The 500-mile track at Daytona International Speedway is the site of some of the sport’s most iconic moments, from Richard Petty’s record seventh Daytona 500 triumph in 1981 to Dale Earnhart’s 1998 victory after years of near-misses. MORE: NASCAR rule changes for 2019 explained Nine different drivers have claimed the last nine Daytona 500 races, reflecting the unpredictability of the storied course. Here’s a look at the history of past Daytona 500 winners, including the record-holder for most wins all time....

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Alex Bowman had already claimed the first two spots in the field through pole qualifying, but everything else was up for grabs. Joey Logano outlasted the field in Duel 1, meaning he will have the second-best inside positioning for the Daytona 500. William Byron came from behind to take Duel 2, meaning he will have the second-best outside positioning for the Daytona 500. Reed Sorenson and Timmy Hill used the duels to qualify for the last vacant spots in Sunday’s race....

As the Red Devils toiled in the wake of Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement, the 27-year-old remained a model of consistency as he became the first man to land three successive Player of the Year awards at Old Trafford. He has seen big-money additions help to lift some of the burden on his shoulders, but he remains a standout performer and is on course for a first Golden Glove after keeping 21 clean sheets across the current campaign....

Prosecutor Udo Gehring said the crime was “disturbing” and “rare,” while Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who took over on December 8 after Angela Merkel stepped down, said he was “deeply saddened,” according to AFP. Gun crime is rare in Germany, which has some of the strictest gun laws in Europe. The Weapons Act requires a weapons possession card to own and buy a firearm, and citizens need a weapons license to use and carry a loaded firearm....

Dead Sea salts contain minerals like magnesium, potassium, and calcium that can improve skin, hair, and nail health and appearance. Several studies support a connection between Dead Sea salt and benefits for psoriasis and other conditions like arthritis. However, more research is needed to support any treatment claims. Here’s what you need to know about Dead Sea salts for psoriasis, why they’re so popular, and how to use Dead Sea salts effectively and safely....

00:11 - Sorloth Has Finally Signed for Palace! It’s been announced well after the deadline passed, but Alexander Sorloth has officially joined Crystal Palace. Roy Hodgson’s team were in dire need of attacking options after Bakary Sako was hurt in yesterday’s match against West Ham. The Norwegian striker has scored 10 goals in 19 matches for FC Midtjylland this year though, with a similar physical profile to Benteke, is likely more an ideal backup than a partner for the Belgian forward....

Piercing Location and Symptoms Many body piercings involve the placement of metallic objects in the ears, nose, navel, and even the tongue. Since metals are frequently the causative triggers for ​contact dermatitis, it’s possible for people to experience allergic reactions to body piercing jewelry. These allergic reactions usually include red, itchy, and/or flaky skin at the site of contact with the jewelry. They can also rarely trigger systemic nickel allergy syndrome, in which a person absorbing high nickel levels (for example from a tongue piercing) can develop chronic gastrointestinal symptoms and fatigue....

Fortunately, by better understanding how hypothyroidism affects metabolism and weight, you can take steps to overcome plateaus and stay on track to achieve your weight loss goals. Weight Gain As with any weight loss plan, the simple aim is to burn more calories than you consume. This is known as creating a calorie deficit. If one pound of fat contains roughly 3,500 calories, you would need a deficit of 500 calories per day to lose one pound per week....

The superstar receiver, dealt to Arizona for running back David Johnson and a pair of draft picks, reacted to the move on Twitter hours after learning he was headed to a new franchise and struck a positive tone. He offered appreciation to the Texans and optimism for what he might accomplish with the Cardinals. “The (Texans) organization served me well, the city of Houston served me well and my teammates served me well,” Hopkins wrote....

Arizona also got a fourth-round pick with Hopkins, per the Houston Chronicle’s John McClain, while Houston got two picks with Johnson, a second-rounder this April and a fourth-rounder in 2021. Hopkins, signed through 2022, was set to earn $12.5 million in 2020. Johnson is set to earn $10.5 million this year. So money-wise in a veteran-for-veteran move it’s a wash. Unfortunately, football-wise, it’s a lopsided deal. MORE: Bill O’Brien gets roasted for trading DeAndre Hopkins...

