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Here are the drivers’ comments after Sunday’s Cup race at Pocono Raceway: Denny Hamlin, the winner of the race, said that he pushed the second-place driver into a turn and believes that the driver chose not to lift. He also mentioned that he thought his team had the best car and that the strategy worked out well. Tyler Reddick, who …

Chase Elliott Remains Calm Despite Challenges An injury and a suspension disrupted the first half of Chase Elliott’s season and dropped him far below the playoff cutline. Yet he is not panicking. Embracing the Need for Victories Elliott acknowledges that in order to secure a playoff spot, winning is crucial. While there were moments when earning points seemed plausible, he …

Watch NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt Excerpt: North Korea… NBC Insider In this excerpt from NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, we get a glimpse into the tense situation with North Korea and the implications it holds for both the United States and the world. As tensions rise, it is essential to understand the various factors at play and …

The Lovefest Between China and Kissinger The State Department threw cold water on that last possibility in their daily briefing, stressing that Kissinger was traveling as a private citizen and not under the aegis of the U.S. government. Still, the contrast was striking between the warmth on display at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse with Kissinger compared to the chillier atmosphere …

3.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Carbon County, Montana On Friday afternoon, a 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Edgar, causing shaking in numerous homes and businesses. Event Details The U.S. Geological Survey website confirmed that the earthquake occurred at 1:57 p.m. The epicenter was located three miles north-northwest of Edgar. Reports of “Large Explosion” Before the earthquake was officially confirmed, the Carbon County Sheriff’s …

Deadly heat wave locked in for next 2 weeks A deadly heat wave continues to break records in the Southwest as relief won’t come for at least two weeks with the start of monsoon season. Above average temperatures and heat advisories span all across the Southern U.S. and Deep South into Florida.  Millions continue to experience extreme heat across the …

Social Media Influencer Detained in Dubai for Violating Noise Laws A social media influencer, Tierra Young Allen, has been detained in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (The U.A.E.), for over two months after being charged with the crime of screaming in public. She is now facing potential jail time. Altercation with Rental Company Leads to Legal Trouble The issues began …

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger held a meeting in Beijing on Thursday, with Xi referring to Kissinger as an “old friend.” Kissinger’s visit to China this week included his call for a reconciliation between the two nations, which have been mired in disputes on various issues such as human rights, trade, and national …

Carlethia “Carlee” Nichole Russell, a 25-year-old nursing student from Alabama, went missing for two days and claimed to have been abducted, but police have not found any evidence to support her statement. Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis stated that investigators have been unable to verify most of Russell’s account of being captured. Before her disappearance, Russell made several concerning online …

U.S. Soldier Crosses into North Korea Unauthorized and believed to be in custody of North Korean forces, a U.S. soldier crossed the border into North Korea, according to U.S. and international officials. The United Nations Command first confirmed the incident, stating that an unidentified U.S. national had crossed the border. It was later revealed that the soldier in question is …