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An investigation by ProPublica and The Washington Post found that the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is failing to adequately protect hundreds of thousands of young athletes from sexual abuse. Despite promising strict safety measures and implementing sweeping reforms after a scandal, the AAU has been misleading the public about its prevention efforts and suppressing allegations.

The local nonprofit Jay’s Juniors is accepting nominations to send Metro Detroit families with chronically or terminally ill children on an all-expense paid vacation to Disney World from December 1-5, 2026. Founded by Jay Towers, the program aims to give sick children and their families a much-needed respite from treatments and hospital stays. The trip package includes airfare, hotel stays at Disney resorts, food, and park admission.

Bojangles biscuit-makers competed in the semi-finals of an annual biscuit-making contest in Charlotte, N.C., with the winners advancing to the finals at Disney World. The event tested the skills of more than a dozen participants at the Bojangles Support Center.

A 54-year-old Disney World guest with a pre-existing heart condition died after experiencing a cardiac emergency on the 'It's a Small World' ride at Magic Kingdom on April 2. The incident is included in Florida's quarterly report listing five other medical incidents at Disney World this spring.

Disney World experienced a series of incidents during the summer, including a 50ft log flume accident, fires, evacuations, and mass panic. A survivor's miraculous condition was highlighted in the report.

More than 400 alligators have been removed from Disney World since a toddler's death in 2016. Officials have implemented barriers and precautions to prevent alligators from approaching guests.

A 16-year-old girl faked a brain tumour to defraud pop stars and fans of £400,000, using the funds to pay for trips to Disney World. Her mother supported her during the scheme.

A New York family allegedly used a trip to Disney World as a cover to torture a 7-year-old girl to death, according to a district attorney. The case highlights extreme child abuse and criminal negligence.

A New York family allegedly used a trip to Disney World as a cover to torture a 7-year-old girl to death, according to the District Attorney. The case involves severe criminal abuse and has drawn significant public attention.

British women are marrying men on death row, including a dental nurse who married a double killer after telling her parents she was going to Disney World. The women are forming relationships with condemned men in the US. The motivations behind these marriages are complex and varied.

Disney World has set higher single-day ticket prices for select dates in 2027 at the Magic Kingdom, according to new booking dates showing record highs.