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After cashing on Tyler Reddick as the 11-1 outright winner at Michigan International Speedway in the NASCAR Cup Series last week, we are back looking to make some money at Daytona International Speedway. The theme of this episode: predicting the unpredictable. We have seen some chaotic superspeedway races, but that...

Through the Gears: Daytona Best Bets

Zane Smith will move on from Trackhouse Racing after the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season, Trackhouse announced Aug. 23. Trackhouse and Smith have mutually agreed to part ways after the season ends. He currently drives the No. 71 for Spire Motorsports in a partnership with Trackhouse. “Obviously, I am disappointed...

Zane Smith Leaving Trackhouse After 2024

Parker Kligerman and Big Machine Racing were penalized following infractions during the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Michigan International Speedway, NASCAR announced Aug. 21. The No. 48 received a penalty for a pre-race violation concerning a modification to the spoiler. Both Kligerman and the team were docked 20 points as...

Parker Kligerman, Big Machine Penalized After Michigan

Mother Nature once again put a damper (some pun intended) on the racing action at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday (Aug. 18). As such, the race was suspended at the conclusion of stage one to Monday. While race postponements and suspensions create logistic nightmares for drivers, teams and media alike, there is perhaps no greater demographic affected than the fans.

Fire on Fridays: Do Fans at the Track Even Matter Anymore?

The NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway ran one stage before rain caused the race to be delayed until Monday (Aug. 19). Before the race, there was no rain. Why does NASCAR start these races so late, and could Michigan be the place for a 1 p.m. ET start?

NASCAR Mailbox: Make Michigan for the Fans

North Carolina State

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Boone, NC

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Looking for a laid-back summer getaway? North Carolina has you covered with its charming small towns, perfect for a long weekend escape. Southern Living recently recognized our state by including four North Carolina towns in their list of "The 15 Most Adorable Small Towns for a Summer Getaway."

4 North Carolina Small Towns Named Most Adorable In The South

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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

Kentucky State

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With out-of-region games and inter-conference matchups, and even an old rivalry or two, Week 1 of the high school football season in Northern Kentucky is often as interesting and attractive as any all season. The 15 games for all 21 teams this weekend make that clear.

15 games get high school football off to a flying start this weekend

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Chicago, IL

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(CHICAGO) In July, Democratic National Convention (DNC) officials predicted 50,000 visitors to Chicago and a $150 million boost to the economy. But are restaurants feeling the bump in business thanks to the convention?

DNC in Chicago: Some Restaurants Left Hungry for Expected Business Boom

Wyoming State

Buffalo, WY

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The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

Massachusetts State

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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

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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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

Saint Louis, MO

Restarts were the main talking point in the NTT IndyCar Series’ world after last Saturday’s (Aug. 17) Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway. The penultimate restart of the 260-lap race around the 1.25-mile oval near St. Louis brought out raw emotion, procedural questions and conspiracy theories over how Josef Newgarden and race control handled lap 252.

Upon Further Review: Much Ado About Restarts

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes that appear in this article are from the author's direct interview with those mentioned.]. The original Perry Mason TV series starring Raymond Burr initially aired on CBS from 1957 to 1966. All these decades later, the show remains popular in syndication (and was recently reimagined in a new edition starring Matthew Rhys).

'Perry Mason' Actor Raymond Burr told co-star Richard Anderson, it's "all about the casting."

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a dog named Blazer who is looking for his forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, Blazer has had quite a journey. “Blazer was one of 7 dogs ‘saved’ by another rescue down in Texas and when he was just a young puppy. Then, he was abandoned by this ‘rescue’ and left in a boarding kennel for 9 months. He is now a little over a year old, and 55lbs.” Thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. for stepping in to help Blazer, he is now on the path to finding a family to love him.

Meet The Sweet Dog Abandoned At Texas Kennel For Months Now Looking For Love In Massachusetts

Los Angeles County, CA

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

Johnson County, WY

Authorities on Friday lifted evacuation orders tied to the House Draw Fire, as scores of additional firefighters descended on Johnson County to battle one of the largest Wyoming wildfires in recent years.

Wyoming wildfires slow Friday as managers brace for worsening conditions

Milwaukee, WI

It’s officially race week for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and it heads to the Milwaukee Mile on Sunday (Aug. 25) for the first race of the 2024 Truck Series playoffs. 10 drivers are in the chase for the title. Last week, we introduced the first five drivers in playoff seeding. This week, let’s meet the back half of this year’s playoff field as the series gets ready to head to America’s Dairyland. None of these guys have wins on the season, but they are all just as capable of coming away with the crown.

Truckin’ Thursdays: Meet the 2024 Playoff Field, Part II

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Thinkin’ Out Loud at Indianapolis: The IndyCar-ification of NASCAR

A Kyle Larson redemption story arc concluded after Larson blazed through the field and survived overtime to win the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. After...

Thinkin’ Out Loud at Indianapolis: The IndyCar-ification of NASCAR

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