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Ali Truwit’s Rise: A Story of Triumph

May 20, 2026

A short film called “Stronger Than You Think” has caught the eye of Sox Entertainment, which will now handle its distribution. The documentary follows 26‑year‑old swimmer Ali Truwit, who stunned the world at the Paris Paralympics in 2024. Less than a year after losing her lower‑left leg to a shark a

politics

Global Powers Tackle Oil Shock and Aid Stalemates

May 19, 2026

Paris hosted a two‑day session where finance chiefs from the G‑7 and other nations met to address how the Iran conflict is jolting markets. They worried that higher oil prices could stall growth, spike inflation and trigger a worldwide slowdown. The IMF’s chief warned that when crude tops $100, mark

celebrities

Caitríona Balfe’s Oddest Fan Moment

May 19, 2026

A Scottish actress known for her role in a popular time‑travel series shared a strange encounter that happened right before she went under anesthesia. While the doctor was preparing her for surgery, the anesthesiologist began singing the show’s theme song. The actress found it bizarre because that p

entertainment

A Fresh Take on Apple TV’s New Legal Thriller

May 18, 2026

Apple TV has stepped up its game with a new eight‑episode crime drama that pulls in fans of both Mindhunter and Sharp Objects. The series, titled “Presumed Innocent, ” is a legal thriller adapted from Scott Turow’s 1987 novel. It follows prosecutor Rusty Sabich, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, who finds

sports

The PGA Championship Final Round: A Philly Showdown

May 17, 2026

On Sunday, the Aronimink Golf Club in Philadelphia becomes a battlefield for 30 golfers chasing Alex Smalley’s lead. The leaderboard is tight; five shots separate the top 30, making every swing count. Rory McIlroy looks to keep his steady improvement going as he tees off, hoping to add to his str

entertainment

Life in the 80s: A Brother’s Gamble

May 17, 2026

A film set in 1986 follows the Pearl family from Queens. Irwin and his wife Hester live a modest life raising two boys, Ben and Scott. Scott is about to turn 18 and head off to college, a moment the family celebrates. Enter Gary, an ex‑police officer who has settled into retirement. He vis

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Rory McIlroy Finds Calm and Scores a Strong 66

May 17, 2026

McIlroy entered the third round of the PGA Championship feeling relaxed after a rough first day. He had finished 48 hours earlier with a 74, and many players were frustrated over difficult pin placements. This time the course was easier, the weather nicer, and the wind changed direction. The

sports

Rain forces Indy 500 qualifying to take a different route

May 17, 2026

Saturday’s rain in Indianapolis didn’t just dampen the ground—it soaked the entire first day of Indy 500 qualifying, a rare event last seen in 2008. Instead of the usual qualifying battles, teams faced empty garages and empty stands while waiting for hours just to see if the track would dry. Now the

sports

Slow‑Play Sizzles at the PGA: What It Means for Golf

May 16, 2026

Scottie Scheffler’s name keeps popping up when people talk about slow play. He and his teammates, Justin Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick, started their round on the first tee at 8:40 a. m. Yet by the time they reached the tenth hole, more than three hours had passed. That pace would push a full round o

sports

Wind‑Proof Golf: How Chris Gotterup Mastered the Storm

May 16, 2026

Gotterup rolled into the PGA Championship with a calm that matched the gusty weather at Aronimink Golf Club. Instead of complaining about the wind, he treated it like a puzzle to solve. In New Jersey’s breezy streets, the young golfer learned early that every gust could be an ally if you play