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McIlroy Backs DeChambeau Penalty But Accuses Him of Holding Open Championship Hostage

  • DeChambeau received a two-shot penalty for improving his lie on the fifth hole; players back the ruling as justified
  • McIlroy criticised the lengthy adjudication process for delaying Saturday's start and destabilising the championship

Bryson DeChambeau received a two-shot penalty during the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale after improving his lie on the fifth hole in the second round. The decision has garnered support from the professional gol

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Cash payments are not ‘ruled out’ as California county officials push reparations for Black locals

  • Alameda County, California, approves a reparations plan for Black residents.
  • Officials say cash payments have not been ruled out.
  • A nearby school district's separate "Black Thriving" effort has stalled.

Officials in Alameda County, California, have approved a reparations plan aimed at addressing historical harms against Black residents, with county leaders declining to rule out direct cash payments as part of the package. The move places Alameda among a small number of US local governments actively pursuing reparations…

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Shackle Rodri the metronome and Argentina’s passion play can floor Spain | Jonathan Wilson

  • Spain face Argentina in World Cup final, contrasting styles analysed.
  • Spain's possession-based system built under De la Fuente since 2008.
  • Both finalist coaches rose through their national under-21 teams.

Ahead of the World Cup final, Jonathan Wilson contrasts Spain's disciplined, possession-based style with Argentina's more emotional, destiny-driven approach under Lionel Scaloni. Spain, unbeaten under Luis de la Fuente's continuation of the juego de posición system established since Vicente del Bosque, have averaged 64% possession at the tournament,…

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10 Most Important NC-17 Movies of All Time

  • NC-17 rating limits theatrical distribution and advertising, but several acclaimed films have earned the classification for artistically significant content
  • Notable examples like Lust, Caution (2007) and Shame (2011) demonstrated major cultural impact despite facing industry distribution restrictions

Killer Joe, Bad Lieutenant, and The Evil Dead are all among the best and most important movies to ever receive the MPA's infamous NC-17 rating.

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‘Penalty was justified’ – McIlroy on DeChambeau infringement

  • McIlroy endorses Bryson DeChambeau's two-shot penalty as justified
  • Players competing at 2026 Open Championship broadly support the penalty decision
  • Penalty issued for rules infringement during second-round play

Rory McIlroy says the consensus among the players competing at the 2026 Open Championship is that the two-shot penalty given to Bryson DeChambeau for a rule infringement in the second round was "justified".

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Pavement Return To The Road With A Very Unserious “Stairway” Cover

  • Pavement performed an irreverent cover of Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' at Oakland's Mosswood Meltdown festival with deliberately nonsensical lyrics
  • The '90s indie rock band marked their first show in several months, continuing their ongoing reunion tour

Oakland, CA's Mosswood Meltdown has expanded to a three-day event for 2026, and last night it kicked off with a Pre-Party featuring Christina's Trip, Memo PST, Vivian Girls, Wednesday, and headliners Pavement. It was the '90s indie icons' first show since November, so we're now in year six…

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Rep Ralph Norman enters South Carolina Senate race despite Trump’s endorsement of Darline Graham

  • South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman announces Senate bid following Lindsey Graham's death, pledging focus on Trump's America First policies
  • Trump has endorsed Lindsey Graham's sister for the seat, creating a primary contest between Trump's preferred candidate and an America First–aligned congressman

Ralph Norman says he's running for the South Carolina Senate seat despite Trump's endorsement of Darline Graham, vowing to nuke the filibuster.

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Peaceful California community poleaxed after low-key dad was exposed as child sex killer. Now the chilling name he gave his own DAUGHTER has sparked further outrage

  • California dad unmasked as child sex killer in cold case
  • Cloverdale community left stunned by revelation
  • Name he gave his daughter has sparked fresh outrage

Residents of Cloverdale, a small California community, have been left shocked after a local father, James Unick, was identified as the perpetrator of a decades-old child sex murder cold case. Neighbours have described him as a quiet, unremarkable family man, making the revelation of his crimes particularly disturbing…

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White House insiders reveal Barron Trump’s role in World Cup final… and his plan to finally emerge from shadows, as president’s son emulates his father more than ever

  • Barron Trump reportedly to have a role at the World Cup final
  • Insiders say he plans a more public profile
  • Described as increasingly emulating his father, Donald Trump

Daily Mail sources close to the White House report that Barron Trump, the youngest son of President Donald Trump, is expected to have a visible role at the football World Cup final and is reportedly preparing to take on a more public profile. The article frames this as…

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Ousted Squad Dem stumps with radical activist who defended Hamas, promoted political violence

  • Cori Bush campaigns with Maoist activist Christopher Winston in comeback bid.
  • Winston's past remarks include defending Hamas/Hezbollah and political violence.
  • Story ties into broader coverage of Democratic Party's far-left divisions.

Former Democratic Representative Cori Bush, who lost her Missouri congressional seat in a 2024 primary, is campaigning for a return to Congress alongside a self-described Maoist activist and organiser, according to the article. It reports that the activist, identified as Christopher Winston, has a history of online rhetoric…

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