The New York Racing Association and TwinSpires, the advance-deposit wagering platform owned and operated by Churchill Downs Inc., announced July 31 that a contractual impasse between the duo has resulted in the elimination of all NYRA content from TwinSpires, effective immediately. Pending a contractual resolution between the two parties, pari-mutuel...

Dispute Results in NYRA Content Pulled From TwinSpires

Lexington, KY

Trainer Rusty Arnold is hoping for a return to peak form from Ashbrook Farm and Upland Flats Racing's graded stakes winner Red Carpet Ready when she races against the Louisiana-bred speedster Ova Charged in the $250,000 Kentucky Downs Preview Ladies Turf Sprint Stakes Aug. 3 at Ellis Park. Following a...

Arnold Hoping to Roll Out Options for Red Carpet Ready

Del Mar, CA

Among the eight starters in Saturday’s Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Presented by Oak Tree Racing Association are a couple of Eastern-based fillies who figured to be running at Saratoga. So why are they entered in the Hirsch at Del Mar? Yeah, there’s a $400,000 purse. But beyond that, Del Mar will be the host site for the Breeders’ Cup in November, and with the Hirsch being a “Win and You’re In” stakes that offers a free spot in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff, Saturday’s race takes on enough appeal to trigger cross-country flights.

2024 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes at a Glance

Henderson, KY

HENDERSON, Ky. (Friday, August 2, 2024) – Ellis Park Racing & Gaming is set to host a spectacular weekend of stakes-filled racing during the Kentucky Downs Preview Weekend this Saturday and Sunday. With seven stakes races on the schedule, the two-day event boasts $1.95 million in total purses, attracting top turf talent from across North America.

Ellis Park Barn Notes: KY Downs Preview Weekend Features 7 Stakes Worth Nearly $2 Million

Saratoga Springs, NY

Automatic entry into the Breeders’ Cup Classic is on the line this week in the G1 Whitney Stakes at Saratoga. The Saratoga summer meet has gotten a lot of attention here at VSiN and this week’s spotlight race will be no different, as Mike Somich and Ed Sehon will share their thoughts later in the week.

Saratoga Picks: Whitney Stakes 2024 Entries, Horses, Odds, and Predictions

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

Virginia State

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

France set up an Olympic men's football semi-final with Egypt by beating Argentina 1-0 in the quarter-finals.

Ugly scenes as France edge out Argentina in quarter-final

Massachusetts State

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(MA) Meet Gary, a small little Dachshund with a big personality! This pup grew up living comfortably in a home with his owner who adored him. Sadly, tragedy struck when Gary's owner passed away unexpectedly, leaving him all on his own.

Little Dachshund Who Lost His Owner Now Looking For A New Family

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

Dianna Carney

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

Sam Westreich, PhD

It’s not humans. How a survivor of a super-extinction repopulated our planet. There are more than 8 billion humans alive at this moment on Earth (unless something has gone horribly wrong). But humans aren’t the only dominant mammals.

For Millions of Years, Earth Was Dominated by a Single Vertebrate Genus

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The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Addison, IL

Chicago Food King

Living in the area of Wood Dale, I am always on the hunt to try somewhere local and support them. I remember trying Elio Pizza several years ago and I was not really impressed with the food. However, my biggest complaint was the atmosphere created by the employees. My first interaction felt very cliquey, with preferential treatment given to people they knew instead of new customers.

This Popular Italian Restaurant in Addison has lost my business for good—no more Chances.

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Navigating the potentially awkward encounter posed by a person having a mental health episode while you’re eating out in Los Angeles has become as common as eating your favorite tacos in the street.

Does Being Close to a Homeless Encampment Affect Restaurant Sales? L.A.’s Taqueros Share Their Thoughts

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Azerbaijan defeated Team USA, 20-17, in 3×3 women’s basketball in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Former Lady Vol Cierra Burdick totaled four points, four rebounds and two assists for Team USA (0-2). She converted 4-of-6 field goal attempts and recorded a player rating of 7.7. Burdick...

Cierra Burdick scores four points in loss to Azerbaijan

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, recently shared their furry friends who have been waiting the longest to find their forever homes. From a puppy who is housebroken and loves toys to a little five-year-old dog who is a great snuggle buddy and loves other dogs, each dog is unique but has one thing in common- they need a family who will love them. Get to know these five great dogs below, and don't forget to leave a comment to let me know which pup stole your heart!

Local Animal Rescue Shares Dogs Who've Been Looking For Love The Longest

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

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Midsummer Flash Sale Produces Sizzling Results

The Midsummer Flash Sale on Fasig-Tipton Digital ended Aug. 1 with a 100% clearance rate as both offerings in the boutique two-entry sale sold for gross...

Midsummer Flash Sale Produces Sizzling Results

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