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☆ Kris Kim: 16-year-old amateur wows golf world by making cut on PGA Tour debut
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

“To be honest it being a par 5, it’s pretty helpful,” he said afterwards, according to the PGA Tour. “(I) always used to watch her, and then ended up falling in love with it myself,” he told reporters before the tournament, per the PGA Tour. And after making the step up to the PGA Tour, Kim now sits in a tie for 36th place, seven shots behind overnight leader Jake Knapp. The American carded a seven-under 64 in his second round to leapfrog Englishman Matt Wallace who sits in a tie for second place with the USA’s Troy Merritt. Meanwhile, three-time major winner Spieth, whose record Kim broke, failed to make the cut as he continued to struggle with a wrist injury.

Persons: Kris Kim, Byron Nelson, Jordan Spieth, ”, “ I’ve, Kim, Ji, Hyun Suh, “, Mike Mulholland, McGregor, Jake Knapp, Matt Wallace, Troy Merritt, Spieth, Knapp, Merritt Organizations: CNN, PGA, LPGA, Boys Locations: McKinney , Texas

☆ China's automakers must adapt quickly or lose out on the EV boom in the face of regulatory scrutiny abroad and competition at home
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

The automaker is the joint venture partner of Honda and Toyota in China, and has an electric car brand called Aion. Expanding outside ChinaLike other automakers in China, GAC is also turning overseas. China's overseas car sales surged last year, putting the country on par with Japan as the world's largest exporter of cars. Dyer expects that to drive overseas demand for Chinese electric cars. Chinese consumers placed almost twice as much importance on tech features compared with U.S. consumers, Dyer said, citing AlixPartners' survey.

Persons: Evelyn Cheng, Tesla, Feng Xingya, Feng, Wei Haigang, Wei, Stephen Dyer AlixPartners, There's, Stephen Dyer, AlixPartners, Dyer, BYD, Nio, CATL, Zhong Shi Organizations: CNBC, GAC, Labor, Huawei, Honda, Toyota, China Passenger Car Association, EU, U.S, Factories, Greater China Business U.S, Ministry of Commerce, Tech, Volkswagen, SAIC Motor, Battery, China Automobile Dealers Association, Automotive, Robotics, Lotus Technology, Geely Locations: Beijing, Evelyn Cheng BEIJING, China, East, Mexico, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Egypt, Brazil, Turkey, Amsterdam, Greater China, Asia, U.S, Europe

☆ The next airport terminal lounge or club you pass may also be a bank branch
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Kevin Williams | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

"One woman wanted to rent my office to work," remembers Lisa Slocum, the airport Fifth Third Bank branch manager. Capital One closed its branch at Washington, D.C.'s Dulles International Airport in 2020, instead creating "airport lounges" for cardholders in Dulles, along with similar spots at airports in Denver and Dallas. Yet full-service airport bank branches are a relative rarity, surprising in a retail landscape that often resembles an upscale mall more than a terminal. Fifth Third BankWells Fargo operates a full-service branch in Las Vegas's Harry Reid International Airport, and according to a bank spokeswomen, has a multi-year relationship with the airport that involves both the branch and multiple ATMs throughout terminals. McAdam says ATMs and advanced-function kiosks are one thing, but a full-service branch, except maybe in the largest markets, is overkill.

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☆ Fujian: China’s newest aircraft carrier heads to sea for first time
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Brad Lendon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Seoul, South Korea CNN —China’s newest, largest and most-advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, took a big step to joining the world’s largest naval fleet on Wednesday as it set out from Shanghai for its first sea trials. “The sea trials will primarily test the reliability and stability of the aircraft carrier’s propulsion and electrical systems,” read an announcement from the state-run Xinhua news agency on Wednesday. The warship was launched in 2022 and has “completed its mooring trials, outfitting work and equipment adjustments” working up to the latest sea trials, Xinhua said. A tugboat tows China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, away from a dock in east China's Shanghai on May 1, 2024. The American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is seen from the air anchored in Italy in the Gulf of Trieste on September 18, 2023.

