Trump-endorsed candidate wins GOP primary for Kansas’ 2nd Congressional District
The election was held as the Republican primary for Kansas’ 2nd Congressional District. Former Attorney General Derek Schmitt, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, was declared the winner of the Republican primary on Tuesday. The seat is currently represented by 36-year-old Rep. Jake LaTurner, who announced he would not seek re-election in this […]
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Set R-Rated Record with $97 Million 2nd Weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — Ten days after its theatrical release, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is already the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time, not accounting for inflation. The Marvel Studios blockbuster starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman continued to dominate theaters in its second weekend, bringing in a studio-estimated $97 million on Sunday. That brought its […]
Hochul restarts 2nd Ave. subway project and punts congestion pricing revenue fight to 2025
Gov. Kathy Hawkle has freed up $54 million to restart the Second Avenue subway construction project that was stalled by the abrupt halt to congestion pricing, but she acknowledged Tuesday that the question of how to fill a $15 billion hole in the MTA’s budget will drag on into next year. The state Legislature ended […]
3M Open: How to watch, preview, 1st, 2nd round tee times, more
The PGA Tour is back in the United States after a two-week run in Scotland. There are two regular-season events remaining before the FedEx Cup Playoffs: the first in Blaine, Minnesota with the 3M Open at the TPC Twin Cities, the Paris Olympic next week, and then the season-ending Wyndham Championship. The players playing this […]
Xander Schauffele earns 2nd major victory, let’s update the PGA Tour Money list
Welcome to Playing Through’s morning ritual, Golf Talk Today. Each morning on “Golf Talk Today,” our staff discusses various aspects of the PGA Tour, LIV Golf and other professional golf tournaments. Unfortunately, the 2024 major championship season has come to an end. Xander Schauffele won by two strokes over Justin Rose and Billy Horschel at […]
Biden drops bid for 2nd term — what happens next?
As expected, President Joe Biden announced Sunday afternoon that he will not resign from office but will withdraw his bid for another term in the White House. “I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to step down and focus on fulfilling my duties as president for […]
Scottie Scheffler in British Open mix, seeking 2nd major of 2024
TROON, Scotland — Scottie Scheffler has won six times already this year, including the Masters Championship and the Players Championship. It’s not out of the question that he could win his seventh title and his second major championship. Scheffler shot 70 in the first round of the British Open on Thursday at Royal Troon and […]
British Open 2024: 2nd round weather calls for more carnage, frustration, 30 mph gusts
What’s the biggest story after the first round of the British Open on Thursday? Scotland’s summer weather. A strong southerly wind played havoc with players all day at Royal Troon. Temperatures were in the low 60s and occasional nasty drizzle didn’t help. All of this combined to produce a first-round scoring average of 74.45, a […]
2nd Trump Term, Project 2025 Will Look Like How Florida’s Run
On Wednesday’s “NewsNation Now” broadcast, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried said Floridians “know what Project 2025 is. We’ve been living under Ron DeSantis for the last six years as a guinea pig for the Heritage Foundation,” and that when they talk about issues like that, “people understand what’s at stake and they’re ready to […]
American Century Championship: Mardy Fish builds off monumental round, wins for 2nd time in Lake Tahoe
Mardy Fish won again at Lake Tahoe. After a stellar performance on Saturday with 34 points, he added 26 points in the final round for a total of 83 points to win the 2024 American Century Championship by four points. This is his second victory at the tournament, having also won in 2020. The event […]