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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dan Rivera's death: Paranormal investigator Zak Bagans' haunting experience with the Annabelle doll is still creeping people out
Dan Rivera's death: Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera, 54, has died suddenly while touring with the infamous Annabelle doll, believed by many to be haunted. His unexpected death has left everyone in shock. As news of his passing spreads, many are recalling a chilling account shared by American paranormal expert Zak Bagans, who once described the disturbing impact touching the doll had on him. Here's what he said. Zak Bagans' haunting experience with the Annabelle doll Back in 2017, Zak Bagans took to his Facebook account to address the backlash he received for touching the haunted Annabelle doll. In response to the outrage, he shared a detailed account of how he felt in the doll's presence and described the unsettling experience he had during that time. Responding to criticism, Bagans emphasized that many viewers simply don't understand what it's like to be in such intense paranormal situations. He explained that he is a 'sensitive' not a psychic medium but someone who has always been highly receptive to energies, whether from living beings, objects, or spirits. He described his experiences around Annabelle as overwhelming, explaining that the doll was infused with a complex mix of layered energies. According to Bagans, a dark entity had latched onto the doll, using it as a host to influence and manipulate the living. He also believed that both past and present owners had contributed their own energies, both good and bad, to the doll. Its long stay in a cursed and haunted occult museum, surrounded by other possessed artifacts, only intensified the entity's strength. On top of that, the doll's Hollywood fame had brought greed, lawsuits, and negativity, further fueling the energy surrounding it. So many of you in outrage because I touched "Annabelle" so here's my response. While so many viewers think they know... Initially skeptical of Annabelle, Bagans said his doubts vanished once the doll arrived and his team began documenting significant evidence using various pieces of paranormal equipment. He and his colleagues, Billy and Aaron, felt extraordinary sensations around and beneath the doll. They captured spirit box voices saying "Annabelle," "Anna," and 'Grab leg,' among other messages. SLS camera evidence reportedly showed two figures entering Bagans when Annabelle's figure would leave the doll's body and go into his. How touching the Annabelle doll affected him He recounted becoming emotionally affected during the encounter, feeling inexplicably sad as the spirit box emitted phrases like 'you' and 'us,' which he interpreted as signs that the entity within Annabelle was attempting to manipulate him. He described going into a trance-like state, feeling freezing cold, while one of his team members was drenched in sweat. The event even stunned Tony Spera, curator of the Warren Occult Museum and the doll's custodian, who witnessed the evidence firsthand. Bagans admitted to touching Annabelle but claimed it was not a stunt for television. He said he felt compelled, as though something had taken hold of him. He expressed regret for upsetting Tony Spera and the late Lorraine Warren, acknowledging that the act of touching the doll seemed to trigger a series of strange events in his life. Despite the risks, he stood by the investigation, proud that his team was the first to investigate Annabelle on television and that they had captured what he described as 'incredible evidence.' What investigators have to say about Dan Rivera's death As reported by the New York Post, Dan Rivera, a U.S. Army veteran and paranormal investigator, passed away suddenly while on his sold-out "Devils on the Run Tour" in Pennsylvania. The incident occurred on Sunday, shortly after he concluded a three-day event in Gettysburg, hosted by "Ghostly Images of Gettysburg Tours" at the historic Soldiers National Orphanage, according to the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR). Rivera had been touring the country with the reportedly haunted Annabelle doll, visiting various paranormal sites. Emergency responders, including firefighters and medics, were called to his Gettysburg hotel that evening following a report of CPR in progress. However, by the time they arrived, Rivera had already passed away.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Increasing Demand for Bio-based Grades and Growing Penetration of Reinforced 3D Printing High-Performance Plastics
The 3D printing high-performance plastics market is set to grow significantly from USD 0.18 billion in 2025 to USD 0.45 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 20.4%. This growth is fueled by the rising demand for polyamide-based plastics, crucial in medical, automotive, and aerospace applications. Polyamides are favored for their mechanical and thermal properties, enhancing technologies like Selective Laser Sintering for efficient additive manufacturing. North America is projected to lead the growth, driven by industrial adoption and innovative applications. Key players, including Evonik and Arkema, are pivotal in this advancing market. 