In this continuing series, we take a look ahead at US-bred and/or conceived runners entered for the upcoming weekend at the tracks on the Japan Racing Association circuit, with a focus on pedigree and/or performance in the sales ring. Here are the horses of interest for Sunday running at Niigata Racecourse:

Into Mischief Colt Sonic Star Tries Stakes Company In Japan

Brooklyn, KY

In a stylish defense of his title–though the word feels underwhelming to describe the ease–Next (Not This Time) did what Next does best in the Birdstone Stakes: turning a marathon into a runaway. Racing on appointment only the last couple of seasons, his smallest margin of victory came...

Next Collects Another Distance Dirt Prize In Birdstone At The Spa

A drug dealer who stabbed and killed a teenager for "selling on his patch" has been jailed for 13 years. Andy Wood, 16, suffered "uncontrollable bleeding" after he was knifed in the neck on 12 February last year. Elijah Clark had met with the rival drug dealer to buy cannabis...

Drug dealer jailed for killing 'rival' teenager

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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The Olympics are a time for people to come together and respect one another, seeing which country can come out on top in certain sports. But, for some, the heat of the moment becomes too much and they let their anger and frustrations get the best of them. This is exactly what happened with the latest Olympic soccer match between Argentina and France, seeing the hosts narrowly make it to the next round of their home tournament.

Olympic Soccer Game Ends in Huge Fight

An estate agent believes the beach hut property bubble might have burst in Devon after prices became inflated during the Covid pandemic. The seafront structures have become popular real estate in the UK with asking prices for sales often hitting six figures, including one currently for sale in Teignmouth for £175,000 despite having no electricity or running water.

Beach hut sales taking a dip after Covid boom

An outdoor water park has closed a week after it reopened for the summer season. Bretton Water Park in Barnstock, Peterborough was due to reopen on 9 July, however, this was delayed until 23 July. Vivacity, which manages the facility, said on social media that the pool would need to...

Outdoor water park closes a week after reopening

Virginia State

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

A woman who has collected 163 bedpans of all different shapes and sizes is now hoping to sell them. Mary Jacobs, 77, from Newmarket, started her collection in 1984 when she bought her first one for 50p in a jumble sale in the town. The most she ever spent on...

Woman collects 163 bedpans over 40 years

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

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?

A Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has launched a judicial review against the Home Office over the way it calculates how much money is allocated to police forces. Lincolnshire PCC Marc Jones has repeatedly claimed the force is one of the worst funded in the country per resident, saying the current formula relies on "outdated" population statistics and metrics.

Judicial review launched over police funding

Los Angeles, CA

PopCrush

Slash’s stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight’s autopsy has been completed but her cause of death remains unknown. The 58-year-old "November Rain" rocker announced on Instagram early on Monday (July 22) “talented” Lucy-Bleu Knight, 25, had died, after telling fans a day earlier he was pulling out of four shows on his S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival tour due to “unforeseen circumstances."

Slash’s Step-Daughter Lucy-Bleu Knight’s Autopsy Completed, Cause of Death Still Unknown

An experienced runner who tried to carry on after suffering a heart attack mid-way through a triathlon has said he "just couldn't believe what was happening". Tony Pilkington, 60, started to feel an "intense pressure" on his chest while cycling during the Salford triathlon. He pulled over despite wanting to...

Triathlon runner's disbelief at mid-race heart attack

Saratoga Springs, NY

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.–The easy thing would be to blame the racetrack. Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert wasn't going to do that the day after his National Treasure (Quality Road) finished a non-threatening sixth in Saturday's $1 million GI Whitney Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. National Treasure, who had...

Saratoga Notebook, Presented By NYRA Bets: Baffert Says National Treasure Just Didn't Feel Like Running in Whitney

Passengers on the South Yorkshire Supertram network have been warned to expect disruption as an upgrade scheme reaches its second phase. Following the project's completion, tram users could expect quieter, smoother journeys as worn rails were in the process of being removed. The second phase of work focused on blue...

Supertram disruption as upgrade work continues

The parents of Conor Dowers say staff at a mental health trust failed to keep him safe.

Dancer who took his own life 'badly let down'

Vision Pet Care

For many cat enthusiasts, the melodious sound of a feline voice is music to the ears. While some cats are known for their quiet demeanor, others are famous for their chatty nature, often engaging in animated conversations with their human companions. Discover the most talkative cat breeds and see if your feline friend is among them.

Meet the Most Talkative Cat Breeds - Is Your Cat on the List?

Irish Star

The 28-year-old from Roscommon had been working as a flight attendant based in Dubai

Tori Towey's nightmare nearly over as Dubai police make major update to attempted suicide charge

The Independent

The daughter of BBC racing commentator John Hunt sent a text urging the recipient to call 999 after she was shot with a crossbow, an inquest heard. Hannah Hunt, 28, and her sister Louise, 26, both died from crossbow bolt injuries in an attack in Bushey earlier this month, Hertfordshire Coroner’s Court was told on Tuesday, while their mother Carol  died from stab wounds. When officers arrived they found Hannah alive in the main doorway of the home, with a crossbow bolt still in her chest, senior coroner for Hertfordshire Geoffrey Sullivan was told.Hannah had texted someone telling them...

Racing commentator John Hunt’s daughter ‘sent 999 text after she was shot with crossbow’

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Mill Stream Bids For Summer Double in the Maurice de Gheest

Having beaten the best sprinters around in the G1 July Cup, Peter Harris's Mill Stream (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}) returns to familiar territory as he bids for...

Mill Stream Bids For Summer Double in the Maurice de Gheest

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