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Columbus, OH

Son of Dubawi Gains Automatic Berth into FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile at Del Mar. CHICHESTER, England ─ Godolphin’s Notable Speech (GB) bounced back to his brilliant best Wednesday, powering home to win the Qatar Sussex Stakes (G1) at Goodwood Racecourse. The victory gave him an automatic start in the $2 million FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) via the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series: Win and You’re In.

Notable Speech Dominates Sussex Stakes

Del Mar, CA

Belmont Stakes (G1) and Haskell Stakes (G1) winner Dornoch and Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) winner National Treasure are tied atop the first week of tabulated votes for the 2024 Longines Breeders' Cup Classic Rankings, which includes three horses based in Japan. The Longines Breeders' Cup Classic Rankings are...

Dornoch, National Treasure Atop BC Classic Rankings

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

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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PARIS (AP) — Horse welfare has been a major topic of conversation around the equestrian competition at the Olympics, and the scandal involving champion rider Charlotte Dujardin has attracted the attention of leaders in a related sport. Prominent members of the horse racing community consider the situation another lesson...

Horse racing leaders consider Paris Olympics equestrian scandal a lesson for their sport

WARRENTON, Va.—The Virginia Gold Cup Association revealed plans for its second new Grade 1 race of the year, to be run as part of the $410,000 card at the International Gold Cup races taking place at Great Meadow in The Plains, Va. on Saturday, Oct. 26. The $150,000 William...

International Gold Cup Adds Grade 1 Race

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Herk, a resilient puppy who has overcome a tragic past and is now looking forward to a bright future. This 1-year-old Lab and Boxer mix pup was found by a Good Samaritan who found him with his two back legs bound together, causing irreparable damage. The damage to his legs was so severe only way forward was surgery. Herk underwent a successful amputation and has since made a full recovery. He uses a wheelchair to move around and has mastered it with ease.

Pup Who Was Rescued With Bound Back Legs Now In Wheelchair And Looking For Love

Baltimore, MD

Racing Maryland-champions like Phlash Phelps and Hello Beautiful, Ellen Charles has long been a standard-bearer for equine excellence in her state. In 2024, she is riding high with 4-year-old multiple graded stakes winner Post Time . The son of Frosted most recently finished second in the June 8 Hill 'N' Dale Metropolitan Handicap (G1).

TOBA August Member of the Month

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Washington, PA

Washington, PA — It may have been only her second victory in 54 career starts, but it was a thing of beauty when Gamine overpowered the field first-over and captured Wednesday’s (July 31) co-feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $10,900 conditioned pace for fillies and mares.

Gamine earns lifetime mark in Meadows co-feature

South Carolina State

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

Henderson, KY

HENDERSON, Ky. (Tuesday, July 30, 2024) – TwinSpires.com will host a $750 live-money contest on Saturday, covering Kentucky Downs Preview Day 1 races at Ellis Park. The contest guarantees two National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) seats to the top winners, providing an exciting opportunity for participants to advance to the prestigious event.

Twinspires.com To Host Tournament at Ellis Park

The Guardian

A video of dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin whipping a horse caused shockwaves last week - and it wasn’t an isolated incident in the sport

‘The horses don’t choose to take part’: should equestrian sports be removed from the Olympics?

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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Ways and Means Will Be Tested in G1 Test

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Klaravich Stables’ Grade 1-placed Ways and Means will be put to the test in Saturday’s Grade 1, $500,000 Test presented by Ticketmaster,...

Ways and Means Will Be Tested in G1 Test

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