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A couple, Marcone da Silva Cardoso, 28, and Adriana Machado Ribeiro, 42, tragically died when their vehicle rolled off a cliff in Venda Nova do Imigrante, Brazil, while they were intimate inside. The car fell nearly 400 meters, and police found no evidence of foul play; both victims had been in a relationship for about six months, with Ribeiro leaving two children and Cardoso a four-year-old son. Want More Context? 🔎

A man was severely injured on the Frightening Bolt waterslide of the Icon of the Seas cruise ship when a section of the slide shattered as he descended, cutting open his leg and back. Witnesses reported the incident during a Caribbean cruise, leading to the slide's closure and an investigation by Royal Caribbean, while the injured guest received medical care. Want More Context? 🔎

Four NASA astronauts from the Crew-10 mission, including commander Anne McClain and Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi, have departed the International Space Station in a SpaceX Dragon capsule, heading for a splashdown off the California coast after a five-month mission. They return with valuable research from over 200 science experiments conducted during their 146-day stay aboard the ISS. Want More Context? 🔎

Marcus Stoinis had a lackluster return to England's Hundred tournament, scoring only seven runs and conceding 34 runs in his bowling debut for the Trent Rockets, who won against Birmingham Phoenix by six wickets. Despite Stoinis and Joe Root's poor performance, Tom Banton shone with 43 runs, leading the Rockets to chase down 122 with ease. Want More Context? 🔎

Three-time Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen has signed a multi-year extension with Trackhouse Racing after a successful rookie season in NASCAR, highlighted by wins in Mexico City, Chicago, and Sonoma. As he prepares for the Watkins Glen race, he aims to become only the third driver with four consecutive Cup wins on road or street courses, showcasing his adaptability and talent in a new racing environment. Want More Context? 🔎

Ellyse Perry's Birmingham Phoenix triumphed over Ash Gardner's Trent Rockets by 11 runs in a women's Hundred match at Edgbaston, with Perry contributing crucial bowling figures of 1-17 and leading her team effectively. Despite Nat Sciver-Brunt’s historic innings reaching 1000 runs in the tournament, the Rockets fell short, finishing at 6-137 while Gardner struggled with the bat, scoring only two runs. Want More Context? 🔎