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Pacers forward Obi Toppin to drive Pace Car at Brickyard 400
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Pacers forward Obi Toppin will drive the Pace Car at the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, it has been announced on Friday. He will drive the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT “Basketball and motorsports – Pacers and racers – go hand in hand in…

LeBron James signing with Philadelphia 76ers
After weeks of speculation, NBA star LeBron James announced he is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.

LeBron James signs with Philadelphia 76ers on two-year deal
PHILADELPHIA (WISH) — LeBron James has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal, according to a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania. James is entering the 24th season of his career. He averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game last season…

Purdue University: Expedition to locate Amelia Earhart's lost aircraft to resume in October
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- After a planned expedition to locate Amelia Earhart's lost aircraft was postponed last year, officials are planning to resume the expedition later this year. According to an announcement from Purdue University, crews with the Archaeological Legacy…

Florida Democrats Annette Taddeo and Earle Ford compete to face CFO Blaise Ingoglia in November
An interesting point in discussing the Democratic primary election for chief financial officer (CFO), one of the most powerful positions in Florida government, is that there almost wasn’t one. For months, it appeared the Florida Democratic Party would strike out in fielding a…

ROUNDING THIRD: Struggle to find that common ground
“America is a tune. It must be sung together.” That’s a quote from a book by Gregory Stanley Lee, a philosopher and minister. It was written over a century ago—but it has great relevance today!

More than 16,000 dressers recalled for injury risk
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Here is a look at Friday’s business headlines with Jane King, who has the latest on a dresser recall and U.S. tariffs. US to impose new tariffs on major trading partners The U.S. will impose tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on its major trading partners.…

NY's Vineyards and Apple Trees Face Another Threat This Summer
New Yorkers are being urged to watch for spotted lanternflies as the invasive pest returns. Find out how to identify them and help slow their spread. Continue reading…

No amount of wishing and hoping will salvage Trump’s repulsive legacy
Interestingly, the MAGA mailman’s latest letter presents some facts that we lefties can agree on.

Reject Darwinism and atheism
Thanks to the Daily Sentinel and its Tuesday, July 21 "Today in History" column, I was reminded of the Scopes Trial in 1925 — a trial debating evolution vs. creationism.


Former Fever player says team encouraged to ‘keep quiet’ after male employee fired for sexual harassment
Brianna Turner claimed her former team, the Indiana Fever, fired a male employee for sexual harassment last season and discouraged players from discussing the matter.