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Are Trampolines Safe for Kids? A Doctor Weighs In on the Risks and Safety Tips

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With parents increasingly looking for fun ways to get their children to exercise, trampolines might seem like an ideal solution. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has a strong warning for families: home trampoline use is "strongly discouraged" due to the risk of catastrophic injuries, including spinal cord damage that can result in permanent neurological harm. Dr. Leana Wen, a CNN wellness expert and emergency physician, highlights the dangers associated with trampoline use. From 2009 to 2018, more than 800,000 trampoline-related injuries were reported, with over 36,000 resulting in hospital admissions. Common injuries include fractures to the arms and legs, head and neck injuries, and internal organ damage. Why Are Trampolines So Dangerous? The risks come from multiple factors: Collisions : Kids jumping simultaneously often collide, leading to injuries. Wrong landings : Improper landings, especially during somersaults or flips, increase the risk of severe inj...
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  An SUV crash sparked a pipeline fire that has burned for hours and prompted evacuations in a Houston suburb --- **Massive Pipeline Fire Erupts in La Porte, Texas After SUV Crash, Forcing Evacuations** An SUV crashed into a fence and struck a valve for a natural gas pipeline Monday morning, sparking a massive fire in La Porte, Texas, about 25 miles southeast of Houston. The fire sent flames towering into the sky, damaging homes, melting vehicles, and prompting the evacuation of approximately 100 homes, according to local authorities. The blaze, fueled by a 20-inch natural gas pipeline, ignited around 10 a.m., sending residents scrambling to safety. Even 10 hours after the initial explosion, the flames continued to burn, though the pipeline’s flow had been shut off. Authorities believe the fire will burn itself out as residual gas in the pipeline dissipates.  Escaping the Flames Deborah Gamel, 69, described how the fire engulfed her neighborhood, creating intense heat inside h...
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  Titan submersible sent its final message 6 seconds before contact was lost, investigators say at US Coast Guard hearing Titan Submersible's Final Moments Revealed: Last Communication Before Tragic Implosion The Titan submersible, which tragically imploded during its dive to the Titanic in June 2023, sent a final message just six seconds before losing contact with the surface. This harrowing detail was shared by the U.S. Coast Guard as part of their ongoing investigation into the incident that claimed the lives of all five passengers aboard. The submersible’s last message read: “dropped two wts” , referring to weights the vessel could release in an emergency to return to the surface. This was sent approximately 90 minutes into its dive, raising suspicions that the crew might have been aware of an issue and were trying to abort the mission. However, moments after sending the message, the Titan was “pinged” for the last time, and communication was lost with its mother ship, the Pola...
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From Ukraine to Hawaii, Trump assassination attempt suspect’s odd behavior suggested ‘delusion of grandeur’   Man Suspected in Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump Arrested in Florida Ryan Wesley Routh, a 58-year-old homebuilder from Hawaii, has been arrested in Florida after allegedly attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump. The arrest comes after a Secret Service agent reportedly spotted a rifle barrel sticking out from a fence as Trump played golf at his Palm Beach golf course. The agent opened fire, causing Routh to flee the scene by car, though no shots were exchanged. Routh has been charged with two counts, including possession of a firearm while a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. In what appears to be the second attempt to assassinate Trump in about two months, Routh’s arrest has brought attention to his unusual activities and public persona. A vocal political figure on social media, Routh depicted hims...
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