Wednesday, June 24, 2026
A Twitterfic by DP
He ran and he ran without looking back. He kept running, never stopping as he hoped and prayed.
Breaking News: World's Largest Roller Coaster is Done by AR
In Six Flags amusement park (Arlington Texas) the world's largest roller coaster is almost completed! Rides open this Friday on June 26! The coaster breaks 6 world records! The six are:
1. Tallest Dive Coaster: The passengers go up a steady 309 foot climb.
2. Longest Beyond-Vertical Drop: Drops occupants down a frightening 285 foot drop.
3. Steepest Dive Angle: Lanches at a petrifying 95 degree beyond vertical angle.
4. Fastest Dive Coaster: reaches speeds up to 87 mph. That's faster than the Texas State Highway speed limit which goes 85 mph. That is the fastest speed limit in the world!
5. Longest Dive Coaster Track: Spans 4.199 feet of steel track.
6. Tallest Inversions: Features the world's highest immelman inversion of 218 feet and the tallest vertical loop on any roller coaster of 179 feet.
1. Tallest Dive Coaster: The passengers go up a steady 309 foot climb.
2. Longest Beyond-Vertical Drop: Drops occupants down a frightening 285 foot drop.
3. Steepest Dive Angle: Lanches at a petrifying 95 degree beyond vertical angle.
4. Fastest Dive Coaster: reaches speeds up to 87 mph. That's faster than the Texas State Highway speed limit which goes 85 mph. That is the fastest speed limit in the world!
5. Longest Dive Coaster Track: Spans 4.199 feet of steel track.
6. Tallest Inversions: Features the world's highest immelman inversion of 218 feet and the tallest vertical loop on any roller coaster of 179 feet.
A Twitterfic by DP
Not yours but mine. Not lost but found. Not everything but nothing. Not rich but poor. Not right but wrong. Just boring just because.
AI and Technology Part One by AD
Many people in the world know about AI and Technology. Phones, TV’s, Alexa’s. All types of technology and AI. But as technology seems to advance, this is going to change the future of the next generation in about two ways. It might start to destroy the world or take it to greater heights. In this essay, I will explain the consequences of AI and Technology.
One day I was at my friend's house for a sleepover. We were looking for new movies on Netflix and we saw NexGen. NextGen was a movie about an angry teenager named Mai. Mai finds a robot named 7723 and together they bully bullies, and destroy other robots. Everything was good until they hurt one of Mai's enemies. Meanwhile, Mai took the robot from a company called IQ Robotics and that company was tracking them down. The owner of the company, Dr. Tanner Rice, finds Mai’s house and starts causing destruction. Soon at a robot soccer tournament Mai soon figures out that Dr. Tanner Rice is not a human at all, but in fact a robot. The robot wanted to eliminate all humans for pushing them around.
This is a fun adventurous movie which I highly recommend to older children, but this story does have a happy ending. Real life might not be that way. AI is already in so many people's lives, and it can take just a few hackers to destroy AI and people. And it can take AI to help hackers. AI has a great impact already on people's lives. Why? Because AI has taken jobs. Jobs that some people need money for. Some people might say that it is good that AI can do jobs for us, but is it? AI is programmed to be smarter than humans, so AI can over take almost any job, leaving people lazy. If you have ever watched WALL-E you might get my point. Now although in WALL-E people get lazy on their own terms, people can get lazy because of AI. And even though NextGen is science fiction, there is a reason for it. It can be possible for AI robots to take over the world. Now, even though it is unlikely, it is not impossible.
I am pretty sure that everyone reading this right now has an electrical device. Right? Well let me tell you something. I have older friends. I used to be great friends with them until one of them got a phone. After that we don’t really see each other anymore. I really want to have fun hanging out with them but it is kind of hard when they are on their phones. It made me really sad, but I realize that it’s not just them, it’s everyone. So many people are addicted to the phone life, it sometimes causes you to forget about the friends who don’t have phones. So it’s not really their fault. By getting a phone, you finally feel connected to your friends but sometimes disconnected from the world . But is it worth the risk? Phones and other technologic devices are bad for your mental health. It can also make you less social and interactive with people when you see them in person. Having a phone that you are addicted to can take you away from some great opportunities in life. Like going to see the world. Going on vacation. Some may feel that going places is un-needed because there are devices that make you feel like you're there when you're not. People are going to be disconnected from the world, nature, what it feels like to be actually there. To be physically social. So many traits that humans are capable of might disappear. And why? Because humans depend and advance on technology too much. But even though this article is about all of the bad things about AI and technology, in some cases, it might not be too bad.
