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FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Rory McIlroy waited two years to play again with Tommy Fleetwood at a Ryder Cup. It took mere minutes for them to look like the perfect teammates again.They weren’t the only ones. Jon Rahm hit a splendid shot out of the rough to bail out Tyrrell Hatton on the sixth hole. Hatton did the same for Rahm moments later, when a stick inches away from their ball threatened to derail the duo on the seventh.While captain Luke Donald did not run it back with the exact lineup that won in Rome in 2023, he kept Europe’s…

In my work as a veterinary pharmacologist, I never know exactly what I’m going to get when I open my email. It could be a request from a veterinarian asking my team to determine the concentration of a drug to treat the shell of a turtle infected with fungal disease. Or it could be an inquiry from a researcher wondering whether we can help them figure out the dose of antacid they should give goats and sheep with ulcers.In one email, a veterinarian wanted to know whether we could determine the concentration of an extended-release antibiotic in tigers to determine…

Earlier this year, Apple introduced its Foundation Models framework during WWDC 2025, which allows developers to use the company’s local AI models to power features in their applications. The company touted that with this framework, developers gain access to AI models without worrying about any inference cost. Plus, these local models have capabilities such as guided generation and tool calling built in. As iOS 26 is rolling out to all users, developers have been updating their apps to include features powered by Apple’s local AI models. Apple’s models are small compared with leading models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or Meta.…

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Everyone wanted to see the first shot. The last one told the story better.Justin Thomas needed to make a 5-foot putt on the 15th green to keep the biggest match of Friday morning going at the Ryder Cup. But that putt — like so many others — skimmed the edge.Thomas slumped his shoulders and headed over to shake hands with Jon Rahm and Tyrell Hatton after the European team’s 4-and-3 win over the U.S. power pairing of Thomas and Bryson DeChambeau.A match that was supposed to build momentum did just that — but for Europe, not…

Monday’s claim by President Trump that the use of Tylenol during pregnancy is linked to a “very increased risk of autism” left medical and autism communities reeling. While Trump announced that the Food and Drug Administration is “strongly recommending that women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless medically necessary,” medical organizations like the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Academy of Pediatrics are pushing back, saying robust data suggests that Tylenol use during pregnancy is safe.Many parents in the autism community are taking to social media to express their frustration that the administration has tried to pin…

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The newest star for the Colorado Buffaloes loves molasses-based treats, drinking straight from the water hose at her ranch and galloping in front of a stadium full of fans.Ralphie VII made her much-anticipated debut last weekend, the year-old, 700-pound ball of bison energy bursting out of her end-zone stall as “Heeeeere comes Ralphie” blared from the Folsom Field speakers.With her romp just past midfield, one of the GOATs of live animal mascots in college football was back. More than symbols; these beloved animals inspire fans, foster a deep connection with their teams and are cherished game-day…

Starting a family wasn’t a priority for Lindsay Albanese, a former celebrity fashion stylist turned entrepreneur and content creator who describes herself as “career-driven out of the gate.”She met her husband in 2006, but the couple waited seven years before getting married. Over the next few years, the pair remained happily child-free, chasing their dreams of building their own businesses and traveling the world. It’s not that Albanese didn’t ever want to have children; she just didn’t see the rush.“I had such a great partner and came from such a great family. I was like, ‘Eventually I’ll have kids,’” she…

MAYNOOTH, Ireland (AP) — Aaron Rodgers was dressed in black, appropriately, to field questions about Guinness.The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback spoke to the international media Friday at a resort hotel where the team is staying ahead of Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.Can’t avoid the Guinness questions in Ireland, it seems.“I don’t really drink beer, but if I do, I drink Guinness. I’ve heard it tastes different off the tap in Ireland,” he said hours after the team’s flight landed.The four-time NFL MVP said he’s tried Guinness across the border in Northern Ireland.“It was great, but I’m excited to see what…

In the wake of the White House’s announcement on Monday of a potential link between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and autism, the administration also unveiled the launch of the Autism Data Science Initiative (ADSI).Under the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the initiative will award $50 million to about a dozen projects looking at finding the causes of autism and improving outcomes for autistic individuals.Some institutions, such as Boston Children’s Hospital, will look to identify environmental exposures that may lead to autism while others, such as Drexel University, will examine the of diet and its interactions with other exposures in the…

Major Silicon Valley leaders shrugged their shoulders when they were slapped with a new $100,000 fee for new H-1B hires.While much of the tech world was confused and outraged at President Donald Trump’s late-Friday visa overhaul, Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings said the policy would create “more certainty” for high-value jobs.Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told CNBC, “I’m glad to see President Trump making the moves he’s making.” And OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was similarly optimistic, saying that “streamlining” the process of getting the smartest people into the US and “aligning financial incentives seems good to me.”American companies hire up to 85,000…