Shinnecock did not provide the bite many expected on Thursday during Round 1. Will it fight back on Friday for Round 2?
To start, everyone will be chasing Wyndham Clark, who finished up a brilliant … [+7854 chars]

Wyndham Clark is carrying a four-shot lead into Friday at Shinnecock Hills.

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2026 U.S. Open Friday leaderboard, live updates: Wyndham Clark carries lead into second round at Shinnecock - Yahoo Sports

Italy's prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has said she is astonished after President Donald Trump told Italian TV she had "begged" him for a picture with her, in comments that have provoked an open row… [+24 chars]

The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed  since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.

BBC News

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7 - BBC

Oliver Tree’s mom, Christine Begin Nickell, is mourning the loss of her son after he died in a helicopter crash on June 14. 
“Our dear son Oliver, you made this world a better place. We are so proud… [+4232 chars]

Oliver Tree’s mom, Christine Begin Nickell, is mourning the loss of her son after he died in a helicopter crash on June 14.

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Oliver Tree’s mom breaks silence after late singer vowed not to share wealth with family - Page Six

Amazon MGM Studios has dropped Luca Guadagnino‘s upcoming film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
The Andrew Garfield-starrer will now be shopped to other studios. Re… [+1978 chars]

The news comes just a couple of months after Jeff Bezos' company said it would be investing $50 billion in OpenAI as part of a "multi-year strategic partnership."

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2026 U.S. Open Friday leaderboard, live updates: Wyndham Clark carries lead into second round at Shinnecock - Yahoo Sports

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7 - BBC

Oliver Tree’s mom breaks silence after late singer vowed not to share wealth with family - Page Six

Luca Guadagnino’s Sam Altman, OpenAI Film ‘Artificial’ Dropped by Amazon MGM Studios - The Hollywood Reporter