One day I was at my friend's house for a sleepover. We were looking for new movies on Netflix and we saw NexGen. NextGen was a movie about an angry teenager named Mai. Mai finds a robot named 7723 and together they bully bullies, and destroy other robots. Everything was good until they hurt one of Mai's enemies. Meanwhile, Mai took the robot from a company called IQ Robotics and that company was tracking them down. The owner of the company, Dr. Tanner Rice, finds Mai’s house and starts causing destruction. Soon at a robot soccer tournament Mai soon figures out that Dr. Tanner Rice is not a human at all, but in fact a robot. The robot wanted to eliminate all humans for pushing them around.
This is a fun adventurous movie which I highly recommend to older children, but this story does have a happy ending. Real life might not be that way. AI is already in so many people's lives, and it can take just a few hackers to destroy AI and people. And it can take AI to help hackers. AI has a great impact already on people's lives. Why? Because AI has taken jobs. Jobs that some people need money for. Some people might say that it is good that AI can do jobs for us, but is it? AI is programmed to be smarter than humans, so AI can over take almost any job, leaving people lazy. If you have ever watched WALL-E you might get my point. Now although in WALL-E people get lazy on their own terms, people can get lazy because of AI. And even though NextGen is science fiction, there is a reason for it. It can be possible for AI robots to take over the world. Now, even though it is unlikely, it is not impossible.
I am pretty sure that everyone reading this right now has an electrical device. Right? Well let me tell you something. I have older friends. I used to be great friends with them until one of them got a phone. After that we don’t really see each other anymore. I really want to have fun hanging out with them but it is kind of hard when they are on their phones. It made me really sad, but I realize that it’s not just them, it’s everyone. So many people are addicted to the phone life, it sometimes causes you to forget about the friends who don’t have phones. So it’s not really their fault. By getting a phone, you finally feel connected to your friends but sometimes disconnected from the world . But is it worth the risk? Phones and other technologic devices are bad for your mental health. It can also make you less social and interactive with people when you see them in person. Having a phone that you are addicted to can take you away from some great opportunities in life. Like going to see the world. Going on vacation. Some may feel that going places is un-needed because there are devices that make you feel like you're there when you're not. People are going to be disconnected from the world, nature, what it feels like to be actually there. To be physically social. So many traits that humans are capable of might disappear. And why? Because humans depend and advance on technology too much. But even though this article is about all of the bad things about AI and technology, in some cases, it might not be too bad.
AI and Technology Part Two by AD
Many people in the world know about AI and Technology. Phones, TV’s, Alexa’s. All types of technology and AI. But as technology seems to advance, this is going to change the future of the next generation in about two ways. It might start to destroy the world or take it to greater heights. In this essay, I will explain the positive future of AI and Technology.
AI which stands for Artificial Intelligence, can be a great thing. For one, electric cars are used by AI, which help the environment by using electricity instead of gas to fuel cars. This is reducing the risk of global warming getting worse. In fact, climate pollution would get significantly better now that cars are not burning fossil fuels.
Another reason is that AI can be really helpful. AI can help with tough work and can do many jobs making things smoother and easier for people. AI cars and vehicles make transportation lots easier. A self-driving car would be safer and more helpful for drivers.
Technology can be really helpful too. Technology is what almost everyone in the world uses. In fact, over 74% of the world uses technology in some way. Technology is a great place to learn and create things. On technology you can be creative and be yourself. You can search almost anything up on google or safari, and it’s a great way to do research on a new or old topic.
Phones are a big part of technology and are helpful as well. Phones help you feel connected to the internet and your friends. By using phones or other electrical devices, you can speak up and share what’s on your mind. It’s also a good way to find friends and people who have the same concerns and interests as you. And some people can even get money from posting on Tick Tock, Instagram, and other social media apps. So AI and Technology can be immensely helpful in many ways. But be careful, we might take them too far.
AI which stands for Artificial Intelligence, can be a great thing. For one, electric cars are used by AI, which help the environment by using electricity instead of gas to fuel cars. This is reducing the risk of global warming getting worse. In fact, climate pollution would get significantly better now that cars are not burning fossil fuels.
Another reason is that AI can be really helpful. AI can help with tough work and can do many jobs making things smoother and easier for people. AI cars and vehicles make transportation lots easier. A self-driving car would be safer and more helpful for drivers.
Technology can be really helpful too. Technology is what almost everyone in the world uses. In fact, over 74% of the world uses technology in some way. Technology is a great place to learn and create things. On technology you can be creative and be yourself. You can search almost anything up on google or safari, and it’s a great way to do research on a new or old topic.
Phones are a big part of technology and are helpful as well. Phones help you feel connected to the internet and your friends. By using phones or other electrical devices, you can speak up and share what’s on your mind. It’s also a good way to find friends and people who have the same concerns and interests as you. And some people can even get money from posting on Tick Tock, Instagram, and other social media apps. So AI and Technology can be immensely helpful in many ways. But be careful, we might take them too far.
The Worries About Construction in Minneapolis by AY
Recently, Tim Sexton began construction work around Minneapolis’ road areas in an effort to make new infrastructure, but people are not so sure about this decision, considering the fact that it will be a massive headache for anyone that has a daily commute along these routes that are getting affected.