Persons: Li Tang, ”, John Bradford, Carl Schuster, Gerald R Ford, ” Bradford, Gerald R, Ford, Andrej Tarfila, Schuster, ” Schuster, Brian Hart, Yuan Huazhi, John F Kennedy, Doris Miller Organizations: South Korea CNN —, Jiangnan Shipyard, Maritime Safety Administration, Xinhua, Liberation Army, United States Navy, PLAN, Foreign Relations International Affairs, US, Pacific Command’s Joint Intelligence, Nimitz, Ford, Center for Strategic, International Studies, Analysts, American, Chinese Defense Ministry, China Power, CSIS, Times, US Navy, Enterprise Locations: Seoul, South Korea, Fujian, Shanghai, East China, Jiangnan, Shandong, Liaoning, Italy, Gulf of Trieste, China

☆ Australia’s problem with male violence is getting worse. So, what’s the solution?
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Hilary Whiteman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Late Monday, new figures showed a 28% jump in intimate partner homicide in 2022-23, compared to the previous year – ending what had been a decades-long trend of decline. Around 4,000 people marched through the streets of Brisbane on April 28 to call for action on gendered violence. The deaths took the toll to 27 women allegedly killed by a partner or former partner so far this year, according to the Counting Dead Women project. “We don’t have good programs for men with mental illness and personality disorders who use these types of violence. We don’t have a lot of really accessible drug and alcohol treatment programs for men who use violence.

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☆ South Africa’s democracy is turning 30 – but a silent crisis threatens its hard-fought gains
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( David Mckenzie | Sarah Dean | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Soweto, South Africa CNN —Seth Mazibuko strides into the intersection of Moema and Vilakazi Street in Soweto, gesturing to the spot that changed South African history. Cars are used as roadblocks on June 21, 1976, during unrest in Soweto, South Africa, stemming from protests against the use of Afrikaans in schools. But as South Africans celebrate 30 years of democracy this week, many educators and activists believe that there is a crisis hollowing out the country’s education system – a crisis that threatens democracy’s hard-fought gains. Despite substantial education funding, South African students consistently rank among the lowest in global assessments of literacy and numeracy skills. South Africa has the highest unemployment rate in the world and many university graduates struggle to enter the workforce.

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☆ Meta's median pay for employees is $379,000 a year
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The median employee at Meta earned over $379,000 in 2023, according to a recent filing. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . That's according to a recent SEC filing, where the company stated that its median employee made just over $379,000 in 2023. But within the world of Big Tech, Meta's median salary isn't as eye-popping as it might seem.

Persons: —, Mark Zuckerberg's, Zuckerberg Organizations: Meta, Google, Service, SEC, Big Tech, Industry

☆ Tiger Woods’ 15-year-old son Charlie to attempt US Open qualification
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

On Thursday, Charlie Woods will look to pen a chapter of his own. Tiger Woods’ 15-year-old son will tee up at an 18-hole local qualifier in Port St. Lucie, Florida, as one of an 84-player field vying for a spot at the 124th edition of the major. Ben Jared/PGA TOUR/Getty ImagesWoods is one of 10,052 entries for US Open qualifying this year with hopefuls – who must have a handicap not exceeding 0.4 or be professional to be eligible – spanning all 50 states and 70 foreign countries. Woods celebrates his third US Open victory in 2008. Woods is not yet among the field, but could still receive a special exemption to play from the USGA.

Persons: Charlie Woods, Woods, –, ‘, Wyndham Clark, Ben Jared, Beck Patrick, Keith Crimp, Woods ’, Robert Galbraith, Scottie Scheffler Organizations: CNN, Tennis Club, Pinehurst, Country Club, PNC, PGA, Lake Golf, US, USGA, Los Angeles Country Club, Reuters, Augusta National Locations: Port St, Lucie , Florida, North Carolina, Hobe Sound, Florida, Pinehurst, Houston , Texas, Washington

☆ We're boosting our price target on Alphabet by $30 after it delivered the quarter we've been waiting for
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Alphabet on Thursday delivered a knockout first-quarter report, with sales, operating margin and profits all topping Wall Street expectations. Alphabet Why we own it : Alphabet's Google Search is an invaluable tool for advertisers. Alphabet's big three watch items for investors — Search, YouTube, and Google Cloud — all delivered better-than-expected revenues in the quarter, leading to companywide sales topping estimates. It exited the quarter with $108 billion in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities on its balance sheet, compared with $110.9 billion at the end of 2023. At 20 cents a share, Alphabet's dividend yield stands at 0.51% based on Thursday's close.

