveiled the results of their excavation after presenting their findings to teachers and students at Cavour High School earlier in June.

SHOPPERS AT POPULAR MARKETPLACE WALKED OVER 'VILE' DUNGEON AS ARCHAEOLOGISTS CITE 'REMARKABLE' FINDS

In a statement issued by the school, Cavour High School said the domus was...

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Famous landmarks slash visiting hours as deadly heat wave threatens tourists

Famous landmarks slash visiting hours as deadly heat wave threatens tourists

Some of Europe's most visited landmarks are cutting their hours as a brutal heat wave strains cities built for crowds, not 104-degree Fahrenheit. 

In Paris, the heat upended peak tourist season, forcing the Louvre to close two hours early, the Eiffel Tower to shut ahead of schedule, and other major attractions to shorten hours or close sections, Euronews reported.

The Louvre said it would close at 4 p.m. from Wednesday through Saturday, with final admissions at 2 p.m. and automatic refunds for visitors holding later reservations.

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Archaeologists in Israel uncover 1,700-year-old Roman-era statues buried face down

Archaeologists in Israel uncover 1,700-year-old Roman-era statues buried face down

An archaeological excavation in Israel recently revealed ancient faces that haven't been seen in centuries.

Two statues were discovered near Binyamina, Israel, according to a June 15 press release from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).

Archaeologists were digging ahead of construction of a coastal high-speed railway when they found two marble statues in the wine collection pit of a Roman-Byzantine winepress, the IAA said.

RARE 1,600-YEAR-OLD MOSAIC FROM CHRISTIAN MONASTERY UNVEILED AFTER CENTURIES OF OBSCURITY

The statues, which date back around 1,700 years, depict two unknown figures from the ancient Greco-Roman world.

One of the statues bears a...

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Bedbug warning puts summer travelers on alert as top US hot spots are revealed

Bedbug warning puts summer travelers on alert as top US hot spots are revealed

A new report ranks which U.S. cities and states appear to carry the highest risk for travelers encountering bedbugs.

Bedbugs are small insects that feed on blood. They're about the size of an apple seed, Zachary DeVries, associate professor of urban entomology at the University of Kentucky, told Fox News Digital.

"Bedbugs live in close proximity to humans or animals and like to be where we sleep or rest - beds, couches, nearby furniture, etc.," he said.

POPULAR ACTOR EXPOSES MASSIVE INSECT SCARE AT CHEAP MOTEL DURING MEMORABLE GIG

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Boy stumbles on strange beach object identified as rare 1.8M-year-old fossil

Boy stumbles on strange beach object identified as rare 1.8M-year-old fossil

An 11-year-old boy in England recently made an unusual beach day discovery: an ancient elephant tooth from a species that lived about 1.8 million years ago.

Charlie Orchard-Lisle found the tooth at East Lane beach in Bawdsey, a coastal village near Ipswich, Suffolk, in May, news agency SWNS reported.

Found near the shoreline, the specimen was later identified as an upper left molar measuring about 4 inches wide.

TRAVELERS CAN HUNT FOR MILLION-YEAR-OLD FOSSILS AND MORE VALUABLE TREASURES IN THESE SPOTS

It once belonged to Anancus arvernensis, an extinct relative of modern elephants, including today's...

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Rare American Bible and founders' letters trace faith's role in birth of the nation

Rare American Bible and founders' letters trace faith's role in birth of the nation

A rare collection of original letters, family Bibles and founding-era artifacts is offering new insight into the role Scripture played during the nation's founding.

The artifacts are on display at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., where a new collection marking America's 250th anniversary examines how Scripture influenced the country's earliest years through original documents and historical objects.

Among the featured items are the first Bible printed in English in America, family Bibles belonging to several founding fathers and other prominent Americans, and an original Thomas Jefferson letter on religious freedom.

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Secrets of Revolutionary War battlefields emerge 250 years after America's founding

Secrets of Revolutionary War battlefields emerge 250 years after America's founding

Even though it's been nearly 250 years since the Continental Congress declared independence from Britain, the study of the American Revolution is far from over.

For decades, archaeologists have dug at Revolutionary War battlefields across the country, yielding fascinating artifacts.

From southern sites to northern battlefields, these places are still sharing secrets - and shedding new light on our country's founding.

AMERICA 250 EVENTS TAKING PLACE THIS SUMMER CALLED 'ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME' TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES

As America celebrates its 250th, below are a few Revolutionary War battlefields that are still revealing new discoveries.

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Vulture takeover sparks outrage as droppings coat homes, cars and sidewalks

Vulture takeover sparks outrage as droppings coat homes, cars and sidewalks

Black vultures are increasingly invading neighborhoods across the United States, bringing foul-smelling droppings, property damage and outrage among residents, according to a new report.

Hillsborough, North Carolina has been ground zero, with countless complaints about the droppings, The Wall Street Journal reported.

The problem is more widespread, however. Black vultures have pushed farther north in recent years, with growing numbers fueling complaints over property damage, livestock attacks and other conflicts, according to the University of Georgia's Kohl Wildlife Lab.

HUNGRY PEACOCK TAPS ON WINDOWS FOR FOOD, HELPS HIMSELF TO FRUIT AND PEANUTS IN NEIGHBORHOOD...

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Cruise tipping charges are 'out of control,' say passengers as companies tout 'exceptional service'

Cruise tipping charges are 'out of control,' say passengers as companies tout 'exceptional service'

Cruise passengers are getting hit with a familiar vacation surprise: the bill that keeps growing after they book.

Daily gratuities, drink-package service charges, specialty dining fees and other automatic add-ons have become a flashpoint for travelers who say cruise vacations are being advertised one way, yet priced another.

Frustration is said to be mounting as several cruise lines have raised their gratuity or service charges in 2026.

POPULAR CRUISE LINE'S BIKINI CRACKDOWN COULD SURPRISE PASSENGERS AT ISLAND PORTS

Holland America Line is the latest cruise line to change its gratuity structure.

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Mystery of remains found inside sleeping bag in Olympic park solved after 26 years

Mystery of remains found inside sleeping bag in Olympic park solved after 26 years

Human remains discovered in a remote section of a Washington state national park more than two decades ago have finally been identified, bringing long-awaited answers about the person's identity.

National Park Service (NPS) officials announced that the remains found in Olympic National Park belong to Joseph Louis Serrao Jr., a Hawaii native whose family last had contact with him in 1998.

"This case remained unresolved for nearly 30 years, but investigators never lost sight of the goal of identifying this individual and finding answers for his family," Debra Flowers, deputy chief of the National Park Service...

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Hikers face urgent Grand Canyon heat warning after teen's death on popular trail

Hikers face urgent Grand Canyon heat warning after teen's death on popular trail

An 18-year-old hiker's death on one of the Grand Canyon's best-known trails is underscoring a frequent summer danger: Extreme heat can overwhelm even some of the healthiest hikers.

The hiker, whose name has not yet been released, was on a day hike from the South Rim to the Colorado River and back via the Bright Angel Trail when he began experiencing "heat-related symptoms" below Havasupai Gardens on June 3, the National Park Service (NPS) said.

Grand Canyon National Park rangers found the hiker about 30 feet below the trail in a remote area near Garden Creek. Despite "rapid response...

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