Springfield, IL

William Sawalich has won the pole for today’s ARCA Menards Series race at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. It’s Sawalich’s sixth pole in nine national division starts this season. Sawalich set a lap of 34.009 seconds, nearly a full second faster than second-place Kelly Kovski. On row two,...

William Sawalich to Lead ARCA to Green at Springfield

Portland, OR

Josef Newgarden clinched his fifth victory at World Wide Technology Raceway, maintaining his dominance in Madison, Ill. He took the lead after a late pit stop and successfully fended off teammate Scott McLaughlin through two restarts. Despite a partial spin-out on Lap 196, Newgarden managed to keep control of his Chevrolet, marking his fourth win in the last five years on this track. The race ended under caution following a last-lap wreck, and defending champion Álex Palou extended his series points lead, while Will Power fell in the standings after a late crash.

Josef Newgarden Triumphs with Fifth WWTR Victory, Dominating IndyCar

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Arrow McLaren's experienced race engineer, Robert Gue, is marking his departure from the team, ending a near 15-year tenure that began when the group was known

Arrow McLaren Loses Experienced Race Engineer to Rival Team

Brooklyn, MI

BROOKLYN, Mich. – Greg Van Alst finished sixth in the ARCA Menards Series race at Michigan International Speedway and unofficially stands 71 points out of the lead. Yet in two days, Van Alst and his self-owned team will skip Sunday’s (Aug. 18) race at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

Greg Van Alst Finishes 6th After Dropping to Part-Time Status

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Herbie J Pilato

In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

Maitland, FL

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If you’re a fan of hearty Italian meals without the hassle of cooking, you might be feeling a bit nostalgic. Buca di Beppo, the Orlando-based chain known for its family-style Italian feasts, is closing its doors—not just one, but 14 locations!

A Much-Loved Italian Restaurant in Florida Has Closed, and the Company Will Also Close 13 More

Tampa, FL

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

South Carolina State

Los Angeles County, CA

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

Coral Gables, FL

Big news from Coral Gables: a stunning waterfront property has just been sold for a jaw-dropping $17.45 million. If you’re into real estate or just love a good mansion story, you’ll want to hear this.

Billionaire Family Snaps Up Florida Mansion for $17.5 Million

North Carolina State

Cary, NC

Town Talks

A recent report by GOBankingRates highlights one of North Carolina’s towns as a standout in terms of safety and affordability. Cary, a thriving community in the Triangle area near Raleigh, has been ranked as the second-best city in the United States for its low cost of living and minimal crime rates.

North Carolina spot among the top safest + most affordable places to live in the US

Dorothy Dandridge was one of Hollywood’s first Black sex symbols and the first black actress to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. Around 1930, Dandridge relocated to Los Angeles, California, with her family. A few years later she found success with her new musical group, the Dandridge Sisters, which included sister Vivian and their friend Etta Jones. The group landed gigs at the famous Cotton Club in Harlem and performed with top acts such as the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra and Cab Calloway. As an African American singer, Dandridge confronted early on the segregation and racism of the entertainment industry. She may have been allowed on stage, but in some venues, she couldn't eat in the restaurant or use certain facilities because of the color of her skin."

The Groundbreaking, yet Tragic Life and Career of African-American Actress Dorothy Dandridge

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

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NASCAR was only able to complete the first stage of the FireKeepers Casino 400 before rain returned Sunday evening. The race will resume Monday.

NASCAR Cup race at Michigan halted by rain after Stage 1, will resume Monday

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Georgia State

Charlotte, NC

Daily Coffee Press

Here we (could) go again.. After making a second landfall in South Carolina, Debby weakened to a tropical storm and now located close to Charlotte, North Carolina. Despite the downgrade, the storm remains a threat, bringing heavy rainfall and tornado watches across North Carolina. Tragically, Debby has claimed six lives, including two in Georgia. Although Debby will soon lose its tropical characteristics, the risk of flooding and tornadoes persists as it moves into other states.

NHC Monitors Potential New Storm That Could Threaten Georgia

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Wyoming State

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There aren’t many advantages to working nights, Alan Nash says, but getting a glimpse of the aurora borealis is one. Nash, a locomotive engineer, photographed the green and magenta ribbons of light early Monday just south of Bill, Wyoming.

Northern lights brighten the night shift

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James Sofronas Wins Road America GT America Race No. 2

GMG Racing’s James Sofronas led flag-to-flag Sunday morning (Aug. 18) to win GT America Race No. 2 from Road America. It is Sofronas’ first win of...

James Sofronas Wins Road America GT America Race No. 2

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