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Fowler on FedEx Cup Bubble After BMW Round 3

Rickie Fowler on FedEx Cup Bubble After BMW Championship Round 3

Golfer Rickie Fowler, 37, is on the outside of the Tour Championship qualification bubble after the third round of the BMW Championship on August 22, 2026. He arrived at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis ranked 30th in the FedEx Cup standings, but a one-under 69 in the third round, marked by three bogeys in […]

Scheffler’s Dominance No Longer Shocks PGA Tour Players

Scottie Scheffler’s recent eight-stroke victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, his second PGA Tour win of the 2026 season, was met with admiration rather than surprise by fellow players, according to Justin Thomas. Thomas, a 33-year-old PGA Tour professional, shared his perspective on the Golf Channel Podcast, noting that Scheffler’s consistent high-level performance has […]

Scheffler’s St. Jude Win Sparks PGA Tour Field Debate

Scottie Scheffler’s dominant eight-stroke victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship last week has prompted discussion regarding the PGA Tour’s signature event model. Golfer Kevin Kisner suggested that Scheffler’s performance highlighted a flaw in limiting field sizes for these high-profile tournaments. Scheffler secured his second PGA Tour win of the 2026 season at TPC Southwind, […]

Cognizant Classic Future Uncertain in New PGA Tour

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The Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches faces an uncertain future as the PGA Tour prepares to implement a new two-tiered competitive structure starting in 2028. While the Memorial Tournament, another event associated with Jack Nicklaus, has secured a spot in the top-tier Championship Series, the fate of the Cognizant Classic remains undecided. The PGA […]

Scheffler Leads Top 50 to 2026 BMW Championship

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The FedEx Cup Playoffs continue with the 2026 BMW Championship, featuring the top 50 players in the standings. This week’s tournament, held from August 20-23, takes place at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri. The par 70 course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., stretches approximately 7,500 yards and is expected to favor powerful […]

US Army Seeks 133,000 GMLRS Rockets by 2034

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The US Army has issued a request for the manufacturing of 133,014 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System, or GMLRS, rockets by 2034. This initiative aims to significantly increase the production of these ground-launched rockets amid concerns about existing stockpiles. According to the Army’s Sources Sought notice, contractors have until September 1 to submit white papers […]

Kindergarten Vaccine Exemption Rate Reaches Record High

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The rate of exemptions from routine childhood vaccines among US kindergartners reached a record high of 4.2% during the 2025-26 school year, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday. This marks an increase from 3.6% in the previous school year and 2.2% during the 2020-21 school […]

LAC Global Acquires MASQUELIER’S French Pine Bark Extract

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V3 Group Limited, a Singapore-based holding company, announced that its health and wellness supplements division, LAC Global, has completed the acquisition of MASQUELIER’S French Pine Bark Extract. This acquisition integrates over 70 years of European nutritional science into LAC’s portfolio, aiming to combine scientific heritage with an Asian platform to develop a mass-premium wellness offering […]

Preseason Deer Hunting Checklist Offers Comprehensive Guide for Newberry Area Hunters

As the deer hunting season approaches, hunters across Newberry and the broader Midlands region are advised to undertake a thorough preseason preparation, encompassing everything from equipment inspection to advanced scouting techniques. A comprehensive guide emphasizes meticulous attention to detail, aiming to enhance both safety and success in the field. For archers, the checklist underscores the […]

National Inflation Rate Eases, Newberry Businesses and Households Watch Closely

The national annual inflation rate continued its downward trajectory in June 2026, settling at 3.5 percent. This marks a decrease from 4.2 percent recorded in May, offering a measure of relief after months of elevated prices across various sectors of the economy. Economic analysts are now forecasting a further slight reduction to 3.4 percent for […]