Rory McIlroy wins his second consecutive Masters Tournament, joining an elite group of repeat champions. Despite a challenging third round, McIlroy’s steady final round secures a one-shot victory over Scottie Scheffler.
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Rory McIlroy achieved a historic milestone by winning the Masters Tournament, becoming the sixth golfer to complete the career Grand Slam after a dramatic sudden-death playoff against Justin Rose. The victory, marking McIlroy's fifth major championship and first since 2014, ended an 11-year drought in major tournaments. McIlroy expressed profound emotion and relief upon receiving the green jacket, reflecting on his challenging journey and solidifying his status among golf's elite.
The Sarasota County School Board in Florida voted to recommend the resignation of one of its members, Bridget Ziegler, due to her husband's involvement in rape and sexual battery allegations. The resolution passed on a 4-1 vote with Ziegler in opposition, and some board members expressed interest in sending a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis asking for her removal. The resolution is nonbinding, but it is a strong statement from the board, and it remains to be seen if Ziegler will step down.
On July 4th, a Black truck driver in Ohio was attacked by a police dog after surrendering to officers following a high-speed chase. The incident was captured on body-camera video, and has sparked outrage among civil rights activists who are calling for an investigation into the use of excessive force. The Ohio State Highway Patrol has launched an internal investigation into the incident.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed 13 charges against Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, and its co-founder Changpeng Zhao for allegedly commingling billions of dollars worth of user funds and sending them to a European company controlled by Zhao, as well as operating as an unlicensed securities exchange in the U.S. without registering with the SEC. The SEC is seeking a permanent injunction, disgorgement of any ill-gotten gains, and civil penalties, while Binance has responded to the charges, stating that they “strongly disagree” with the allegations. The SEC’s actions demonstrate its commitment to protecting investors and upholding its mission of maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets.
Randy Lankford, owner of Lankford Funeral Home and Family Center in Jeffersonville, IN, pleaded guilty to 43 counts of felony theft. He was sentenced to 12 years, four of which will be spent in prison and eight in home incarceration, and must pay restitution to 53 families totaling $46,000. The investigation began after the county health department received a complaint about a foul odor coming from the building, and the Jeffersonville Police Department, Clark County Prosecutor's Office, and the Indiana Attorney General's Office worked together to investigate the case.