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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
India vs England: After Headingley heroics, Rishabh Pant on the brink of joining cricket's elite in England
Rishabh Pant (Getty Image) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant is on the cusp of entering an elite club of visiting batters as India gear up for the second Test of the series against England at Edgbaston starting July 2. Following his twin centuries at Headingley, the 26-year-old wicketkeeper-batter is now one ton away from joining a legendary list that includes Don Bradman , Rahul Dravid and Brian Lara. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Pant smashed 134 and 118 in the first Test at Leeds, showcasing a dazzling array of strokes in both innings. Despite India's five-wicket defeat after setting England a target of 371, Pant's audacious shot-making and resilience stood out as the highlight of the match. Poll Will Rishabh Pant score a century in the second Test at Edgbaston? Yes No He now has 808 runs in 10 Tests in England at an average of 42.52, including four centuries. His highest score on English soil - 146 off just 111 balls - came at Edgbaston in 2022, when he rescued India from 98 for 5 and helped post a first-innings total of 416. Though India eventually lost that match, Pant's innings remains one of the finest by an Indian wicketkeeper overseas. Leeds to Birmingham: On the road with TOI Sports If he scores a hundred again at Edgbaston, Pant will become only the seventh visiting batter to score centuries in three successive Tests in England. The exclusive list features Don Bradman, Warren Bardsley, Charles Macartney, Brian Lara, Rahul Dravid and Daryl Mitchell . Dravid remains the only Indian on that list, having achieved the feat in 2002. Pant, who already holds the record for most centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper and the most runs by an Asian gloveman in SENA countries, now has a golden opportunity to further etch his name in the history books. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Min Woo Lee Looks for Sister's Footsteps, Goes Nuclear at Rocket Classic
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. It seems that Min Woo Lee wants to extend the family party to celebrate his sister's spectacular victory at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Less than a week after Minjee Lee conquered the PGA Frisco, Min Woo is doing the same at Detroit Golf Club. It's fair to say there's still plenty of golf left to play at the Rocket Classic, but Lee couldn't have stamped his authority more clearly at the start of tournament. Such was his dominance that he even tied the course record. Lee started the round on the 10th tee, and at first, it seemed like nothing special would happen. He birdied the first hole and bogeyed the second, but from then on, he found his best golf and continued making birdies until he achieved one of the best rounds of his career. Min Woo Lee of Australia during a Pro-Am prior to the Rocket Classic 2025 at Detroit Golf Club on June 25, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. Min Woo Lee of Australia during a Pro-Am prior to the Rocket Classic 2025 at Detroit Golf Club on June 25, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. Gregory Shamus/Getty Image The 26-year-old birdied four more holes on the first nine to make the turn at 4-under. The second nine was much better for him, as he made five more birdies without bogeys to finish with an outstanding score of 9-under 63. This score ties the course record, which had been posted by numerous players, most recently by Andrew Landry, who carded it during the second round of the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic. Lee gained 3.091 strokes with his putting during the first round, a crucial aspect of achieving such a remarkable result: "Putting was nice, short game was nice, approach shot was pretty nice," he said after his performance. "Driving was good early, got kind of shaky there I would hit driver on 8 but didn't know where the ball was going so I hit iron and made birdie the traditional way." "Yeah, everything was pretty solid. I think the putter was working quite nicely though." Let. Him. Cook. 🔥@MinWoo27Lee ties the course record @RocketClassic with 10 birdies and an opening-round 63! — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) June 26, 2025 The fact that his sister Minjee Lee won the third major of the LPGA Tour season just four days ago didn't go unnoticed during his press conference. Min Woo confirmed that his sister serves as a sort of inspiration for him: "I don't think she learns that much off me. I try to learn off her. She's a beast when she's playing good, she just doesn't do much wrong." The score of 63 during the first round of the Rocket Classic also ties Min Woo Lee's best round of the 2025 PGA Tour season. His previous 63 came in the third round of the Houston Open and was crucial to his eventual victory. That win was the first for the Australian in his PGA Tour career. It is his only top-10 finish this season, in which he has earned four other top 25s. More Golf: Tiger Woods looks good as son Charlie kills it at Nicklaus Jr event
CNET
4 days ago
- Business
- CNET
Social Security's Shrinking Reserves Could Mean Lower Benefit Payments: What To Know
Social Security reserves are drying up faster than expected. Here's what you should know. Getty Image/ Zooey Liao/ CNET Millions of Americans rely on Social Security as supplementary income, and for many, it's their lifeline. According to the latest annual report from the Social Security Trustees, the program is in worse shape than expected just months ago, with trust fund reserves now projected to run out a year earlier -- in 2034. To be clear, monthly Social Security payments will still go out, but recipients could see nearly a 25% cut in benefits. That's troubling, especially for those who rely on it as their main income source. Turning things around would require swift action from lawmakers. The overarching issue for the Social Security program is that it's paying out more money than it's receiving from the current workforce, a situation known as an actuarial deficit. The annual report details some of the reasons that the trustees project the trust funds to run out sooner than expected, including lower birthrates and newly implemented initiatives like the Social Security Fairness Act. The annual report is an important health check on the current state of the Social Security program, but it also lays