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Storms spawned tornadoes in Atlantic Beach (Long Island) and Dover, Delaware, injuring one person, damaging beach clubs, and triggering flood rescues, with a state of emergency lifted in Dover and widespread road flooding affecting Queens and Jersey City.
Two tornadoes were confirmed in Kent County, Delaware, as a strong line of storms moved through Thursday evening. The first tornado touched down near Hartly around 5:55 p.m., followed by a likely stronger tornado over downtown Dover about 6:12 p.m. The storms caused significant damage, including roof damage to the Days Inn on Route 13, downed wires, and road closures. Dover has declared a state of emergency while crews assess damage and residents are urged to stay home during the aftermath.
Belgian diver Stefan Panis found up to 20 Guinness bottles dating to 1864 in the Mindora shipwreck off Dover; scientists are analyzing the contents for DNA to potentially recreate the original beer, with the Guinness Archive coordinating the effort.
A 162-year-old bottle of Guinness, dating to 1864, was recovered from a shipwreck off Dover by Belgian diver Stefan Panis. The find is being analyzed by researchers at KU Leuven, with hopes of understanding its taste and potentially recreating the 1860s stout, and there may be more bottles buried in the wreck; Diageo’s Guinness Archive is coordinating the investigation.
President Trump attended the dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base for four U.S. soldiers killed in the Iran war, praising them as heroes and meeting their families, while escalating threats against Iran amid ongoing U.S. airstrikes. The conflict has claimed 18 service members' lives and left more than 100 injured, with Trump vowing revenge and threatening to strike civilian targets in Iran for further attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
NASCAR star Kyle Busch died unexpectedly at 41, five hours after being hospitalized with a severe illness, just days after his Dover Truck Series win in which he dominated and thrilled the crowd. The piece traces Busch’s career arc from public enemy No. 1 to fan favorite, notes his reflections on “you never know when the last one is,” and highlights the seismic impact of his loss on fans, fellow drivers, and NASCAR as a whole, including tributes from his family and colleagues.
Stephen Kurtz of Dover was arrested for home improvement fraud and felony theft after allegedly taking over $38,000 from a Rehoboth Beach man for construction work he did not complete. He was charged with crimes involving false pretense and theft from an elderly victim, and released on a $10,000 bond. Authorities are urging anyone with similar experiences to come forward.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule features notable changes, including the All-Star Race at Dover and a race at Watkins Glen in May, which are unconventional choices that aim to optimize weather and fan engagement. The schedule adjustments reflect strategic decisions to enhance the series' appeal, despite limited options for certain tracks, and highlight NASCAR's focus on timing and location to boost attendance and excitement.
Denny Hamlin won his fourth race of 2025 at Dover, while Ty Gibbs aims for his first Cup win at Indianapolis and to claim the In-Season Challenge crown. The article ranks top contenders for the upcoming Brickyard 400, highlighting drivers' recent performances and prospects based on past results and current form.
Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Cup race at Dover in overtime, his fourth win of the season, overcoming rain delays and older tires. Chase Elliott took the points lead, while Chase Briscoe and Alex Bowman also had strong finishes. William Byron lost the points lead after a crash, and Christopher Bell's chances were hurt by spins. Ty Gibbs and Ty Dillon advanced to the In-Season Challenge finals.
The NASCAR Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Dover faces uncertainties due to rain washouts of practice and qualifying, leading to reliance on pre-race data and comparable tracks for analysis. Noah Gragson, starting from a deep position, is a strong value bet for a top-10 finish at +1200, based on his past performance and model projections, despite the unpredictable conditions and new tire compound.
Rain at Dover Motor Speedway led to the cancellation of practice and qualifying, with the starting grid set by a points-based metric, placing Chase Elliott on pole for the NASCAR Cup race.
Rain at Dover Motor Speedway led to the cancellation of practice and qualifying, resulting in the starting lineup being set by a metric. Chase Elliott will start on pole, with Chase Briscoe alongside him, and the race is scheduled for 2:17 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Chase Elliott was awarded the Dover Busch Light Pole after rain canceled qualifying, using a qualifying metric based on previous race results and owner points, and will start at the front for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race.
NASCAR's Saturday schedule at Dover includes practice, qualifying, and a 200-mile Xfinity race, with events starting early in the morning and running through the evening, amid cloudy weather with a chance of thunderstorms.