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news.sky.comworld4 days ago
54-Year-Old Man with Pre-Existing Heart Condition Dies After Cardiac Arrest on It’s a Small World Ride
A Florida state report released Wednesday disclosed that a man with a pre-existing heart condition suffered a fatal cardiac arrest on April 2 while riding the attraction at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The death marks the second reported fatality linked to the ride.
fortune.comai13 days ago
Nomagic deploys vision-language-action model for warehouse robots
The company reported that its new AI model halved the rate of human interventions at customer sites. It is among the first to run such models in live production environments rather than lab tests.
bbc.co.uksports17 days ago
Leigh Leopards Defeat Warrington Wolves 24-6 at Magic Weekend
Leigh Leopards recorded a 24-6 win over Warrington Wolves on July 4 at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The result marked Leigh's eighth victory in its last 10 Super League matches.
espn.co.uksports17 days ago
Hull KR Defeat Hull FC 26-12 in Super League Magic Weekend Match
Hull KR beat city rivals Hull FC 26-12 at Hill Dickinson Stadium. A controversial Jai Whitbread try proved decisive in the Betfred Super League contest on July 4.
espn.comsports19 days ago
Magic Re-Sign Vucevic, Carter and Isaac on One-Year Deals
The Orlando Magic agreed to one-year contracts with center Nikola Vucevic, point guard Jevon Carter and forward Jonathan Isaac. Vucevic returns after spending time with another team, while Carter and Isaac also stay in Orlando.
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nypost.comworld20 days ago
Knoebels Amusement Resort Tops Tripadvisor 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards
Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, ranked first in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards for U.S. amusement parks. The free-admission park, which opened in 1926, placed ahead of Dollywood, Magic Kingdom and other major destinations.
espn.comsports22 days ago
Orlando Magic Waive Jonathan Isaac One Day Before $14.5 Million Salary Would Become Guaranteed
The Orlando Magic waived forward Jonathan Isaac on Saturday, saving $6.5 million. Isaac's $14.5 million salary for the 2026-27 season was set to become guaranteed the next day.
justjared.comsports35 days ago
Knicks win NBA championship, first title since 1973
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Karl-Anthony Towns received a congratulatory message from Magic Johnson after the victory.
anglotopia.networld42 days ago
British Magic Society Rejects Robot Magician's Membership Application
The Magic Circle, a London-based organization of magicians, turned down an application from a robot named D4RYL. The group cited its requirement that members serve as human storytellers. The decision follows the robot's appearance at a technology trade show in Hong Kong.
nypost.comworld50 days ago
Kelly Lee Curtis, Actress and Daughter of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, Dies at 69
Kelly Lee Curtis died of natural causes at 2:30 a.m. Saturday at her home while in hospice care. She was married to filmmaker John Marsh and had appeared in the films Magic Sticks and The Devil’s Daughter.
nypost.comsports50 days ago
Orlando Magic Hire Spurs Assistant Sean Sweeney as Head Coach
The Orlando Magic named San Antonio Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney, 41, as the franchise's 16th head coach on May 29, 2026. Sweeney replaces Jamahl Mosley, who was fired after the Magic lost a first-round series to the Detroit Pistons.
The Hollywood Reporterworld69 days ago
Laika Unveils First Trailer for Stop-Motion Film Wildwood at Cannes
Laika studio presented the initial teaser trailer for its long-awaited feature Wildwood during a Cannes press event. The film, based on the book by Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis, follows two children entering a magical forest to rescue a kidnapped sibling. It is scheduled for wide…
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airedale.futurecdn.netscience70 days ago
Electrons in Magic-Angle Twisted Bilayer Graphene Behave as Both Heavy and Light Particles
A study published in Nature finds that electrons in magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene exhibit both heavy and light characteristics depending on their momentum. The material, formed by stacking two graphene layers at a twist angle of about 1.1 degrees, was previously known for…
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foxnews.comai70 days ago
iRobot Co-Founder Colin Angle Launches Boston Startup Selling AI-Powered Robotic Bear Companion
Familiar Machines & Magic has raised $30 million to sell a four-legged, abstract bear-shaped robot named the Familiar next year. The pet-inspired machine offers companionship and emotional support without speaking, using onboard AI trained by Hollywood screenwriters. Angle, who l…
app.buzzsumo.comworld71 days ago
Uzor Arukwe and Linda Ejiofor Win Acting Awards at 12th AMVCA
The 12th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards took place in Lagos, honoring excellence in African cinema across 32 categories. Uzor Arukwe and Linda Ejiofor claimed the top acting honors. @Reuters reported the event recognized standout performances from the past year.
