Keegan Bradley, despite strong performance and ranking, chose not to select himself for the U.S. Ryder Cup team. He prioritized his role as captain, aiming to be the best possible leader for his team. Bradley named six players to complete the US team, forgoing the chance to be...
London's Thames River is undergoing a massive cleanup of a 820-foot shoreline dubbed "Wet Wipe Island," composed of 180 tons of congealed waste. This is the UK's first large-scale mechanical removal of wet wipes from a river, following years of volunteer efforts. The cleanup, costing hundreds of thousands...
The Athletic's U.S. Open coverage highlights day three's unexpected turn of events. Stefanos Tsitsipas, despite a less favorable court assignment reflecting his recent struggles, energized the crowd on Court 7 and won his match. Surprisingly, the outside courts became the most popular due to empty main stadiums, creating...
EU President Ursula von der Leyen defended a trade deal with the US, emphasizing its stability despite a 15% tariff on EU goods. However, Trump quickly threatened new tariffs on countries with digital taxes, targeting the EU's tech regulations. The EU insists its right to regulate is sovereign,...
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) intercepted a Russian IL-20 Coot reconnaissance aircraft near Alaskan airspace on Tuesday. This is the latest in a series of similar incidents this year, involving Russian spy planes flying near Alaska's Air Defense Identification Zone. While Russian military activity in this zone...
U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack's Lebanon visit was canceled after he insulted Lebanese journalists, calling their questioning "animalistic." His remarks sparked outrage from the press and the Lebanese Presidency, who expressed regret for the comments made on their platform. The Union of Journalists in Lebanon strongly condemned Barrack's behavior,...
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the federal government is taking over management of Washington D.C.'s Union Station from Amtrak, citing disrepair and safety concerns. Duffy stated this action, aligned with President Trump's vision, aims to improve the station and the city's overall appearance at a lower cost. This...
Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters, the most-watched film ever with over 236 million views, is getting a sequel. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the film's success, including a recent successful theatrical release, has sparked discussions for a continuation. While details are scarce, director Kang hinted at focusing on...
A shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning. Police have contained the shooter and say there's no active threat to the public. First responders, including the FBI and state patrol, are at the scene. Authorities haven't released details on the number of victims....
President Trump's economic advisor, Kevin Hassett, suggested that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook should take a leave of absence while she prepares to sue the president for her removal. Hassett believes this is the honorable course of action, despite Cook's planned lawsuit challenging her dismissal. He also defended...
