Cracker Barrel sells Maple Street Biscuit Company to Biscuit Belly. 35 locations acquired, 16 close. Jacksonville-based chain contributed less than 2% of revenue.
Aaron Lee Tasjan: Why Artists Must Tell Uncomfortable Truths
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Eight fans walked out of Aaron Lee Tasjan’s concert during his song about America. Why the singer says artists have a duty to challenge audiences with uncomfortable truths.

Masters of the Universe Hits Prime Video After $113M Box Office Stumble — He-Man Is Back
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Masters of the Universe began streaming on Prime Video on July 22, 2026 — exactly 47 days after its theatrical debut — following a box office run that fell well short of studio expectations. The film stars Nicholas Galitzine as Adam Glenn, a young man who discovers he is the prophesied protector of the planet … Read more

Cleo Fields Exits Congress After Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling, Eyes Louisiana State Senate
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Rep. Cleo Fields announced Tuesday, July 21, 2026, that he will not seek reelection to Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District. The 63-year-old Democrat is instead running for Louisiana State Senate District 14 — a seat he previously held on three separate occasions dating back to 1988. Fields’ congressional exit follows the Supreme Court’s April 2026 ruling … Read more
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Sun Records Rockabilly Pioneer Vernon Taylor Dies at 88 After Long Battle With Dementia
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Vernon Taylor, a Washington-area rockabilly singer who recorded for Sun Records alongside legends of early rock and roll, died on July 22, 2026. He was 88. Taylor had been battling dementia in his final years. His brother also passed away just one day prior. Born Walton Alderton on November 9, 1937, Taylor was the youngest … Read more

Orioles Snap Boston’s Record-Tying 15-Game Win Streak — Postseason Odds Jumped from 13% to 64%
Boston’s franchise-record-tying 15-game winning streak ended in Baltimore — postseason odds soared from 13% to 64% during the run. Now the Red Sox face a new test.

Patrick Kane Returns to Blackhawks on $16M Deal — Bedard Called It “Incredible”
Patrick Kane signs a 2-year, $16M deal to return to the Chicago Blackhawks with a full no-movement clause — nearly two decades after being drafted first overall.
D4vd murder hearing day 2: blood evidence and DNA match reported in Tesla, garage
D4vd’s murder hearing entered day 2 on July 22, 2026, with testimony on garage blood evidence, his Tesla, and his music earnings.