A Christchurch drag racer died after losing control at almost 250km/h and crashing into a concrete wall at Ruapuna Raceway, but the car's parachute and harness may have contributed to his death.

Florida’s statewide prosecutor has subpoenaed records of a popular restaurant after it hosted an LGBTQ Pride event last month that the prosecutor's office says was open to all ages.

People have been drag racing and setting off fireworks in the street in Waymart, a resident told borough council.

READING - Hundreds of mourners braved cold and rainy weather to honor an 8-year-old eastern Pennsylvania girl serenaded by thousands of Christmas carolers just days before she died of cancer.