Players at the U.S. Open have raised fresh complaints about course conditions at Shinnecock Hills, with reports that the venue has been softened as the championship continues. The concerns have centered on how the course is playing at Shinnecock Hills, the storied Long Island layout that is hosting the 126th edition of the U.S. Open….

Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has jumped after the United States and Iran implemented a deal aimed at opening a sea lane through the strategic waterway, according to CNBC. The Strait of Hormuz sits between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, serving as a narrow maritime chokepoint for global crude…

Amazon MGM Studios has dropped “Artificial,” a film in development from director Luca Guadagnino centered on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, according to multiple published reports. The project, described in coverage as an OpenAI-related film and as a Sam Altman movie, had been in development at Amazon’s film studio before the company decided to walk away….

Amazon MGM Studios has dropped “Artificial,” a film directed by Luca Guadagnino centered on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, according to multiple entertainment trade reports. The project, titled “Artificial,” had been in development at Amazon MGM and was described in coverage as closely tied to OpenAI and Altman, with the story focused on the company’s 2023…

Vice President JD Vance faced intensifying political pressure Monday as the Trump administration’s Iran agreement drew fresh criticism from lawmakers and U.S. allies, placing the White House’s lead messenger on a tight timetable to defend the deal publicly and keep its rollout on track. Vance addressed the agreement at a White House briefing after President…

A NetJets private jet crashed on a highway in Texas, killing one person described in related coverage as an influential Texas venture capital founder and injuring five others, according to the headlines and context provided. The incident is being reported as NetJets’ first fatal crash. The crash involved a NetJets aircraft and happened on a…

USA Today opinion columnist Nicole Russell has published new commentary tied to national political debates, as the outlet continues to roll out high-profile pieces focused on former President Barack Obama and California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The recent lineup includes “Obama Presidential Center is a disaster, like his presidency | Opinion,” published by USA Today. Another…

Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah flared up in Lebanon as planned next-phase talks between the United States and Iran were delayed, adding fresh uncertainty to a diplomatic track that had been expected to continue this week. Multiple outlets reported that the U.S.-Iran talks were postponed, with Switzerland confirming the delay. The BBC reported that Vice…

Planned U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland have been postponed after Vice President JD Vance canceled his trip, as Israel intensified strikes in southern Lebanon, according to multiple reports. The talks had been expected to take place in Switzerland, a country that has often served as a venue for sensitive diplomatic contacts. BBC and Radio Free Europe/Radio…

Labour politician Andy Burnham won a special election, a result that sets up a direct political showdown with Labour leader Keir Starmer over who will lead Britain. The win, reported by multiple outlets including NPR, CBC and The Independent, puts Burnham in a stronger position inside the Labour Party at a moment when questions about…

Russia warned of escalation after Ukraine carried out what was described as the largest drone attack ever to hit Moscow, targeting sites in and around the Russian capital and prompting renewed threats of retaliation from the Kremlin. The attack unfolded as part of the broader war that began with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and…

Singer Oliver Tree has been confirmed dead after a helicopter crash that killed six people, according to multiple published reports. The crash was fatal for everyone aboard, and Tree was among the passengers. USA Today, Yahoo, AOL.com and NBC News all reported the confirmation of Tree’s death in connection with the crash. NBC News described…