Sonoma, CA

Matt Sackman is set to make his Top Fuel match racing debut with Paton Racing at the Canadian Nationals, marking his first competition in this category after more than a year. Sackman will drive the Fast Eddie Speed Wear/Performance Data Systems Top Fuel dragster against Gary Kraus in a Nitro Funny Car on August 3, eager to turn a lifelong dream into reality. With a history as a crew member and multiple drag racing achievements, Sackman’s transition to the driver’s seat underscores his dedication to the sport and readiness for new challenges.

Matt Sackman Set for Top Fuel Debut at Canadian Nationals with Paton Racing

Brandon Gdovic led the way in an incident-filled opening practice for Mustang Challenge at Road America. Gdovic, in the No. 46 Precision Performance Motorsports Ford Mustang Dark Horse R, reeled off a best time of 2:23.529 in the 30-minute scheduled session. It was 0.067 seconds quicker than the No. 26...

Gdovic Paces Opening Practice at Road America

Lyn St. James, the accomplished Indy car and sportscar driver, has been added to the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Legends Collection. The honor recognizes St. James for her outstanding contributions to motorsport and her enduring influence as a trailblazer for women in racing, track officials said. The Legends Collection highlights individuals in motorsports and is featured in the Legends Club VIP Experience at the track.

Lyn St. James Added to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Legends Collection

Rohnert Park, CA

The Ford Mustang Funny Car of Bob Tasca III was dialed in on the drag strip at Sonoma on July 26th through 28th, 2024. He roared his way into Victory Lane in the final round on Sunday, outperforming chief competitor Ron Capps’ Toyota Supra for the win as the Countdown to the NHRA Championship heats up. The latest win comes two years after the teams 2022 victory at Sonoma.

Bob Tasca III Dominates Sonoma In Ford Mustang Funny Car

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

New York City, NY

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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

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

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Roxboro, NC

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According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

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?

Watkins Glen, NY

One of the most accomplished drivers across all of motorsport, Juan Pablo Montoya, will be making his return to NASCAR with 23XI and Mobil One at Watkins Glen in September. Driving the #50 for 23XI, the Toyota superstar car this season, Montoya will be returning to the track for the first time since 2014. Montoya, who has been competing in IMSA and the World Endurance Championship, is joining the list of drivers honoring Mobil 1’s 50th anniversary. Driving the black and gold Toyota, he joins Corey Heim and Kamui Kobayashi as the star studded line up for 2024.

Juan Pablo Montoya returning to NASCAR with 23XI at Watkins Glen

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

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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Horoscope of the Day, Saturday, August 3rd

The Lens

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

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Ronkonkoma, NY

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

Orange County, FL

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On July 14th, an unsettling incident occurred in Orange County that has captured the community’s attention and sympathy. Two dogs were abandoned in a most distressing manner, pushed out of a moving vehicle. The situation took a turn for the worse when one of the dogs was hit by the car, resulting in serious injuries.

Two dogs were dumped and pushed out of a car in Florida, and one of them screamed

Milton, FL

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The man shot and killed by rangers at Yellowstone National Park on Thursday approached a building occupied by roughly 200 people while firing a semi-automatic rifle, park officials announced Tuesday.

Yellowstone shooter approached building with 200 people inside while firing rifle, park says

South Carolina State

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

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

The unthinkable has happened. Again. A gunman has taken multiple lives. The difference this time? It happened here, in Alameda. We are an island, both physically and psychologically. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that our focus is Alameda, and Alameda alone, so our coverage doesn’t usually include stories as horrific as this one.

It Happened Again. Here.

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McKoane, Grossi shine at Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

SONOMA, CA – Allison McKoane and Jim Grossi both picked up trophies at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. McKoane was hoping for a...

McKoane, Grossi shine at Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

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