BBC Newsworld72 days ago
Winners and Lifetime Achievement Honorees Announced at 12th AMVCA in Lagos
Queen Mercy Atang arrived in a dress made from more than 500 loaves of bread while Linda Ejiofor became the first person to win both Best Lead Actress and Best Supporting Actress at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards. 'My Father's Shadow' took Best Movie, Best Director and B…
New York Postpolitics75 days ago
CBP Removes 28 Foreign Cruise Crew Members After Finding Child Exploitation Material on Devices
Federal officers boarded five cruise ships, including the Disney Magic in San Diego, between April 23 and 25. They arrested 28 crew members after confirming all were involved in child sexual exploitation material offenses. Three of those arrested worked for Disney, which stated t…
nypost.comworld76 days ago
Kylie Jenner Describes Emotional Magic Mushrooms Experience
Kylie Jenner recounted becoming emotional and crying during a magic mushrooms trip at a private event. The experience led her to decline an offer to take the substance at Coachella last month. She also addressed prior marijuana use and clarified she had not smoked before appearin…
nasa.govpolitics76 days ago
ICE Arrests 10 Crew Members on Disney Magic Cruise Ship in San Diego
Federal immigration officers arrested 10 crew members from the Disney Magic in front of passengers on April 23 at the B Street Cruise Terminal. Four more seafarers were detained the next day on the Holland America MV Zaandam. Passenger Dharmi Mehta filmed the scene and said one o…
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iRobot Founder Colin Angle Reveals Dog-Sized Companion Robot at WSJ Conference
Colin Angle, founder of iRobot, introduced a new dog-sized robot called Familiar at a conference this week. The device from his startup Familiar Machines & Magic aims to provide companionship using AI. It focuses on emotional connections for families, the elderly, and those facin…
winnipegfreepress.comworld78 days ago
Detroit Pistons Defeat Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 to Advance in 2026 NBA Playoffs
The Detroit Pistons secured a 116-94 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 7 of the first-round 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 3, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Fans chanted 'Angel Reese' during the game, targeting Magic center Wendell Carter Jr., amid context inv…
gematsu.comworld91 days ago
Teaser Trailer for Practical Magic 2 Released with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman Reprising Roles
Warner Bros. released the teaser trailer for 'Practical Magic 2' on April 20, 2026, featuring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman returning as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens. The sequel, based on Alice Hoffman's 2021 novel 'The Book of Magic,' includes new cast members and familiar…
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Tyrese Maxey leads 76ers past Magic in NBA play-in tournament
Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic 109-97. The victory secured the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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Sandra Bullock Joins Instagram with Teaser for Practical Magic 2 Sequel
Sandra Bullock created an Instagram account on April 14, 2026, and posted a video referencing a scene from the 1998 film Practical Magic. The post promotes the upcoming sequel, Practical Magic 2, set for release in September 2026. Bullock and Nicole Kidman appeared at CinemaCon i…
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Stars Promote Upcoming Films at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas
CinemaCon 2026 occurred in Las Vegas with attendance from actors including Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Sandra Bullock, and Nicole Kidman. Promotions featured Dune: Part Three by Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, Practical Magic 2 by Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, and other films…
gamereactor.eupolitics101 days ago
Los Angeles Lakers Welcome Return of Guard Marcus Smart After Injury
The Los Angeles Lakers have Marcus Smart back from an injury sustained on March 21 during a win over the Orlando Magic. The injury occurred as the team completed a nine-game winning streak, their best of the season. Smart's return adds defensive capabilities to the roster at this…
Newsweekworld103 days ago
Walt Disney World Confirms Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopening on May 3, 2026
Walt Disney World Resort has announced that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom will reopen on May 3, 2026, after a refurbishment. The updates include a lowered height requirement to 38 inches, new ride vehicles, and additional show elements. The announcement was made…
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Entrepreneur Glen Tullman Opens 35,000-Square-Foot Magic Venue in Chicago
Glen Tullman, a 66-year-old health care entrepreneur, is investing $50 million to open The Hand and the Eye, a luxury magic performance space in downtown Chicago. The 35,000-square-foot venue features five performance areas, seven bars, two dining rooms, and interactive elements…