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Tiger Woods Makes First Public Appearance Since DUI Arrest

Kiyoshi Mio/ReutersTiger Woods has returned to the public eye after retreating from the media following his DUI arrest in March. The legendary golfer appeared at a news conference in Cromwell, Connecticut, on Tuesday, set to announce major changes to the PGA Tour’s competitive structure. Woods read from a prepared statement to introduce the Tour’s CEO, Brian Rolapp, before listening to the rest of the event on the sidelines. Woods, who served as chairman of the Future Competition Committee, played a major role in shaping the changes revealed at the TPC River Highlands event. “It’s great to see him back. Tiger’s been involved throughout the process,” Rolapp remarked. The athlete attended this event amid his rehab stay in Switzerland. The 50-year-old fiance of Donald Trump Jr.’s ex-wife Vanessa announced he would step away from golf in April “to seek treatment” after being arrested on charges of driving under the influence when his Land Rover rolled over in late March near his home in Florida. Although no one was injured in the incident, authorities reported that Woods appeared lethargic, had bloodshot, glassy eyes, and was in possession of opioid painkillers. He entered a not guilty plea to the misdemeanor charges.Read it at ESPNRead more at The Daily Beast.

Influencer Nara Smith reveals 2-y-o daughter’s cancer diagnosis

Model and influencer Nara Smith has revealed that her two-year-old daughter, Whimsy Lou, is battling cancer.According to NBC News, Smith said she and her husband, Lucky Blue Smith, became concerned after noticing something unusual with their daughter and took her to the emergency room. After further evaluation, doctors confirmed the diagnosis and informed the family that the cancer had spread, requiring Whimsy to begin chemotherapy immediately.In an emotional Instagram video posted Wednesday, Smith recalled the moment her pediatrician became unusually quiet during the examination, saying she immediately felt in her heart that it was cancer before the diagnosis was confirmed.Smith did not disclose the specific type of cancer her daughter has. She said connecting with other parents through online forums, social media, and families she met at the hospital brought her comfort and helped ease the loneliness of the experience.She also described the journey as especially challenging while recovering postpartum, caring for her other children, spending significant time at the hospital with Whimsy, and balancing work responsibilities.Smith and her husband share four children: Whimsy Lou, Rumble Honey, Slim Easy, and Fawnie Golden.

3 killed in road mishaps in Helsinki, Vantaa

Three people were killed in separate road accidents in the capital on Tuesday, police said in separate press releases. Two pedestrians were killed when a private car knocked down them at Itäväylä area near Kulosaari in Helsinki early Tuesday night. The accident took place at about 12:30 a.m. when the car was going from the direction of the Redi shopping centre. The driver fled the scene after the accident, said police, quoting eyewitnesses. The victims- a man and a woman- sustained critical wounds and died on the spot. Police did not divulge the detail identities of the deceased but said that both of them were about 30year-olds. Police later arrested the driver, a man in his 40s from Itäkeskus area. Police suspected that the driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash and investigating into the case as suspected aggravated drunk driving, aggravated manslaughter, and aggravated endangerment of traffic safety. Meanwhile, a woman was killed when an electric scooter collided with a truck in Vantaa on Tuesday morning. The accident occurred at Lehdokkitie area at about 7:30 a.m. and the rider of the electric scooter died on the spot. Police did not disclose the details about the accident and the identity of the deceased. They are investigating into the incident under the criminal charges of endangering traffic safety and causing death. Police and the Accident Investigation Board are investigating into theincidentsto find out the reasons behind the accidents.

Selepas tular, Amerul Affendi terfikir mahu jual kismis pula

PETALING JAYA: Pelakon, Amerul Affendi, tidak menyangka tabiat makan kismis yang dilakukannya dalam drama Good Boys go To Heaven mencetuskan fenomena sehingga digelar ‘Inspektor Kismis’ di media sosial. Amerul, 39, menyifatkan gelaran tersebut menunjukkan respons positif terhadap lakonanya selain mengakui mula melihat potensi perniagaan impak daripada watak Inspektor Kamal. “Ada yang mahu saya jadi duta ... Read more The post Selepas tular, Amerul Affendi terfikir mahu jual kismis pula appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Video: Displaced residents return to inspect damage in Nabatieh

Video: Displaced residents return to inspect damage in Nabatieh “Nabatieh is a disaster-stricken city but that's bearable compared to their [Israeli forces] presence on our land,” says Mohammad Sallum, a displaced resident who made a brief visit to inspect his damaged shop after Israel ordered its forces to halt fighting in southern Lebanon. “The city will return to life within two or three months after this disaster, but the most important thing is that the Israelis leave our land,” he adds. “Nabatieh is a disaster-stricken city but that's bearable compared to their [Israeli forces] presence on our land” says Mohammad Sallum, a displaced resident making a quick visit to inspect his damaged shop after Israel ordered its forces to halt fighting in southern Lebanon pic.twitter.com/sWXDzH2WFN — Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) June 21, 2026

We Can't Say Who It is, HOWEVER...

