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☆ The PGA Tour Is Making Changes—That Look Like LIV Golf
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-02 | by ( Andrew Beaton | Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Scottie Scheffler reacts during the final round of the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. The battle for the future of golf between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf has also been a clash over how tournaments are played. Now the PGA Tour is adopting a series of changes that happen to include some of the untraditional formats used by its Saudi-backed rival. In a memo sent to players Wednesday and reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, commissioner Jay Monahan said the Tour is going forward with a “Designated Event Model” to highlight certain tournaments. Those select events will include a couple of notable features: smaller fields of only 70-80 players and no cut to reduce the field after 36 holes.

☆ Sen. John Fetterman Set for Lengthy Hospital Stay
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-18 | by ( Siobhan Hughes | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Sen. John Fetterman says he has experienced depression off and on throughout his life. WASHINGTON–Sen. John Fetterman could remain hospitalized for more than a month as the Pennsylvania Democrat undergoes treatment for depression, a senior aide said, following a series of health setbacks. On Wednesday, Mr. Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the second hospitalization for the freshman senator in recent weeks. His office said that Mr. Fetterman has experienced depression off and on throughout his life and that the senator voluntarily entered the hospital after consulting with the attending physician for Congress, Dr. Brian P. Monahan.

☆ Sen. John Fetterman Is Hospitalized for Depression
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-16 | by ( Natalie Andrews | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Sen. John Fetterman (D., Pa.) at the Capitol building earlier this week. WASHINGTON—Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to receive treatment for clinical depression, the second hospitalization for the freshman senator this month. The senator’s chief of staff, Adam Jentleson, said Thursday that the Democratic lawmaker had experienced severe depression in recent weeks. Mr. Jentleson said that on Monday the attending physician for Congress, Dr. Brian P. Monahan, recommended inpatient treatment. Mr. Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed on Wednesday.

☆ Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for clinical depression treatment, his office says
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-16 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) departs a closed-door, classified briefing for Senators at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 in Washington, DC. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., checked himself into a hospital to "receive treatment for clinical depression," his chief of staff said Thursday. "While John has experienced depression off and on throughout his life, it only became severe in recent weeks," the statement said. "Yesterday, Dr. Monahan recommended inpatient care at Walter Reed. "After examining John, the doctors at Walter Reed told us that John is getting the care he needs, and will soon be back to himself," Jentleson said.

☆ PGA Tour Fesses Up on Private Jet Perks for Its Commissioner
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-19 | by ( Mark Maremont | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The PGA Tour disclosed in its 2021 tax filings that commissioner Jay Monahan flies on private jets for all of his personal and business travel, and that the nonprofit golf league also may offer personal travel on private jets to other top officials. The new disclosures contrasted with prior years, when the Tour had said that in “limited cases,” top executives “may utilize charter or first class travel for business,” citing security, privacy or efficiency reasons. The prior filings made no mention of any personal private-jet travel provided by the nonprofit.

☆ California approves $2.9 bln investment to double car chargers in state
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Lucy NicholsonDec 14 (Reuters) - The California Energy Commission on Wednesday approved a $2.9 billion investment plan to accelerate the state's 2025 electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen refueling goals. The investment will result in 90,000 new EV chargers across the state, more than double the 80,000 chargers already installed, the energy commission said. The $1 trillion infrastructure bill provides $5 billion to help states install EV chargers along interstate highways over five years. States now have access to more than $1.5 billion to help build EV chargers. California, in August, moved to require all new vehicles sold in the state by 2035 to be either electric or plug-in electric hybrids.

☆ How to screen for colon cancer
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

A representative for Alley confirmed to CNN via email on Tuesday that she had been diagnosed with colon cancer prior to her death. Colorectal cancer, which includes colon and rectal cancers, is the second most common cause of death from cancer in 2022, outranked only by lung and bronchus cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results Program. Regular checkups are the best way to keep colon cancer at bay, according to the US Preventive Services Task Force. DNA stool test: A DNA stool test is another option, the society said. “You didn’t put the scope in yet, did you?” asked Couric, whose husband, Jay Monahan, had died from colon cancer at age 42 in 1998.

☆ U.S. railroad investor resolutions urge paid sick leave for workers
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Ross Kerber | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Dec 5 (Reuters) - Investors have proposed shareholder resolutions at two U.S. railroads calling for paid sick leave for workers, an issue that nearly caused a national rail strike, and they could go to an advisory vote at shareholder meetings in the spring. But the deal he approved did not include paid sick days for workers, a key sticking point for unions in contract talks with five major U.S. railroads. read moreProposals seen by Reuters filed by activist investors ask Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC.N) and Union Pacific Corp (UNP.N) to offer "a reasonable amount" of paid sick time, determined by company directors. Kate Monahan, a director at Trillium Asset Management, the socially minded investor that filed the resolution at Union Pacific, said more flexible sick time would have broader benefits like reducing workforce turnover. Railroads worry implementing paid sick leave would require more employees at a time when many have cut their workforces dramatically.

