New Jersey State

This season has been a rollercoaster ride in many aspects, but today I want to share some highlights of my 2024 campaign in the USF2000 Presented by Continental Tire championship. After rounding out 2023 on a strong note by capturing a fourth-place finish at the championship finale at Portland, Michael...

Thomas Schrage: Racing resilience

After missing the races at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course last month when an off during practice put an early end to his weekend, Titus Sherlock found redemption in Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas) at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) on Saturday afternoon. Looking to regain his footing in the championship battle, Sherlock (No. 31 Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) did just that, winning Race 1 of the New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour weekend in a race that stayed green from lights to checkered flag.

Sherlock wins FR Americas Race 1 at NJMP

Portland, TN

John Moore in the No. 5 Central Welding Supply Ford Mustang earned the Pole Award in his first time qualifying in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli Western Championship’s XGT class at Portland International Raceway. He made a lap time of 1m13.050s. Moore has two previous starts in Trans Am’s Western Championship, both in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series. Moore was also fastest in Friday’s practice session.

Moore runs to Portland pole in maiden Trans Am XGT start

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Wisconsin State

Mississippi State

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley from late afternoon to evening and lingering into the overnight hours. Main impact with storms being damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornado Likely; Northern Plains & MS Valley; July 13, 2024

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

Tulsa, OK

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QuikTrip (QT), the beloved convenience store chain with over 1,000 locations, is closing one of its most cherished stores. After serving the University of Tulsa community for nearly 40 years, the 11th Street QuikTrip will soon be shutting its doors.

Chain with 1,000 stores closes a major location unexpectedly after 40 years

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Ohio State

Akron, OH

Big news out of Ohio: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is making a major shift by relocating 175 jobs from its Akron headquarters to a new facility in Costa Rica. This move, part of their "Goodyear Forward" transformation plan, will take effect in early 2025.

A major Ohio company is moving its jobs overseas

Kentucky State

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Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

Vision Pet Care

Ah, cats. Those mysterious, aloof beings that grace our homes with their presence. We feed them, clean their litter, and sometimes, if we’re lucky, they let us pet them. But how do we know if our feline friends actually adore us?

Hidden Signs Your Cat Adores You

South Carolina State

Town Talks

Navigating North Carolina's Rules on Sleeping in Your Car. As night falls and exhaustion sets in during a long drive, the urge to pull over for a quick nap becomes strong. However, travelers on North Carolina’s highways should be aware that a roadside snooze might come with legal complications.

Is It Illegal To Sleep At A North Carolina Rest Area, Here is What You Need to Know

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

The much anticipated three-match ODI and T20I series between India and Sri Lanka finally kicked off at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday evening. After losing the toss, the Men in Blue were put to bat first by the Lankan Lions. With the Indian batters assaulting the Sri Lankan bowlers right from the start, a rare sight was witnessed by the fans at the stadium as the young Kamindu Mendis proceeded to show his skills as an ambidextrous bowler.

Ambidextrous bowling! - Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis bowls with both arms during first T20I against India

Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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PARIS (Reuters) -Reigning champions Canada got a lifeline at the Paris Games following a 2-1 last-gasp win over hosts France, while Spain and the United States claimed wins to reach the quarter-finals on the second matchday of Olympic women's football on Sunday.

Olympics-Soccer-Underfire Canada stun France with dramatic 2-1 win; US, Spain advance to quarter-finals

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

Sean Noakes impressed to defeat Inder Bassi and win the English welterweight title via unanimous decision at London’s O2 Arena. The 29 year old largely dominated. The judges saw it closer, however, and scored 96-94 twice and 97-94, all in favour of Noakes. Noakes started to push forwards in...

Sean Noakes and Aadam Hamed record latest victories

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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Crosbie gets first F4 U.S. win in New Jersey

Alex Crosbie won a thrilling race at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) to earn his first career victory in Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.)...

Crosbie gets first F4 U.S. win in New Jersey

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