Mountain View, CA

Brandon Jones will return to Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025, JGR announced Sept. 3. The veteran is back at JGR in a multiyear agreement, putting him with the team through at least 2026. The exact length was not announced. ”We’re thrilled to have Brandon return...

Brandon Jones Back at JGR in 2025

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The CW will broadcast 33 live NASCAR Xfinity Series races every year.

Start your engines: NASCAR’s Xfinity Series heads to The CW

Did You Notice? … The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs feature seven new contenders who didn’t make it in last year? It’s a record amount of year-to-year turnover since the current 16-driver, multi-round format was introduced in 2014. In some ways, this playoff has produced one of...

Did You Notice?: 2024 NASCAR Cup Playoff Preview

Last season, fans were treated to a first-time NASCAR Cup Series champion in Ryan Blaney behind the wheel of his No. 12 Ford Mustang. Chevrolet dominated the opening weeks of the season, and veterans like Kyle Larson and other Hendrick Motorsports drivers emerged as the early season favorites to win the championship. Fords struggled throughout the middle of the season. But what happened then?

NASCAR 101: Is Ford in a Better Place Than 2023?

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

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J. Souza

Passengers traveling on Carnival Magic were abruptly cut short of their shore excursion in Grand Turk on Monday as the cruise line issued an urgent alert due to deteriorating weather conditions linked to Hurricane Ernesto.

Carnival Cruise Line Rushes Passengers Back to Ship as Weather Worsens

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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Louisville, KY

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Well folks, here we are. After a seven-month road trip from Daytona Beach, Fla., to Darlington, S.C. — by way of Sonoma, Calif., Loudon, N.H. and 18 other scenic stops — this weekend we’ll whittle the field down from 34 to 16 at the start of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. But first, I’d be remiss if we didn’t take a moment to reflect on what is, in my mind, the most memorable regular season in NASCAR’s playoff era. I’ll be honest: I don’t think the playoffs are going to top it.

The Thrills of the Regular Season & the Repetition of the Playoffs

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Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

When it was announced Aug. 31 that Christian Eckes will take over the No. 16 for Kaulig Racing next season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, it was with subdued fanfare. Yet Eckes brings more to the table than may initially meet the eye. Team owner Matt Kaulig was not present...

Beyond the Cockpit: Christian Eckes Chases Title, Reflects on Career Comeback

Wisconsin State

Milwaukee, WI

Have you noticed anything about the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series since it last hit the track at the Milwaukee Mile on Aug. 25?. Yeah, me neither. And that’s a problem. Aside from Christian Eckes‘ promotion to the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Kaulig Racing, there has been virtually zero news out of the Truck Series since Milwaukee.

Truckin’ Thursdays: The 2025 Schedule Is the Best in Years

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Atlanta, GA

And just like that, the playoffs are here. A 26-race regular season for the NASCAR Cup Series was full of highlights, produced some drama, saw several top tier drivers win, and featured a few upsets by dark horses. That has set up a 10-race push to the championship title, where one driver will receive that trophy at Phoenix Raceway.

Here’s Who’s Performing & Appearing at Atlanta

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Cheyenne, WY

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WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

It's been decades since actor/stuntman Scott Newman died of a drug overdose onNovember 20, 1978. He was the only son and the eldest child of actor Paul Newman. Here's what happened.

In Memory of Scott Newman (Son of Hollywood Icon Paul Newman): Decades After His Tragic Death

Seattle, WA

Maria Shimizu Christensen

School may be back in session, but that doesn't mean that summer fun is completely over. After all, the season isn’t technically done until the last day of summer on September 22nd. In the meantime, we’re expecting great weather this weekend, making it perfect for taking the kids out to beat the back to school blues. There’s also plenty going on to keep adults happy.

Big List of Festivals and Family Friendly Events This Weekend

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Denver, CO

David Heitz

They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

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NASCAR on TV This Week: Sept. 5 – 8

The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs get underway this weekend. However, the schedule crafters have concocted a nasty start to the Round of 16. The playoffs will...

NASCAR on TV This Week: Sept. 5 – 8

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