Author Archives: Syndicated Content
LIV Golf touts 'strong momentum' despite New Orleans postponement
LIV Golf said the league looks forward to continuing its "strong momentum" despite postponing its New Orleans event scheduled for June amid questions about its future beyond 2026. In a statement provi...
Apr 29, 2026
Iowa State's T.J. Otzelberger agrees to 10-year extension
Iowa State men's basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger agreed to a 10-year contract extension on Wednesday that will pay him $6 million annually. He is now under contract until June 30, 2036. Otzelberger ...
Apr 29, 2026
Attacks on hospitals and medics rising, driven by Middle East conflict, says World Health Organization
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, April 29 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that attacks on healthcare facilities and staff are increasing globally, with a notable uptick record...
Apr 29, 2026
Russia blocks news site it accuses of promoting LGBT content
By Anna Peverieri April 29 (Reuters) - Russia has restricted access to an independent media outlet for distributing "propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations", the country's media regulator was ...
Apr 29, 2026
Fans vote TE Rob Gronkowski into Patriots' Hall of Fame
New England fans voted tight end Rob Gronkowski into the Patriots Hall of Fame, the team announced Wednesday. Gronkowski, 36, will become the 38th inductee. The date of the induction ceremony will be ...
Apr 29, 2026
Charlie Woods one shot shy, eliminated from U.S. Open qualifier
Charlie Woods' quest for the 2026 U.S. Open ended this week as the 17-year-old amateur and son of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods fell agonizingly short of progressing to the final stage of qualifyin...
Apr 29, 2026
Yankees DFA veteran OF Randal Grichuk
The New York Yankees designated veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk for assignment on Wednesday. The 34-year-old journeyman signed as a free agent during training camp, with the Yankees becoming his sev...
Apr 29, 2026
Bank of Italy scrutinises smaller banks' funding from online deposit platforms
By Valentina Za MILAN, April 29 (Reuters) - Smaller Italian banks have increased reliance on funding they raise abroad through online deposit platforms, the Bank of Italy said on Wednesday, as regulat...
Apr 29, 2026
Canoe carrying about 35 passengers capsizes on river in Uganda's west
KAMPALA, April 29 (Reuters) - A canoe carrying an estimated 35 to 40 passengers capsized on a river in Uganda's west near Lake Albert, police said on Wednesday. Police said in a statement on X that on...
Apr 29, 2026
Pentagon's Hegseth defends Iran war, says it is not a quagmire
(No change to text) WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sought to defend the Iran war in fiery remarks to Congress on Wednesday, saying it was not a quagmire and attac...
Apr 29, 2026
