Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson and retired basketball star Shaquille O’Neal engaged in a friendly feud that culminated in a free throw competition, with O’Neal emerging as the winner. As a result, O’Neal will design the livery of Johnson’s No. 84 Toyota for the upcoming Daytona 500. Johnson, known for his NASCAR victories at Daytona in 2006 and 2013, is set to make his 22nd attempt at the race in 2025.
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Gerald Ford and America’s “moral obligation” to refugees
In 1975, following the fall of Saigon, President Gerald Ford faced public opposition regarding the acceptance of 130,000 South Vietnamese refugees fearing persecution. Despite a 9% unemployment rate and negative public sentiment, Ford prioritized moral obligation, launching airlifts and securing relocation aid, which led to successful integration into American society. The refugees, who initially relied on assistance, later became contributing members of the community, exemplifying the strength of diversity in the U.S. Full Article
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