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The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs will begin this Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway when the green flag drops on the Quaker State 400. It’s a return trip to the track in 2024, and back in February, it was Daniel Suarez emerging victorious in a thrilling three-wide photo finish.With Atlanta resembling a miniature Daytona or Talladega with pack racing ever since its repave in 2022, it’s much harder to predict who might be a factor. That said, here are three to watch — a favorite, a contender and a dark horse — for the playoff opener. Favorite: Kyle Busch (+1000, per…

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Fourteen-year-old Colt Gray and his father Colin Gray both face murder charges following a deadly shooting at a US high school.Colt Gray, the 14-year-old suspect charged with killing four people in a school shooting this week in the United States, has appeared in court for the first time since the attack. Friday’s proceedings were quickly followed by a second hearing for the suspect’s father, 54-year-old Colin Gray. The elder Gray faces murder and manslaughter charges related to the shooting, as prosecutors argue he enabled his son’s access to firearms. “His charges are directly connected with the actions of his son…

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The final stages of the 2024 U.S. Open are upon us. It has been a whirlwind of a tournament with early exits from favorites Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff. With one American in the women’s final and two Americans in the men’s semifinals, brand-new champions will be crowned this weekend in New York. Here’s everything you need to know about the remaining tennis action: Who is in the U.S. Open men’s semifinals? The first men’s semifinal is between Jannik Sinner and Jack Draper. The second match features Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe. When is the U.S.…

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The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has sent a message of congratulations to the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Brazil on the occasion commemorating the 202th independence Anniversary of that Country on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The Federal Republic of Brazil gained its Independence on September 7th 1822, from Portugal after a Treaty was signed constituting Brazil’s Independence Day.  According to a Foreign Ministry release, President Joseph N. Boakai, on behalf of the Government and people of Liberia, and in his own name, said that it gives him immense pleasure to…

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Nigerian singer Korede Bello has expressed concerns about the decline in music quality in the industry, attributing it to the rise of young artistes who lack life experiences.During an appearance on Hip TV’s “Trending” episode, hosted by Kim Oprah, Korede Bello stated, “When you start to have young artistes blowing up, the quality of the music starts to reduce because they don’t have quality experiences.”Meanwhile, he further explained, “They don’t know how to live yet. Young people don’t yet know how to live, they just know that they are living. They want to live large, so that’s what they’re going…

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It is finally back – and fans are ready for the drama.Season 8 of Selling Sunset is available to watch on Netflix from today (Friday, September 6) and, while the sun is always shining in Los Angeles, bosses have warned that a storm is brewing in the luxury offices.Chrishell Stause, one of the long-term agents, said: “I was definitely hesitant to dive back into the drama, but also happy to be back together and shake things up. I started this season in a good place with most of the agents, with always one exception, and the dynamics have certainly shifted.…

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Team and player reached agreement on a four-year extension Friday, per his agency (via Tom Pelissero of NFL Network). Freiermuth will collect $48.4M on his new deal. He was attached to the final year of his rookie contract for the coming campaign, so he will now be on the books through 2028. Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette adds the pact includes $23.38M guaranteed. A report from earlier Friday pointed to the sides making progress toward a deal. As a result, this news comes as little surprise. Freiermuth played a key role in the Steelers’ offense during his first two…

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For days, truckers had blocked roads in protest against the end of COVID-era fuel subsidies, snarling transport.Truckers in Colombia have reached a deal with the government and agreed to lift a five-day road blockade, according to President Gustavo Petro. The deal, announced on Friday, is aimed at assuaging concerns about Petro’s decision to end diesel fuel subsidies introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Truckers unions had argued the removal of the subsidies would be devastating to their businesses. Their decision to block major thoroughfares in protest led to fears about food and supply shortages in Colombia’s metropolitan areas. Petro, Colombia’s first…

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Linkin Park is back with a new lineup and debuting their first new music since the 2017 death of lead singer Chester Bennington. On Thursday, the band kicked off a livestream showcasing new singer Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain, who will join returning members Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix and Joe Hahn in Linkin Park’s new lineup. Shinoda and Armstrong share vocal duties. The new lineup launched into a new single, “The Emptiness Machine,” at the top of the stream. Armstrong’s performance style comfortably continues the band’s legacy: Her full-throated vocals recall Bennington without attempting parody, immediately evidenced on the second…

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