just now (620+ words) Check in every week for the unfiltered opinions of our writers and editors as they break down the hottest topics in the sport, and join the conversation by tweeting us at @golf_com. This week, we discuss Tiger Woods" Champions Tour plans, The Skins Game and more. Josh Sens, senior writer (@joshsensgolf): If he"s healthy enough to stand upright and swing, we will see him, sparingly, owing either to his competitive drive or a partnership deal or some combination of the two. I don"t see how he stays away from it entirely any more than Nicklaus did. And a healthy-enough-to-swing Woods would for sure have a chance to win. Despite his struggles to stay healthy and his game dropping off over the years, Woods is still golf"s biggest draw. What do you think a Woods start on the Champs Tour…...

just now (510+ words) As we show in new research published in Nature Communications, one consequence was that many of the world's plants could no longer thrive. As a result, they soaked up less carbon from the atmosphere, which may have contributed to another interesting thing about this prehistoric planetary heatwave: it lasted more than 100,000 years. Today Earth is warming around ten times faster than it did 56 million years ago, which may make it even harder for modern plants to adapt. However, abrupt global warming may temporarily impact this regulating function. Investigating how Earth's vegetation responded to the rapid global warming event around 56 million years ago " known formally as the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (or PETM) " isn't easy. To do so, we developed a computer model simulating plant evolution, dispersal, and carbon cycling. We compared model outputs to fossil pollen and plant trait data from…...

just now (127+ words) Uzbekistan's Import Landscape Expands With Strong Trade Partners. TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, December 1. Uzbekistan's imports totaled $37.5 billion in the period from January through October 2025. Data obtained by Trend from the National Stat Data obtained by Trend from the National Statistics Committee reveals a 16.9 percent increase in import volume compared to the same period last year, with goods and services sourced from 177 partner countries. The top 10 countries from which Uzbekistan imported goods from January through October 2025 (in US dollars (Figures are rounded.)) are as follows: . China " $11.5 billion. Russia " $7 billion. Kazakhstan " $2.7 billion. Tu'rkiye " $1.5 billion. Republic of Korea " $1.4 billion. Germany " $953.9 million. India " $941.7 million. Turkmenistan " $753.2 million. Belarus " $632.5 million. United States " $614.4 million. Other countries " $9.6 billion...

just now (267+ words) Putin To Visit India On December 4-5 For Modi Talks: Says Kremlin. Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to visit India on December 4-5 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss bilateral ties and international issues, the Kremlin and I Putin To Visit India On December 4-5 For Modi Talks: Says Kremlin Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to visit India on December 4-5 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss bilateral ties and international issues, the Kremlin and India's Foreign Ministry said on Friday. During the state visit, Putin will hold talks with Modi and hold a separate meeting with Indian President Droupadi Murmu, the Kremlin said, saying a number of unspecified intergovernmental and commercial documents would be signed. Putin last went to India in December 2021, just a few months before ordering troops into Ukraine in February…...

just now (195+ words) New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday encouraged people across the country to include the Himalayan valleys in their winter travel plans, saying the region offers unforgettable experiences and has the potential to emerge as a major hub for winter tourism in India. In his monthly Mann ki Baat address, the prime minister said India's mountain regions are ideal for skiing, snowboarding, trekking and other winter sports, similar to popular destinations abroad. "During these winter days, the Himalayan valleys become a part of an experience that lasts a lifetime. If you are planning a trip this winter, keep the Himalayan valleys in mind," he said. He praised Uttarakhand for expanding its tourism infrastructure and noted the sharp rise in visitors to Adi Kailash, where the annual footfall has grown from fewer than 2,000 tourists three years ago to more than…...

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just now (224+ words) For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces. Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today! ~ Hall of Heroes ~ Archer T. Gammon Info from here. Archer T. Gammon (September 11, 1918 ~ January 11, 1945) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration the Medal of Honor for his actions in World War II. Gammon joined the Army from Roanoke, Virginia in March 1942, and by January 11, 1945 was serving as a Staff Sergeant in... Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today! ~ Hall of Heroes ~ Gammon joined the Army from Roanoke, Virginia in March 1942, and by January 11, 1945 was serving as a Staff Sergeant in Company A, 9th Armored Infantry Battalion, 6th Armored Division. On that day, near Bastogne, Belgium, he destroyed a German machine gun position…...

just now (103+ words) Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Dec. 1, No. 638. Today's NYT'Strands'puzzle is a fun one if, like me, you're a fan of a certain winter sport. Some of the answers are difficult to unscramble, so if you need hints and answers, read on. Today's Strands theme is:'On the ice. If that doesn't help you, here's a clue: He shoots, he scores! The completed NYT Strands puzzle for Dec. 1, 2025. Today's Strands spangram is HOCKEYRINK. To find it, start with the H that's the farthest-left letter on the top row, and wind down and across....

just now (103+ words) Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Dec. 1, No. 638. Today's NYT'Strands'puzzle is a fun one if, like me, you're a fan of a certain winter sport. Some of the answers are difficult to unscramble, so if you need hints and answers, read on. Today's Strands theme is:'On the ice. If that doesn't help you, here's a clue: He shoots, he scores! The completed NYT Strands puzzle for Dec. 1, 2025. Today's Strands spangram is HOCKEYRINK. To find it, start with the H that's the farthest-left letter on the top row, and wind down and across....

1+ min ago (215+ words) The Pittsburgh Steelers have made five players inactive against the Buffalo Bills. Darius Slay is the leading inactive player, as they have made him a healthy scratch with Asante Samuel Jr up from the practice squad. Slay was signed to a one-year, $10 million contract by the Steelers this offseason, but has struggled significantly to get going and has been injured. On top of that, Slay has struggled when in the game, and as James Pierre has shined, he has started to take over most of the reps. Defensive lineman Derrick Harmon will not play with a knee injury. He is out after suffering that ailment during the Bears game, though he finished the game. Yahya Black is expected to start in his place. Brodric Martin-Rhodes will also see time at nose tackle. Wide receiver Scotty Miller is a healthy inactive....