Contending with China on trade to dominate US AI, quantum, and biotech industries
China’s Supply Chain Leverage and U.S. Technological Challenges Beijing has consistently demonstrated its willingness to use its supply chain advantages as a strategic tool. Recently, during a trip to Asia, President Trump had to address a rare earth dispute, revealing just a slice of the broader influence China holds over the U.S. economy, especially as […]
Former Ryder Cup star Daniel Berger finally feeling 100%, back to contending on PGA Tour
This week's Sanderson Farms Championship in Mississippi will be Daniel Berger's 22nd start on the 2024 PGA Tour. But it hasn't been an easy season for the former Ryder Cup star. He has missed the cut 11 times and has zero top-10 finishes. His best finish was a tie for 13th at the CJ Cup […]
Rory McIlroy contending despite wild club snafu at BMW PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy shot a 5-under 67 at the BMW PGA Championship on Thursday, but it wasn't easy. The Northern Irishman was four under after six holes, and it was an eventful day from there, including a left-handed putt and an equipment malfunction on the par-five 12th hole. On the 12th hole, McIlroy Second shot After […]
Rutgers University president set to resign after contending with pandemic, anti-Israel protests
Rutgers University's president will step down at the end of the academic year after leading New Jersey's top university in a brief tenure marred by the pandemic and pro-Palestinian protests and encampments on campus. Jonathan Holloway, 57, who became Rutgers University's first Black president in the summer of 2020, announced that he would step down […]
Can she win again? LPGA star Nelly Korda contending once more at AIG Women’s Open
The world number one is once again in hot water at St Andrews. Nelly Korda shot a 4-under 68 on the first day to climb the leaderboard. AIG Women’s OpenIn the final major tournament of the season, she is one stroke behind playing partner Charlie Hull, who shot a 5-under 67 and is in the […]
Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele contending again at FedEx St. Jude Championship
Considering how well Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele have performed this year, it won’t be a surprise to see their names on the leaderboard again. The two played together and finished with a 4-under 66 on a hot, muggy day in Memphis. Scheffler and Schauffele were tied for fifth after the first day of the […]
Xander Schauffele plots his way around Royal Troon, contending at another major
Surprisingly, Xander Schauffele is on the top page of the major championship leaderboard. The 2024 PGA Championship winner shot a 2-under 69 on Thursday for a round with three birdies and just one bogey — a blemish that came on the par-3 14th hole after briefly sharing the lead with Justin Thomas and Shane Lowry. […]
“Big Misunderstanding:” Scottie Scheffler contending despite PGA Championship debacle
Scotty Scheffler’s head was spinning and he couldn’t stop shaking after his early morning arrest at the PGA Championship. And who can blame him? Scheffler arrived at Valhalla before an early morning tee time, wanting nothing more than to warm up, relax, and prepare for the next major championship round. However, officers were diverting traffic […]
Chris Kirk puts lack of sleep after The Sentry win in the past, contending again at Sony Open
After opening the season with a big win at Sentry, Chris Kirk struggled to settle down in the evening. And who can blame him? Kirk won $3.6 million and earned 700 FedEx Cup points while competing against the best players in the world on Maui. No wonder why he couldn't sleep. “It's hard to calm […]