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NTT Indycar Series drivers have unloaded in Madison, Illinois. The short track near Downtown St. Louis, Missouri is set to host the Bommarito Automotive Group 500. View St. Louis race results for the NTT Indycar Series. Scott McLaughlin and Felix Rosenqvist set the front row. 260 laps of open wheel...

St. Louis Results: August 17, 2024 (INDYCAR)

Justin Allgaier took the yellow and checkered flags just ahead of Joe Gibbs Racing’s Sheldon Creed. Cole Custer leads the regular season championship, but his advantage has been trimmed now to only 12 points over race winner Allgaier. With five regular season races remaining, Sammy Smith moves into the...

NASCAR Xfinity Michigan Video: Allgaier Wins in OT as Kyle Sieg Takes Wild Upside-Down Ride

Madison, IL

MADISON, Ill. — The 27-car starting lineup for Saturday’s Bommarito Automotive Group 500 wrapped up Friday’s activities at World Wide Technology Raceway with a 30-minute high-line session followed by a one-hour final practice that concluded under the lights. Pato O’Ward of Arrow McLaren was the fastest driver...

O’Ward Quickest In Gateway Practice Under The Lights

In a finish that left another Team Penske driver enraged at the winner, Josef Newgarden charged back for a victory at World Wide Technology Raceway after losing control of his No. 2 Dallara-Chevrolet with 64 laps remaining. Newgarden avoided any damage in the incident and then beat Penske teammate Scott...

Josef Newgarden wins, angers teammate Will Power in a controversial finish at WWTR

Two German drivers—including one who may be a surprise to some—are reportedly near the top of team owner Audi's Formula 1 list to join Nico Hulkenberg next year at Sauber. Mick Schumacher is being seriously considered for the role, while team consultant Helmut Marko told the Austrian media outlet Osterreich newspaper this week that retired four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel is still pushing for a return to Formula 1.

Four-time Champion Sebastian Vettel May Be Angling for Return to F1 Seat

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Herbie J Pilato

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

The late actor/musician Ricky Nelson had been performing since almost the day he was born. Nelson's parents, Ozzie and Harriet Nelson were also talented and in the public eye. Together, the former band leader and vocalist wife, joined Ricky and their other son, David Nelson, to star in the TV sitcom, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.

The Tragic Death of Former Teen Idol Ricky Nelson of TV's Classic 'Ozzie and Harriet' Sitcom

Michigan International Speedway qualifying order for NASCAR weekend. NASCAR is heading to the 2-mile of Michigan International Speedway. The qualifying order has been set for the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series. View the NASCAR qualifying order for Michigan International Speedway below. Michigan TV Schedule: August 2024 (NASCAR) Michigan International...

NASCAR Qualifying Order: Michigan (August 2024)

Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

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Justin Allgaier had just enough fuel and just enough speed under the hood to win Saturday's Cabo Wabo 250 at Michigan.
The No. 7 holds on! @J_Allgaier wins the #CaboWabo250 at @MISpeedway! pic.twitter.com/WwvwP4WlFh— NASCAR Xfinity (@NASCAR_Xfinity) August 17, 2024
With much of the field pitting on lap 62 of the 125-lap race, Allgaier pitted on lap 69, giving him seven more laps of fuel to work with. As many of his competitors saved fuel, Allgaier was able to drive his car harder than the rest of the field, eventually passing John Hunter Nemechek for second place. With race leader Carson Kvapil having to...

Justin Allgaier holds off Sheldon Creed in OT to win Xfinity Series race at Michigan

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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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Atlanta, GA

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Connor Zilisch held off a late charge from Andres Perez and Tanner Gray in the closing laps to score the win in Friday’s (Aug. 16) ARCA Menards Series race at Michigan International Speedway. Zilisch remains perfect in ARCA competition in 2024, with Michigan being his fourth win in just...

Connor Zilisch Remains Perfect with Michigan ARCA Win

Mooresburg, TN

Dirt Late Model all-time great Scott Bloomquist was killed Friday morning in a plane crash near his home in Mooresburg, Tenn. According to multiple reports, the 60-year-old racer died in a crash of a small plane he was piloting. The crash reportedly occurred on his property. Bloomquist won multiple championships,...

Dirt Late Model All-Time Great Scott Bloomquist Dies in Plane Crash

Douglas, GA

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

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

Florida State

Akeena

Who would have thought that a chain known for its endless shrimp promotion could find itself in such a pickle? But here we are—Florida-based Red Lobster, which has been reeling from financial troubles, may have finally found a lifeline. After a surprising $11 million loss in the third quarter of 2023 due to that very shrimp deal, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy in May 2024. And now, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

A Florida based chain that filed for bankruptcy has reportedly found a potential buyer

Los Angeles, CA

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')

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Newgarden Outruns Teammate McLaughlin for Chaotic IndyCar Win at WWTR

Sliding and gliding. Crashing and bashing. Yelling and screaming. And finger-pointing. Saturday night’s IndyCar Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway was more like a Saturday...

Newgarden Outruns Teammate McLaughlin for Chaotic IndyCar Win at WWTR

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