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As the Chiefs embark on the historic opportunity to become the first NFL team to win three consecutive Super Bowls, it’s taking a true franchise-wide effort to block the outside noise and accomplish the goal at hand. “Our job is to eliminate those distractions from the football team,” Mark...

Relocation? Contracts? Chiefs Tackle Distractions in Quest for Three-Peat

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The NFL’s first game in Brazil, set for Friday in São Paulo between the Eagles and Packers, is breaking new ground on multiple fronts. But the event’s uniqueness will likely help usher in new norms for the league. The prime-time contest, to be streamed exclusively on Peacock,...

Brazil Debut: NFL Expands Globally Despite Player Concerns

As the Chiefs get set to defend their two consecutive Super Bowl titles on the field, the organization is also ready for the second year of the Taylor Swift effect in the NFL, and Kansas City in particular. With the relationship between Swift and Chiefs star right end Travis Kelce...

How the Chiefs Are Prepping for Year 2 of Taylor Swift Mania

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Washington, DC

The Commanders fired an executive Thursday after the man was recorded letting his guard down on what he thought were dates and apparently disparaging NFL players, fans, and executives. The executive, Rael Enteen, was recorded by a woman working for longtime far-right prankster James O’Keefe. The videos show Enteen,...

Commanders Fire Executive Over Secret Recordings From Far-Right Activist

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Salem, OH

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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When you head out on a cruise, you’re most likely thinking about suntan lotions, umbrella cocktails, and endless buffets. You’re not likely to be thinking about disappearing without a trace.

Vanished At Sea: Mysterious Cruise Ship Disappearances

Bill Belichick has joined Instagram. What would have been a shocking headline a decade ago is perhaps not all that surprising in 2024 for the six-time Super Bowl–winning head coach after he failed to land one of the NFL’s 32 most coveted jobs this fall. Belichick gained more than 260,000 followers on his first day on the social media app that he still facetiously dubbed “InstaFace” in his first post.

Belichick Remaining in NFL Spotlight With Unprecedented Media Schedule

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Los Angeles, CA

It's been ten years since beloved Cuban-American actress Elizabeth Pena passed away due to complications from alcohol abuse. Pena was only 55 years old when she died on October 14, 2014, in Los Angeles. She suffered from cirrhosis of the liver "due to alcohol" and had acute gastrointestinal bleeding hours before her demise, causing her heart to stop. She had the disease for months, and it progressed severely in a short time before her death.

In Memory of Adored Actress Elizabeth Pena: 10 Years After Her Tragic Death By Alcohol

Tom Brady is a man obsessed. Sources say Brady and play-by-play partner Kevin Burkhardt have cycled through a full 17-game schedule of practice games before making their regular-season debut with Fox Sports. The 47-year-old legend is as fixated on succeeding in his new TV career as he was on the field with the Patriots.

Tom Brady’s TV Era is Here. He’s Put in the Work

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Denver, CO

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Saturday, Aug. 31 is Overdose Awareness Day. Unfortunately, we are all too aware of overdoses at Fusion Studios, the homeless hotel run by Colorado Coalition for the Homeless where I live.

Opinion: Denver homeless hotel diary: Overdoses common here

The US Open will pay its women’s winner a record $3.6 million on Saturday. For two of the quarterfinalists, that would be chump change. Americans Jessica Pegula, ranked sixth in the world, and Emma Navarro, ranked 13th, are on a collision course for the final. Navarro advanced to the semifinals on Tuesday, while Pegula faces Iga Swatiek in the quarters on Wednesday. They also happen to be the daughters of billionaires.

Two Billionaire Heiresses Are Tearing Through the US Open

They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

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This story was produced through a collaboration between the Daily Yonder , which covers rural America, and Climate Central , a nonadvocacy science and news group. On the day he would become homeless, Wesley Bryant was awoken by his wife, Alexis.

Some Kentuckians, like many rural Americans, are too poor to qualify for federal flood protections

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According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

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Salt Lake City, UT

In this episode of FOS Explains, we dive into the meteoric rise of Ryan Smith, the Utah billionaire transforming Salt Lake City into a major sports hub. From owning the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, and Utah Royals to his latest push to bring the NHL to Salt Lake, Smith is rapidly building an impressive sports empire. Learn how Smith’s strategic acquisitions and ambitious vision are positioning Salt Lake City as the next big American sports destination. Explore his plans for a multi-billion dollar sports and entertainment district and find out what’s next for Utah’s booming sports scene.

The Billionaire Behind Utah’s Sports Boom

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Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

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Bears President Urges Chicago to ‘Figure This Out’ on New Stadium

Already facing an uphill battle to build a new downtown stadium, Bears president Kevin Warren has sent a new message about how Chicago is losing out...

Bears President Urges Chicago to ‘Figure This Out’ on New Stadium

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