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A standing record of earlier reporting and analysis from the Speedway Scene newsroom, preserved in full as the story so far.
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AMC Chief Breaks Ranks and Backs Paramount Warner Merger Over State Lawsuits
Adam Aron declared AMC a full-throated supporter of the 110 billion dollar Paramount Warner deal, splitting with his own trade group and twelve states suing to block it.
American Airlines Odor Diversion Reignites Cabin Air Safety Debate
Six of nine flight attendants fell ill after an unexplained odor forced an American Airlines 787 to divert to Dublin, renewing scrutiny of aircraft cabin air.
Netflix Licenses Power Franchise From Lionsgate in Global Pact
Netflix picked up four Power series from Lionsgate for international markets, with the flagship show joining Netflix US as Starz bets on reach over exclusivity.
Cracker Barrel Hands CEO Job to David Deno After Rebrand Backlash
Cracker Barrel named former Bloomin' Brands chief David Deno as CEO, closing out Julie Masino's turbulent tenure a year after the logo backlash.
Ocean Casino Suspends Gaming After Fire and Burst Pipe in Atlantic City
Fire and a burst pipe forced Ocean Casino Resort to halt all gambling at the peak of Atlantic City's summer season, days after an Ilitch full-ownership push.
Amazon Prime Settlement Claims Close on $2.5 Billion FTC Payout
Filing window for Amazon's $2.5 billion FTC settlement closed July 27, leaving roughly 35 million Prime customers awaiting refunds of up to $51 each.
Social Security Reform Fight Intensifies as 2032 Benefit Cliff Nears
Rival bills from bipartisan senators and Connecticut Democrats put Social Security solvency on the congressional agenda as trustees warn of a 22 percent cut in 2032.
Ford Earnings Arrive With Guidance, Tariffs and Truck Sales in Focus
Ford reports second quarter results after Tuesday's close, with Wall Street fixed on whether it matches GM's guidance raise despite a 10 percent sales drop.
Venezuelan Oil Revenue Tops $13 Billion While Congress Demands Accounting
Trump says Venezuelan oil sales under US control have topped $13 billion, but only $300 million is publicly traced to Caracas, fueling audit demands in Congress.
SSI Payment Calendar Quirk Leaves August Without a Check for 7.5 Million
Supplemental Security Income recipients get two checks in July and none in August as a weekend calendar rule moves the payment up to Friday, July 31.
Gordie Howe Bridge Opens to Traffic While Tariff Fight Strains Its Purpose
North America's busiest trade corridor gained a second span as the Gordie Howe bridge opened between Detroit and Windsor under the shadow of a deepening tariff war.
Fed Opens Two-Day Meeting With Markets Pricing Real Chance of a Rate Hike
Federal Reserve policymakers opened their July meeting with futures pricing a real chance of a rate hike after oil's surge rekindled inflation fears.