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Locals in Santiago de Compostela say rowdy crowds of pilgrims have turned one of Christianity's oldest sacred routes into something closer to a street festival, and the city's response so far amounts to a polite suggestion to keep it down. A viral video recently posted online showed young Spanish pilgrims dancing and chanting on the […] The post Residents say Spain's ancient Camino de Santiago pilgrimage is devolving into a party trail appeared first on American Almanac .
Locals in Santiago de Compostela say rowdy crowds of pilgrims have turned one of Christianity's oldest sacred routes into something closer to a street festival, and the city's response so far amounts to a polite suggestion to keep it down. A viral video recently posted online showed young Spanish pilgrims dancing and chanting on the final stretch of the Camino de Santiago, the centuries-old Christian pilgrimage route that ends at the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain. The scene, loud, exuberant, more spring break than spiritual journey, captured what residents say has become an unbearable pattern. Pilgrims arrive with trombones, tambourines, and guitars. They drink. They have picnics in historic plazas. At least one…Open
A 425-pound offensive lineman who once worked as a UPS driver after college offers dried up has transferred to Division I Mississippi Valley State, and he got there by emailing coaches every Sunday until one finally watched his tape. David Jones, known as "Big Dave," spent years grinding through setbacks that would have ended most […] The post David "Big Dave" Jones lands Division I roster as college football's heaviest player at 425 pounds appeared first on American Almanac .
A 425-pound offensive lineman who once worked as a UPS driver after college offers dried up has transferred to Division I Mississippi Valley State, and he got there by emailing coaches every Sunday until one finally watched his tape. David Jones, known as "Big Dave," spent years grinding through setbacks that would have ended most players' careers before they started. He graduated high school in 2022, struggled to land a college roster spot in what he described as the post-COVID recruiting landscape, bounced through a club program, and eventually went home to drive packages for UPS. Now he is headed to Mississippi Valley State as the heaviest listed player in Division I college football. Jones stands six feet tall and tips the scales at…Open
Two men died and at least 11 others were injured Saturday after 21 fighting bulls were turned loose on crowded streets at an annual festival in Huamantla, Mexico, the first fatalities at the event in eight years. Juan Manuel Filomeno Herrera, 29, lost his balance during the chaos, fell to the ground, and was gored […] The post Two killed, 11 injured as bulls rampage through Mexican festival streets appeared first on American Almanac .
Two men died and at least 11 others were injured Saturday after 21 fighting bulls were turned loose on crowded streets at an annual festival in Huamantla, Mexico, the first fatalities at the event in eight years. Juan Manuel Filomeno Herrera, 29, lost his balance during the chaos, fell to the ground, and was gored by one of the bulls. He suffered fatal head and chest injuries. Luis Xolocotzi Ramirez, 57, was gored in the chest and sustained a fractured skull. An air ambulance rushed Ramirez to a hospital, where he died of his injuries, The Sun reported . The Huamantlada, a Mexican version of Spain's famous Running of the Bulls, draws crowds each year to the small city east of Mexico City. Organizers released all 21 fighting bulls into…Open
A fan jumped feet-first from several rows up to kick another spectator during a brawl at Guaranteed Rate Field on Sunday, the second time in a week that White Sox fans were filmed fighting in the stands. The melee broke out during the Chicago White Sox's August 23 game against the New York Mets, with […] The post Fan launches flying kick as another brawl erupts at a Chicago White Sox game appeared first on American Almanac .
A fan jumped feet-first from several rows up to kick another spectator during a brawl at Guaranteed Rate Field on Sunday, the second time in a week that White Sox fans were filmed fighting in the stands. The melee broke out during the Chicago White Sox's August 23 game against the New York Mets, with multiple men exchanging punches and kicks across nearly an entire seating section in the upper deck. Video posted to X by user Jeremiah Winesack showed one fan leaping feet-first from several rows above to stomp a man seated below him. The targeted fan then grabbed the jumper by the shirt and flung him down additional rows of seating. No cause for the fight has been identified. No arrests, ejections, or injuries were reported from the…Open
Dolly Parton's death at 80 leaves one last gift sealed inside a custom wooden box at her East Tennessee theme park, a song no one will hear for another two decades. The country music legend died at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville after what her representatives called "a brief battle with cancer," surrounded by loved […] The post Dolly Parton's final song locked in Dollywood time capsule until 2045 appeared first on American Almanac .
