North Carolina roller coaster closes after discovering crack on pillar

A North Carolina amusement park closed one of its roller coasters Friday after park personnel became aware of a crack on the top of a steel support pillar on the ride, park officials said.

Carowinds said the park’s maintenance team is conducting a “thorough inspection” of the Fury 325 roller coaster and it will remain closed until repairs have been completed, the amusement park said in a statement sent to USA TODAY.

“Safety is our top priority and we appreciate the patience and understanding of our valued guests during this process,” Carowinds said in the statement. “As part of our comprehensive safety protocols, all rides, including Fury 325, undergo daily inspections to ensure their proper functioning and structural integrity.”

Carowinds advertises the Fury 325 ride as the “tallest, fastest, longest giga coaster in North America,” the park says on its website.

Carowinds:Boy rescued from claw game at North Carolina

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CA July 4 traffic: AAA predicts record-breaking travel in the US

Fireworks commemorate the Fourth of July holiday celebrations near the ziggurat office building in West Sacramento on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Most fireworks displays have been canceled this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fireworks commemorate the Fourth of July holiday celebrations near the ziggurat office building in West Sacramento on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Most fireworks displays have been canceled this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.


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This Fourth of July might be more than just any ordinary holiday. It could be record-breaking.

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More than 5.6 million Californian residents are expected to travel this weekend, according to a recent AAA news release.

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Since gas prices remain significantly lower compared to last year, AAA anticipates that this holiday will set new records for both road and air travel.

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Here’s what you can expect:

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Why are more people traveling this year?

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John Treanor, a AAA spokesperson, said the company usually puts out travel forecasts for Fourth of July and Memorial Day, which are the busiest travel weekends of the summer.

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Last year, Treanor said

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Stay at an Airbnb Gassho Home in the World Heritage Site of Gokayama

Not far from the coastal city of Toyamaas you wind around some beautiful country roads and pass by picturesque rice fields, you will come across one of the most untouched and truly stunning parts of Japan in the very sleepy village of Suganuma which is part of the revered Gokayama area (a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site).

Photo credit: Satoshi Nagare

Two very lucky people (one group of two guests) have the opportunity to stay in Suganuma for free and experience genuine local rural Japanese life for two nights from July 17 to July 19, courtesy of the Nakashima family who have resided in Suganuma for five generations. The project, in partnership with Airbnbs Japan and Nanto city, Toyama Prefecture, is located in the village’s gassho-zukuri style farmhouses, which are particular to the region. The houses are responsive with their thatched roof structures. Creating them requires a

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This $16 Fanny Pack With 32,000+ 5-star Ratings Has a Genius Feature That Prevents Pickpocketing

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The Amazon best-seller gets this travel writer’s stamp of approval.

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I haven’t always been a fan of belt bags. Several years ago, this travel writer would have roasted my friends and family if they wore a fanny pack. However, these days, I don’t leave home without wearing my valuables around my waist. Why am I suddenly a fan of fanny packs?

It helps that they came back in style a few years ago. But my biggest reason is that fanny packs are practical — and after a pickpocketing incident in Paris, I’m convinced they’re the best way to keep my valuables safe (not to mention keeping my hands free for toting bags, texting, carrying espressos , etc.) While the first fanny pack I got this year was

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Wajima City: A Home to Festivals of Fire and Light

Located in the picturesque Ishikawa Prefecture, the Noto Peninsula’s Wajima city is famed for its history, natural beauty, and a charming market culture that today draws in tourists from Japan and abroad. Nestled against the Sea of ​​Japan, Wajima is also known for typically milder summers than Tokyo, making it a great place to enjoy the warmer months without being overwhelmed.

Originally founded during the Middle Ages around a temple that served as the head of the Soto Sect of Buddhism, today known as Sojiji, Wajima continues to maintain close ties with its storied history, while also offering an impressive number of things to see and do for those who visit.

Shiroyone Senmaida rice terraces

Nature and Traditions

One of Wajima’s most stunning and famous scenes is Shiroyone Senmaida. A terrace of rice fields, of which there is precisely 1004, Shiroyone Senmaida is an incredible location overlooking the Sea

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US Issues New Travel Advisory Updates For These 7 Countries

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No matter where in the world you choose to travel this summer, it’s important that you stay safe.

