Columbus, OH

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

Daytona Beach, FL

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. –– Entering the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday (Aug. 19), AJ Allmendinger was riding a streak of three top 10s. It’s been a much-needed rebound for Allmendinger, who has yet to find any real consistency this season. He surprisingly hasn’t...

AJ Allmendinger, Parker Kligerman Clash on Final Lap at Daytona

Texas State

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Missouri State

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When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

Los Angeles, CA

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It's been forty-five years since former child star Darla Hood, best known for the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals film shorts, died tragically of a heart attack at only 47 years old in Canoga Park, CA. This is her story.

A Look Back at Child Star Darla Hood ('Our Gang'/'Little Rascals'): 45 Years After Her Tragic Death

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

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

What an exciting summer it’s been for the zMAX CARS Tour. Since our last power rankings following the race at Dominion Raceway, the series has visited Caraway Speedway, Hickory Motor Speedway, North Wilkesboro Speedway and Ace Speedway. All four races produced drama throughout, allowing for big shakeups in both...

Short Track Weekly: A Late Summer Update to the CARS Tour Power Rankings

Georgia State

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We join a gold panning group to search for treasure. In August 1829, the Georgia Journal, a Milledgeville newspaper, announced that two gold mines had been discovered in Habersham County. The report onfirmed for the broader public a loosely held secret shared by a few new white settlers: the gold region of North and South Carolina extended into Georgia.

Georgia's Gold Fever: Prospectors Still Hunting after 100 Years

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The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

Declutterbuzz

It is a natural thing for me to declutter and get organized four times a year in accordance with the seasons. Maybe it is a New England thing because the seasonal change is a noticeable transitional period.

Fall Decluttering Is The Best Time To Get Organized!

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

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Nebraska State

Trailer Empire

Reality TV star Jana Duggar is embracing a transformative new phase in her life as she relocates from her Arkansas roots to Nebraska with her new husband, Stephen Wissmann. This transition follows their opulent wedding in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, marking a significant milestone in Duggar's journey.

Jana Duggar and Stephen Wissmann's Fresh Start: From Arkansas to a Chic Nebraska Home

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. Beloved, Tony Award-winning actress Alice Ghostley, who died at 81 in 2007, found mainstream fame in three hit TV shows: Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Mayberry R.F.D. (CBS, 1968-1971), and Designing Women (CBS, 1986-1993). However, she initially declined participation in of those landmark series. What follows is what happened.

'Bewitched' Actress Alice Ghostley Refused "2nd Mrs. Kravitz" Role After Friend Alice Pearce Died

Milwaukee, WI

William Sawalich has won the pole for tomorrow’s (Aug. 25) ARCA Menards Series/ARCA Menards Series East race at the Milwaukee Mile, with a lap of 29.002 seconds. It’ll be Sawalich’s eighth pole in 10 main-series starts this season and his fourth consecutive in races that he’s entered.

William Sawalich On Pole for ARCA at Milwaukee

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

Paul Miller Racing’s Madison Snow won the pole Saturday (Aug. 24) for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Michelin GT Challenge at VIR. It is Snow’s first pole of 2024. “[The pole is] definitely a step in the right direction,” Snow said after the session. “The best we’ve done...

Madison Snow Wins VIR Pole

Arizona State

Arizona Luminaria

Kari Lake appears to have won the Republican primary for U.S. Senate with about two thirds of votes counted. She will face Democrat Ruben Gallego in the general election. In the Republican primary for U.S. House of Representatives District 6 — a swing district with a history of close elections that includes parts of Pima, Pinal, Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties — incumbent Juan Ciscomani defeated challenger Kathleen Winn.

Live Arizona election results: Kari Lake and Juan Ciscomani win primaries

As actor, George Stanford Brown is best known for his role as Officer Terry Webster on the iconic TV crime series, The Rookies, which originally aired on ABC from 1972 to 1976. He later switched career gears and became a director of TV shows like Hill Street Blues and much more. He recently turned 81 years old, and this is his story.

A Look Back at the Life and Career of Acclaimed Actor/Director George Stanford Brown, Now, 81

FASTMD Racing with Remstar’s Jagger Jones led flag-to-flag Saturday (Aug. 24) to win Race No. 1 for IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge at VIRginia International Raceway. It is Jones’ sixth win of the season (it technically would be his seventh, but he had a victory stripped in July at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park due to a technical violation).

Jagger Jones Wins VIR VP SportsCar Challenge Race No. 1

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Stat Sheet: Kyle Larson One Win Away from Completing NASCAR’s Majors

If you ask any driver to list the crown jewel races in the NASCAR Cup Series, they will almost unanimously give you the following four: the...

Stat Sheet: Kyle Larson One Win Away from Completing NASCAR’s Majors

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