3D Printing High-Performance Plastic Market Dublin, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "3D Printing High-Performance Plastic Market by Type, Form, Technology, Application, End-use Industry, and Region - Global Forecast to 2030" has been added to offering. The 3D printing high-performance plastics market is poised for significant growth, with projections jumping from USD 0.18 billion in 2025 to USD 0.45 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 20.4%. The driving force behind this surge is the escalating demand for polyamide-based high-performance plastics, valued for their mechanical, thermal, and processing prowess. Market leaders and new entrants will benefit from this report by understanding revenue approximations and market subsegments. Stakeholders will gain a clearer understanding of the competitive landscape and strategic insights to effectively position their businesses. The analysis provides data on market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities. Polyamides are highly compatible with powder bed fusion (PBF) technologies like Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), recognized for their capacity to economically produce complex, lightweight, and sturdy components with minimal material waste. In the realms of medicine and healthcare, 3D-printed polyamide applications extend to surgical tools, bespoke prosthetics, orthopedic implants, and anatomical models, thanks to their biocompatibility and ability to withstand sterilization, allowing customization for patient-specific needs. The automotive and aerospace sectors are increasingly reliant on polyamide-based materials to achieve rigorous performance and efficiency targets. These materials, with high strength-to-weight ratios, enable the crafting of components that support fuel efficiency and emission reduction while retaining structural integrity under intense conditions. This propels polyamide's prominence within the high-performance 3D printing arena. The aerospace & defense industry is set to be one of the quickest-growing sectors during the forecast period. The sector is invigorated by the demand for materials that deliver durability, thermal resistance, and efficiency. High-performance plastics like PEEK, PEKK, and PEI offer superb strength-to-weight ratios, facilitating the replacement of traditional metal parts with lighter alternatives, without sacrificing performance. Additive manufacturing enhances these materials' benefits by enabling intricate designs, minimizing assembly complexity, and optimizing part functionality - immensely beneficial in aerospace and defense domains. North America is anticipated to register the highest growth rate in this market during the forecast period. Propelled by robust industrial adoption and continuous innovation, North America stands at the forefront of 3D printing advancements. The region's key industries, including aerospace, automotive, and healthcare, increasingly exploit 3D printing for both prototyping and large-scale production involving high-performance plastics such as PEEK, PEKK, and PEI. Manufacturers in North America embrace additive manufacturing to bolster design flexibility, shorten lead times, reduce material waste, and promote on-demand, localized production. This not only aligns with agile manufacturing strategies but also bolsters supply chain resilience, placing the region at the cutting edge of global technological progress. Key Attributes: Report Attribute Details No. of Pages 335 Forecast Period 2025 - 2030 Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2025 $0.18 Billion Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2030 $0.45 Billion Compound Annual Growth Rate 20.4% Regions Covered Global Market Dynamics Drivers Increasing Applications in Medical & Healthcare, Aerospace & Defense, and Automotive Industries Development of Application-Specific Grades for 3D Printing High-Performance Plastics Government Initiatives to Support Adoption in Different Industries Rising Investments and Favorable Policies for Sustainable Solutions Restraints Environmental Concerns Regarding Disposal of 3D-Printed Plastic Products Skepticism About Acceptance of New Technologies in Emerging Economies Opportunities Increasing Demand for Bio-based Grades of 3D Printing High-Performance Plastics Growing Penetration of Reinforced 3D Printing High-Performance Plastics in Manufacturing Functional Parts Challenges High Manufacturing Cost of Commercial Grades of 3D Printing High-Performance Plastics Prolonged Lead Time Case Studies to Develop Materials for Aerospace and Automotive Industries to Produce Good-Quality Complex Parts at Rapid Pace Lockheed Martin and High-Performance Thermoplastics Evonik Introduced World's First Pa12 Powder for 3D Printing Based on Bio-Circular Raw Material Trends and Disruptions Trends and Disruptions Impacting Customer Business Company Profiles Evonik Industries Arkema Lehmann&Voss&Co. Nano Dimensions (Markforged) Oxford Performance Materials Eos GmbH Solvay Sabic Forward Am Technologies GmbH Impossible Objects Apium Additive Technologies GmbH Ensinger Victrex PLC Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Toray Industries, Inc. Proto Labs 3Dxtech Zortrax Treed Filaments Formlabs Eplus3D Junhua Peek Sculpteo Peekchina For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. Attachment 3D Printing High-Performance Plastic Market CONTACT: CONTACT: Laura Wood,Senior Press Manager press@ For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
New NASA contractor retains nearly all Michoud staffers that faced layoffs
