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Knott’s Berry Farm scales back chaperone policy created after teen fights

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Knott’s Berry Farm has scaled back its weekend chaperone policy that went into effect over the summer to help restore order and confidence at the Buena Park theme park after multiple fights broke out involving teenagers.

The Orange County Register

LAX holiday travelers peaking this weekend, though not back to 2019 levels

LOS ANGELES — A prolonged holiday rush season is expected to hit a peak Sunday, with an estimated 214,000 travelers passing through Los Angeles International Airport.

Los Angeles Times

Little Village mall vendors weigh uncertain future, FBI records detail dropped case against influential union and more in your Chicago news roundup

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London theme park bungee ride SNAPS and smashes into beam trapping two people inside

The terrifying accident happened on Wednesday night at the popular Christmas attraction as those queueing for the ride watched on in horror and two people were left hanging in the pod

Irish Mirror

Two teens sent flying as bungee ride malfunctions at London’s Winter Wonderland

Horror at London fairground as boys left hanging high above ground

The Independent UK

Teenagers rescued after ride malfunction at Winter Wonderland

The two boys were left dangling above the ground after the elastic snapped on the Slingshot ride at the attraction in London’s Hyde Park.

The Independent UK

Two boys rescued from London Winter Wonderland ride after ‘bungee snaps’

Slingshot cage with boys inside crashes into mast, leaving them suspended in mid-air

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Winter Wonderland bungee ride SNAPS and smashes into beam trapping two people inside

The terrifying accident happened on Wednesday night at the popular Christmas attraction as those queueing for the ride watched on in horror as two people were left hanging in the pod

Daily Mirror

Winter Wonderland: Boys left trapped inside slingshot ride after malfunction

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland in London

Evening Standard

Things to do in Chicago Dec. 15-21: The Mix

Salt Creek Ballet’s “Nutcracker,” the Randolph Street Holiday Market and the annual Tuba Christmas concert at the Palmer House are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times

What the cursed Scottish 'winter wonderland' was supposed to look like

What Enchanted Balgone visitors were promised versus what they really got ...

The National (Scotland)

When is Fortnite Winterfest 2022? How to grab the free items in the Xmas event

A total of 17 free in-game items are available across three weeks as part of the festivities

Evening Standard

Disneyland to throw its first 'Princess Nite' after-hours party in new year

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Disney Princesses are the latest party theme to join Disneyland’s growing lineup of after-hours limited-time events at the Anaheim theme park with the Valentine’s-themed Sweethearts’ Nite also making a return engagement in 2023.

The Orange County Register

Familiar Christmas magic from Mall of America's first Asian Santa

MINNEAPOLIS — One of the most important things this Christmas, said new parents Lauren and Alex Tremblay, was getting photos of their 7-month-old, Joelle, with Santa Claus.

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Detienen a un sospechoso de tiroteo en un bar de Portage Park donde resultaron 3 muertos, 1 herido

La policía sospecha que el pistolero abrió fuego tras enzarzarse en una discusión a primera hora del domingo en el Vera Lounge, situado en el bloque 5500 al oeste de la calle School, según informaron las autoridades.

Evening Standard

Los Angeles’ most famous mountain lion captured by wildlife officials

A mountain lion famed in Los Angeles for roaming across freeways and making a sprawling urban park his home has been captured by wildlife officials.

The Independent UK

New York City to honor Central Park Five at park entrance

New York City is naming a gate in Central Park in honor of the five men who, as teenagers, were wrongfully convicted of the 1989 rape of a jogger and spent years in prison before being exonerated

Los Angeles Times

Celebrity mountain lion P-22 captured in backyard of Los Feliz home, resident says

LOS ANGELES — P-22, celebrity mountain lion and Griffith Park’s most wanted big cat, was captured Monday morning in a Los Feliz backyard, the homeowner told The Times.

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Mexico's Guadalupe pilgrimage draws millions of devotees

Millions of Catholic pilgrims gathered at a basilica in Mexico City to mark the annual Virgin of Guadalupe feast day, with crowds camping overnight on Sunday after walking for days to reach the shrine in a centuries-old act of religious devotion.

Orlando Sentinel

SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration offers seasonal delights

ORLANDO, Fla. — Sights to take in during SeaWorld Christmas Celebration include jump-roping toy soldiers, ice skating, Muppets and camels on stage in Bible stories. And as of mid-December, the festivities become an everyday (and into the night) affair.

The Orange County Register

Universal Studios Hollywood announces the return of its New Year’s Eve party

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Universal Studios Hollywood will ring in 2023 with its EVE New Year’s Eve celebration with live music, fireworks, party favors and access to select rides and attractions within the theme park all night long.

Los Angeles Times

How animal rights, changing times doomed Griffith Park pony rides

LOS ANGELES — Stephen Weeks has for years run the Griffith Park Pony Rides, an attraction that has drawn generations of equestrian-loving locals. Now he is putting most of his energy toward finding homes for over 30 ponies.

The Independent UK

Devotion to Virgin Mary draws millions to Mexico City shrine

The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City is the one of the world’s most visited and beloved religious venues

Chicago Sun-Times

City announces permanent bus lanes on Chicago Avenue; advocates worry about enforcement, frequency

Despite the city making “important changes,” activists worry infrequent service and scofflaw motorists will undermine the changes.

Chicago Sun-Times

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