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☆ Zuckerberg warned investors that Meta's AI investment will take 'several years' before it pays off. Meta's stock price tumbled.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Meta's stock tumbled about 16% after trading hours despite posting better-than-expected Q1 results. AdvertisementDespite posting record revenue for the January-March quarter, Meta's stock is being bogged down on Wednesday by the company's increasing investments in AI. Meta's investment in AI is no different, Zuckerberg said, but the CEO cautioned that the returns for artificial intelligence will take some time. AdvertisementIn the lead up to the first-quarter results, Meta launched its latest version of its chatbot, Llama 3, which will power the company's new AI assistant, Meta AI. Zuckerberg said that the AI assistant will be integrated into many of Meta's products, including Instagram and Facebook.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, —, Meta, that's, Zuckerberg, we've, Insider's Hasan Chowdhury Organizations: Service, Meta, Facebook

☆ Kim Aris: Aung San Suu Kyi’s son casts doubt on reports Myanmar former leader has been moved from prison
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Helen Regan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

Drn/Getty Images Suu Kyi, front center, is seen with her parents and her two elder brothers in 1947. Kyodo News Stills/Getty Images Suu Kyi poses with Burmese comedian Par Par Lay, who was part of the pro-democracy act "The Moustache Brothers." Soe Than Win/AFP/Getty Images Suu Kyi meets US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at Suu Kyi's residence in Yangon in 2011. Peter Muhly/AFP/Getty Images Suu Kyi is presented with the Congressional Gold Medal while visiting the US Capitol in 2012. U Aung/Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images Suu Kyi addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York in 2016.

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☆ 'Volatility is par for the course' for semiconductor stocks in Q2, says BofA's Vivek Arya
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via Email'Volatility is par for the course' for semiconductor stocks in Q2, says BofA's Vivek AryaVivek Arya, senior semiconductor analyst at BofA Securities, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss this week's semiconductor sell-off, quarterly trends for the semi stocks, and more.

Persons: BofA's Vivek Arya Vivek Arya Organizations: BofA Securities

☆ Nelly Korda wins Chevron Championship for historic fifth straight LPGA Tour victory
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —American golfer Nelly Korda clinched a remarkable fifth victory in a row on Sunday, sealing her second major title with a win at the Chevron Championship and in the process levelling the LPGA Tour record for consecutive wins. Having begun the year on eight LPGA Tour wins, Korda has surged to 13 in a matter of months. “It’s just been a crazy, crazy, crazy couple of weeks, with some really solid golf,” Korda, still damp from her leap into the lake beside the 18th hole, told reporters. A bogey at the following hole marked her first since the 7th of Friday’s second round, an unblemished 39-hole run. Andy Lyons/Getty ImagesKorda has already topped her most prolific season, a dominant 2021 that saw her tally four LPGA Tour wins.

Persons: Nelly Korda, Maja Stark, Carlton, Korda, Nancy Lopez, Annika Sörenstam, It’s, ” Korda, “, I’ve, ” Korda toasts, Andy Lyons, Saturday’s, Ryu Hae, Stark, Korda – “, ” Organizations: CNN, Chevron, Carlton Woods, Eagle, South, Getty Locations: American, Texas, Los Angeles, ”

☆ Russia says deeper U.S. hybrid war using Ukraine will end in Vietnam-style humiliation
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-21 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Russia said on Sunday that U.S. lawmakers' approval of $60.84 billion more in support for Ukraine showed that Washington was wading deeper into a hybrid war with Russia that would end in a humiliation on a par with Vietnam or Afghanistan. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that it was clear that the United States wanted Ukraine "to fight to the last Ukrainian" including with attacks on Russian sovereign territory and civilians. "Washington's deeper and deeper immersion in the hybrid war against Russia will turn into such a loud and humiliating fiasco for United States as Vietnam and Afghanistan," Zakharova said. She said that ordinary Ukrainians were being "forcibly driven to slaughter as 'cannon fodder'" but that the United States was now no longer betting on a Ukrainian victory against Russia. The leaders of the West and Ukraine have cast the war in Ukraine as an imperial-style land-grab which shows that post-Soviet Russia is one of the top two biggest nation-state threats to global stability, alongside China.

Persons: Vladimir Putin, Vladimir Putin's, Maria Zakharova, Zakharova, Putin Organizations: Sputnik, country's Labour, Social Protection, Ukraine, Cuban Missile, U.S . House, Russian Foreign Ministry, Russia, West Locations: Russian, Moscow, Russia, Washington, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Ukraine, U.S, Israel, Taiwan, United States, Ukrainian, Soviet Russia, China

☆ Zuck's new AI drop is cool and all, but he's still playing catch-up with Sam Altman
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Mark Zuckerberg just dropped Meta's new AI models. Bt what Llama 3 does not do is beat OpenAI's GPT-4. AdvertisementPerhaps the most important detail was that Meta's open-source models will soon be on par with their closed-source counterparts. For open-source AI developers, that'll be a huge deal. The AI models they were working on looked pretty rudimentary as recently as last year as they struggled to complete sentences without repeating themselves.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, OpenAI's GPT, —, Meta, Nick Clegg, Claude, OpenAI's, that'll, Sharon Zhou, Sam Altman's, Sam Altman, Justin Sullivan, Google's, That's, Jim Fan, Altman, Zuckerberg, Gary Marcus Organizations: Service, Financial, Google, GPT, Nvidia, Facebook, New York University

☆ Why a Viking Global portfolio manager is worried about a multi-strat meltdown, plus his favorite European luxury stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Bradley Saacks | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewCompared to some of its Tiger Cub peers, $48 billion Viking Global's highs and lows have been more muted. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. "If the stock went up 25% tomorrow, we would probably sell it absent any other fundamental change in the business." AdvertisementThe firm's flagship long-short fund was up 5.8% in the first quarter, a person close to the firm told Business Insider, and its long-only fund returned 10.1%.

