Ryan Preece won a local race and is not stopping. Instead of focusing on the big Daytona 500, he’s planning to drive two types of cars at once – Super Late Models and Modifieds. He says he loves tinkering with the cars more than just racing them. During a recent event at New Smyrna Speedway, Preece
Lindsey Vonn has always been a standout in alpine skiing, but her career is as much about biology and resilience as it is about speed. At 41, she announced retirement in 2018 because her knees were aging and hurting. Yet a breakthrough robotic knee operation in 2024 revived her competitive edge, all
Scientists are looking at why people with a muscle‑inflammation disease called idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM) often develop heart failure. They used computer tools to sift through many genes and found a handful that might be linked to the heart problems. One of these is a small RNA called mi
The film that promised a fresh look at society failed to deliver. A well‑known director, a popular star and a solid budget should have made it a hit. Instead the movie ended up being a disappointment at the box office and in reviews. The story was built around a scientific trick called “downs
The latest documents from the U. S. Department of Justice contain a disturbing picture that has people talking online. In the photo, a man named Jeffrey Epstein sits at a table with two other men. They all look like they are working on laptops, as if nothing unusual is happening. A woman in a white
A coffee shop in Garden Grove was shut down after police found employees wearing bikinis while serving customers. The location, known as DD Café on McFadden Avenue, was inspected by Garden Grove police and staff were seen in various states of undress. The shop also sold alcohol, which it was not lic
In a world where prices keep climbing, many people are looking for ways to enjoy the perks that usually cost a fortune. A popular online forum asked, “What expensive or luxury experiences do you still enjoy on a tight budget? ” The responses offer clever tricks that make high‑end living feel afforda
Forbes publishes a yearly list that spotlights the most promising young people in business, art and technology. Yet some of those celebrated have later been caught breaking the law, especially in finance. Among the past decade’s honorees are six individuals who faced serious charges. A 26‑year‑old
Brad Arnold, the frontman of the band 3 Doors Down, passed away at age 47 after a nine‑month battle with kidney cancer. The illness was first announced in May when he posted a video revealing an advanced‑stage clear cell renal carcinoma that had spread to his lung. The diagnosis forced the group to
The Department of Defense announced that it will end its partnership with Harvard’s Kennedy School for graduate military education. Secretary Pete Hegseth, who studied at the same institution, explained that the programs no longer fit the needs of the Pentagon or the armed forces. As a result,
