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Jul 4, 2026; Joliet, Illinois, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) before qualifying for the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images Ryan Blaney had plenty to celebrate following his win at the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway over the weekend, but he also had a two-word reaction when learning about Bubba Wallace’s controversial penalty during his postgame interview. “That sucks,” Blaney said. For Wallace, it absolutely does, delivering him a damaging points reduction during his playoff drive. Wallace was delivered the penalty for a sequence that occurred on the race’s final lap Sunday,…

Las Vegas turned into the center of the sports and entertainment universe this weekend. UFC fights, NBA Summer League, and the annual Sack Summit brought a massive wave of athletes and stars into the city, and Hakkasan Nightclub and Marquee LV became the go-to spots for anyone looking to keep the party going after hours. UFC legend Jon “Bones” Jones hosted the official fight weekend pre-party at Hakkasan Nightclub on Friday, setting the tone for one of the busiest weekends of the summer in Vegas. The party drew a heavy dose of NBA talent in town for Summer League. Phoenix…

Ariana Grande continued to tease fans about her relationship status with ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez during her Eternal Sunshine Tour. Viral video footage shot during opening night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Monday, July 13, once again showed Grande, 33, make an intriguing lyrical change to her 2018 single “Thank U, Next.” On the original track, Grande referenced her year-long romance with Alvarez, 34, while name-checking numerous exes, reminiscing, “Wrote some songs about Ricky / Now I listen and laugh.” However, Grande changed the lyrics live on stage on Monday, with the live crowd erupting with cheers as she…

A pattern is emerging among people who’ve already made it big. They’re rolling up their sleeves again, seemingly out of fear of missing AI’s defining moment and, presumably, the irresistible allure of making even more money — potentially a lot more. Tom Blomfield, who co-founded GoCardless and Monzo before spending 4.5 years mentoring founders as a Y Combinator Group Partner, announced on Monday that he is taking a leave of absence to join Anthropic’s compute team — not as an executive, but as a member of technical staff. He’s not alone in making that kind of move. Instagram co-founder Mike…

The coastal city of Biddeford, Maine, was the scene on Monday of the second fatal shooting by agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in less than a week. A 26-year-old Colombian, whom authorities had not identified more than 12 hours after the incident, died from shots fired by an ICE agent as he was getting ready to go to work in his car. Maine independent Senator Angus King said that, according to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, the victim was not the same man for whom ICE had a warrant. The incident echoed what had happened six days…

Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn have created a growing, blended family of sorts over the years. Recently, members came together to celebrate a big milestone event. During the moment, one rarely seen member of the family even made an appearance. Kurt Russell & Goldie Hawn Were Seen In Prague For A Family Vacation As an actor, Kurt is known for his career spanning decades. Over the years, he has especially become known for his collaborations with John Carpenter and Quentin Tarantino. In his personal life, Russell was married to Season Hubley from 1979 to 1983. Following this, he started a…

El viernes por la tarde se sintió como una especie de regreso a casa cuando familiares, amigos y admiradores de Oscar Brown Jr. se reunieron bajo un cielo soleado en Harper Court para celebrar al artista durante lo que habría sido su cumpleaños número 100. Organizado por sus hijas, Maggie y Africa Brown, el evento honró al cantante, compositor, dramaturgo y poeta a través de historias y música en vivo. La exsenadora estadounidense Carol Moseley Braun recordó haber conocido a Brown mientras caminaba cerca del Teatro Harper al comienzo de su carrera política. “Estaba empezando a involucrarme en política”, dijo…

The standard white-ball rivalry enters its next high-voltage chapter as India’s tour of England 2026 shifts to a highly anticipated three-match ODI series. Following a dominant run by the hosts in the preceding T20Is, the Men in Blue will look to bounce back in the 50-over format, which also serves as crucial early preparation for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2027.Led by youthful dynamism, Shubman Gill captains the Indian contingent, which receives a monumental boost with the return of legendary veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for what might be their final ODI outings on English soil. Backed by the…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! What makes sunscreen enjoyable to wear every day? It all comes down to the formula. If something is easy to apply and feels good, you’ll always remember to smooth it on. At least, that’s Naomi Watts’ philosophy, and she found a drugstore SPF that does it all. In a recent interview with CNN, the actress said the La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVAir Serum Sunscreen SPF 50 is one of her favorite menopausal skincare products. “This goes on smoothly, doesn’t leave that…

The Reds have gotten trade calls on utilityman Spencer Steer, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Cincinnati has fallen nine games under .500 after a strong start and are eight games back in the Wild Card picture. That doesn’t necessarily mean Steer will be on the move. He’s under arbitration control for two seasons beyond this one, so there’s less urgency for the Reds to flip him than there’d be on impending free agents like Brady Singer, Tyler Stephenson or Nathaniel Lowe. The front office should be open to conversations on Steer, though, as he’s more of a solid role player than the…