NASA's Ground Transportation team guides NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket's completed core stage from NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans to the agency's Pegasus barge on Jan. 8, 2023. (Tyler Martin/NASA). NEW ORLEANS – Nearly all of the employees of a NASA contractor at the Michoud Assembly Facility and Stennis Space Center that faced layoffs at the end of June have been hired by the company that's been awarded a similar contract. Syncom Spaces Services, a Fort Worth, Texas-based joint venture, gave official notice to state labor officials in May that it would lay off 296 employees once its contract with NASA expired at the end of June. Several positions were impacted, including construction personnel, electricians, maintenance workers and engineers in multiple disciplines. Nova Space Solutions was awarded an $823 million NASA contract last year to provide many of the same services as Syncom, and it has absorbed nearly all of the Michoud and Stennis staff that had worked for Syncom. CJ Loria, Nova's president and general manager, said in a statement to the Illuminator that its contract does not cover some of the functions at Stennis that were split off into separate contracts. They include security services, the Stennis Fire Department and rocket testing, 'We hired roughly 95% of the incumbent … workforce that were not on the other three previously mentioned contracts,' Loria said. Nova now employs 518 people at the two sites, with 260 of those at Michoud and 258 at Stennis. Nova Space Solutions is a joint venture between Chugach Government Solutions of Anchorage, Alaska, and Amentum, a major government contractor based in Virginia. Amentum was also a partner in the Syncom contract, having partnered with BWXT, a multi-industry government services provider also based in Virginia. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
STREET LEAGUE SKATEBOARDING (SLS) BRINGS CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR TO CLEVELAND WITH SPOT TAKEOVER AT NORTH COAST YARD
Bringing SLS to the Midwest in collaboration with MGK Day LAS VEGAS, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Street League Skateboarding (SLS), the world's premier professional street skateboarding league, announced today that it will bring its SLS Championship Tour to Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday, August 9, 2025, for a Spot Takeover event at North Coast Yard. This competition will mark the fourth contest of the season and the third spot takeover. The SLS Takeover Series is a new addition to the 2025 season, where we drop into a city, build a custom course, and let the pros go off. North Coast Yard, a vibrant and rapidly evolving outdoor space in the heart of Cleveland's North Coast district, provides the perfect backdrop for this takeover. Its unique urban vibe and stunning Lake Erie views create a dope environment where skating and street culture can come together. Fans can expect the world's best skaters and the highest level of competition on a spot custom-built to embody the city. "The SLS Takeover series has been a phenomenal success, kicked off with two massive events in Santa Monica and Brasilia," said Frank Lamicella, CEO of Thrill Sports (parent company of Street League Skateboarding). "We're excited to announce Cleveland as the host of our third Takeover series event to celebrate skateboarding and culture in the heart of the Midwest." This timing aligns perfectly with the spirit of the SLS Spot Takeover, which aims to immerse itself in local culture. The event is in collaboration with MGK Day, a celebration led by Cleveland-born multi-platinum artist and cultural icon Machine Gun Kelly (MGK)."I love Kels, MGK for life," says Street League CMO Tal Cooperman. By bringing skateboarding, music, and the city's energy together, this event is more than just a competition, it's a celebration of Cleveland. Tickets will go on sale next Thursday, July 17th, at 9 AM PST. Stay tuned for more details and join us at North Coast Yard on August 9th. For more Street League Skateboarding news, including the Championship Tour updates, broadcast information and more, go to and follow Street League Skateboarding on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube. ABOUT STREET LEAGUE SKATEBOARDINGSince its inception in 2010, Street League Skateboarding (SLS) has propelled street skateboarding from a collection of independent standalone events to a renowned global series. As pioneers of street skateboarding's premium qualification system and competition format, SLS offers an amateur-to-professional pathway and creates thrilling live events across the globe. The SLS Championship Tour is recognized as the world's premier professional street skateboarding competition. Events take place on custom-built, one-of-a-kind, SLS-certified plazas in major cities around the world, with the best in the sport competing for the highest stakes. For more information, visit For More Information Contact:Sami Huwe (shuwe@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Thrill Sports Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Monster Energy's Rayssa Leal Takes First Place in Women's Street Skateboarding at 2025 SLS Brasília Takeover Competition
