The origins of roller coasters can be traced back primarily to Russian ice slides in the 17th century. The idea of an elevated track-based ride evolved throughout Europe, but the modern conception of ...

What is it about roller coasters that appeals to riders? Is it their sense of wild abandon, the feeling of pushing the limits of what is possible? Maybe it is the way to rise and fall, like giant ...

After years of controversy and financial struggles, Marineland says it may have to euthanise 30 whales if it cannot find them ...

Sept. 25 (UPI) --A record-breaking roller coaster called the Tormenta Rampaging Run at Six Flags Over Texas will debut next year and set six records for roller coasters, the theme park announced on ...

Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington could make history next year when it unveils the Tormenta Rampaging Run roller coaster, which it says will be the tallest, fastest and longest dive roller coaster in ...

Matthew McConaughey believes there’s still a place for the Ten Commandments in today’s classrooms — regardless of how people feel about who wrote them. The 55-year-old actor recently appeared on The ...

The triple threat is usually a term reserved for the hardwood, but on Saturday, Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer showed the college football world that it can apply to the gridiron as well. Naturally ...

SEATTLE -- Big Ten year two begins for Husky Volleyball this week as Washington makes its first visit to West Lafayette in 37 years, and its first ever trip to Bloomington. Thursday, the Huskies start ...

The battle continues over Texas' new law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all public school classrooms. A new lawsuit has been filed to keep it from happening, and legal experts say ...

The 2026 Big Ten men's basketball tournament is expanding to include all 18 teams in the conference, the league announced on Thursday. The move comes after only 15 of the league's 18 teams were ...

COMAL COUNTY, Texas – Another San Antonio-area school district is caught in a legal battle over Texas’ new law that requires donated posters of the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school ...