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Today in History: July 25, Tuskegee Syphilis Study exposed
Today is Saturday, July 25, the 206th day of 2026. There are 159 days left in the year.

Heat and humidity build before storms become a concern early next week | July 25, 2026
A pleasant start to the weekend will give way to rising heat and humidity, with peak temperatures and thunderstorm risks expected on Sunday and Monday.
Brick and Motor | Campers rev up for Brickyard 400 weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Longtime NASCAR fans are gathering near Indianapolis Motor Speedway to celebrate racing and tradition ahead of Sunday’s Brickyard 400.

The true origin of kissing the bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
NASCAR driver Dale Jarrett began the tradition of kissing the bricks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway after winning his first Brickyard 400 thirty years ago.

Mets slugger Juan Soto leaves game against Dodgers with left calf soreness and will undergo imaging
Mets slugger Juan Soto has been removed from Friday night’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers because of left calf soreness. He is expected to undergo imaging Saturday. Soto has been nursing the injury since returning from the All-Star break…

Gout cases double over past 3 decades, prompting warnings on treatment
Once considered a disease exclusive to the wealthy, gout has doubled in prevalence over the last few decades due to its status as a chronic condition caused by uric acid buildup.

Baseball Hall of Fame Weekend Kicks Off in Cooperstown
Baseball fans are gathering for Hall of Fame Weekend as Cooperstown prepares to welcome three new legends.

Hinckley Reservoir Day Use Area Swimming Beach Closed Due to Low Water Levels
The swimming beach at the Hinckley Reservoir Day Use Area is temporarily closed because of low water levels.

One-on-one with NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney ahead of Brickyard 400
NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney discussed his pursuit of a first victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and a potential million-dollar prize ahead of Sunday's Brickyard 400.

New exhibits highlight NASCAR's history at the museum
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — For nearly 80 years, the Racing Capital of the World relied solely on the Indianapolis 500 to keep it running, until NASCAR put stock in Indianapolis Motor Speedway. "There had been talks on and off about adding a second event, typically when it came to stock car…
