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More than a dozen campers caught fire at Camping World on Allegheny County Road 356 in Westmoreland County on Wednesday morning. The fire was reported around 4:40 a.m. Rachel Ramsey, who witnessed the fire from her home, said she heard about a dozen explosions. “We heard a really loud explosion and we saw a huge fire outside our window,” she said. Allegheny County Police Chief Dan Ankafer said they initially thought 15 campers were involved in the fire, but an update puts the number at 18. Ankafer said the explosions heard were from propane tanks in the vehicles. “It was…

August 28, 2024 Urban Air, the world’s largest indoor adventure park, is opening in Sioux Falls. Attractions vary by location, but Urban Air Parks typically have more than 20 interactive activities for all ages, including trampolines, laser tag, bumper cars, and climbing walls. The indoor theme park is set to open in the former Hobby Lobby shopping center on 41st Street between Grange and West Streets. “This is the largest indoor entertainment venue ever built in Sioux Falls,” said Ryan Tisdall, vice president of commercial real estate for Van Buskirk Corp. “It’s a brand new offering that’s never been seen…

Fais Montoya Eric Scott Photography The end of summer marks the start of New York Fashion Week, when top designers from around the world debut their collections on runways across New York City on September 6th. In recent years, more designers have focused on inclusivity and diverse body types. According to studies such as Credence Research, more than 67% of women in the United States wear a size 14 or larger. The clothing market for plus-size women is said to be a $288 million industry, and this figure is expected to increase by $500 billion within the next decade. During…

One day up, one day down from the World U20 Championships in Lima, Peru. For the U.S. national team, there was a minor mistake, firstly, that resulted in the reigning U-20 champions not fielding a mixed relay team due to a clerical error: USATF released a statement saying that the team members had not been properly registered in the World U-20 System. This cost the United States a medal in the 4×400, and ultimately no Americans won a medal on the first day of competition. But there will be some consolation on the second day, with four more finals scheduled,…

The 2024 U17 World Championships will be broadcast live on FloWrestling from September 2-8, with the women’s freestyle competition taking place from September 4-6. For the full tournament schedule and more information, click here. Below are short bios for each of this year’s participants. 2024 U20 World Championship Anaya FalconWeight: 50 kgHometown: Yorba Linda, CaliforniaUniversity: Life UniversityGrade: 1st gradeInstagram: @anayaxfalconChampionship Series: Anaya Falcon loses 2-0 to Nira ValenciaRound 1: Anaya Falcón (CA) defeated Nira Valencia (CA) by decision (14-6)Round 2: Anaya Falcón (CA) defeated Nira Valencia (CA) by technical fall (TF 10-0)Key Qualifications:— Four-time California State Champion (one unofficial)— High…

A new nuclear reactor could turn wastewater into drinking water while producing one of the world’s most sought-after chemicals.The new reactor, published August 12 in the journal Nature Catalysis, produces ammonia gas from water contaminated with nitrate ions.Ammonia (NH3) is a crucial industrial chemical. It is one of the main components of fertilizers and is also essential in chemical manufacturing processes. More than 180 million tons (163 million metric tons) are produced annually, most of it via the century-old Haber-Bosch process, a high-temperature, high-pressure reaction of hydrogen and nitrogen. According to the study, this single chemical reaction consumes about 2%…

A recent analysis has found that some of the world’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites are at significant risk from climate-related threats, including 21 in the United States.The report, conducted by climate risk analysis company ClimateX, identifies the vulnerabilities of the world’s 500 UNESCO World Heritage sites that are most at risk by 2050 if urgent action is not taken to curb greenhouse gas emissions.The analysis found that Florida’s Everglades National Park faces a variety of climate hazards, including coastal flooding, tropical cyclones, extreme heat, drought and storm surges, making it the most at-risk place in the United States.Washington…

CNN — Black country music is in the spotlight thanks to the success of Beyoncé’s latest album, Cowboy Carter, and the rise of artists like Nigerian-American singer Shaboozie, and Dusty & the Stones are capitalizing on that energy. Cousins ​​Gazi “Dusty” Simelane and Linda “Stones” Msibi worked together on their grandparents’ farm in the southern hills before forming a country music band. Their story may sound like a typical country band origin story, but the duo isn’t from the American South, but Mooihoek in the small African country of Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland). The troubles of rural America may…

Three Danish energy technology companies have started construction of the world’s first green ammonia plant in the Danish town of Ramme.The plant is said to be capable of producing 5,000 tonnes of green ammonia per year using only solar and wind energy, and Topsoe reports that the initiative will prevent 8,200 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year.This production volume takes into account natural fluctuations in the electricity generated by the plant’s solar panels and wind turbines, with the aim to optimize the electrolysis and ammonia synthesis loops based on these fluctuations, making the entire process more cost-efficient.This puts Topsoe,…

The purple martin is the largest extant North American swallow species.Getty In 1776, the seaside city of Charleston became South Carolina’s capital, but the Palmetto State drew up plans for a centralized capital soon after American independence, with the city of Columbia officially coming into being in 1786. Nearly a century later, the city was razed to the ground during the Civil War, but today it’s home to a variety of attractions, from the South Carolina State Museum to the Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens, as well as a number of fascinating ecotourism destinations easily accessible from the city limits. For…