Persons: —, Justin Walsh, Walsh, Hermes Organizations: Service, Tiger Cub, Tiger, Business, Harvard Business School Investment, Citadel, Business Insider, Cartier Locations: Stamford, Swiss

☆ Drone startup Zipline hits 1 million deliveries, looks to restaurants as it continues to grow
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Kate Rogers | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Autonomous delivery drone startup Zipline said Friday that it hit its 1 millionth delivery to customers and that it's eyeing restaurant partnerships in its next phase of growth. The San Francisco-based startup designs, builds and operates autonomous delivery drones, working with clients that range from more than 4,700 hospitals including the Cleveland Clinic to major brands such as Walmart and GNC. The company said its zero-emission drones have now flown more than 70 million autonomous commercial miles across four continents and delivered more than 10 million products. The push into restaurant partnerships marks an "obvious transition" he said, due to the continuing growth in interest in instant food delivery. Zipline deliveries for some Panera locations in Seattle are expected to begin next year, the Panera franchisee's chief operating officer Ron Bellamy told CNBC.

Persons: It's, Keller Rinaudo Cliffton, Rinaudo Cliffton, Ron Bellamy, I'm, Bellamy Organizations: Cleveland Clinic, Walmart, Sequoia Capital, a16z, Google Ventures, CNBC, Memorial Hermann Health Locations: San Francisco, Ghana, Seattle, Houston, Detroit

☆ Biden Administration Announces Rule to Strengthen Protection of Public Lands
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Catrin Einhorn | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The Biden administration on Thursday announced a new federal rule for the nation’s sprawling public lands that puts conservation on par with activities like grazing, energy development and mining. It elevates conservation in a number of ways, including by creating two new kinds of leases for the restoration of degraded lands and for offsetting environmental damage. These lands have long been managed for “multiple uses,” including cattle ranching, drilling and recreation. “As stewards of America’s public lands, the Interior Department takes seriously our role in helping bolster landscape resilience in the face of worsening climate impacts,” Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said in a statement. “Today’s final rule helps restore balance to our public lands as we continue using the best-available science to restore habitats, guide strategic and responsible development, and sustain our public lands for generations to come.”

Persons: Biden, Deb Haaland, “, ” Organizations: Bureau, Land Management, Interior Department

☆ Mark Zuckerberg announces 'big AI news'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The technology powers Meta AI, which CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls "the most intelligent AI assistant that you can freely use." They've also been integrated into Meta AI, the company's AI assistant. "With this new model, we believe Meta AI is now the most intelligent AI assistant that you can freely use," CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday in an Instagram post. Advertisement"I don't think that today many people really think about Meta AI when they think about the main AI assistants that people use," Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told The Verge in an article published Thursday. Meta AI, of course, faces stiff competition from better-known AI assistants, including the likes of OpenAI's ChatGPT, Microsoft's Copilot, and Anthropic's Claude.

Persons: Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, —, They've, OpenAI's, Microsoft's Copilot, Anthropic's Claude Organizations: Service, Meta, Facebook

☆ Cash, drugs and booze among record election bribes seized by India
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Dhruv Tikekar | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A record quantity of bribes, including cash, booze, drugs and precious metals, has been seized by Indian election authorities in the run-up to mammoth nationwide polls that begin on Friday. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday revealed it had recovered inducements worth just over $550 million since March — the largest amount in the country’s 75-year electoral history. It marks a “sharp increase” on the more than $400 million in bribes seized by the ECI in the country’s last general election in 2019, the agency said. India’s political parties and leaders routinely preach against election corruption and inducements, but the level of monitoring and tackling of graft across such a vast nation varies widely. Anti-corruption groups had long complained that the system meant a lack of transparency in donations to political parties — allowing corporations to donate large sums without disclosure.