The writers do keep coming up with new plotlines. I'll give them that.WASHINGTON — Millions of Americans with obesity are eagerly awaiting a powerful new drug from Eli Lilly called retatrutide, which has demonstrated bariatric-surgery levels of weight loss. Some aren’t even waiting for approval from the Food and Drug Administration, instead racing to acquire it through sketchy means.But STAT has learned that Eli Lilly and the FDA have allowed one person to gain access to the drug through the FDA’s “compassionate use” program, a pathway that gives patients with serious and immediately life-threatening medical issues access to experimental treatments. This person was a 79-year-old man at the time the request was made in April, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Those sources, who requested anonymity due to fear of reprisals, said it drew the interest of top health officials, suggesting the person receiving this drug was well connected.Hopefully this unapproved drug doesn't have any unfortunate side effects, like toxic flatulism, criminal stupidity, or sudden agonizing death syndrome.

A Kaliningrad lawyer who once defended Russians accused of secretly aiding foreign states now faces that same charge, and says she nearly died in jail

A lawyer in Kaliningrad who once represented defendants in politically sensitive cases has become one herself. Maria Bontsler was arrested in late May 2025 on accusations of secretly cooperating with a foreign state — the same kind of charge she once defended others against. She has since been held at Kaliningrad’s SIZO-1 pretrial detention center, where both she and her lawyer say she has come under pressure. Her defense attorney said on June 30, 2026, that Bontsler had nearly died in custody days earlier, the result, he said, of a “mix-up in her prescribed medications.” A court denied the defense’s request to transfer her to a hospital. According to OVD-Info, a human rights monitoring group, Bontsler has been diagnosed with hypertensive heart disease, a condition accompanied by spikes in blood pressure and a high risk of stroke. On Thursday, July 2, Bontsler addressed a court by video link during a hearing on her lawsuit against the Kaliningrad Regional Clinical Hospital and SIZO-1 over her medical treatment and confinement conditions. What follows is her account of her health and daily life in the Kaliningrad detention center.

WATCH: Russian Strike Hits Homes in Zaporizhzhia Killing One Injuring Fourteen | Dawn News English

A Russian strike has hit residential areas in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killing one person and injuring fourteen others, according to local officials. Emergency teams responded as authorities assessed damage to homes and infrastructure following the attack. The incident highlights the continuing impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on civilians and urban areas, as international calls for security and diplomatic solutions continue. Watch Dawn News English for the latest updates on Ukraine, global security, and international affairs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #ukraine #russia #zaporizhzhia #ukrainewar #globalnews #worldnews #security #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Arraignment halted after accused found to have tuberculosis

An arraignment was temporarily suspended on Friday after it emerged that a man due to face charges in connection with a home robbery was undergoing treatment for tuberculosis.The 63-year-old accused appeared in Hall 14 wearing a face mask, prompting questions about his health.The prosecuting inspector told the court he had only just been informed of the man's contagious medical condition.It was then revealed that the accused had tuberculosis and was taking around 20 pills a day as part of his treatment.This is the second time prison authorities have failed to inform us about these issues, the presiding magistrate remarked.A previous incident involved an accused person with scabies, whose condition had not been disclosed to the court or the prosecution.Arraigned for a home robbery The man was being charged in connection with an alleged burglary in which 400 in cash and a mobile phone were stolen from a residence.The man allegedly left his mobile phone at the house he robbed.The arraignment was briefly suspended while the court sought guidance from the Superintendence of Public Health.After learning of the diagnosis, the court ordered that the accused be held in isolation in the court's underlying holding cells until medical advice was received.Magistrate Ann Marie Thake sought clarification through Court Services Agency CEO Vanessa Grech, who contacted the Superintendence of Public Health for advice on how to proceed.When the other arraignments resumed, the magistrate informed the court that public health officials had advised there was no cause for concern.

Saudi Arabia condemns deadly bombing at Damascus café

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia condemned Thursday's bomb attack targeting a café in central Damascus that killed at least 10 people and injured 21 others.In a statement on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the attack, which targeted a café in the Al-Hijaz district of the Syrian capital.The Kingdom reaffirms its solidarity with the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic against all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism, the ministry said, extending its condolences to the families of the victims and to the Syrian government and people, while wishing the injured a speedy recovery.According to Syria's Health Ministry, the death toll from the attack rose to 10, with 21 others injured. Syrian state media said the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device planted inside the café near the Palace of Justice in the Al-Hijaz area.No group has claimed responsibility for the bombing, and Syrian authorities have launched an investigation.The attack comes as Syria's new authorities continue efforts to strengthen security and restore stability following the fall of Bashar Assad's regime in December 2024. Officials have accused remnants of the former regime and affiliated cells of attempting to undermine the country's transitional period, saying security forces have foiled several plots and arrested suspected members of those networks in recent months.

