Southern Californians ready to swap traffic jams for splash zones this Memorial Day weekend are in luck — as some of the region’s biggest water parks are officially kicking off summer with towering slides, giant wave pools and adrenaline-pumping rides. Among the biggest draws is Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles, which reopens Saturday for the 2026 season with a sprawling 22-acre layout packed with attractions including 75-foot vertical drop slides, a 1,300-foot lazy river and a massive wave pool. Situated right next to Six Flags Magic Mountain, the Valencia water park is betting that Angelenos are ready to swap a regular…

This weekend saw the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, and the results were decisive — rising star Ella Langley came out firmly on top.The ceremony returned to Las Vegas after three consecutive years at Ford Center in Texas, with Shania Twain taking over as host from…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Global warming is causing rivers to slowly lose oxygen, threatening fish and other lives in the waterways, a new study shows.Researchers in China used satellites and artificial intelligence to track and analyze oxygen levels in more than 21,000 rivers across the globe since 1985. They found oxygen…

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The Philadelphia Phillies have enjoyed a sudden surge in the standings after parting ways with a long-time member of the club.As their season careened out of control, the team made the surprising decision to replace manager Rob Thomson with bench coach Don Mattingly. And while all those involved with the…

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