Author: Justin M. Larson

Racing Veteran Robbie Brewer’s Final Lap Ends In TragedyVeteran Bowman Gray racing legend Robbie Brewer has died after a devastating crash during Saturday night’s Sportsman Division race. With just four laps to go, Brewer lost control and slammed into the wall, prompting rescue crews to cut through his car’s roof to free him before rushing him to a nearby hospital. His family later confirmed his death, sending shockwaves through the racing world. Investigators suspect Brewer suffered a sudden heart attack in the cockpit that caused the collision. Over a 35-year career, Brewer became a track icon with more than 300…

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An aerial view of properties cleared of wildfire debris which burned in the Eaton Fire on July 03, 2025 in Altadena, California.Mario Tama | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesThe California state legislature passed a bill Monday that ensures homeowners, not lenders, receive at least some of the interest on insurance payouts for homes destroyed or damaged by natural disasters.The legislation comes after thousands of homeowners lost their residences in January’s historic wildfires in Southern California. Following such a loss, insurers send checks typically made out jointly to both the homeowner and the mortgage lender or servicer. The lender will then deposit…

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The English language just got a little more skibidi.Skibidi, delulu, tradwife and lewk are among the 6,212 new words, phrases and meanings added to the Cambridge Dictionary over the past year.The terms have gained traction across social and mainstream media, often tied to celebrities and influencers.According to the dictionary, “skibidi,” a slang term that can mean “cool,” “bad,” or sometimes nothing at all, was coined by the creator of the viral YouTube series “Skibidi Toilet” and is especially popular among Gen Alpha — another newly added term — or those born between 2010 and 2024.Cambridge Dictionary website page.Adobe Stock”Delulu,” a…

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Former Chrysler and Home Depot CEO Bob Nardelli praises President Donald Trump’s bold economic play as the White House eyes billion-dollar asset sales, confronts Intel’s China ties and tackles the housing crisis all on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ The White House may be ready to take a 10% stake in Intel, fueling ongoing speculation an investment is being hammered out, according to Bloomberg.  The move would shore up national security and advance more chipmaking in the U.S. vs. Asia and other nations. Ticker Security Last Change Change % INTC INTEL CORP. 23.66 -0.90 -3.66% Intel’s stock slipped on Monday but has gained…

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Racing Veteran Robbie Brewer’s Final Lap Ends In TragedyVeteran Bowman Gray racing legend Robbie Brewer has died after a devastating crash during Saturday night’s Sportsman Division race. With just four laps to go, Brewer lost control and slammed into the wall, prompting rescue crews to cut through his car’s roof to free him before rushing him to a nearby hospital. His family later confirmed his death, sending shockwaves through the racing world. Investigators suspect Brewer suffered a sudden heart attack in the cockpit that caused the collision. Over a 35-year career, Brewer became a track icon with more than 300…

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Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang weighs in on President Donald Trump holding off on China sanctions over purchases of Russian oil and the Chinese economy slowing sharply in July. A key Trump administration trade advisor warned in an op-ed on Monday that India needs to stop buying oil from Russia, arguing the purchases are helping finance Russia’s war against Ukraine. White House trade advisor Peter Navarro wrote in the Financial Times on Monday that India is “cozying up to both Russia and China,” and said that needs to change if it wants the U.S. to be a key international partner.”If India…

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Jasveen Sangha, the so-called “Ketamine Queen,” has agreed to plead guilty to five federal charges, including selling “Friends” actor Matthew Perry the dose of ketamine that led to his death in October 2023, according to the Justice Department.She agreed to plead guilty to one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, three counts of distribution of ketamine, and one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death or serious bodily injury, according to the DOJ.Sangha would be the last of the five people charged in Perry’s death to plead guilty.Actor Matthew Perry speaks onstage during the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards,…

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FOX Business’ Lauren Simonetti speaks to Labubu enthusiasts about the toy trend.  The hottest toy of 2025 isn’t just for kids Labubus, the quirky monster plush dolls made by Pop Mart, have exploded into a global phenomenon, doubling as collectibles and fashion accessories for adults.These mischievous dolls – part creature, part couture – are now status symbols for the “kidult” generation. “People use them as fashion accessories, as collectibles, and they trade them with their friends,” Samantha Connell, associate editor at The Toy Insider, told FOX Business. “They use it as a way to bond to their community and find…

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As more tariffs take effect on goods imported into the U.S., a specific accounting method could have major implications for how American retailers calculate the impact.A tariff adds to the cost of an imported item when it’s received and paid for when it crosses a border. While there’s debate over who pays that tariff — the manufacturer, the retailer, the consumer or some combination — the hit will likely show up in retailers’ bottom lines.But a specific accounting practice, called retail inventory method accounting, or RIM, can make profitability appear stronger than it is in the short term.”Retail inventory method accounting…

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A measles outbreak in Texas that infected more than 700 people has officially been declared over, state health officials announced on Monday.The outbreak was the largest in the state in more than 30 years and led to the deaths of two unvaccinated school-aged children.Health officials declared the outbreak over after more than 42 days without a new case, a cut-off based on the time between when a person is exposed to when they get sick.In late January, a cluster of cases was reported in western Texas near Gaines County — near the border with New Mexico — which had one…

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U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum discusses President Donald Trumps push for American energy dominance on Mornings with Maria. The Trump administration on Friday announced that it will review state laws that have a negative impact on the broader U.S. economy and interstate commerce to address those impacts. On Friday, the Justice Department and National Economic Council (NEC) said the effort will focus on identifying state laws that “significantly and adversely affect the national economic or interstate economic activity and to solicit solutions to address such effects.”As an example, the DOJ and NEC highlighted a recent lawsuit filed by the Justice…

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