U.S. launches fresh strikes in retaliation for Iranian attack on tanker

The U.S. military is conducting strikes on Iranian targets in the area of the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for an attack Saturday morning on a commercial tanker, the U.S. military central command said.Why it matters: This is the second wave of U.S. strikes in Iran over the last 24 hours, amid increasing tensions in the strait —which could put the shaky U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding at risk. Driving the news: On Saturday morning the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps launched an attack drone at the M/T Kiku tanker, which was passing in the Strait of Hormuz with more than two million barrels of crude oil, CENTCOM said.The incident happened several hours after the U.S. conducted strikes on Iranian targets in retaliation for another attack on a commercial ship on Thursday. The Iranians retaliated to the first wave of U.S. strikes by attacking targets in Bahrain early Saturday. State of play: CENTCOM said in a statement that U.S. aircraft targeted Iranian military surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities, and minelayer capabilities.What they are saying: Iran was given a chance to honor the ceasefire agreement but elected not to, CENTCOM said. This is a developing story.

Gary Glitter charged with more child sexual offences as disgraced singer given court date

Gary Glitter has been charged on four counts of historical sexual offences, the Met Police announced today.An allegation of historic sexual offences has taken place and Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, has been charged.He has been charged on one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13.He has also been charged with three counts of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 14. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Gadd will appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, August 5 in relation to the above charges.The charges relate to one victim, and the offences are alleged to have taken place between the years of 1978-1981 at a residential address in Kensington.The allegations were first reported to the Met on Friday, January 9, 2025, and an investigation into the circumstances was launched.Gadd was first interviewed on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in relation to the investigation.The victim is currently being supported by specialist officers, and they have been made aware of this update.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSJosie Gibson shows off weight loss after fat-removing surgery amid health battleAdil Ray sparks fury with 'shocking' grooming gang victims remark upon controversial ITV GMB returnTaylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding guestlist: Who has been invited to New York wedding?MORE TO FOLLOW... Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

What’s Going On With Brandon Aiyuk?

The drama between Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers has been brewing for nearly a year. Since suffering a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee during the 2024 season, Aiyuk and his current team have been in a dispute over his rehabilitation. Last year, Aiyuk declined to attend offseason rehab sessions at the team's facility, thus negating parts of his contract. The Niners placed Aiyuk on the reserve/left team list this past December, after he stopped showing up to the facility. Aiyuk, who signed a four-year, 120 million deal before the 2024 season, is coming off a major injury and now has no guaranteed money left on his contract. With his spot on the reserve list, the Niners are in no rush to move him. Still, a breakup has looked inevitable for a while, especially to Aiyuk, who stayed silent on the matter until the June 1 salary cap deadline came and went. For the last couple weeks, the receiver has been posting videos and tweets both taunting the 49ers and teasing a desire to go to the Washington Commanders and reunite with former Arizona State teammate Jayden Daniels. But on Saturday, he released a video in which he explained his side of the situation with the 49ers ... sort of. https://youtu.be/tuHF73RLWv4?si=egyVP2wjKunmS0xQ

Palestinian Relief Official Killed in Israeli Strike on Gaza Vehicle

Mohammad Fawaz Al-Wahidi (“Abu Sahib”), Director of the Office of Elders and Community Leaders at the Egyptian Relief Committee headquartered in Gaza City, was killed on Tuesday, 7 July, by an Israeli airstrike that targeted a vehicle in Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood. Local accounts said the strike killed Al-Wahidi along with two other people, one of them a child, after the vehicle they were traveling in was hit. The attack came about an hour before the kickoff of Egypt’s World Cup 2026 match against Argentina in the round of 16, a timing that intensified public attention as the strike’s news spread amid broader efforts underway in the Strip. At the time of the incident, the Egyptian Relief Committee in Gaza was organizing public activities in shelters and displacement areas across the territory so that displaced families could watch the match in a more uplifting environment. Al-Wahidi was described as one of the prominent figures connected to the committee’s work, previously overseeing public relations and media coordination for the committee’s activities, including reconstruction projects and humanitarian and service support to residents. The committee has continued, since the start of theContinue reading Palestinian Relief Official Killed in Israeli Strike on Gaza Vehicle The post Palestinian Relief Official Killed in Israeli Strike on Gaza Vehicle first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

‘Deport them!’ Tensions flare among ‘irritable’ stragglers ordered to leave Trump’s fair

As thousands of Great American State Fair attendees “wander the streets” of Washington, D.C. in an apparent attempt to wait out severe weather, a tense exchange occurred that involved a man wearing “a patriotic t-shirt” calling for another’s deportation, The New York Times reported Saturday.Fair attendees were ordered Saturday evening to evacuate the National Mall after a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued, an order that initially sparked chaos as several hundred attendees refused to leave. While President Donald Trump has vowed to continue the festivities – even if it means waiting until “2 o’clock in the morning” – attendees may still have hours to wait.“The restaurants in the area, largely fine dining, are packed. People seem exhausted and irritable, and it’s causing some tension,” wrote the Times’ Aishvarya Kavi, reporting from the National Mall.In one tense exchange, Kavi described an incident that sparked one man to call for another’s deportation.“Two men riding electric scooters veered too close to a couple on the sidewalk, [prompting] a short but heated exchange of words,” Kavi wrote. “Behind the couple, a man in a patriotic t-shirt said, ‘Deport them! Deport them!’”The National Weather Service’s Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 10 p.m. ET, close to when Trump was expected to deliver a speech.