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MEMPHIS — Perhaps it was only fitting that a violent thunderstorm hit the TPC Southwind right about the time a federal judge in California ruled against a motion that would have allowed three players who cashed in on LIV Golf to play for $75 million in bonus money on the PGA Tour. On the eve of the FedEx Cup playoffs, the ruling resounded. “Common sense prevailed, and I thought it was the right decision,” said Rory McIlroy, a player-director on the PGA Tour board and the strongest voice against the rival league. “And now that it’s happened, I think it just lets us focus on the important stuff, which is the golf, and we can all move forward and not have that sideshow going on for the next few weeks, which is nice.” The important stuff? More money. The tour’s postseason starts Thursday with the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first of two tournaments offering a $15 million purse. The top 30 after two weeks advance to East Lake in Atlanta for a shot at winning the FedEx Cup and … [Read more...] about FedEx Cup playoffs are here and LIV Golf a lingering topic

B2B SaaS platform CleverTap on Wednesday said it has signed agreements to raise $105 million, about Rs 834 core, in the fourth stage of its funding round led by global investment group CDPQ. CDPQ has committed an investment of $75 million in the series D funding round. IIFL AMC’s Tech Fund, along with existing investors Tiger Global and Sequoia India, has also participated in the funding round, the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) firm said in a statement. “The funds will be used to support CleverTap’s global expansion and enhance the development of its world-class solutions and technology,” the statement said. CleverTap was founded in Mumbai in 2013 but it is headquartered in Mountain View, California. CleverTap claims to have a customer base of 1,200 brands in 100 countries. Its client base represents 10,000 apps across industries, including fintech, e-commerce, subscription, on-demand and streaming media. “The addition of long-term investors CDPQ and IIFL AMC Tech Fund to … [Read more...] about CleverTap to Raise $105 Million from CDPQ and Others

Kerala minister Saji Cheriyan has courted controversy by criticising the Constitution, saying it “condones exploitation” and is written in a way that helps to “plunder” the people of the country, prompting condemnation from various quarters. The issue came to light when News18 Kerala on Tuesday aired a speech the CPI(M) leader gave recently during a political programme at Mallappally in the Pathanamthitta district. “The Indian constitution is written in a way to plunder people.  The constitution written by Indians was dictated by the British. It has been implemented for 75 years.  I won’t agree, whatever others say, India has written an ‘attractive’ constitution that can be used to pillage. Yes, there are indeed some references like secularism and democracy added in a few places but this is a constitution designed for looting,” the minister said in Malayalam. The minister was inaugurating a programme to felicitate the weekly political commentary programme by the area committee … [Read more...] about ‘Condones Exploitation, Helps to Plunder’: Kerala Minister Faces Flak after Criticising Constitution

Several charter schools in Michigan and Ohio are suing the Department of Education (DOE) over a new rule that allegedly makes obtaining grants more difficult by making charter schools prove public schools are over-enrolled, according to the lawsuit. The new rule by the DOE began on Aug. 5 and requires charter schools applying for grants to show public schools are over-enrolled, get approval from public schools and demonstrate that the public schools are not serving large numbers of racial minority students, according to the Aug. 8 lawsuit. Michigan’s Charter School Association and the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, which oversees 13 Ohio charter schools, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan saying the guidance is illegal and punishes charter schools. (RELATED: Education Groups Sue Biden Administration For Staffing Parent Council With Left-Wing Activist) “This new rule will profoundly harm children who need the educational opportunities … [Read more...] about ‘Sneak Attack’: Charter Schools Sue Biden Administration Over New Rules

Click here to read the full article. In its first full-on post-pandemic edition, Locarno roared back into action as an industry hub over Aug. 3-9, smashing attendance records with delegates at industry arm Locarno Pro soaring from 2019’s prior record of 1,040 to 1,300. That reflects the year-round work of festival artistic director Giona Nazzaro and industry head Markus Duffner at Locarno Pro, building on foundations laid by Nadia Dresti over 2010-19. Sky rocketing attendance also says much about the state of the international film industry as it is is rocked by titanic sea change propelled by global, regional and local streaming platforms. Following, 10 takes on Locarno as its turns its final bend towards Aug. 13’s awards announcement. More from Variety How Locarno Competition Player 'De Noche Los Gatos Son Pardos' Bucks Cinema Norms Alief Swoops on Santiago Fillol's Locarno Competition Title 'Matadero' (EXCLUSIVE) Brazil's Ana Vaz: 'The Past Never Passes' … [Read more...] about Locarno Industry Attendance Soars and 9 Other Takes: Deals, Buzz Titles, ‘Medusa Deluxe,’ Jason Blum, New Mantras

