Long before massive steel coasters launched riders into physics-defying drops and corkscrews, Pennsylvania helped define the art of the wooden roller coaster. When they debuted in the early 20th century, many of the state’s classic amusement parks drew city dwellers to lakesides, river valleys, and wooded hillsides for fresh air and excitement. By the 1920s, innovative coaster engineers at local firms like the Philadelphia Toboggan Company were transforming timber into gravity-powered marvels that hugged ravines, climbed hills, and delivered stomach-dropping airtime. A true testament to their design and appeal, some of these iconic rides continue to thrill riders today. For those wanting to trace the evolution of the wooden coaster—from some of the oldest operating rides on Earth to modern creations inspired by their predecessors—Pennsylvania is one of the best places to experience every incredible curve, climb, and drop. Jack RabbitKennywood Amusement Park, West Mifflin One of the ol

A young boy drowned during a World Cup watch party in El Segundo on Friday. He was identified in a GoFundMe as Taylor Thach, a student at Central Street School. The fundraiser also confirmed he passed away “following an accidental drowning.” “He was known for his kind heart and friendly spirit,” the fundraiser reads. “Affectionate and polite, he [...]

Human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) detection in wastewater offers a novel approach to monitor the virus in communities. Baylor College of Medicine researchers and colleagues at collaborating institutions report in Nature Communications that their method, called hybrid-capture genetic sequencing, allows them to analyze viral genomes in detail and specifically identify viral signals coming from community wastewater.

Dual-target CAR T-cell therapy for recurrent glioblastoma (GBM), delivered directly into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), triggers a broad immune response, with natural killer (NK) cell activation linked to better patient outcomes and longer overall survival. CSF of individuals who did not respond to the therapy exhibited a higher proportion of activated regulatory T cells (Tregs) and high baseline levels of immunosuppressive scavenger myeloid cells, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine and Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania, published in Cell.

Caltech researchers have identified a novel chemical reaction that could explain the formation of the building blocks of DNA and RNA, the molecules that encode all of life's functions. The work is an important step toward understanding how life may have emerged on Earth and potentially elsewhere in the universe, showing the straightforward and efficient pathways through which simple molecules can give rise to complex biological precursors.

The Denza GT Z9 can drive over 600 miles, fast charge in under 10 minutes, and hit 0 to 62 mph in 2.7 seconds. Now, BYD’s luxury EV is following in the footsteps of Marco Polo as it embarks on an over 9,300-mile (15,000 km) trip from Rome to Hong Kong.

Open year-round (but closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays), this alpine coaster offers fast turns and mountain views for all. The coaster combines modern engineering with the fresh Montana air to create a ride as timeless and unique as the state in which it resides.  After ascending several hundred feet, riders will begin their descent down the coaster, their speed completely dependent on the rider's use of brakes as they zoom along the track, navigating the many twists & turns the coaster has to offer. The ride itself can take as long as the rider would like as everything with this coaster is completely up to the rider. In addition to the alpine coaster, guests to the Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster can also check out gem mining or play a round of miniature golf. It's a fun afternoon for the whole family!

The team boarded flights back home right after their celebrations at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio rather than opting to spend the night on the road and flying Sunday morning. By Sunday night, a championship party was set.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Pride Month continues across the U.S., and a sea of beautiful voices is bringing the harmonies. The Portland Lesbian Choir is taking to the stage this weekend for their annual Pride concert, “Queer Joy Is Our Resistance.” Shows will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Parkrose Performing Arts Center in [...]

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Hang on tight, Portland is saddling up for an epic cultural celebration in the ring. The “8 Seconds Rodeo” is taking over the Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, June 21, once again putting the legacy of black cowboys and cowgirls. The event comes a couple days after the Juneteenth federal holiday [...]

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – With summer travel underway, airlines are raising the bar with a new policy that accommodates more than 60 million Americans living with disabilities. Starting Wednesday, June 17, all airlines must undergo groundbreaking air travel disability training. U.S. Navy veteran Tom Wheaton joined us on AM Extra to talk about the Paralyzed [...]