Hoyt McGarity is the president and CEO of 8AM Golf. The company has acquired three businesses in the last four months. "We try to find these unique, best-in-class products," McGarity says. "I don't think anyone's looked at more golf companies than us" in the past 10 years.
A federal judge has granted a bid from a coalition of 12 states to temporarily stop Paramount from closing its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Paramount is pushing for a decision by September 30 because it has agreed to pay Warner Bros approximately $7 million per day beginning October 1 until the deal closes. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD), a film, television, and streaming business, has cleared an early legal challenge to its proposed $ 110 billion takeover.
How these twins' rare growth disorder could provide the key to preventing cancer
Laron syndrome is caused by a mutation in the growth hormone receptor in the liver. This leaves those living with Laron unable to generate a hormone called Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1), and means their growth stops at a short stature. The idea is to be able to replicate, through a drug or a diet, what happens in Laron syndrome, in other people without the syndrome.
Test that found source of US explosive diarrhoea outbreak was false positive, health officials say
The Food and Drug Administration issued an apology on Sunday night, saying the test results that linked the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms were a "false positive" The agency has not yet identified any product as the source of the parasite-borne illness outbreak. The FDA said a "sample of shredded iceberg lettuce" supplied by "Taylor Farms de Mexico" had tested positive for cyclospora.
Houthis in Yemen Declare Red Sea Blockade on Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Houthis announce a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia. The closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait would halt Saudi oil exports to Asia. The Houthis also accuse Riyadh of tightening the air blockade and limiting imports by sea through the port of Hodeida. The move opens a new front against the United States in its war on Iran.
Tens of thousands of Cockroach movement protesters defy police with Delhi march
Police begin clearing 'cockroach' party protest site in Delhi. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) had been sitting on a protest since June. They are demanding reforms to the education system. The government so far had allowed them to protest, though the minister last month called the CJP the "B-team of disruptive elements"
Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces in October 2024. He was part of a five-man leadership council based in Doha, Qatar. Yahya replaces Yahya al-Sinwar, who was killed in the same attack. He is also the son of former Hamas leader Yahya Haniyeh, who died in 2010.
5 Things to Know About the Maine Senate Candidate Troy Jackson
Jackson and Platner campaigned together repeatedly before Platner's campaign was rocked this month by a rape allegation. Platner has denied the allegation but decided to drop out of the Senate race as former allies, including Jackson, called on him to withdraw. Jackson's platform calls for universal healthcare and abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
War Between U.S. and Iran Expands, With Strikes Across the Region
The US has carried out strikes on multiple targets in Iran, while Tehran has retaliated by targeting American interests in West Asia. The latest attacks again showed how, step by step, the U.S. and Iran have inched closer to all-out war as last month’s interim deal meant to permanently end the fighting has crumbled.
Troy Jackson poised to replace Graham Platner as Democratic nominee in Maine Senate race
Troy Jackson, a fifth-generation logger from the North Maine Woods, has emerged as the likely new replacement for the state’s Democratic Senate nominee. Jackson, now the progressive frontrunner, once campaigned alongside Platner and received his endorsement during his gubernatorial run. Jackson may be more politically vetted than Platner was running as a first-time candidate, but his backing of progressive policies will leave him open to plenty of attacks.
Why Jordan Is Becoming a New Focus in the U.S.-Iran War
Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup in Brazil. The match may also mark the end of Lionel Messi's World Cup career. The U.S. military campaign against Iran continues into its ninth day. The United States is trying to end attacks on shipping and restore accesories.
Newcastle, Liverpool and England legend Keegan dies
Newcastle pay tribute to Kevin Keegan. ‘One of the most iconic, influential and deeply loved figures in our club’s history,’ says club. “He was the beating heart of Newcastle United for generations of supporters,” adds manager Alan Pardew.
Spain Celebrates Both a Soccer Win and a Sense of Wider Success
Lionel Messi scored the only goal of the game in extra-time to give Argentina the win. The goal was the only one scored by any player in the World Cup final. It was also the first goal scored in the final by a player from the USA since 1990. The World Cup is now over and it's time to move on to the next round.
The U.S. Is Sending More Warplanes to the Middle East, Officials Say
A U.S. service member was killed during the detonation of an Iranian drone in Iraq on Saturday. The death comes a day after two U.s. service members were killed in an Iranian attack on a U.N. base in Jordan. The service member died during the “controlled detonation” of a downed Iranian drone.
Notorious drug cartel leader Ismael Zambada sentenced to life in US prison
Zambada, 76, agreed to plead guilty in August 2025 to charges including racketeering conspiracy and continuing criminal enterprise. The US Justice Department said it would not seek the death penalty. Zambada was arrested in July 2024 alongside Joaquin Guzman Lopez, one of Guzman's sons, after their plane landed at a small airstrip in New Mexico.
