Justin Thomas unravels at US Open with four-putt nightmare

Justin Thomas unravels at US Open with four-putt nightmare

Oakmont claimed another victim Friday at the U.S. Open. Looking to bounce back from a 6-over 76 in Thursday’s opening round, Justin Thomas’ quest for a comeback took a hit on the par-5 12th hole at the Pittsburgh-area course, where a birdie opportunity from 26 feet turned into a crushing double bogey on the slick…

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Gold Prices Surge as Middle East Tensions Rise and Rate Cut Hopes Grow

Gold Prices Surge as Middle East Tensions Rise and Rate Cut Hopes Grow

Markets jittered on Friday as new tensions in the Middle East sent tremors through global finance. Investors fled to gold as a haven in a world of elevated geopolitical risk. The increase comes amid heightened tensions following reported strikes on key facilities, which has heightened fears of a protracted conflict. X Spot gold rose 1.7% to $3,439.79 an ounce,…

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Sen. John Fetterman calls for US to supply anything Israel needs for Iran attack

Sen. John Fetterman calls for US to supply anything Israel needs for Iran attack

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., expressed staunch support for Israel’s assault against Iran, calling for the U.S. to back Israel’s efforts by providing the ally with anything it needs. “Our commitment to Israel must be absolute and I fully support this attack. Keep wiping out Iranian leadership and the nuclear personnel. We must provide whatever is necessary—military,…

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Shein’s planned Hong Kong listing to benefit from wider capital pool, analysts say

Shein’s planned Hong Kong listing to benefit from wider capital pool, analysts say

[SYDNEY] Shein’s planned listing in Hong Kong will help the online fast-fashion retailer avoid sharp investor scrutiny of its supply chains while tapping into capital from the mainland and emerging market investors, analysts said. The Singapore-headquartered company has turned its public market debut ambitions to Hong Kong after failing to win Chinese securities regulatory approval…

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Restaurant charges $17 fee for customers who commit this common dining practice: ‘Going a bit far’

Restaurant charges  fee for customers who commit this common dining practice: ‘Going a bit far’

People are expressing “reservations” about this new policy. A French restaurateur has been ripped online after announcing a new fine on dining parties whose number of members didn’t match their original booking. Olivier Vincent, chef and manager at L’îlot in Amboise, had reportedly become fed up with parties that either exceeded or fell short of the…

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Alibaba movie unit’s pivot, rebrand bring US$2 billion value gain

Alibaba movie unit’s pivot, rebrand bring US billion value gain

DAMAI Entertainment Holdings, formerly Alibaba Pictures Group, is shifting its focus from movies production to faster-growing entertainment segments targeting younger consumers – and investors are taking notice.  Since its May 19 earnings report, which highlighted a pivot towards intellectual property (IP) licensing and live events, the company’s shares have roughly doubled, making it the top…

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Here are the top Iranian leaders killed in Israel’s precision airstrikes — including Revolutionary Guard leader, Gen. Hossein Salami

Here are the top Iranian leaders killed in Israel’s precision airstrikes — including Revolutionary Guard leader, Gen. Hossein Salami

Israel’s massive airstrike attack left Iran’s military leadership in crisis as it killed several senior Iranian commanders — including the head of its Revolutionary Guard. At least 20 senior Iranian commanders were killed in Israel’s strikes on Iran on Friday, sources said. Six nuclear scientists have also been confirmed killed in the strikes. The strikes…

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