U.S. Open: Biggest Names to Miss the Cut at Oakmont
The halfway point of the U.S. Open is here, which means half the field is heading home. Oakmont Country Club brought the carnage as there were just five players at even par or better through 36 holes. There were only seven under-par scores in the second round alone, with a few players still having to […]
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Rory McIlroy Clowned by U.S. Open Fans amid Brutal Performance
World No. 2 Rory McIlroy is among the biggest victims of that monster that goes by the name of Oakmont Country Club. The Northern Irishman shot a not very flattering 4-over 74 in the first round of the 2025 US Open, and his performance has only worsened during the second round. McIlroy carded a 4-over […]
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U.S. Open: Sam Burns Posts One of Best Rounds in Oakmont History
Oakmont Country Club is showing its teeth on Friday at the U.S. Open, but a select few players still got the best of it. Sam Burns had one of the best rounds of his year in the second round, signing for a 5-under 65 to post 3-under par through 36 holes. Incredibly, only Johnny Miller […]
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Iran Threatens to Attack U.S. Forces if Israel Strikes Nuclear Sites
Tehran has vowed to unleash an “unprecedented response” if Israel launches a military strike on its nuclear facilities, warning that any such action would engulf the region in war and drag U.S. forces into the line of fire. As tensions mount, Washington has begun evacuating embassy personnel in Baghdad and other regional countries, with President […]
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USGA’s Cryptic Response to Justin Thomas’ U.S. Open Oakmont Challenge
By Julio Cesar Valdera Morales is a Newsweek contributor based in Spain. His focus is golf as well as politics and economics. Julio has been with Newsweek since February, 2025 and previously practiced law. Julio earned his Masters Degree at the University of Havana. You can get in touch with Julio by emailing j.morales@newsweek.com. Julio […]
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U.S. Open: 3 Biggest Storylines to Watch For at Oakmont
The last few months saw some of the biggest headlines in golf history. In April, Rory McIlroy finally donned the green jacket. May belonged to Scottie Scheffler, securing the PGA Championship. And now, we are just days away from the golf’s third major – the U.S. Open from Oakmont Country Club. LIV Golf’s Phil Mickelson, […]
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Florida Pastor In U.S. For 26 Years Detained By ICE at Immigration Appointment
A Florida pastor who has lived in the United States for more than two decades was detained by federal agents during his annual immigration check-in. Maurilio Amizael Ambrocio Mendez, 42, from Guatemala, was detained at the ICE field office in Tampa on April 17 at around 9 a.m., according to his family. He is currently […]
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Map Shows Best And Worst U.S. Cities For Housing Affordability
The housing affordability crisis is much worse in the north of the country than in the south, a new study by LendingTree reveals, with metropolitan areas in Texas, North Carolina, Louisiana and Georgia offering first-time homebuyers the best opportunity to step onto the property ladder this year. Those hoping to buy a home in the […]
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U.S. Ally Looks to Buy Chinese J-35 Stealth Jets
Egypt, traditionally a U.S. ally, could be seeking to acquire Chinese J-35 fighter jets, according to aviation and defense outlets. Newsweek has contacted the Egyptian Foreign Ministry and China’s State Council Information Office (SCIO) for comment. Why It Matters The J-35 fighter jet, modeled after the American F-35, is gaining more appeal as China, competing […]
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U.S. Escalates Airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthis
U.S. forces struck a major Houthi-controlled port on Yemen’s Red Sea coast and Central Command (CENTCOM) said it had been destroyed. More than a dozen people were killed in the attack on Ras Isa Fuel Port on Thursday night, according to Houthi and Yemeni media. Why It Matters The airstrikes mark a significant blow to […]
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