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IndyCar veteran Conor Daly will drive the No. 78 car for Juncos Hollinger Racing for the remainder of the season, beginning with this weekend's race at World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis, the team announced Wednesday.

Conor Daly takes over No. 78 car for Juncos Hollinger Racing

Veteran Arrow McLaren race engineer Robert Gue is departing the team. His decision to accept an engineering role at another team comes one month shy of his 15th anniversary with the program he joined when it was known as Sam Schmidt Motorsports. As Gue informed Arrow McLaren of his decision...

Engineering change at Arrow McLaren

FanSided

Juncos Hollinger Racing recently parted ways with Agustin Canapino after 12 of the 17 races on the 2024 IndyCar schedule, a move that came as little surprise to those who have followed some of the social media controversy surrounding Canapino and his Argentinian fanbase since his arrival to the American open-wheel racing series last year.

IndyCar team hoping for '$1 million move' with late driver change

David Malukas will leave Meyer Shank Racing at the end of the season to join A.J. Foyt Racing. The 22-year-old will join the Chevrolet-powered squad on a multi-year deal, however team – which has a technical alliance with Team Penske – did not specify whether he is earmarked for the No. 14 Chevy currently occupied by Santino Ferrucci, or the No. 41 Chevy driven by Sting Ray Robb.

Malukas signs multi-year deal with Foyt

Nashville, TN

Saint Louis, MO

After weeks off for the Olympics the NTT IndyCar Series returns to action this weekend with an event at World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR). The Bommartio Automotive Group 500 is one of five races remaining on the IndyCar schedule that is rapidly nearly an end at Nashville in the middle of September.

IndyCar: World Wide Technology Raceway Weekend Schedule, Race Start Time, TV/Streaming Information

South Carolina State

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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

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

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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

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all commentary and quotes that appear in this article are from an interview conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. After he played little Opie Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968) and before he portrayed Richie Cunningham on Happy Days(ABC, 1973-1984), he played Bob Smith on The Smith Family (ABC, 1971-1972). Today, he's award-winning director Ron Howard, which is how he was billed as first an actor on Happy Days. However, on both the Griffith and Smith shows he was known as Ronny Howard.

After Opie on 'Andy,' and Before Richie on 'Happy Days,' Ron Howard was Bob on 'The Smith Family'

The Spun

NASCAR driver Kyle Larson thinks he's better than Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen.  They're both considered to be the best drivers of their respective leagues but Larson thinks he's better than Verstappen.  “Not really. I know in my mind I am better than him as an all-around driver,” ...

NASCAR Driver Guarantees He's Better Than Formula 1 Star Max Verstappen

The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series head to Michigan International Speedway this weekend. The Xfinity Series is back in action after three weekends off. In the Cup Series, three races remain until the regular season ends. Chris Buescher won last year’s Cup race at Michigan, giving Ford its ninth consecutive...

NASCAR weekend schedule at 2024 Michigan International Speedway

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes that appear in this article are from the author's direct interview with those mentioned.]. The original Perry Mason TV series starring Raymond Burr initially aired on CBS from 1957 to 1966. All these decades later, the show remains popular in syndication (and was recently reimagined in a new edition starring Matthew Rhys).

'Perry Mason' Actor Raymond Burr told co-star Richard Anderson, it's "all about the casting."

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Natrona County, WY

Houma, LA

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A worker died Aug. 5 when the crane he was operating toppled at a wind farm construction site in remote Natrona County, state and local officials say. The victim, John William Hoffpauir, Jr., 55, of Houma, Louisiana, was working as a crane operator at the Cedar Springs wind energy construction site north of Casper and Glenrock under the control of Blattner Energy at the time of the accident. Hoffpauir was a Blattner Energy employee, a spokesperson for the company told WyoFile.

Worker killed in accident on wind energy construction site in Natrona County

Richmond, VA

Not to be overlooked in the dramatic ending to Sunday’s race at Richmond (Va.) Raceway is the new championship picture with three races remaining to settle the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff picture. Much of the attention post-race was centered around the controversial race finish. And Richmond winner, Richard...

Points tighten-up atop the NASCAR Cup standings following Richmond

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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

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a dog named Blazer who is looking for his forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, Blazer has had quite a journey. “Blazer was one of 7 dogs ‘saved’ by another rescue down in Texas and when he was just a young puppy. Then, he was abandoned by this ‘rescue’ and left in a boarding kennel for 9 months. He is now a little over a year old, and 55lbs.” Thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. for stepping in to help Blazer, he is now on the path to finding a family to love him.

Meet The Sweet Dog Abandoned At Texas Kennel For Months Now Looking For Love In Massachusetts

Bubba Wallace moved into the final playoff spot after Sunday’s race at Richmond Raceway as the NASCAR Cup playoff picture tightened. Austin Dillon’s win secured a spot in the playoffs, making him the 13th driver to earn a spot via a win. That leaves three positions left with three races left in the regular season.

NASCAR Cup playoff race tightens heading into final three regular season races

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Points and money chases intensify as IndyCar returns at WWTR

After 12 of 17 races in 2023, eventual NTT IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou arrived for the 13th race with a stout lead of 80 points...

Points and money chases intensify as IndyCar returns at WWTR

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