Mountain View, CA

Chris Buescher, who was eliminated from NASCAR Cup Series Playoff contention Sunday at Darlington Raceway, will not receive added insult to injury in the form of penalties this week. Buescher was involved in an incident with Todd Gilliland on Lap 323 of the Cook Out Southern 500, where Gilliland ran Buescher high into the wall, and then Buescher swiped back down off of the wall, which turned Gilliland.

NASCAR Will Not Issue Penalty to Chris Buescher for Incident with Todd Gilliland

Darlington, SC

Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series event at Darlington Raceway was another instant classic. With both of their seasons on the line, Chase Briscoe and Kyle Busch were engaged in a high-stakes battle to the checkered flag, with the winner capturing a crown jewel victory and a spot in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.

Chase Briscoe Prevails Over Kyle Busch in Battle for the Ages at Darlington

JR Motorsports is swapping the positions of its two first-year NASCAR Xfinity Series crew chiefs Adam Wall and Phillip Bell, starting with Saturday’s Focused Health 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Throughout the final 10 events of the 2024 season, Brandon Jones will have Adam Wall calling the shots for...

JR Motorsports to Swap Crew Chiefs on No. 8, No. 9 Entries

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Georgia State

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Three earthquakes were recorded in Georgia during August, the strongest a 2.4 magnitude which occured far outside of the area where Georgia earthquakes most often occur. The quakes were recorded and reported by the US Geological Survey, which maintains seismograph stations throughout the US.

Rare SE Georgia Earthquake Recorded in August, State's Farthest South in 10 Years

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

New Jersey State

Glendale, CA

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It's been nine years since beloved actor James Avery died due to complications from open-heart surgery in a Glendale, CA hospital. Best known as Judge Philip "Uncle Phil" Banks on Will Smith's hit 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (NBC, 1990-1996), Avery was only 68 years old. This is his tragic story.

In Memory of James Avery (Uncle Phil on 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'): 9 Years After His Tragic Death

Florida State

Deltona, FL

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Aldi, the popular discount grocery chain, is facing significant pushback from shoppers as it moves forward with plans to convert several Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations into Aldi stores. The move follows Aldi’s acquisition of Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of these iconic southern grocery chains, earlier this year.

Aldi Faces Backlash as It Converts Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket Locations in Florida

Los Angeles County, CA

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

Colorado State

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Denver, CO

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The driver of a bakery goods truck who Denver police crashed into head-first will receive a $350,000 payday from the city. The settlement to Christopher Cordova appears on the consent agenda of Monday’s City Council meeting. Items are the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote. However, council members Shontel Lewis and Sarah Parady regularly call out the settlements to draw attention to them.

Bakery truck driver latest to receive a Denver police payout

Kansas City, MO

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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.

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Despite touting its social equity programs, arrests for marijuana-related offenses in Denver skyrocketed 83% from 2022 to 2023 with 189 arrests, according to the city’s recently released 2024 marijuana report, “The Denver Collaborative Approach: Leading the Way in Municipal Marijuana Management.”

Denver marijuana arrests surge despite lower consumption, report reveals

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, quotes and commentary in this article are from interviews conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. The multi-Emmy-nominated actress and political advocate Elizabeth Montgomery (who died of cancer in 1981) was upset upon learning that Jonathan White, the son of her Bewitched co-star David White (who died of a heart attack in 1990), had perished in the horrific Pan-Am incident over Lockerbie in 1988.

Liz Montgomery Was "Furious" 'Bewitched' Co-Star David White Lost Son in 1988 Pan-Am/Lockerbie Crash

Dennis Weaver, who died of cancer in 2006, was a talented actor who left his indelible mark in three hit TV shows: Gunsmoke (CBS, 1955-1964; 1974), Gentle Ben (NBC, 1967-1969), and McCloud (NBC, 1970-1977). Before and after those iconic programs, Weaver had some hits and misses and some self-doubts about leaving the security of the long-running Gunsmoke series after almost a decade. The actor delivered countless performances before, during, and after that show. Some included small screen appearances in a compelling episode of The Twilight Zone, and the groundbreaking TV-movie Duel (Steven Spielberg's first full-length film). This is his story.

Dennis Weaver Hit the TV Trifecta with Three Top Shows, But Knew Leaving 'Gunsmoke' Was "Risky"

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The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

Another officer that was removed from command faces more serious questions and consequences. The death of Navy SEAL candidate Kyle Mullen, a fit 24-year-old who died at the tail end of the grueling SEAL BUD/s selection program in February 2022, became national news as his family sought to understand what had happened.

Navy Commander Capt. Brad Geary, Removed from Command: Board of Inquiry Over Death of Kyle Mullen

Brunswick, GA

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Delays in the criminal case against Jackie Johnson, accused of abusing her role as district attorney for the Brunswick Judicial Circuit to shield the killers of Ahmaud Arbery, will stretch into the third year next week, with no trial date and little court activity to speak of.

‘Judge’s hands are tied’: Jackie Johnson case turns 3 years old with no trial date set

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all commentary and quotes in this article are from an interview conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. Diff'rent Strokes actor Conrad Bain got his start on the New York stage and in small TV roles on daytime soaps like Dark Shadows. Bain's big break arrived when he starred as Dr. Arthur Harmon, TV husband to Rue McClanahan's Vivian Harmon, on the CBS 1970s sitcom, Maude, starring Bea Arthur.

'Diff'rent Strokes' Actor Conrad Bain Objected to Fellow 'Maude' Star Bea Arthur's Plastic Surgery

Chase Briscoe was able to out duel Kyle Busch to win the Cook Out Souther 500 Darlington Raceway. Following a late race caution, fans were on the edge of their seats watching Briscoe and Busch battle it out. The Mitchell, Indiana native was able to get the lead on the restart and hold onto it for 17 laps, crossing the finish line in first.

Inspection Complete: Chase Briscoe Officially Wins The Cook Out Southern 500

Atlanta, GA

No. 07 – CJ McLaughlin – SS-GreenLight Racing. No. 45 – Garrett Smithley – Alpha Prime Racing.

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Brandon Jones Heading Back to Joe Gibbs Racing on Multi-Year Deal in 2025

Heading into a race weekend at his hometown track, Atlanta-native Brandon Jones has announced a return to Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Jones...

Brandon Jones Heading Back to Joe Gibbs Racing on Multi-Year Deal in 2025

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