Persons: Narendra Modi, gratis, Modi, ” Organizations: CNN, of India, Bharatiya Janta Party, BJP, “, Indian National Congress, India, Kazakhstan, India’s, Bank of India Locations: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Lok, Maldives

☆ A popular YouTuber's negative video of Humane's AI Pin raises questions about critical reviews in the age of innovation
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, we're looking at a critical tech review that caused a bit of a stir on social media . AdvertisementIn a 25-minute video , Brownlee details all the issues he encountered using the AI device. Earlier this year, a negative video of Fisker's Ocean SUV by Brownlee also made waves on social media . Mario Tama/Getty Images; Chelsea Jia Feng/BICritical reviews in the age of innovation raise some interesting questions. Last week's drop among tech stocks shouldn't scare away investors , according to Wedbush.

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☆ The Masters bubble: No phones and no news – a rare escape from reality
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Don Riddell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Augusta National CNN —A ticket to the Masters, known as a badge, is one of the most elusive items in all of sports. The use of cell phones is strictly prohibited on the property of Augusta National, meaning that patrons – fans at the Masters – quickly become oblivious to outside events. Or you come to the Masters.”During these times of heightened international tensions, that makes Augusta National feel like one of the most isolated places on earth. Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesIt’s hard to make an argument against Augusta’s restrictive cell phone policies. “For her, the liberation of being without a cell phone was absolutely spectacular,” he said.

Persons: “, Mike Rawl, azaleas, Louisa Cranford, ”, ” Cranford, Warren Little, Billy Payne, Fred Ridley, Brian Snyder, Scottie Scheffler, Meredith, Ted Scott, Maddie Meyer, O.J, Simpson, they’d, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Rachelle Rawl, Bob Nesbit, who’s Organizations: Augusta National CNN, CNN, Augusta, CBS, Reuters, Mental, Columbia University’s Department of Psychiatry, Hooters, McDonalds, Washington, Golf Locations: Augusta, Israel, American

☆ Unflappable Scottie Scheffler clinches second Masters title with virtuoso display
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-14 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Scottie Scheffler clinched his second Masters title in style on Sunday, cementing the American’s status as the preeminent force in men’s golf. I love you,” Scheffler replied when asked by Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley if he had a message for his wife. The ball was still amongst the shrubbery when Scheffler rolled in for par on the same green shortly after, extending his lead to three. His first Masters triumph had ended in a shaky – albeit inconsequential – four-putt, but there were no such blips this time round. After a standing ovation on his walk to the 18th green, Scheffler signed off with a simple putt for par.

Persons: Scottie Scheffler, Sweden’s Ludvig Åberg, Scheffler, Meredith, “ I’m, I’ll, ” Scheffler, Fred Ridley, “, can’t, ”, Brooks Koepka, Scheffler toasts, Warren Little, Woods, Åberg, –, Jack Nicklaus, Seve Ballesteros, Tiger Woods, ” Woods, ” Åberg, Fuzzy Zoeller, Europe’s, Andrew Redington, Max Homa, Collin Morikawa, England’s Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy’s, Spain’s Jon Rahm, Ominously, Morikawa, Homa, Mike Segar, Rahm, Jamie Squire, Aberg, Ted Scott Organizations: CNN, Augusta National, Augusta, Golf, PGA Championship, RSM, Getty Locations: Butler, Augusta, Rome, Homa

☆ The Masters: Tiger Woods records worst-ever score at Augusta as Scottie Scheffler holds lead going into final round
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-14 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Tiger Woods recorded his worst-ever score at the Masters to completely drop out of contention on an attritional third day, while Scottie Scheffler holds a one-shot lead going into the final round as he seeks a second career green jacket. Nonetheless, the 15-time major winner said he would be “ready” for the final round despite his worst performance at the tournament. Scottie Scheffler has a one-stroke lead ahead of the final round. The final round will begin at 9:15 a.m. ET on Sunday with the last pairing of Scottie Scheffler and Collin Morikawa teeing off at 2:35 p.m.

Persons: Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, Collin Morikawa, Woods, “, ”, Warren Little, Rory McIlroy’s, Gary Player’s, Max Homa, Scheffler, didn’t, Bryson DeChambeau, ” Scheffler, Homa, Morikawa, Ludvig Åberg, Fuzzy Zoeller, Collin Morikawa teeing Organizations: CNN Locations: Augusta

☆ I'm a low-income high school student. I worry colleges reinstating the SAT requirement will ruin my admissions chances.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-14 | by ( Marium Zahra | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

As a low-income minority student, I can't afford expensive resources like test prep and tutoring. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Plus, my high school does not have the money to pay for test prep or afford high-caliber resources. I fear that my inability to afford prep will make my college applications look sub-par compared to my higher-income counterparts. For immigrant, low-income students like myself, it seems as if we always end up with the short end of the stick when it comes to our education and, more importantly, our futures.

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