Dolly Parton's death at 80 leaves one last gift sealed inside a custom wooden box at her East Tennessee theme park, a song no one will hear for another two decades. The country music legend died at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville after what her representatives called "a brief battle with cancer," surrounded by loved ones. Her passing triggered an outpouring of grief from fans, fellow musicians, and political leaders, including President Trump, who ordered U.S. flags lowered for a week in her honor. But amid the tributes and memorial plans, one detail stands apart: an unreleased song reportedly titled "My Place In History," sealed years ago inside a time capsule at Dollywood, her theme park in East Tennessee. That capsule is…Open
James Lew, the martial artist and Emmy-winning stunt coordinator whose five-decade career spanned franchises from "Star Trek" to "Rush Hour," died Sunday at 73 after battling health issues. Lew's wife, Jordanna Potter, confirmed his death on August 24 and posted two Instagram tributes filled with personal references to the life they shared. Potter told TMZ […] The post Hollywood stuntman James Lew, Emmy winner for 'Luke Cage,' dead at 73 appeared first on American Almanac .
James Lew, the martial artist and Emmy-winning stunt coordinator whose five-decade career spanned franchises from "Star Trek" to "Rush Hour," died Sunday at 73 after battling health issues. Lew's wife, Jordanna Potter, confirmed his death on August 24 and posted two Instagram tributes filled with personal references to the life they shared. Potter told TMZ that Lew had been battling unspecified health issues. No cause of death was disclosed, and the location where he died has not been made public. Lew built a career that few in Hollywood could match for sheer range and longevity. Raised in Los Angeles, he broke into the business with an uncredited stunt role on the 1970s television series "Kung Fu." By 1979 he had landed a starring role…Open
Pixar's 2006 hit Cars is rolling back into theaters on September 4 for a 20th anniversary re-release, backed by a sprawling lineup of motorsport tie-ins, museum exhibits, and themed events stretching across two continents. The animated film, which follows a hotshot rookie race car stranded in a forgotten small town where he learns that winning […] The post Pixar brings 'Cars' back to theaters for a 20th anniversary victory lap appeared first on American Almanac .
Pixar's 2006 hit Cars is rolling back into theaters on September 4 for a 20th anniversary re-release, backed by a sprawling lineup of motorsport tie-ins, museum exhibits, and themed events stretching across two continents. The animated film, which follows a hotshot rookie race car stranded in a forgotten small town where he learns that winning isn't everything, will return to the big screen two decades after it first charmed audiences and became one of Pixar's most durable franchises. Variety first reported the re-release plans alongside a calendar of anniversary activations that stretch from drive-in theaters in Oklahoma to the Formula 1 grid at Monza, Italy. The day after the theatrical return, September 5, has been designated…Open
Seven Democratic governors who fought the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are now accepting billions in rural health care dollars it created, touting the money in press releases that sometimes fail to mention where it came from. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced in August that his state would use $80 million to expand primary care, […] The post Democratic governors opposed Trump's landmark bill — now they're promoting its rural health funding appeared first on American Almanac .
Seven Democratic governors who fought the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are now accepting billions in rural health care dollars it created, touting the money in press releases that sometimes fail to mention where it came from. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced in August that his state would use $80 million to expand primary care, mental health services, and dental care in rural communities. His press release celebrated the funding as proof of his administration's "commitment to investing and expanding innovative initiatives." It did not mention that the money flowed directly from President Trump's signature legislative achievement, a law Moore warned last year would leave everyone besides the super-rich "getting hosed." Moore is not alone.…Open
Left-wing Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed took tens of thousands of dollars in consulting fees from a health care nonprofit whose owner faces a trail of lawsuits, regulatory sanctions, and accusations of running a Medicare billing scheme. El-Sayed, who has built his Senate campaign partly on criticizing companies that exploit Medicare reimbursement rates, disclosed $82,000 […] The post Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed collected $82,000 from nonprofit led by businessman accused of Medicare exploitation appeared first on American Almanac .
Left-wing Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed took tens of thousands of dollars in consulting fees from a health care nonprofit whose owner faces a trail of lawsuits, regulatory sanctions, and accusations of running a Medicare billing scheme. El-Sayed, who has built his Senate campaign partly on criticizing companies that exploit Medicare reimbursement rates, disclosed $82,000 in consulting income from One Health Partners, a Chicago-area nonprofit owned by Illinois businessman Ali Karim. The Washington Free Beacon reported that Karim has been sanctioned by Wisconsin securities regulators, investigated by the Arizona attorney general, and sued in multiple states by former business partners, employees, and companies that accused him…Open