FEBRUARY, 1907 (1858-1862) BY MORRIS SCHAFF I ON THE THRESHOLD SOME time during the winter of 185758, I received from the Hon. Samuel S. Cox, Member of Congress from Ohio, and representing the district composed of Licking, Franklin, and Pickaway, an appointment as cadet at West Point. I know it was winter time, for, across the vanished years, I can see the family gathered before the big wood fire, and my father entering, clad in his greatcoat — he had been to Newark and on his way home had stopped at the post office in Kirkersville—and bearing in his hand a large and significant-looking official letter. Removing his coat and adjusting his glasses, he opened the communication from Washington and read my appointment. Oh, the quiet radiance of my mother’s face! And never, I think, did fire burn so cheerily as ours burned that night, — and somehow, I am fain to believe, the curling smoke communicated the news to the old farm; for every field that I had wandered over from … [Read more...] about The Spirit of Old West Point

A family friend of the 22-year-old British tourist killed by helicopter blades in Greece has shared the horror of what happened after the accident as he urged police to watch the CCTV. The Oxford Brookes student Jack Fenton died instantly when the rear rotor blade of the Bell 407 hit him in the head at the end of July while holidaying in Greece with family and friends. Robin Stanton-Gleaves, the chairman of Bromley football club and the father of Mr Fenton's school friend, Jack Stanton-Gleaves, accompanied the boys on the trip. He was on the second helicopter flight when he suddenly received a text from one of his sons, who was with Mr Fenton asking him to call him. Jack Fenton, pictured with his dad, was killed in Greece by a helicopter blade ( Image: Facebook) Greek aviation investigators said Mr Fenton had ignored safety instructions and claimed he was taking a selfie by the spinning blades which is what caused his death. Their allegations have since been … [Read more...] about Friend of Brit, 22, killed by helicopter blades urges investigators to watch the CCTV

India’s young badminton brigade, led by world championship bronze medallist Lakshya Sen and in-form Malvika Bansod, will aim to put up a good show in the Badminton Asia Team championships starting here on Tuesday. The Indian men’s and women’s teams will be keen to make a winning start when they take on Korea and hosts Malaysia in group A and group Y respectively on the opening day of the continental championship. With the seniors skipping the event, the onus will be on India Open winner Sen to lead the men’s team. Kiran George and Mithun Manjunath are also likely to play pivotal roles in the tournament where the men’s team has been clubbed with three-time defending champions Indonesia and Hong Kong, apart from Korea. Kiran had won his maiden world tour crown when he claimed the Odisha Super 100 title, while Manjunath had reached semifinals of Syed Modi Super 300. Raghu Mariswamy is the fourth singles players. In doubles, Ravikhrisna PS and Sankar Prasad Udayakumar, finalists at … [Read more...] about Lakshya Sen, Malvika Bansod and Other Young Indian Shuttlers Eye Glory at Badminton Asia Team Championships

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for August 10 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Dr. Anthony Fauci complained during a talk Tuesday evening that many Americans see forced masking policies as a violation of their liberties. During the talk, Fauci, who is President Biden's chief medical adviser and the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, expressed concern about Americans' aversion to both forced masking and receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. He characterized individuals' concerns with such policies as "inexplicable." "When you tell people they need to mask in an indoor congregate setting when you're in a zone that has a high dynamic of infection — that is looked upon by a lot of people, not everybody, as an encroachment on your freedom," Fauci remarked during the event hosted by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer … [Read more...] about Fauci vents about Americans’ opposition to forced masking: ‘It’s almost inexplicable’

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for August 10 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz participated in a hilarious trailer for the MLB at Field of Dreams game, which is set to be played Thursday between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds. Much like the inspiration to the game, Rodriguez and Ortiz appeared in a cornfield in Iowa. Rodriguez hears the whispers, "If you build it, he will come." FOX Sports broadcaster Kevin Burkhardt and analyst Frank Thomas sit on the porch and tell the former New York Yankees slugger they didn’t hear anything. Ortiz then asks Rodriguez, "Is this heaven?" with Rodriguez responding, "No, loco, this is Iowa!" CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Former MLB players Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz attend the Los Angeles Dodgers … [Read more...] about MLB at Field of Dreams: A-Rod, David Ortiz star in hilarious trailer ahead of Cubs, Reds game