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The 124th U.S. Open is currently underway at Pinehurst No. 2 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.From the start, the field was chasing top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, who is on a winning streak not seen since Tiger Woods’ heyday. Scheffler teed off in the afternoon round along with Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele. Scheffler started with two bogeys after six holes, but a birdie on the seventh hole put him back at one-over. Instead, it was McIlroy who took the early lead in that group, scoring consecutive birdies early on to jump to two-under.Two-time winner Brooks Koepka initially looked like he had a…

It’s time for mobile phones to change again. Fun-looking gadgets with eye-catching transparent exteriors and LED “glyph” systems were back with the Phone 1, then the Phone 2 and the Phone 2a, and now more phone makers are looking to break away from the monolithic glass status quo.The latest mobile phone trend that I’m 100% on board with is the scroll wheel: Yes, it’s actually a tactile disc that spins around. Earlier this week, boutique phone maker Light unveiled the Light Phone III. Designed as a less intrusive alternative to the iPhone and Android, the third generation of the minimalist…

The EU’s announcement of new tariffs on imports of Chinese-made EVs has left BYD subject to an additional 17.4% tariff, but the EV leader is expected to overcome the impact as BYD is reportedly earning higher profits in the EU than in China on its EV models such as the Seal U. BYD has announced that it will enter the European auto market in 2020. Following its launch in Norway in 2021, BYD has unveiled an EV lineup that includes the Atto 3, Han and Tang models. Since then, BYD has strategically expanded in the region, adding models such as…

June 13, 2024 1:10 PM Anti-abortion groups vow to continue challenging abortion after Supreme Court decision By CNN staff Anti-abortion groups are protesting after the Supreme Court rejected a challenge to restrict the widely used abortion drug mifepristone. Many states have banned abortions following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, but Thursday’s ruling means they can continue to mail the pill to patients without an in-person doctor’s appointment. Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life AmericaState policy director Katie Daniel called it “a sad day for all who care about women’s health and the lives of unborn children,” according to the website of…

Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. The Bridgerton family. Liam Daniel / Netflix Bridgerton season 4 is currently in production and is scheduled to be released in 2026.The upcoming season will likely focus on Benedict Bridgerton’s (Luke Thompson) love story. Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan will reprise their roles as Colin and Penelope. Warning: Major spoilers for “Bridgerton” season 3 follow.”Bridgerton” fans have been patiently waiting, but Benedict Bridgerton’s season is finally here.Season 3 of the Netflix series will feature Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) relationshipconcluded on Thursday with the release…

Republican lawmakers on Thursday questioned Microsoft executives about the company’s presence in China, nearly a year after Chinese hackers used the company’s systems to launch a devastating hack of federal government networks.During the hours-long hearing, members of the House Homeland Security Committee questioned Microsoft President Brad Smith about how the company, a major contractor to the U.S. government, can maintain commercial business in China, which Smith said accounts for about 1.4 to 1.5 percent of the company’s sales.”Is it really worth it?” asked Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez of Florida.Smith argued that Microsoft’s operations in China serve U.S. interests by protecting…

BALTIMORE — The newly crowned Miss Maryland USA made history on June 1, becoming the first Asian American to be crowned at the annual pageant and the first transgender woman to claim the title of Miss Maryland. Montgomery County native Bailey Ann Kennedy, 31, competed in her first pageant and is now the crowned Miss Maryland in the Miss USA pageant. Transgender women have been allowed to compete in pageants since 2013, but a rule barring contestants over the age of 28 was lifted this year. Kennedy said the past two weeks have been hectic and she never expected to…

If the term-limited governor decides to seek federal office — perhaps challenging Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026 or running for president in 2028 — allies hope his recent overseas trips to Israel, Davos, Switzerland and South Korea will help make up for foreign policy weaknesses on his resume.The 10-day trip with the delegation will also highlight economic projects that have helped reshape Georgia’s economy into a fast-growing green energy hub.Leading the way is Hyundai, which is building a $7.6 billion electric vehicle factory in southeast Georgia. The Meth Plant is the largest economic development project in state history, secured by…

Changes are expected to be made to Texas high school sports championships in volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball and baseball starting with the 2024-25 season.The Collegiate High School Association Legislative Council met Tuesday to decide on proposed rule changes, passing amendments for split divisions in the postseason for volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball and baseball. The changes to the current playoff structure for some sports would allow for split divisions in the postseason for 2A-6A volleyball, softball, baseball, 4A-6A soccer and 1A-6A basketball.This change will create two state championship brackets for conferences in the above sports to advance to the postseason. This…

What’s going on?The Nasdaq and S&P 500 posted modest gains on June 13, 2024, mainly driven by tech stocks. The S&P 500 rose 0.10% and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.23%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.23%.What does this mean?Technology stock The S&P 500 technology sector and the semiconductor index both led the way, growing by more than 1%, with Broadcom Inc. notably rising 12.2%, lifting its shares to a new record high after the quarter ended. Revenue The Fed raised its outlook for AI-related chips and announced a 10-for-1 stock split. Meanwhile, the producer price index unexpectedly fell…