17-Year-Old Leal from Imperatriz, Brazil, Earns Dominant Victory in Third Stop of SLS World Tour 23-Year-Old Giovanni Vianna from Santo André, Brazil, Claims 2nd Place in Men's Skateboard Street BRASÍLIA, Brazil, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking over the spot! Monster Energy congratulates team rider Rayssa Leal on claiming first place in the Women's division at the 2025 SLS Brasília Takeover street skateboarding competition on Sunday. In the new contest format presented by Street League Skateboarding (SLS), the 17-year-old from Imperatriz, Brazil, put on a masterclass in style and finesse to earn a dominant victory. Also rising to the podium, 23-year-old Giovanni Vianna from Santo André, Brazil, took second place in the closely contested Men's Takeover final. Started by pro skateboarder Rob Dyrdek in 2010 with Monster Energy as a foundational sponsor, Street League Skateboarding (SLS) is the world's leading competition series for authentic street skateboarding. This season marks the addition of four SLS Spot Takeover events, bringing festival-style energy to legendary street skate locations where riders will have a chance to earn SLS ranking points to qualify for the SLS Super Crown World Championship. As the setting of the second SLS Spot Takeover contest, organizers chose the Brazilian capital city, Brasília. Constructed by expert park builders California Skateparks, the custom street course at Esplanada dos Ministérios offered invited athletes a perfect backdrop for going big and landing technical tricks. The free-to-attend festival welcomed fans to witness concerts, fan activations, and skate competitions live-streamed to global audiences. In the Women's Takeover final, each of the seven qualified riders received seven attempts to land a best trick, with the three highest scores counted to determine the winner. The rider to watch? Clearly 17-year-old Brazilian icon Leal, as the winner of three consecutive SLS Super Crown World Championships. What tricks did she have for her home crowd? Dropping into the final fully focused, Leal started building her winning score by landing a perfect kickflip frontside boardslide down the rail for 6.8 points and the lead. Following up, Leal raised the bar with a perfectly poised backside Smith grind the big Hubba to bank for 7.0 points. Maintaining her lead position, she finessed a frontside bluntslide the rail to earn 6.2 points. Sealing her victory on the sixth trick attempt, Leal landed a technical 360 kickflip down the big three-stair set for the highest score of the day at 8.0 points and the victory score of 21.8 points. With no other rider able to match her score, Leal took her final attempt as a victory round and almost put down a hurricane grind the rail as the icing on the cake. The hometown crowd celebrated Leal and her fourteenth win in an SLS competition. "I don't know what to say, I am super happy now. I'm with my family here, and this trophy is for my little brother. I'm super happy for this," said Monster Energy's Leal upon taking the win at SLS Brasília. Looking ahead at the rest of the SLS season, she said: "The Super Crown is going to be crazy. I'm super excited and a little nervous, I'm not going to lie, but it's going to be fun!" The podium spots continued in the Men's Takeover final, as nine of the world's best skateboarders attacked the technical course. The sold-out crowd at the first-ever SLS Spot Takeover in Brazil witnessed some of the most technical skateboarding ever showcased in competition. In a high-stakes final that came down to the wire, 23-year-old Vianna brought his signature technical tricks to the biggest obstacles on the course. He started his final with a Caballerial frontside bluntslide fakie the rail for 7.5 points. Raising the bar, Vianna followed by landing a frontside Half Cab backside Smith grind the rail for 8.7 points to take over the lead. On his next attempt, Vianna posted the highest score of the day with a Caballerial nosegrind fakie the Hubba for 9.4 points, further extending his score to 25.6 points. His next attempt scored 8.9 points for a perfect Caballerial backside tailslide fakie the Hubba ledge to bring his score to 27.0 points. But ultimately, Vianna found himself leapfrogged on last attempts by Brazil's Felipe Gustavo by 0.1 points and took home second place in front of the hometown crowd. Also stoking the crowd at Esplanada dos Ministérios, 19-year-old Filipe Mota from Patos de Minas, Brazil, put down heavy tech tricks in the final but ultimately walked away with fourth place. Mota earned 8.9 points for his heelflip backside tailslide the big Hubba ledge and entered the Nine Club with a nollie bigspin backside tailslide fakie the Hubba for 9.0 points. After not being able to land a third trick, Mota took fourth place with a total score of 17.9 points. Stay tuned for more action: Make sure to catch the next SLS Spot Takeover in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 9, 2025. The series will also stoke fans with more stadium-sized SLS events in Paris, France (October 11), and the SLS Super Crown World Championship in São Paulo, Brazil (December 6-7). For more on Rayssa Leal, Giovanni Vianna, Filipe Mota, and the Monster Energy skateboarding team, visit Follow Monster Energy on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok for exclusive updates as the action sports season continues. For interview or photo requests, contact Kim Dresser. About Monster EnergyBased in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes, and musicians represent. More than a drink, it's the way of life lived by athletes, bands, believers, and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at CONTACT: Kim Dresser C: (949) 300-5546 E: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Monster Energy Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data