NASCAR legend Bobby Allison has died at 86, his family announced on Saturday. The 1983 Winston Cup champion died peacefully at home while surrounded by his family. Allison’s health had declined over the past decade. Allison was born in Miami, but his racing career took him to Alabama, where he quickly became a founding member of the “Alabama Gang.” Allison made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 1961 and his final start in 1988 in a career that spanned 28 seasons and 718 races. His biggest achievements include the 1983 Winston Cup Series championship, as well as three wins in the…
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An Israeli air attack on the Lebanese village of Almat on Sunday has killed at least 23 people, including seven children, and wounded several others, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Health. The Shia Muslim majority village of Almat in the Jbeil district is about 30km (19 miles) north of the capital Beirut and is located in a mostly Christian area. The village is outside Hezbollah’s traditional strongholds of south Beirut and south and east Lebanon, which Israel has heavily bombed since late September in its war against the Iran-backed group. “The Israeli enemy strike on Almat in the Jbeil district…
A New York State forest ranger died Saturday while battling one of the many fires burning through several thousands acres across our area. Dariel Vasquez was stationed in Greenwood Lake in Orange County, where a forest fire originating in New Jersey’s Passaic County had spread into nearby New York. Multiple agencies confirmed the 18-year Parks and Recreation Aid veteran died after a tree fell on him. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of one of our New York State Parks employees while responding to a wildfire in Orange County yesterday,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement. “I commend…
As Rapoport details, Lawrence has a significant AC joint sprain. The ailment is to his left (non-throwing) shoulder, though it can make throwing, and even basic functioning, difficult. While the current plan is for the Clemson product to simply rest and rehab the injury, surgery remains a distinct possibility. Such a decision would naturally force Lawrence to miss the balance of the 2024 campaign. Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports that the 25-year-old passer is still gathering information about his options, one of which includes a premature end to his season.If Lawrence is unable to suit up again in 2024,…
Republicans have won a bigger share of votes in every state in 2024 compared to 2020. Al Jazeera breaks down the numbers.With all states now counted, US President-elect Donald Trump has won 312 of 538 electoral votes, including all seven battleground states, while Democratic rival Kamala Harris secured 226. Republicans also lead the popular vote by about 4 million votes, with 95 percent of votes counted. So, how do these results compare to 2020, and which states have shifted most to the right? (Al Jazeera) States ranked from most red to most blue The Republicans won majorities in 31 out…
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Alexander Ovechkin just does not seem to age. The Washington Capitals star scored his ninth and 10th goals of the season Saturday, contributing to a dominant 8-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues. Ovechkin has now scored eight times in his last seven games, putting him on pace for his 10th career 50-goal season. It was also his 175th career multi-goal game, just 14 behind Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky who has the most in league history (189).”The Great Eight,” as he’s affectionately called, would pass both Gretzky and Mike Bossy for the all-time record for most 50-goal seasons…
An Israeli strike on a house in the Jabalia refugee camp sheltering displaced Palestinians has killed at least 32 people, including 13 children, as rights groups warn of an “extremely grave situation” in northern Gaza amid weeks of ongoing military siege. “We now have a confirmed report that everybody in that house was killed. The last few remains were removed from under the rubble in the past couple of hours,” Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud, reporting from Deir el-Balah in central Gaza, said, adding that the strike took place at 6am. Mahmoud said the attack took place “all of a sudden…
article A cargo airplane of the DHL package delivery company stands on the tarmac at Leipzig/Halle Airport on October 15, 2024 in Schkeuditz, Germany. Investigators suspect Russian sabotage behind the fire originating from a package at the DHL airport center Western security officials reportedly said they believe Russia is plotting to plant explosives aboard either commercial or passenger airplanes bound for the United States and Canada. Two incendiary devices were shipped using the German logistics company DHL and ignited at DHL logistics hubs in Leipzig, Germany, and in Birmingham, England, in July, sparking a multinational investigation, according to the Wall Street…
John Calipari was dealt his first loss as head coach at Arkansas on Saturday in a game Arkansas never led in, as the No. 16 Razorbacks (1-1) fell to No. 8 Baylor (1-1) in Dallas by a score of 72-67. A litany of offensive rebounds down the stretch was the difference in Baylor holding on to defeat an Arkansas squad that came back from multiple double-digit deficits. Jayden Nunn led the Bears with 16 points, with V.J. Edgecombe icing the game with two clutch free throws in the closing seconds. Arkansas took the rest of the clock off on their final…