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89th Masters kicks off in Augusta Former PGA Tour golfer Jerry Pate, who finished in the top five in the Masters twice, joins ‘Fox & Friends First’ to discuss his predictions for the annual tournament with players set to tee off in Augusta.  Ken Griffey Jr. put his exceptional baseball skills on display for more than two decades during his storied MLB career. This week, the baseball Hall of Famer showed off his photography skills.Griffey traveled to Augusta National Golf Club for the Masters. But he wasn’t just another spectator with one of the highly coveted spectator badges.The Seattle Mariners legend…

The Supreme Court on Thursday instructed the government to take steps to return a Salvadoran migrant it had wrongly deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador.In an unsigned order, the court stopped short of ordering the return of the migrant, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, indicating that courts may not have the power to require the executive branch to do so.But the court endorsed part of a trial judge’s order that had required the government to “facilitate and effectuate the return” of Mr. Abrego Garcia.“The order properly requires the government to ‘facilitate’ Abrego Garcia’s release from custody in El Salvador…

Among those opposed to President Trump’s tariffs on imports from China: a legal group funded by some of the biggest names in conservative politics.Last week, a Florida business owner challenged the Trump administration’s moves in court, arguing that her company, Simplified, which makes notebooks and planners, was harmed by the dramatic trade war with China that has only deteriorated further since the lawsuit was filed.Her lawyers are from the New Civil Liberties Alliance, a libertarian-leaning nonprofit that counts among its financial backers Donors Trust, a group with ties to the billionaire Leonard A. Leo, who is a co-chairman of the…

Eric Dane, the actor known as the handsome plastic surgeon nicknamed McSteamy in “Grey’s Anatomy,” told People magazine that he has been diagnosed with A.L.S.Mr. Dane told the magazine that he was grateful for his family’s support and was excited to return soon to the set of “Euphoria.” His representatives did not immediately respond to emails and phone calls seeking additional information.A.L.S., also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a neurological disorder that degrades a patient’s ability to control muscles, speak and eventually breathe without assistance.While A.L.S. patients often die within five years of being diagnosed, clinical trials for potential…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ryan Reynolds spoke to members of Cobourg Town Council on Wednesday to champion renaming a local arena after an inspirational girl from the area. In 2014, the Deadpool star met nine-year-old Grace Bowen in Toronto when he was being inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame. Bowen was backstage at the event with Canadian hockey legend, Hayley Wickenheiser.Bowen had suffered from osteosarcoma, the same cancer which Terry Fox had, and the little girl would die from the disease months later.“I was just really taken by Grace, she just, her name kind of said it…

Indian equity markets are expected to open on a strong note on Friday, with GIFT Nifty futures trading 467 points higher at 22,954, pointing towards a significant gap-up opening for benchmark indices. However, traders should brace for potential volatility as global sentiment remains fragile amid escalating US-China trade tensions and mixed signals from global markets.Overnight, US markets experienced sharp declines as escalating trade tensions under the Trump administration overshadowed otherwise positive economic data, highlighting the growing impact of trade policy on investor sentiment.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.50%, signaling widespread concern. The S&P 500 declined 3.46%, reflecting the breadth…

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the worldDonald Trump dislikes trade deficits. His attempts to remedy them with tariffs caused stocks and bonds to plunge. On Wednesday, after he rowed back, markets soared again. This mayhem threatens to erode the appeal of US investments. Which could, perversely, help Trump get what he wants.To a president wary of depending on other countries, last year’s $918bn US trade deficit is a menace. To economists, though, it’s also an artefact of maths. Money that flows out to buy imports is…

One scoop to start: OpenAI has slashed the time and resources it spends on testing the safety of its powerful artificial intelligence models, raising concerns that its technology is being rushed out without sufficient safeguards.Welcome to Due Diligence, your briefing on dealmaking, private equity and corporate finance. This article is an on-site version of the newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every Tuesday to Friday. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newsletters. Get in touch with us anytime: Due.Diligence@ft.comIn today’s newsletter:Arizona changes the legal gameByju’s creditors sue foundersUBS chair…

Campbelltown’s mayor says he would expect Wests Tigers to play the majority of home games in the area if his council can secure a $50 million stadium upgrade.Faced with the threat the joint-venture club leaves Campbelltown Stadium altogether, the local council this week pleaded state and federal support to renovate the ground.Campbelltown has less than 12 weeks to try and keep the Tigers, after CEO Shane Richardson demanded a $50 million upgrade commitment by June 30.Mayor Darcy Lound has conceded to AAP it is not possible for his council to fully fund the upgrade themselves, despite the Tigers’ request.That has…

Asked whether there was anything legally binding to oblige the Red Devils to field their most high-profile players, he added: “There’s a contract between the club and myself, and there are clauses and measures which protect each others’ interests.” Eric Fok Kai-shan, the chairman of the Football Association of Hong Kong, China, said the match “will not only excite local fans, but will attract fans from the mainland and other Asian regions, enhancing tourism and local engagement”. “Manchester United is not just a football club but a global icon with millions of fans, including many in Hong Kong,” he said.…