Steve Phelps named NASCAR’s first commissioner

Feb 12, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR president Steve Phelps during Daytona 500 media day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Steve Phelps was named NASCAR’s first commissioner on Monday with a mission focused on “strategic growth and international expansion.” Phelps, 62, had been serving as president of NASCAR since…

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Lessons from a Lost-Pet Detective Named Kat

In 1996, Kat Albrecht was a police officer and bloodhound handler in Santa Cruz, Calif. Her dog, A.J., had been a part of many search and rescue efforts, sniffing out and locating lost people in the woods. But when A.J. escaped Ms. Albrecht’s yard, there was no team of expert animal rescuers to turn to….

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