NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series drivers will pit this weekend at Iowa Speedway, with the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol set for Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET on USA Network, HBO Max, and MRN Radio. The Hy-Vee Perks 250 is scheduled for Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET on The CW, also broadcast on … Read more
President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught has left many countries facing hefty taxes on exports to the US, despite some initial wins for the president and his allies. The tariffs, which began on August 7, have imposed higher taxes on imports from countries with trade deficits, as well as a baseline tax of up to 50% … Read more
Corporations are not falling for left-wing outrage over American Eagle’s recent ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney in a pair of tight-fitting blue jeans. Despite efforts by progressive columnists, TikTok influencers, and late-night hosts to stir up a backlash, the company’s sales have seen a boost since the ad aired. The ad, which includes Sweeney explaining … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to help feed people in Gaza, citing reports of starvation in the region. He told Axios in a phone call that the US wants to “help people” and get them fed, describing it as something that should have happened a long time ago. However, Trump also blamed Hamas … Read more
Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, is facing challenges in his business ventures. The electric car company has been struggling since 2025 due to a softening market for electric vehicles (EVs) and the removal of EV-purchase tax credits from President Trump’s spending bill. Additionally, Tesla’s Autopilot driver assist function was found partially responsible for … Read more
A major fault in Canada’s Yukon Territory, long thought dormant, has shown signs of recent seismic activity. A new study from the University of Victoria has brought attention to a 130-kilometer portion of the Tintina fault near Dawson City that indicates several large earthquakes occurred during the Quaternary Period. Researchers used advanced topographic imaging data … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on imports are set to make a range of products more expensive for American consumers. The taxes, which will come into effect next week, will increase costs for electronics, clothing, watches, shoes, and alcohol, among other goods. The top countries for imported electronics, including computers from China and Vietnam, … Read more
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has been at the center of a cheating scandal, with his former mistress Kristin Cabot making headlines after their affair was exposed on social media. The ex-Astronomer executive made his resignation official hours after going viral on July 23. Kristin, who is married to Privateer Rum CEO Andrew Cabot and shares … Read more
The Trump administration is launching a five-year experiment to cover weight loss drugs under Medicare and Medicaid, which could provide access to these expensive medications for millions of obese Americans. This initiative aims to help individuals struggling with obesity, a growing health concern in the US. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/08/01/medicare-medicaid-weight-loss-drugs
Shannon and Sterling Sharpe, the first set of brothers to be elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, have made history with their induction. The brothers were introduced on August 6, 2011, by Shannon, who delivered a powerful speech urging the selection committee to consider his brother’s candidacy. Sterling, a receiver for seven seasons, … Read more