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DISASTERAug 22Seven dead in united kingdom after vehicle hits police carsconeadvocate.com.au · Australia
DISASTERAug 22Rajasthan : Ayurveda PG Entrance Exam cancelled at Jaipur center following major technical glitchThe Ayurveda PG Entrance Exam at the Jaipur center in Rajasthan has been canceled due to a major technical glitch. This cancellation impacts students and highlights issues with technical infrastructure.news.webindia123.com · India
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 22Girl , 17 , killed in sword attack at Swedish schoolcanberratimes.com.au · Australia
DISASTERAug 22Seven dead in united kingdom after vehicle hits police carqueanbeyanage.com.au · Australia
DISASTERAug 22Seven dead in united kingdom after vehicle hits police carcanberratimes.com.au · Australia
DISASTERAug 22China - bound vessel sinks 200 nautical miles off Odisha Paradip portA vessel en route to China has sunk approximately 200 nautical miles off India's Odisha Paradip port. This reports a significant maritime incident.hindustantimes.com · India
DISASTERAug 22Infant dead, two injured in fire at NICU in Madhya Pradesh’s ChhindwaraThe Hindu
DISASTERAug 22Guadalajara residents turn to citizen science as water crisis deepensA growing body of evidence from Guadalajara citizen scientists about the city's water crisis has emboldened locals to weigh up legal action against authorities. The post Guadalajara residents turn to citizen science as water crisis deepens appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
DISASTERAug 22Fontainebleau forest near Paris reopens after devastating wildfireFontainebleau forest reopened to the public Saturday, with 80 percent of the popular Paris-area nature reserve accessible again after a wildfire scorched around 2,000 hectares last month. A fifth of the forest remains closed because of safety risks.France 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 22Dispatch rider dies in Lagos accidentOne person died in a multiple road traffic accident involving two trucks and a dispatch rider at Ijesha, inward Mile 2, Lagos. The post Dispatch rider dies in Lagos accident appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTERAug 2277 responders complete maritime , water rescue trainingSeventy-seven responders have completed maritime and water rescue training. This indicates an enhancement of emergency response capabilities.sunstar.com.ph · Philippines
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 22Seven dead in united kingdom after vehicle hits police cartheadvocate.com.au · Australia
DISASTERAug 22Bald Range wildfire sits at 24 , 622 hectares west of Summerlandmissioncityrecord.com · Canada
DISASTERAug 22Wildfires expose , detonate buried bombs , mines from WWI and WWIIwcvb.com · United States
DISASTERAug 22Sword attack in Sweden that killed 1 prompts probe into social mediaA fatal sword attack in Sweden has prompted an investigation into social media's potential role.scmp.com · China
DISASTERAug 22Germany news : Friedrich Merz visits area struck by firesFriedrich Merz visited an area in Germany that was recently affected by fires.dw.com · Germany
DISASTERAug 22Wildfires expose , detonate buried bombs , mines from WWI and WWIIwtae.com · United States
DISASTERAug 22Alabama Homeowners Are Paying for Tornado Risk the Way Florida Homeowners Pay for Hurricanes Most Do Not Realize It » Live Insurance NewsHomeowners in Alabama are reportedly bearing financial costs for tornado risks similar to hurricane costs in Florida, often without realizing it. This highlights a significant financial and disaster-related issue for property owners.liveinsurancenews.com · United States
DISASTERAug 22Fire razes Calabar SPAR mallPolice said an electrical fault is suspected The post Fire razes Calabar SPAR mall appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTERAug 22Foreign tourist injured in bear attack in northeastern JapanA foreign tourist was injured in a bear attack in northeastern Japan. This incident highlights potential wildlife hazards in the region.aa.com.tr · Turkey
DISASTERAug 22Sword attack in Sweden that killed 1 prompts probe into social mediaSouth China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 22Spain battles forest fire a short drive from flash floodDW News [en]
DISASTERAug 22Kogi govt orders probe as four family members die after eating Amala‎Tragedy has struck Ihima community in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State, following the reported deaths of four members of the same family after they allegedly consumed a local delicacy identified as Amala (cassava flour). The post Kogi govt orders probe as four family members die after eating Amala appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTERAug 22The Wild and Dangerous History of Early Amusement Parks Will Make You Glad Modern Safety Rules ExistIf you think today's thrill rides push the limits, wait until you see what amusement parks were like in the early 20th century. Long before seat belts, strict inspections, and modern safety standards became the norm, amusement parks were packed with bizarre attractions, experimental rides, and some genuinely disturbing forms of entertainment. It was an era where danger was part of the sales pitch, and that's exactly what makes it such a fascinating piece of history. Historidame recently explored the strange world of early amusement parks, highlighting some of the most unbelievable rides and attractions that drew massive crowds. Parks across North America competed to build bigger, faster, and more outrageous experiences, often with very little concern for rider safety. Among the attractions she points to are rides like the Scenic Spiral Wheel at Coney Island and early roller coasters that would seem almost unthinkable by today's standards because they operated without many of the safety features we've come to expect. As she explains: "Creepy clowns, weird Sideshow attractions, and rides that were actively dangerous– early amusement parks were terrifying, and I want to visit them so badly." As entertaining as those parks could be, their history also comes with a much darker side. Beyond the risky rides, many attractions reflected some of the worst social attitudes of the era. A lack of regulations didn't just allow dangerous engineering experiments. It also made room for racist, ableist, and cruel attractions that thankfully have no place in modern amusement parks. Historidame explains: "Early amusement parks were also full of racism, ableism, and animal cruelty. One common attraction that you might stumble across back then was a Lilliputian village, where little people would be employed to inhabit a fake city for the entertainment of parkgoers. “There were also a variety of racist carnival games, like the African Dodger, where white patrons could pay to throw baseballs at African-American men with the goal of hitting their faces to win a prize. And of course, animal cruelty was always expected back then." Over time, those practices began disappearing as public attitudes changed and governments started paying closer attention to public safety. The transition didn't happen overnight, though. It took decades before stronger regulations reshaped the amusement park industry into something much closer to what we know today. As Historidame notes: "Though changes would be made over the years, the process of removing the more problematic elements from amusement parks, as well as improving ride safety, would be slow and gradual. “It wasn’t until the 1970s that stricter laws would be created to regulate entertainment venues in North America, but by then, the golden age of amusement parks was already over." Looking back, it's incredible to see how much the industry has changed. Those early parks were packed with creativity and fearless experimentation, but they also serve as a reminder that excitement without oversight can come at a terrible cost. It's a fascinating chapter of amusement park history that's equal parts entertaining, unsettling, and almost impossible to believe.geektyrant · united states of america
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