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We predict the outcome of every Round 2 matchup in NASCAR's $1 million challenge

At EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta), the field of 32 was cut in half as NASCAR's five-week in-season challenge officially got underway. Even with the expected chaos of a drafting track, no one expected a 23-car pileup that would help the No. 32 and No. 31 seeds defeat the No. 1 and…

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Top Atlanta cop consulted for tech firm providing surveillance software to city

Marshall Freeman promoted software and owned stake in company while working for police, violating disclosure laws, says ethics office

The Guardian - US

Violet Chachki: 'Dressing in drag was escapism, therapy... and channelling all of my anger and frustration'

The Met Gala and Grammys heroine on drag, culture wars and Pride

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Winners and losers from an unbelievable NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta

Inclement weather, red flags, track-clearing pileups and a last-lap pass by the hometown hero -- EchoPark Speedway put on a show for the ages on Saturday night. Some are calling it the best race of the year with non-stop action throughout the pack, even after half the field was collected…

Motorsport

Paris Saint-Germain 4-0 Inter Miami: Club World Cup, last 16 – as it happened

Lionel Messi was powerless to stop his old club progressing in the Club World Cup as João Neves scored twice for PSG

The Guardian - UK

NASCAR in-season challenge: How Atlanta broke every bracket

Leaving Atlanta, 16 drivers have been eliminated and matchups are set for the second of five rounds at the Chicago Street Course. However, there are ZERO perfect bracket left anywhere after what transpired at EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta) on Saturday night.

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Chase Elliott wins at home in action-packed NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta

Chase Elliott has snapped a 44-race winless streak, surviving a chaotic NASCAR Cup race and completing a dramatic last-lap pass to win at his home track in Atlanta, Georgia.

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NASCAR halts Atlanta Cup race after huge crash collects half the field

Early in the second stage at Atlanta, complete chaos broke out on Lap 69. John-Hunter Nemechek was running inside the top ten when the race got back underway, but down the back stretch, a bump from Denny Hamlin sent him into the outside wall.

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NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta red-flagged due to rain

Just past the halfway point of Stage 1, NASCAR threw the first caution of the Cup race at Atlanta due to inclement weather in the area. It was very light rain, but showers remain close to the track.

Motorsport

Usher Says He Was Misunderstood And Passed Over In School — Now He's Worth $200 Million And Tells Gen Z 'Blaze A New Trail'

"Blaze a new trail," singer-songwriter Usher Terry Raymond IV urged Emory University's Class of 2025 during his commencement address on May 12 in Atlanta, stressing that "it's the person who animates the degree."

Benzinga

PSG meet up with old boy Messi's Inter Miami in last-16 of Club World Cup

Paris Saint-Germain's quest for a fifth trophy of the year continues on Sunday night when they face Inter Miami in the last-16 of the Club World Cup at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Lionel Messi, who once starred for both PSG and Barcelona, now plays for the American side.

Radio France Internationale

Nick Sanchez spun, then won in frantic NASCAR Xfinity race at Atlanta

Friday night's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Atlanta had just about everything. Lightning near the track forced a lengthy delay in the middle of a caution-filled race. Nick Sanchez was one of those cautions, spinning through the infield grass on Lap 69 before rebounding to earn his first career NASCAR…

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NASCAR resumes Atlanta Xfinity race after 80 minute lightning delay

NASCAR had to wait over an hour due to lightning in the area before they were able tor resume Friday night's Xfinity Series race at EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta). The track remained dry, but the nearby lightning made it unsafe for the fans and competitors to continue with the event.

Motorsport

Joey Logano earns NASCAR Cup pole in a tie as Ford dominates Atlanta qualifying

Ford drivers managed to qualify first through eighth as Team Penske's Joey Logano claimed pole position for the NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta, narrowly beating Josh Berry in the No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford. Along with the technically-aligned No. 21 machine, cars prepared by Penske ended up locking out the…

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Kyle Larson's car chief ejected after two inspection failures at Atlanta

In pre-qualifying inspection at EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta), most of the 40-car field made it through the process without issue. However, the same cannot be said for Hendrick Motorsports and the No. 5 Chevrolet of Kyle Larson.

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In-season challenge matchups "could cause chaos" in Atlanta Cup race

Chase Briscoe will face off against Noah Gragson in Round 1 of the five-week tournament, which adds an extra wrinkle to these upcoming summer races.

The Independent UK

Atlanta Hawks beat reporter ‘pepper-sprayed’ by Uber driver over air conditioning debate, she says

Police say Mericole Smith ‘swung and struck’ NBA analyst Tabitha Turner in the head – but the Uber driver has a very different account of events

The Guardian - US

Fireball in the sky as suspected meteor rattles Georgia and the Carolinas

Possible meteor rattled windows in three states, with a fragment crashing through the roof of a house near Atlanta

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How working with Prime Video changed Corey LaJoie's perspective as a driver

This weekend's NASCAR Cup race at EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta) will feature a full field of 40 cars. Among the four open entries will be the No. 01 Rick Ware Racing Ford with Corey LaJoie behind the wheel. He is making his fourth start of the 2025 season.

MarketBeat

Uber and Tesla Surge on Robotaxis, Analyst Touts Texas Rides

Uber and Tesla's robotaxi rollouts hit a high note, with shares surging. One Wall Street analyst's rave review of the service adds fuel to Tesla's bullish fire.

Motorsport

Predicting the winner of NASCAR's $1 million in-season bracket challenge

NASCAR's annual All-Star Race offers no points and has no impact on the champion, but one million dollars is plenty of incentive for the drivers to give it their all. Well, it's no longer the only event that offers such a prize as NASCAR introduces an in-season tournament that will…

Benzinga

Uber Nears All-Time High As Waymo Partnership Expands To Atlanta — Gary Black Calls It 'Low-Risk' While Tesla Lags In 'Supervised Autonomy'

Future Fund LLC's managing director, Gary Black, sees minimal risk in Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) as the ride-hailing giant announced the expansion of its partnership with Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Waymo.

InsideEVs

Waymo Brings Robotaxis To Atlanta Days After Tesla's Mini Launch

Tesla is chasing Waymo in the race to commercialize self-driving technology. Alphabet's company is way ahead.

International Business Times UK

Uber Stocks Sees Surge: How Its Latest Robotaxi Launch at Atlanta Help Boost Investor Confidence

The bullish momentum brings Uber close to its 52-week high of $93.60 (£68.70), signalling investor confidence and intense buying pressure.

Homes & Gardens

‘There’s no fun in everything looking perfect’ – how a dated 1990s Atlanta home found its character

This modern home in Atlanta was straight from the 1990s, but designer Sally Wilkinson used her stint in England to influence this richly layered look, resulting in interiors full of personality

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