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Krakow's fire-spitting dragon sculpture will hold its breath for a fuel-saving checkup

Jan. 29, 2025 11:15 AM EST

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — An iconic metal sculpture of a dragon that spits real fire in the Polish city of Krakow will hold its breath for a month to check why it's been devouring so much fuel lately, authorities said Wednesday. Starting this week, experts will check the gas feeds for...

Man killed by stray weight at Colorado track and field meet remembered as dedicated husband, dad

Jan. 28, 2025 17:34 PM EST

A spectator killed by an errant weight in a hammer throw event at a youth track and field meet was a dedicated father and husband with a great sense of humor, relatives said. The accident Sunday at the Colorado United Track Club meet at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs...