Tiger Woods withdrew from the Masters Tournament on Sunday due to an injury caused by a 2021 car accident. Woods had completed all 72 holes of every tournament he had played at Augusta National as a professional until Sunday's withdrawal, and his fans and supporters have wished him a speedy recovery. His next tournament is scheduled for June at the U.S. Open.
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Tiger Woods withdrew from the Masters tournament due to a foot injury, ending his 23-year streak of making the cut. Heavy rain and windy conditions caused the tournament to be called off on Saturday, and the remaining players will have to make up the lost ground on Sunday. It is unclear how the tournament will be affected by the weather and Woods' withdrawal.
Sheriff Billy Woods of Marion County, Florida has announced the arrest of two juveniles and the search for a third in connection with the shooting deaths of three teenagers. The suspects and victims are believed to have been associated with a criminal gang, and Woods said the suspects left behind a trail of evidence. The investigation is ongoing, with more information to be released as it becomes available.
NFL player Ryan Hamlin recently joined Representatives Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Bill Posey on Capitol Hill to introduce the Access to AEDs Act, which seeks to raise awareness of the dangers of sudden cardiac arrest in children and increase access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in schools. Hamlin, who experienced sudden cardiac arrest himself, shared that more than 7,000 children under the age of 18 experience sudden cardiac arrest every year in the US, and that 1 in every 300 youth have an undetected heart condition that puts them at risk. The Act is supported by organizations such as the American Heart Association and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, and would provide grants to schools to purchase AEDs and provide training for staff and students on how to use them.
Nathan Lane recently appeared on "Sunday Today" to reflect on the 1996 comedy "The Birdcage," which helped elevate him from a New York stage performer to a bonafide movie star. He revealed that his co-star Robin Williams had stepped in to avoid an uncomfortable conversation when the two appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" more than a quarter of a century ago. The movie was a smash hit, grossing over $185 million worldwide and normalizing the LGBTQ+ community in Hollywood.
Paul Rusesabagina, the man who inspired the Hollywood film “Hotel Rwanda”, has had his 25-year sentence commuted by the Rwandan government. The commutation was welcomed by many, and was facilitated by the US and Qatar governments. The conviction still stands, but it is hoped that the clemency will bring closure to this long-running saga.
Bruce Willis celebrated his 68th birthday surrounded by his blended family, just a month after his diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia was announced. Demi Moore shared a video of the celebration on social media, which has been viewed over 1 million times. Willis has been a beloved figure in Hollywood for decades, and his family and fans are sending him love and support during this difficult time.
Michelle Yeoh made history by becoming the first Asian woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress, and her acceptance speech paid tribute to her own mother and the theme of immigrant motherhood. Her win was especially meaningful for many viewers, and her film, “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” remarkably won seven Oscars. Yeoh’s win is a major milestone for Asian representation in Hollywood, and a sign of progress for the Academy.