Even the most beautiful and idyllic vacation destinations can pose the risk of crime, terrorism, and civil unrest that you may not be used to encounter in your everyday life.

As a result of the constant changes around the world, the US has just issued travel advisory updates for 7 countries.

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The US Government use a four-level system when alerting American travelers to the risks of their potential vacation destinations. those are:

  • Level 1 – Exercise Normal Precautions
  • Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution
  • Level 3 – Considering Travel
  • Level 4 – Do Not Travel

The US has issued travel advisory updates for these 7 countries this month:

Uganda
Level 3: Considering Travel

Travelers are advised to consider travel to Uganda due to the

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The Destruction of Japan’s Spiritual Home of Rugby

The first time I watched a game of rugby at Chichibunomiya Stadium, I was immediately taken back. Not by the narrow loss the Tokyo Sunwolves sustained that day — such was the quotidian condition of their short tenure in Super Rugby — but by how much the stadium felt like a thread in the greater fabric of Tokyo.

Constructed in 1947, and later named in memory of Japan’s “Sporting Prince,” Yasuhito, Prince Chichibu, the stadium is bound by the skyscrapers of Aoyama on one side and a famous avenue of centenarian gingko trees on the other. In a metropolis where every inch of real estate comes at a premium, it feels apt to be sandwiched between sacred green space and the towering symbols of modernity.

Chichibunomiya is characterized more by this setting than by any inherent aesthetic, or even utilitarian, values. It’s creaking under its 76-year-old weight, lacking in modern

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Fumito Ganryu’s Genderless Visions of Fashion

For outsiders, fashion can, at times, seem frivolous, superfluous and the antithesis of serious culture and art. This could be considered a fallacy, however, as fashion and clothing both reflect and embody the times and specific periods or trends.

For Fumito Ganryu, fashion is one of the true independent art forms alongside sculpture, architecture, painting and literature. Often, these art forms collaborate and engender new art forms and aesthetics, as seen, for example, in the work of celebrated designer Raf Simons at Dior with leading contemporary artist Sterling Ruby and in the paradigm-shifting work of dancer Michael Clark and Manchester indie heroes The Fall in the performance “I Am Curious, Orange.”

In 2017, Ganryu left iconic Japanese fashion brand Comme des Garçons and established his own eponymous brand, Fumito Ganryu, in 2018. He celebrated his first release at acclaimed menswear arena Pitti Uomo, and his show there cemented him as

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Experiencing Tokyo Through ChatGPT | Tokyo Weekends

What with all the hoo-ha about the growing influence and danger of AI, for the sake of some acts of journalism, I decided to ask ChatGPT where I should visit in Tokyo.

Here are the top three places it is recommended and what it says about them:

1. Senso-ji Temple and Asakusa

Located in the Asakusa district, Senso-ji is Tokyo’s oldest and most famous Buddhist temple. The temple is known for its striking architecture, colorful gates, and the bustling Nakamise shopping street. Take a stroll through the vibrant streets, try traditional snacks, and soak in the historical atmosphere of this culturally rich area.

2. Shibuya Crossing and Hachiko Statue

Shibuya Crossing is one of the busiest intersections in the world and has become an iconic symbol of Tokyo. Experience the organized chaos as pedestrians from all directions cross the street simultaneously when the lights turn red. While in Shibuya, don’t

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Japan Life Kit: Typhoon Season Dos and Don’ts

Already a week into the rainy month of June, we are officially in typhoon season here in Japan. Typhoons in Japan generally hit peak season in the late summer months of August and September, but they can be active as early as May. on average, three typhoons hit the Japanese mainland per year, particularly in the Kyushu and Shikoku areas. So even if there aren’t any typhoons on your radar right now, it’s never a bad idea to know what to do when one of Japan’s infamous tropical cyclones is en route.

To help you become and feel ready for typhoon season this year, we’ve compiled a list of dos and don’ts for you to follow before, during and after your next tropical cyclone.

What to Do Before a Typhoon

DO prepare an emergency kit, complete with flashlights, water, non-perishable food, radio, first-aid kit and personal hygiene items.

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