JD and Usha Vance have taken several international trips together. They visited the US military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland in March 2025. They also attended the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in February 2026. They announced the birth of their fourth child, a boy, in January.
Pentagon Withheld Dozens of U.S. Military Injuries in Iran War
Gas prices first went over $4 a gallon on average at the end of March. They dipped below that in mid-June and continued to fall as crude oil prices eased when the U.S. and Iran reached an interim deal. Oil prices have climbed again in recent days as the United States and Iran appear to be moving closer to resuming an all-out war.
Pentagon Identifies 2 U.S. Soldiers Killed in Jordan During Iran Strike
The deaths of Gonzales and Feehan bring the toll of American troops killed in the war with Iran to 16. The deaths in the latest round of fighting mark the 15th and 16th among U.S. service members. In March, at the beginning of the war, 13 service members were killed in separate incidents.
Trump Administration Sought Phone Records of Times Journalists and Their Relatives
The president says the new jet will be "maxed out" in a month. The $400 million jet is not equipped with the same security systems as previous models. The president flew on the jet to Turkey on Sunday. The jet is being taken out of service for additional work, the president said.
Trump Says New Air Force One Will Be Taken Out of Service to Be ‘Maxed Out’
Trump Says New Air Force One Is Being Taken Out of Service for 'Maxed Out' Security Upgrades. President Donald Trump was finally forced to admit that the $400 million plane given to him by Qatar is not as secure as the older models he has repeatedly criticized. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung previously said the new Air force One was a "state-of-the-art aircraft that has been fitted with high-level security protocols"
Here’s What Greeks Think of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
The epic cycle concludes with “The Telegony,” which is about what happened after Odysseus’ homecoming. Author Madeline Miller looked to ‘The TeLegony’ for her popular book “Circe,’ about the witch who hosts Odyssseus during ”The Odyssey.”
Man Sets Off Explosive Device Outside 26 Federal Plaza in NYC
The suspect was taken into custody shortly after the incident around 8:30 a.m. No serious injuries were reported. The proposal, if passed by Congress, would require data centers to obtain all their electricity and water needs from private sources. The individual is in custody and two minor injuries reported thus far.
UK aid cuts ‘reduce bilateral support to some African countries by 90%’
Nigel Farage says Burnham plans to spend an extra £10bn on foreign aid. Report on Mr Burnham's plan for a shake-up in the FCDO came as it revealed its bilateral aid allocations for the next three years. The aid spending plan was absent from MrBurnham's brief first speech as Prime Minister, in which he pledged to end rough sleeping.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake rattles Peru, killing at least 5 and leaving hundreds without homes. Officials are still trying to account for missing residents. Several buildings collapsed or were left unsafe, including a local church and convent. The Ring of Fire is the most seismically and volcanically active region on Earth.
New US military death as Israel warns Tehran’s attacks coming close
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to target Iran’s power stations and bridges to try to compel Tehran to loosen its hold on the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian economy is in dire straits, with rampant inflation, chronic shortages of medicines and a crumbling economy. "Tehran will accept the inevitable economic hardship that another US naval blockade will entail," Nasr says.
Federal Agents Were Told FBI Will No Longer Investigate ICE Confrontations
The New York Times reports that the FBI will no longer investigate alleged assaults on ICE agents. The move could leave the Department of Homeland Security to police itself. "responsibility for investigating cases involving federal immigration officers would likely fall to Homeland Security Investigations," the Times says. The change could mean far less scrutiny of violent encounters by ICE agents, the report says.
Suspected Iranian strikes have targeted U.S. military in at least four countries.
Iran’s actions indicate a direct challenge to U.S. presence in the region, with attacks noted in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. Markets suggest increased expectations of Iranian military action against Gulf states. The latest attacks again showed how, step by step, the United States and Iran have inched closer to all-out war.
Rubio Says That U.S. Is Still Open to Diplomacy With Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was still open to a diplomatic solution. Rubio said Iran had indicated to the U.S., it was willing to talk. Iran's Foreign Ministry said "diplomacy" means "imposition, intimidation, threats, and sanctions"
Deaths of 2 U.S. Troops in Jordan Brings American Toll in the War With Iran to 16
Gas prices first went over $4 a gallon on average at the end of March. They dipped below that in mid-June and continued to fall as crude oil prices eased when the U.S. and Iran reached an interim deal. Oil prices have climbed again in recent days as the United States and Iran appear to be moving closer to resuming an all-out war.
Kuwait accuses Iran of targeting civilian sites after attacks spark fires.
U.S. Central Command: "The strikes will continue degrading Iranian military capabilities" Iran fired missiles toward Jordan that risked widening the conflict into neighboring Israel. Iran has focused attacks on U.S.-allied Arab states rather than Israel, which launched the war on Feb. 28. Jordan and nearly every Gulf Arab state have been targeted by Iranian missiles.