the groundwork for policymakers to make funding changes -- reducing the potential harm to those who rely on monthly payments, many of whom are already struggling financially. Below, we'll go over some of the details found in the report, including the reasoning for the updated projections and what it means for you if Social Security can't continue to pay full benefits to recipients -- or when the trust funds become "insolvent." For more, here's what you should know about paper Social Security checks going away. How is Social Security funded anyway? Social Security is funded through a dedicated payroll tax, meaning that employers and employees each pay 6.2% of wages up to the taxable maximum for the given year. For 2025, the maximum is $176,100. If you're self-employed, your tax rate is doubled to 12.4%. The dedicated tax dollars go to the Social Security trust funds -- comprising the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and the Federal Disability trust funds -- which are managed by the US Treasury and used to pay retirement, disability and survivor benefits. Any surplus is invested in special government securities. The main issue is with the OASI trust fund, which is expected to be depleted in 2033 -- at which point it will only be able to pay about 77% of scheduled benefits. The DI trust fund reserves aren't expected to be depleted within the 75-year period that ends in 2099. What's causing the Social Security fund to run out of money? Social Security is running out of funds for a number of reasons. However, a major factor is the growing number of Baby Boomers retiring compared to the size of the current workforce, which can't pay in enough to keep the Social Security fund solvent. In addition to the growing number of retirement applications, the Social Security Fairness Act, which went into effect in January of this year, has further strained the program. The act repeals two provisions that previously prevented certain types of public workers from receiving benefits. With those provisions out of the way, Social Security is responsible for ongoing payments and billions of dollars in back payments for qualifying individuals. Another factor is the growing actuarial deficit, which has widened since the 2024 annual report that had projected insolvency in 2035. The actuarial deficit is the difference between the Social Security's payment obligations versus the flow of money into the Social Security trust fund. Last year, the deficit was 3.50%, where it has since grown to 3.82%. These deficit projections are based on government estimates extending through the end of the century. The latest annual report also took into account lower birthrates for a longer period of time compared to last year's report and how much labor contributes to the GDP. What would it take to make Social Security solvent? Closing the gap and making the Social Security program solvent would require a cut to benefits, a permanent increase to the payroll tax or a combination of the two. The annual trustees report lays out potential paths to make Social Security solvent until 2099. One path would be to introduce an immediate, permanent payroll tax hike of 3.65% to be shared between employers and employees. Another path would be to immediately and permanently cut all scheduled and future Social Security benefits by 22.4%. What happens after the Social Security fund becomes insolvent? Image illustrating how much in benefits Social Security will be able to pay after the fund becomes insolvent. Social Security Administration If nothing is put in place to fill the gap for Social Security funds, 2034 will be a tough year for many. It's important to remember that Social Security payments won't suddenly stop -- but they will be reduced. After the Social Security trust funds are depleted, existing payroll deductions will still be able to pay up to 81% of benefits. For more, be sure to check out the Social Security and SSDI cheat sheet.
Toronto Star
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Star
‘Rage' survey shows the politician Canadians are most angry about
A person holds up a sign as protesters gather before the start of the G7 summit in Calgary on June 15, 2025. DAVE CHIDLEY AFP via Getty Image
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Wayne Gretzky's daughter, Paulina Gretzky, shares heartfelt Father's Day post with emotional throwback
Dustin Johnson of the United States's wife Paulina Gretzky looks on with her father Wayne Gretzky (Credit: Getty Image) Paulina Gretzky , the eldest daughter of NHL legend Wayne Gretzky, this brought a wave of emotion to social media this Father's Day. She posted a vintage black-and-white photo of herself as a child tucked into bed beside her smiling father. The heartfelt caption read, 'The safest place in the world was always with you,' followed by a warm Father's Day wish to Wayne Gretzky. Paulina Gretzky, wife of golfer Dustin Johnson , finds grounding in her roots While many know Paulina Gretzky for her role in the public eye as a model and the wife of PGA Tour star Dustin Johnson, her post brought the spotlight back to her first identity, as the daughter of hockey's greatest. The photo, shared on her Instagram story, quickly garnered attention not for glamour but for its genuine warmth, it wasn't just a celebrity post, it was a reminder of the strength in a quiet, supportive parent-child bond, Wayne Gretzky, who spent decades as one of the most visible athletes in the world. He appeared here simply as 'dad,' radiating comfort and care. Wayne Gretzky's daughter Paulina Gretzky shares heartfelt Father's Day story (Credit: Instagram/@paulinagretzky) NHL icon Wayne Gretzky celebrated as more than a legend The moment she shared with her father was stripped of filters or fanfare, it was soft, intimate, and spoke volumes, despite the fame that surrounds her, Paulina's words hinted at the grounded nature of her upbringing, she may live a life filled with cameras and red carpets, but the foundation came from something simpler: the unwavering presence of her father. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Türk kredi kartı kullanıcıları buna başvurmalı. HANGİKREDİ Daha Fazla Oku Undo Read more: Lauren Kyle McDavid, wife of NHL star Connor McDavid, stuns in sequin dress during Mykonos Paulina Gretzky's Father's Day post didn't aim to be flashy, but its impact was immediate. In six short words, she conveyed decades of love, trust, and gratitude. A reminder that sometimes. The most powerful moments come not in the spotlight but in the quietest corners of life.
