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Joe Burrow connected twice with Ja’Marr Chase for two touchdowns, Cincinnati added three field goals, and the Bengals cruised to a 23-3 victory over Houston as the defense limited the Texans to a single early field goal.
A suspect wanted in a Plano homicide died after leading police on a south-to-north chase along I-35 into northern Denton County. After a trooper attempted a stop, the driver fired, crashed on I-35, and a standoff ensued as the vehicle burned; the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. Plano’s homicide investigation continues, with the victim’s identity withheld pending family notification. Northbound I-35 lanes were briefly backed up but have since reopened.
William Byron spun late in Darlington’s NASCAR Cup Series Chase opener and then suffered a mechanical failure that sidelined his No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet. He briefly re-fired but ultimately finished 37th with six points, dropping to 16th in the Chase standings with nine races remaining as the playoff event moves to Gateway on Sept. 13.
The 2026 Cup Series Chase starts at Darlington with 16 contenders facing a newly structured 10-week title run, and most drivers acknowledge they haven’t studied the old 2004-13 Chase format. Experts say the key remains the same: a 70-day pressure cooker where peak performance late in the season matters, aided by leadership like Hendrick Motorsports’ Chad Knaus and strategic risk at pivotal tracks. Early races at Darlington, plus the Kansas, Las Vegas, and Charlotte stretch, will test consistency and resilience, while Talladega looms as a potential momentum shifter. While simulations favor a champion from the top six in regular-season points, upsets are possible if teams balance speed with staying clear of costly mistakes over the ten weeks.
Southwest Airlines unveiled plans for its first airport lounges, set to open in late 2027 in Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu, and Nashville, with seven additional lounges planned later. The lounges are part of a Chase-backed effort and will be accessible via a new premium Southwest Rapid Rewards credit card launching in 2027. This move extends Southwest’s strategic evolution—shifting to assigned seating and bag fees—while aligning with the industry trend of airlines expanding premium lounges to attract higher-spending travelers.
Southwest Airlines is moving to add its first ever airport lounges, with four lounges under construction for a late-2027 opening in Austin, BWI (Baltimore/Washington), Daniel K. Inouye International (Honolulu), and Nashville. The lounges will be developed in partnership with Chase to deliver a premium airport experience, with access via a forthcoming premium Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card issued by Chase next year and amenities designed to mirror the Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounge Network. The carrier also plans at least seven more lounges in the coming years as part of broader changes after recent profitability-focused shifts.
Ryan Preece won the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona in overtime to lock up a Cup Series playoff berth, praising RFK and his crew in a redemption-filled victory as other drivers reacted to the race’s pace, the updated rules package, and the final chance to influence the Chase picture.
Ryan Preece earned his first Cup Series win in an overtime finish at Daytona, passing Zane Smith on the last lap after a late crash and securing the final spot in the 2026 Chase. The RFK driver’s victory came in his 249th Cup start and helped complete a 16-driver playoff field, with Bubba Wallace and Austin Cindric also clinching spots. Daniel Suárez finished second, followed by Tyler Reddick, Michael McDowell and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. The race ended under caution after a multi-car wreck, with van Gisbergen narrowly missing the Chase as the field was set by points.
Denny Hamlin enters the NASCAR Cup Series Chase with a 25-point lead after Daytona; Ryan Preece wins the Coke Zero Sugar 400 to claim his first Cup victory and the final Chase spot, while Austin Cindric also earns a Chase berth. Shane van Gisbergen drops out of the top 16. Unofficial Daytona standings list Hamlin at 2,100 points, followed by Blaney (-25), Reddick (-35), Gibbs (-40), Briscoe (-50), Bell (-45), Larson (-55), Elliott (-60), Logano (-65), Buescher (-70), Suarez (-75), Hocevar (-80), Byron (-85), Wallace (-90), Cindric (-95), and Preece (-100).
Apple marks seven years of the Apple Card, while a plan emerges to switch the issuer from Goldman Sachs to Chase by early 2028; Mastercard remains the network, and open balances will migrate to Chase with Goldman Sachs continuing customer service in the interim. For now, cardholders can continue using Apple Card as usual, with no confirmed changes beyond the issuer transition and no expansion beyond the U.S. yet.
An hour-long pursuit began in San Bernardino and extended into Los Angeles County, with the suspect clocked at over 100 mph on the 10 Freeway before a passenger was ejected mid-pursuit. The driver surrendered near the 60 Freeway exit in Ontario around 3:45 p.m. Authorities are pursuing a possible felony warrant, though details were not released.
Ty Gibbs held off Christopher Bell to win the Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway, the Cup Series’ first race in August and the start of the Chase push. Gibbs beat Bell after a late restart while Bell had won Stage 2 and Ryan Blaney had won Stage 1, with Blaney starting on pole and Austin Cindric entering the weekend 12th in points. The result tightens the standings, with Gibbs potentially moving to second, and Cindric remaining the final Chase qualifier as the round begins.
Chase’s Sapphire Preferred card gains a complimentary one-year Apple TV+ subscription for cardholders who activate by 12/31/2026 (auto-superseded if you already pay for Apple TV); Apple One subscribers get a $7.50/month discount for 12 months when linked to the same Apple account. In addition, new benefits include 3x points on gas, EV charging, and Airbnb/Vrbo bookings; hotel statement credits doubled to $100; a $120 Global Entry/TSA PreCheck/NEXUS credit every four years; emergency evacuation coverage; the 10% anniversary bonus is discontinued; Ultimate Rewards points transfer to Hyatt shifts to a 4:3 rate. New cardholders can earn 100,000 points after $5,000 in the first three months. These benefits are effective today for eligible cardholders.
Chase will become the new issuer of Apple Card within approximately 24 months, continuing to support the existing features and benefits, while Mastercard remains the payment network. The transition aims to enhance customer experience and support financial health, with over $20 billion in card balances expected to transfer to Chase.
A Garden Grove police officer was critically injured after being hit by a car while pursuing a suspect who had assaulted a clerk with a knife; the suspect was arrested and the driver remained at the scene cooperating with authorities.