The postseason is upon us, but whatever. We know how this ends: The Giants will win the World Series — again. (Yes, they will.) It’s all so predictable, so why even bother? Let’s just go 1994 on everything and call the whole thing off. There’s no reason to move forward with this silly charade. You know it’s true. Search your feelings. It’s an even year. MORE: Ranking the top 50 players in baseball’s postseason...

Ward won the fight by third-round TKO. Losing is OK. Fighters lose. But Carvalho lost something no one could have imagined — his life. MORE: Cyborg vs. Rousey will never happen | Pacquiao’s last fight? The fight was a hard-hitting fight with Carvalho taking a heavy amount of punishment. Total Extreme Officials stated Carvalho was checked by medical personnael after each round. The Portuguese welterweight told them after the fight that he didn’t have a headache, wasn’t tired and didn’t have any pain....

Images captured by the space agency’s Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instrument on the Terra and Aqua satellites show Death Valley on July 11, before the floods hit, and on August 7, two days after the near-record rainfall. Death Valley is officially the hottest place on Earth, having seen a temperature of 134 degrees Fahrenheit on July 10, 1913. That was recorded during a heatwave, in which temperatures reached at least 129 degrees Fahrenheit or over for five consecutive days....

User @BlessedandStressed1 has explained she has been with her partner for five years and is currently on maternity leave with their first baby. But she is no longer receiving any money as she has reached the “unpaid point.” Recently, the wife opened a “bulky” letter that she describes as “very formal”. It was about her partner’s disciplinary hearing that had occurred two weeks prior to the post that was shared on December 13....

The coordinator of the White House Coronavirus Task Force encouraged Americans to exercise personal responsibility even if their state or local leaders have not issued mandates that require certain behavioral changes aimed at lowering virus transmission risks. “To every American: This is the moment to protect yourself and your family,” said Birx on Sunday, speaking to CBS News’ Margaret Brennan during the morning’s Face the Nation program. “And so, if your governor or your mayor isn’t doing the policies that we know are critical—masking, physical distancing, avoiding bars, avoiding crowded indoor areas—if those restrictions don’t exist in your state, you need to take it upon yourself to be restrictive,” Birx continued....

Whether this is an advantage for the Buccaneers on gameday is the question. There’s no doubt their coaches and players, like everyone else in the league, are creatures of habit and prefer to have a more settled, consistent routine — which has made the situation more comfortable leading up to the game. Tom Brady spelled that out when asked about the situation early during his Super Bowl week media availability....

One reason it continues to grow is the appeal of “yield farming,” a strategy that leverages crypto assets and helps users maximize their returns. The strategy allows crypto investors to maximize their cryptocurrency rewards across multiple DeFi platforms through different strategies shared below. Yield farming creates an intriguing opportunity, but also involves complex strategies and a keen eye. There is also a significant risk of losing your principal capital if you’re not careful....

Vanessa’s matchless talent and controversial politics (diehard Marxist, pro-PLO) have made her at 59 the most visible (and audible) actress of her generation. In her recently published “Vanessa Redgrave: An Autobiography,” she speaks of herself with quiet pride as “an English radical,” a descendant of her socialist grandfather Eric and her socialist father, Michael Redgrave, who was black-listed by the BBC in 1941 until Churchill got the greatly popular actor unbanned....

The Charlotte Bobcats' Kidd-Gilchrist missed six weeks with a broken left hand and in his first game back, it was Anthony, who ranks second in scoring, waiting for him on the court. In 30 minutes against the New York Knicks, Kidd-Gilchrist kept Anthony below his season average. He challenged Anthony at every turn and Charlotte won, 108-98, as Anthony finished with 20 points, six rebounds and three assists. Kidd-Gilchrist faced the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic before James served as his next comeback test on Saturday night....