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Watch (if you can) as William Mouw makes 13 from the infamous 16th-hole bunker at PGA West

The par-5 16th at the PGA West Stadium Course is known for it's 18-foot-deep bunker and it got the better of William Mouw on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Readers Share Their Near-Death Experiences

After the death of Peter Fenwick, a neuropsychiatrist who studied near-death experiences, readers shared stories of their own.

The New York Times - 16h

2025 American Express leaderboard: Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler among chasing pack near lead after 36 holes

The cut will not be made until 54 holes are completed later Saturday in California

CBS Sports - 11h

Hastings, Sparks share 36-hole lead at Latin American Amateur with Masters on their minds

San Diego State senior Justin Hastings of the Cayman Islands and Patrick Sparks of Peru are tied for the 36-hole lead in the Latin American Amateur Championship

ABC News - 11h

UK companies outpace US businesses in share buybacks

FTSE groups adopt practice that has drawn criticism from lawmakers but research suggests it could lift long-term share price

Financial Times - 1d

Video of Chile rail tragedy sparks false reports of train crash in India

Yahoo News - 2d

Meta's pivot to the right sparks boycotts and a user exodus

After Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced changes that shifted the company and its policies to the right, some users are fleeing the company’s platforms.

NBC News - 2d

Havertz's wife shares threats after Arsenal loss

The wife of Arsenal player Kai Havertz has shared abusive messages she received on social media after Arsenal lost to Manchester United in the FA Cup on Sunday.

ESPN - 4d

Charley Hoffman takes bold, unconventional route on Waialae's 18th hole

With no internal out of bounds, Hoffman took advantage of a small opening left of the par-5 finishing hole – and succeeded all four times.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Biden policy on Israel-Gaza sparks warnings, dissent, resignations

Former State Department officials say they worry about how far Washington is willing to go to support Israel during the ongoing war in Gaza.

CBS News - 5d

Meta’s ‘free speech’ overhaul sparks advertisers’ concern

Facebook owner’s move to loosen policing of online content has raised fears of a surge in misinformation

Financial Times - 6d

How a freak space junk crash baffled residents and sparked concern

The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.

BBC News - 6d

Kids Turn to a Mental-Health Chatbot to Share Their Anxieties

Part counselor and part friend, Troodi talks with children about their worries and fears. “Sometimes I forget she’s not a real person,” says one teen.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 11

Gun-wearing leader sparks attention at Ghana inauguration

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

Vodafone Sells Remaining 3% Share in Indus Towers

The telecomms group used the $326 million raised in proceeds to repay debt and increase its stake in India’s Vodafone Idea.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

What we learned as Hield, Santos spark Warriors' win over Pistons

Buddy Hield scored 19 points and Gui Santos tied a career-high with 13 points as the Golden State Warriors held off the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share branches

The move is intended to make it easier for people to access banking services, but some warn it will lead to more branch closures.

BBC News - Jan. 9

The hole in Keir Starmer’s plan for the NHS

Also in this newsletter: demand for special educational needs provision doubles

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Greggs shares drop on sales slowdown

UK bakery chain blames ‘subdued high street footfall’ for weaker earnings

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Trump shares inflammatory video with crude reference to Netanyahu

President-elect’s post featuring economist Jeffrey Sachs comes weeks after Israeli PM claims two had a ‘warm’ chat. Donald Trump has shared inflammatory video content calling Benjamin Netanyahu ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Sunset Fire sparks in Runyon Canyon area of the Hollywood Hills

The fire broke out just after 5:30 p.m. and is said to have burned just over 40 acres of vegetation.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Video of tyre-slashing Indian tutor sparks anti-Muslim misinformation

Yahoo News - Jan. 9

The Memo: Trump sparks political fight as Los Angeles wildfires rage

President-elect Trump has sparked a political battle over the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles even as those fires are still far from contained. Any suggestion that the disaster — which has already ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Extreme drought, high winds helped spark the California fires

High winds intersecting with historic drought levels are contributing to the dangerous conditions that sparked the multiple fires raging in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Helen Holmlund, an assistant ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

How Australia's beach cabana drama sparked a turf war

Hordes of shade covers have taken over beaches - stoking debate over the country's culture.

BBC News - Jan. 8

How a handful of X accounts took Elon Musk ‘down the rabbit hole’ on UK politics

Tech billionaire’s posts about grooming gangs scandal have elevated issue

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Fantasy holes with lava fields - it's golf for the 21st Century

Tiger Woods says TGL will take golf into a new "stratosphere". Here are five takeaways from the opening night's action in Florida.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Apple’s ‘decidedly unattractive’ outlook sparks rare bearish call on the stock

An analyst says Apple’s stock price bakes in only good news, but he sees more than 20% downside as negative developments pile up.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Meta's moderation rollback sparks celebration and despair

Some Republicans celebrated the move which they framed as a result of their war against social media censorship. Fact-checking groups were blindsided.

NBC News - Jan. 7

India rescuers race to save men stuck in flooded 'rat-hole' mine

Nine men were trapped on Monday morning after water flooded the narrow hole manually dug to extract coal.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Smart bird feeders gain popularity and spark interest in bird-watching

At a time when North American bird populations are declining dramatically, the number of people watching them is increasing

ABC News - Jan. 7

Belichick shares on-brand reaction to Patriots firing Mayo

Former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shared his reaction to the firing of his successor, Jerod Mayo, on Monday's "The Pat McAfee Show."

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Matsuyama sets 54-hole record to keep Sentry lead

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama sets a 54-hole tournament record as he keeps his one-shot lead at the PGA Tour season-opening event in Hawaii.

BBC News - Jan. 5

A very nice man is interested in me, but I don’t feel a spark

Why not see what happens when you prioritise someone who offers you stability and decency?. The question Last year I joined a choir where I became friends with a very nice man. Two months ago, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Pulisic sparks Milan comeback in Super Cup semi

AC Milan came from behind to beat Juventus 2-1 in the Italian Super Cup semi-final in Riyadh on Friday, and the win for Sergio Conceicao's side in his first game in charge set up a derby final with ...

ESPN - Jan. 4

Google’s antitrust woes spark analyst downgrade of Alphabet’s stock

JMP Securities cited “the risk of antitrust penalties that could significantly impact Google’s U.S. distribution of search and search revenue.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

Hagi sparks Rangers’ domination of Celtic in easy Scottish Premiership win

Celtic’s job is to prove this Old Firm outcome proves nowhere near as significant as Rangers would like it to be. One glance at the Scottish Premiership table – Celtic still lead their old ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2