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Last year's champion 2-year-old colt and 'TDN Rising Star' Fierceness (City of Light), a very disappointing 15th as the favorite in the GI Kentucky Derby last out, showed up in a big way Saturday, defeating favored 'Rising Star' Sierra Leone (Gun Runner) by a length in a fantastic renewal of the GII Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga. It was another 5 3/4 lengths back to Batten Down (Tapit) in third.

Champion Fierceness Bounces Back, Fends Off Sierra Leone in Thrilling Jim Dandy

Lexington, KY

A little pre-race jitters proved to be enthusiasm for his first start and Bridle a Butterfly rallied late to deliver his sire, Country House , his first winner. After some hesitation loading into the gate, Bridle a Butterfly settled in just off the pace in a maiden special weight on the turf at Gulfstream Park. Bridle a Butterfly was taken four-wide on the turn down the stretch by jockey Drayden Van Dyke. The 2-year-old gelding then exhibited some of his father's turn of foot, catching the three rivals ahead of him and crossing the wire 3 1/2 lengths ahead. He stopped the clock in :55.46.

Bridle a Butterfly Earns Country House His First Winner

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Franklin, IN

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A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

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Lady Gaga has addressed the backlash she faced after her opening ceremony performance at the 2024 France Olympics in Paris, where she sang a French song

Lady Gaga breaks silence after Paris Olympics performance leaves fans fuming

Baton Rouge, LA

LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne and her smokeshow model friend caused a considerable stir online after appearing in a photo together over the weekend. Livvy linked up with Grace Boor during the Luke Combs concert at New York’s MetLife Stadium and shared an image of them posing together to her Instagram Story. Both women have millions following them across various social media platforms, and they are immensely popular online.

PHOTO: Olivia Dunne & Friend Who Was Busting Out Of Her Blouse At Luke Combs Concert Caused A Huge Stir On Social Media

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The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

Somerset teenager Archie Vaughan had a debut to remember as he was part of a winning side against Kent. The son of former England skipper Michael Vaughan was making his county debut at the age of 18, fresh from appearing on England Under-19 duty. And Vaughan certainly had an interesting...

Bears win again as Notts, Hants & Somerset also win

Chicago, IL

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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?

Here's a major update from the retail world that's sure to catch your attention. An essential retailer is closing 400 stores as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, signaling a significant shift in the retail landscape. The company, which has been struggling to keep up with the changing nature of shopping, is facing some serious hurdles.

Retail Shake-Up: Essential Chain Closes 400 Stores Amid Chapter 11 Filing

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Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Homemade chocolate fudge may be one of life's most nostalgic foods. For me, it brings to mind the "individually-wrapped in cellophane" fudge squares that a classmate's mom some times brought to my elementary school classroom to share with all of us for a Halloween or Christmas party. The flavor was about as appetizing as the sentence describing it. And, it was rock hard.

Old-Fashioned Creamy Fudge

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Akron, OH

Big news out of Ohio: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is making a major shift by relocating 175 jobs from its Akron headquarters to a new facility in Costa Rica. This move, part of their "Goodyear Forward" transformation plan, will take effect in early 2025.

A major Ohio company is moving its jobs overseas

Altoona, IA

Prairie Meadows Racetrack in Altoona, IA will hold a mandatory payout of the Pick 5 jackpot on Monday July 29, 2024. The track received approval from the Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission to force out the jackpot, which hasn't been paid since mid-June. "The Pick 5 jackpot has grown to...

Mandatory Payout for Prairie Meadows Jackpot Pick 5

Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

3-Ingredient Fudge

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Cinderella's Dream, Segesta Return in Saratoga Oaks

Godolphin's Cinderella's Dream and Juddmonte's Segesta —three-quarters of a length apart when 1-2 in the July 6 Belmont Oaks Invitational Stakes (G1T) at Aqueduct Racetrack—meet for...

Cinderella's Dream, Segesta Return in Saratoga Oaks

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