☆ Shareholders are asking rail companies to grant paid sick leave for workers because it's a 'prudent investment'
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | Hannah Towey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Some rail investors are calling for companies to adopt a proposal to give workers paid sick leave. Currently, rail workers technically have no paid sick leave, a key demand in their contract negotiations. Now, some railroad shareholders want reasonable paid sick leave to be included as a benefit. "Getting workers paid sick leave cuts down on disease spread dramatically, leading to fewer absences. Now, additional paid sick leave could be put to a vote, if the shareholders pushing rail companies to consider it get their way.

☆ NHL roundup: Sabres top Flames behind Alex Tuch's hat trick
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY SportsOctober 21 - Alex Tuch produced his first career hat trick to help the visiting Buffalo Sabres earn a 6-3 win against the Calgary Flames on Thursday. Dylan Cozens and Casey Mittelstadt each added a goal and an assist while Rasmus Dahlin also scored for the Sabres. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterTuch extended his goal streak to three games 46 seconds into the second period. Dahlin has scored in each of the Sabres' first four games, the longest season-opening goal streak by a blue-liner in NHL history. The Canadiens also got first period goals from Josh Anderson, Cole Caufield and Brendan Gallagher to get off to a 5-0 start.

☆ NHL roundup: Alex Ovechkin, Caps overtake Canucks
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

With 7:16 remaining in regulation, Ovechkin slid the puck onto the stick of Sheary, who converted the go-ahead goal. Ovechkin, who had one assist in the first three contests, added some tip-in insurance with 2:58 left to play. Tyler Seguin, Jani Hakanpaa, Joel Kiviranta and Miro Heiskanen each scored a goal and Mason Marchment added two assists for Dallas. Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe each had a goal and an assist for the Kings, who earned their second win in a row. Linus Ullmark made 37 saves for his second win of Boston's three this season.

☆ Rory McIlroy: 'Golf is ripping itself apart'
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

September 29 - Rory McIlroy finds himself in a field that includes several LIV Golf players at this week's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in St. Andrews, Scotland, and once again, he didn't hesitate to express his thoughts on the Saudi-backed upstart circuit. You look at some other sports and what's happened and the game of golf is ripping itself apart right now," McIlroy said. I just think right now, with where everything is, it's probably not the right time." There's criteria there, everyone knows what they are and if they want to pivot to meet the criteria they can," McIlroy said. As for the PGA Tour and LIV making peace with each other, that seems unlikely to happen, at least as long as Jay Monahan is commissioner of the PGA Tour.

☆ Katie Couric reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Katie Couric, a former co-anchor of NBC's "TODAY" show, announced Wednesday that she has been undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Couric, 65, began her most recent Instagram post by sharing a startling statistic — every two minutes, a woman is diagnosed with the disease in the United States. In an essay on her Katie Couric Media website, she revealed that she learned about her diagnosis on her eighth wedding anniversary to John Molner. After coming up with a plan with her doctor, Couric underwent surgery July 14 and began radiation Sept. 7. She said she wanted to share her journey to encourage other women to keep up with their exams.

☆ Phil Mickelson and three other golfers drop out of antitrust suit against PGA Tour
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Jack Stebbins | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Phil Mickelson and three other LIV golfers have dropped out of an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour. Mickelson and 10 other LIV-affiliated players had filed a suit against the PGA Tour in August after the tour suspended them for their participation in the rival LIV Golf league. The PGA Tour declined to comment. The Justice Department is also probing into the PGA Tour for its possible antitrust violations tied to LIV Golf. When the lawsuit was initially filed, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan stood by the decision to suspend the LIV-affiliated players.

☆ LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman visits Capitol Hill as the Saudi-backed league battles the PGA Tour
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Jack Stebbins | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

LIV CEO and commissioner Greg Norman watches play on the third hole during the final round of the LIV Golf Invitational Series Chicago at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois. LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman will be visiting Capitol Hill this week to meet with members of Congress, as the Saudi-backed league tangles with the PGA Tour. The LIV Golf league was founded as a competitor to the PGA Tour and is financed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. LIV has already poached major golfers such as Phil Mickelson from the PGA Tour, and Norman himself is a former tour star. The LIV Saudi Golf League is not that.

☆ Două parlamentare americane s-au contaminat cu SARS-CoV-2 după violenţele de la Capitoliu
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-12 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Reprezentanta democrată Pramila Jayapal a explicat pe Twitter că a făcut un test, după ce a rămas închisă într-o sală securizată cu alţi deputaţi, şi a aflat că este pozitivă. Cu câteva ore înainte, o altă reprezentantă democrată, Bonnie Watson Coleman, anunţase că a fost infectată cu SARS-CoV-2. "Ea crede că a fost expusă în timpul securizării clădirii Capitoliului în urma tulburărilor insurecţionale" miercurea trecută, conform unui comunicat difuzat de biroul său. Medicul Congresului, Brian Monahan, i-a avertizat în weekend pe aleşi că este posibil să fi fost expuşi la virus în timp ce se adăposteau de violenţe. SUA sunt ţara cea mai afectată de pandemia de COVID-19, cu peste 375.000 de decese.

Persons: Jayapal, Bonnie Watson Coleman, anunţase, Brian Monahan, Jake LaTurner, Donald Trump, Joe Biden Organizations: Agerpres Locations: Congres, SUA

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