The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs field was set Sunday at Darlington Raceway in the regular-season finale. Thirteen of the 16 spots had been clinched in advance of the Cook Out Southern 500, meaning three berths were up for grabs for postseason hopefuls. Chase Briscoe, Martin Truex Jr. and Ty Gibbs clinched those final positions after the No. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford of Briscoe took the checkered flag.

2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs field set

Darlington, SC

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All the information you need to get ready for Cook Out Southern 500 NASCAR Cup Series race, Sunday night at Darlington Raceway.

NASCAR Darlington summer 2024: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Cook Out Southern 500

Racing America On SI

Christian Eckes will be promoted to the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025, driving the No. 16 Chevrolet Camaro for Kaulig Racing.

XFINITY: Christian Eckes Tapped to Drive Kaulig's No. 16 in 2025

Christian Eckes Joins Kaulig Racing: The recent announcement of Christian Eckes joining Kaulig Racing to pilot the No. 16 Chevrolet Camaro for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series marks a notable shift in the team’s strategy as they aim for greater competitive success. With Eckes’ impressive resume, including eight Truck Series victories, team owners Matt Kaulig and Chris Rice are optimistic about his potential to improve their championship aspirations. This partnership raises questions about the team’s future dynamics and how Eckes’ experience will influence their overall performance on the track. What strategies might they implement to optimize this new alliance?

Christian Eckes Joins Kaulig Racing: No. 16 Car Gets a 2025 Xfinity Season Makeover

Milwaukee, WI

After the kind of gut punch Alex Palou and the No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing team received on Sunday when an electrical issue killed the battery in the championship leader’s car on the parade laps, it would not have been a surprise to find the team in a state of anger and disappointment at the end of the race.

Palou credits CGR's spirit and resolve to salvage Milwaukee

Los Angeles, CA

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It's been more than four decades since former child star William “Billie” Thomas Jr. died in Los Angeles of a heart attack at only 49 on October 10, 1980. Best known as "Buckwheat," the character he portrayed in the original Hal Roach-ignited Our Gang/Little Rascals classic film shorts from 1934 to 1944, Thomas faced similar challenges and misfortunes of several of his co-stars and other former child actors. This is his story.

Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas - 'Little Rascals'/'Our Gang' Child Star: 44 Years After His Tragic Death

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

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Los Angeles County, CA

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Iowa State

Iowa Storm Center

(IowaStormCenter.com) -- A strong pacific storm system will get underway later tonight with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. The first round of the one-two punch event is hitting across western Iowa this morning. Then the focus will be across southwest Iowa for severe thunderstorm development by this evening with threats for hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and a couple of isolated tornadoes.

Severe Thunderstorm/Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight.

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(MA) Meet Angel August, a small Yorkie and Chihuahua mix pup who could really use your help moving...into your house! Angel recently came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care after an unexpected tragedy. Although she has been an owned pup her whole life, sadly Angel's owner passed away. Now safely in rescue care, Angel is patiently waiting for the next chapter of her life to begin. Will you help her write it?

Little Yorkshire Terrier Who Lost Her Owner Now Looking For Love

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The Florida AG Opened an Investigation into Complaints of Publix Price Gouging in April 2020. Now Publix is Caught Up Again As A Major Southeastern Grocer In A New FTC Pricing Investigation.

Publix & Other Grocers Now Being Investigated by FTC For Price Gouging After Customer Complaints

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According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Could you and your family use an adorable companion that will bring you love and joy for years and years? These six cats are adoptable right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link provided with each to get in touch with their shelters.

Six wonderful cats to adopt this Labor Day weekend

(MA) Are you ready to meet an adorably gentle Great Pyrenees Pup who enjoys cuddling cats? Well, he is ready to meet you and move into your home as well. Hoss is a 4-year-old Great Pyrenees mix pup who recently came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care for unspecified reasons.

Gentle Giant Great Pyrenees Is Searching For A Home

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

Mercedes junior Andrea Kimi Antonelli crashed out of practice just 10 minutes into his FP1 debut at the Italian Grand Prix. Antonelli was making his first appearance during a race weekend for Mercedes, having been heavily tipped to be confirmed as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement at some stage over the coming days at Monza. The Italian had already completed Formula 2 practice earlier in the day when he jumped in the W15, but managed just five laps before crashing.

Antonelli crashes five laps into Mercedes debut

It's been 35 years since the original Baywatch TV series premiered on NBC in the 1989-1990 season. One year later, it was syndicated and became one of the most popular TV shows on the planet. The show's original cast included David Hasselhoff, who stayed with the series through its entire run. During that time, he was joined by other actors, including (but not limited to) Pamela Anderson, Alexandra Paul, and Jason Simmon. At the time, Simmons, who is gay, was in the closet.

The Once-Secret Gay Life of 'Baywatch' Actor Jaason Simmons: 35 Years After The Beach Drama's Debut

Three families who were joined through tragedy grieved differently on Monday – the first anniversary of the afternoon when a shooting rampage targeted Black people at a Jacksonville dollar store.

New lawsuits and a scholarship: Families reflect one year after Dollar General shooting

On the original Perry MasonTV legal series (CBS, 1957-1966), actor William Hopper portrayed Raymond Burr's loyal private detective Paul Drake. On and off screen, Hopper smoked incessently. Four years after the Mason series ended, the actor, son of famed Hollywood gossip columinist Hedda Hopper and DeWolf Hopper Sr., suffered a stroke on Valentine's Day 1970. Three weeks later, on March 6, Willam Hopper died of pneumonia. He was only 55 years old. This is his story.

In Memory of Actor William Hopper (From TV's 1st 'Perry Mason'): 5 Decades After His Tragic Death

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Bell grabs Darlington Xfinity win in frantic overtime dash

Christopher Bell survived a near-disaster with Cole Custer on the first lap of overtime and held on to win Saturday’s Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a...

Bell grabs Darlington Xfinity win in frantic overtime dash

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