Martinsville, VA

Mountain View, CA

Shane Van Gisbergen Rejects Dale Jr.’S CARS Tour: Shane van Gisbergen‘s recent decision to decline participation in Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s CARS Tour raises notable questions about the tactical priorities of contemporary drivers in NASCAR. His choice, influenced by financial constraints and scheduling conflicts, suggests a deliberate focus on solidifying his presence within the NASCAR Cup Series. This move highlights the pressures faced by emerging talents and reflects a broader trend in motorsport where balancing commitments becomes increasingly complex. As van Gisbergen navigates these challenges, the implications of his decision on his career path and the dynamics of the sport warrant closer examination.

Shane Van Gisbergen Rejects Dale Jr.’s CARS Tour: A Bold Move With Big Implications

FanSided

When the rule change was made in the offseason between the 2022 and 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season, not much attention was paid to it. Barring a massive upset in a superspeedway race, it probably wasn't going to apply. Prior to the 2023 campaign, the "win and in" nature of...

NASCAR: The quiet rule change that got Harrison Burton into the playoffs

Darlington, SC

DARLINGTON, S.C. – The finale race of the 2024 regular season in the NASCAR Cup Series left Bubba Wallace out of the playoffs after a late-race crash at Darlington Raceway. Wallace started the Cook Out Southern 500 from the pole. He used that track position to score a runner-up in the opening stage. However, the No. 23 U.S. Air Force Toyota Camry XSE started bouncing back and forth between tight and loose on handling. That dropped Wallace down the running order. He still finished Stage 2 in the top-10, ahead of his primary competitor for the final Playoff spot, Chris Buescher.

Bubba Wallace: Missing Playoffs ‘Wasn’t for a Lack of Effort’

Sam Mayer’s Darlington Disappointment: Sam Mayer‘s recent performance at Darlington serves as a reminder of the inherent unpredictability in motorsport. Despite starting in an advantageous tertiary position and briefly leading, a flat tire on lap 38 transformed his promising path into a disheartening 28th-place finish. Mayer’s reflections on the emotional impact of this setback reveal the fragile nature of success within the Xfinity Series. As he grapples with the aftermath, one must consider the broader implications of such disappointments on a driver’s ambitions and future endeavors in the competitive landscape of racing.

Sam Mayer’s Darlington Disappointment: How an ‘Unfortunate’ Run Left Him Heartbroken

Missouri State

Springfield, MO

William Sawalich has won his seventh straight pole for Sunday’s (Sept. 1) ARCA Menards Series race at the DuQuioin State Fairgrounds. Sawalich’s lap of 35.432 seconds was five-hundredths of a second faster than the second-place qualifier. The 17-year-old will look to win his fifth straight race tonight. Starting...

William Sawalich Wins Pole for ARCA at DuQuoin

Massachusetts State

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

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

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

Jacksonville, FL

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Could you and your family use an adorable companion that will bring you love and joy for years and years? These six cats are adoptable right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link provided with each to get in touch with their shelters.

Six wonderful cats to adopt this Labor Day weekend

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Two men, Alvin Demar and Joshua Carter, have been sentenced to federal prison for trafficking firearms, with some later recovered at crime scenes across multiple states and Canada. A third man, Jamal Plunkett, was sentenced for possessing one of these trafficked weapons.

Georgia Men Sentenced in Multi-State Firearms Trafficking Operation Tied to Violent Crime

Los Angeles County, CA

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Herbie J Pilato

It's been eight years since beloved former child star and Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke died from sepsis (a ruptured intestine) at only 69 in 2016. She was also the recipient of two Golden Globes, three Emmys, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the 1960s, she was the star of her own TV sitcom. In the mid-1980s, she served as President of the Screen Actors Guild. Through it all, she was married four times (including once to actor John Austin), had three sons, and never stopped acting. This is her tragic yet triumphant story.

In Memory of Former Child Star and Oscar-winning Actress Patty Duke: 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

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

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora, Colo. -- A Facebook post Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman made about meeting with business owners at Colfax and Iola quickly turned into an attack on Coffman over a perceived lack of action against Venezuelan gangs in the city.

Aurora mayor under fire: Do more to stop Venezuelan gangs, say residents

It's been 35 years since the original Baywatch TV series premiered on NBC in the 1989-1990 season. One year later, it was syndicated and became one of the most popular TV shows on the planet. The show's original cast included David Hasselhoff, who stayed with the series through its entire run. During that time, he was joined by other actors, including (but not limited to) Pamela Anderson, Alexandra Paul, and Jason Simmon. At the time, Simmons, who is gay, was in the closet.

The Once-Secret Gay Life of 'Baywatch' Actor Jaason Simmons: 35 Years After The Beach Drama's Debut

Florida State

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Denver, CO

Aurora, Colo. -- Angry Aurorans on social media poked fun at the local news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Mike Coffman, Aurora mayor, posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It contradicted comments made by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, who told the New York Post the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated? Denver media criticized

Colorado State

Colorado mountain lions and bobcats, which November voters will have the opportunity to save from trophy hunters, are sparing the ecosystem devastation from chronic wasting disease.

Why Colorado bobcats, mountain lions need protection

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced an adorable dog named Doris who is looking for her forever family. Described by the nonprofit animal rescue as "fun, fearless, and spunky" this year and seven-month-old French Bulldog might be the perfect addition for families looking to add a four-legged friend to their home.

Meet Doris: The Fun & Spunky Girl Looking For Love

Montana State

Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Collinsville, VA

Stanleytown, VA

Fieldale, VA

Ridgeway, VA

Bassett, VA

Axton, VA

Spencer, VA

Cascade, VA

Eden, NC

Callands, VA

Patrick Springs, VA

Stoneville, NC

Critz, VA

Sandy Ridge, NC

Ferrum, VA

Mayodan, NC

Penhook, VA

Stuart, VA

Rocky Mount, VA

NewsBreak

Waid’s World: The Remarkable 1973 Cup Season for David Pearson, Wood Brothers

By the time the 1973 NASCAR Cup Series season rolled around, I had evolved into a motorsports writer who was no longer wet behind the ears...

Waid’s World: The Remarkable 1973 Cup Season for David Pearson, Wood Brothers

Comments / 0