Many people are talking about the George Floyd square getting reconstructed, but some say that this will hurt businesses because of the closing of sections and streets. Others are saying that the amount of money that will be spent on the project is too much and that it isn't beneficial.
Tim Sexton (the leader of the City of Minneapolis Public Works) believes that these changes are vital to Minneapolis' infrastructure, but he acknowledges the temporary inconvenience that has been caused. He is thinking about the long term benefits that come with these changes. He has sunk a whopping 323 million dollars into this project and it is estimated to end in November 2026. He oversees 1,100 people who build and maintain the city’s public infrastructure.
Tim Sexton (the leader of the City of Minneapolis Public Works) believes that these changes are vital to Minneapolis' infrastructure, but he acknowledges the temporary inconvenience that has been caused. He is thinking about the long term benefits that come with these changes. He has sunk a whopping 323 million dollars into this project and it is estimated to end in November 2026. He oversees 1,100 people who build and maintain the city’s public infrastructure.
In order to "...further our City's vision for a safe, equitable, and sustainable infrastructure system…" Tim Sexton said, right before his unanimous confirmation vote to become the new Public Works Director for Minneapolis on April 25, 2024. He is also working towards tackling climate change at a local level through transportation which is Tim’s expertise. Construction on I-394 has also begun and is expected to cause delays throughout the summer and all the way until November which will slow down traffic significantly and make daily commutes much more strenuous.
Cities other than Minneapolis are also undergoing major construction projects, like Chicago, where there is going to be 8 billion dollars spent on creating 10,000 new housing units and a new stadium in the South Loop. New York City is also doing something similar, constructing the most multi-family housing units nationwide, along with them developing Manhattan's west side more. The biggest construction project that is occurring right now in the U.S. is the California High-Speed Rail, a high speed railway that is envisioned to stretch from Sacramento all the way to San Diego and is supposed to cost upwards of 126 billion dollars, but could rise to 231 billion dollars because of fluctuating prices, almost doubling the original price. The construction of the railway started on January 6, 2015, and is predicted to end in 2038, 2 decades after the construction started.
An amount of 15.1 million dollars has been spent on the reconstruction of the George Floyd Square on 38th street and Chicago Avenue intersection and has been facing intense debate. Local black business owner Al Flowers has been protesting the construction crew closing the whole street because it could potentially harm the businesses. Pedestrian spaces will be upgraded around the square, and so will the vehicle and bus access. Throughout Minneapolis 1,827 lead water service lines are getting replaced, almost 20 miles of street is getting resurfaced, 3 Greenway bridges will be restored, and 34 more construction projects will go underway. “We are making the city greener, cleaner, and more resilient…” Tim Sexton said, which is making some people excited about what could come for Minneapolis in the near future.
The construction around Minneapolis is showing some benefits and downsides. These renovations around the city are blocking traffic and disturbing people's daily commute. The question to ask now is, is it worth it? What if these renovations introduce new revolutionary safety measures, pipes, and better roads, or what if this is all just a big waste of money and time, and the changes won’t be beneficial?
Cities other than Minneapolis are also undergoing major construction projects, like Chicago, where there is going to be 8 billion dollars spent on creating 10,000 new housing units and a new stadium in the South Loop. New York City is also doing something similar, constructing the most multi-family housing units nationwide, along with them developing Manhattan's west side more. The biggest construction project that is occurring right now in the U.S. is the California High-Speed Rail, a high speed railway that is envisioned to stretch from Sacramento all the way to San Diego and is supposed to cost upwards of 126 billion dollars, but could rise to 231 billion dollars because of fluctuating prices, almost doubling the original price. The construction of the railway started on January 6, 2015, and is predicted to end in 2038, 2 decades after the construction started.
An amount of 15.1 million dollars has been spent on the reconstruction of the George Floyd Square on 38th street and Chicago Avenue intersection and has been facing intense debate. Local black business owner Al Flowers has been protesting the construction crew closing the whole street because it could potentially harm the businesses. Pedestrian spaces will be upgraded around the square, and so will the vehicle and bus access. Throughout Minneapolis 1,827 lead water service lines are getting replaced, almost 20 miles of street is getting resurfaced, 3 Greenway bridges will be restored, and 34 more construction projects will go underway. “We are making the city greener, cleaner, and more resilient…” Tim Sexton said, which is making some people excited about what could come for Minneapolis in the near future.
The construction around Minneapolis is showing some benefits and downsides. These renovations around the city are blocking traffic and disturbing people's daily commute. The question to ask now is, is it worth it? What if these renovations introduce new revolutionary safety measures, pipes, and better roads, or what if this is all just a big waste of money and time, and the changes won’t be beneficial?
It is hard to see this early into the construction process, and it isn’t worth speculating about yet, but the answer will become obvious in the near future.
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