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Wichanee Meechai, affectionately known as “Jan” in the U.S., has found herself surprisingly at the top of the leaderboard at the U.S. Women’s Open. Despite typically being plagued with doubt and low confidence, the 31-year-old Thai golfer is playing like she belongs. She's even managing to cope with the eerie feeling that her rental home might be haunted, figuring that if there is a ghost, they can get along just fine.

We recently took a deep dive into how the Cincinnati Bengals stack up according to ESPN's win probability metrics for each game of the upcoming season. Here are some highlights:

Around 99% of the votes have been tallied up, and the results from the recent election in South Africa are nothing short of historic. The African National Congress (ANC), once the powerhouse of South African politics since the end of apartheid, has lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years. This seismic shift in the political landscape has set the country on a new trajectory, ushering in a wave of change that has captured the attention of the nation.

Maya Hawke isn't shying away from the "nepo baby" label, admitting that her big film break was definitely due to her famous parents. Daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, Maya was cast by Quentin Tarantino in his 2019 hit, Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. In the film, she played Flower Child, one of Charles Manson's followers. At the time, Maya mentioned she auditioned for the role, which led to some mockery. She now reflects, “I never meant to imply that I didn't get the part for nepotistic reasons - I think I totally did.”

Friday night at American Family Field was a hit parade for the Milwaukee Brewers!

The New York Giants made headlines last offseason by signing linebacker Bobby Okereke to a four-year deal, marking their biggest free agent acquisition. Coming off his best season with the Indianapolis Colts, Okereke had already shown his potential, particularly in a standout game against the Giants where he racked up an impressive 17 total tackles. It's no wonder the Giants targeted him in free agency after witnessing that performance.

The Denver Broncos are planning a special celebration for Week 5, and it's going to be a big one! At halftime of their game against the Las Vegas Raiders, the entire 1977 team will be honored. This was the team that made history by reaching the franchise's first Super Bowl, even though they ultimately lost to the Dallas Cowboys 27-10 in Super Bowl XII.

Senator Joe Manchin from West Virginia, a Democrat known for his independent streak, dropped a political bombshell on Friday. He declared that he's going rogue, registering as an independent with no party ties. Manchin minced no words, calling out the broken state of national politics. According to him, both parties are too stuck in their ways to find common ground. He's had enough of what he sees as partisan extremism, warning that it's putting our democracy at risk.

On July 4, the upcoming election just got a bit more exciting with Diane Abbott, Britain's first Black woman lawmaker, stepping back into the spotlight. Labour leader Keir Starmer made it clear: Abbott's running for her northeast London seat, and she's doing it as a Labour candidate. It's a nod to Abbott's trailblazing history, stretching all the way back to 1987 when she first took office, making her the longest-serving Black member of parliament in Britain.

At the recent For Your Consideration event in Los Angeles, the cast and creators of the hit comedy "Hacks" got together to chat about the jaw-dropping season three finale. With the news of the show getting renewed for a fourth season fresh on everyone's minds, the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement.

Mandy Moore, the talented singer and actress, has some big news to share - she's expecting her third child with her hubby, Taylor Goldsmith from the band Dawes. Yep, you heard it right, three little ones running around!

Guess who’s back? Slim Shady, making a comeback, but this time it might be a short-lived reunion.

Man, last week when John Means left his start with elbow trouble, everyone feared the worst. I mean, this dude's been the Orioles' main man, especially through all the rebuilding. He went through Tommy John surgery, fought back, and just when it seemed like he was back in the game, bam, elbow issues again.

 One thing we learned about Rhys Hoskins during his seven years in Philadelphia is that he is genuinely human. From his emphatic bat spike in Game 3 of the 2022 NLDS to his open conversations in the clubhouse and his charity work with the SPCA and Muscular Dystrophy Association, the first baseman always approached life and his career with more emotion than his stoic exterior suggested.

The Denver Broncos have signed college free agent Omar Brown from Nebraska following the 2024 NFL draft. With his impressive stats and solid build, he’s definitely someone to watch.

The Milwaukee Brewers are set for an exciting interleague showdown as they host the Chicago White Sox for a three-game series at American Family Field. Here’s what fans can look forward to:

The Lakers are gearing up for an active offseason, with plans to trade picks and players around the NBA draft. Whether they're chasing a third star or enhancing the supporting cast for LeBron James and Anthony Davis, they're expected to make significant moves. One big question was whether they'd have their 2024 first-round pick — No. 17 — to trade, or if they'd have to use their 2025 pick instead. The Pelicans, who had the option to choose either year's pick as part of the Anthony Davis trade, have decided to defer and use the pick in 2025. This decision, reported by Adrian Wojnarowski and Jonathan Givony, aligns with expectations in league circles.

You've got some hot news from across the pond! So, check this out: a bunch of airstrikes by the U.S. and the U.K. hit hard against those Houthi rebels in Yemen. They were ticked off about something going down in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The big birds, F/A-18 fighter jets, launched from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier, leading the charge. Other American ships got in on the action too.

ABBA, the legendary Swedish pop group that rocked the world with their hit "Waterloo" in the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, is about to receive one of Sweden's highest honors. On Friday, Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad will be awarded the royal Order of Vasa as "Commander of the First Class." This award recognizes their "very outstanding efforts in Swedish and international music life."

Former Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis is stepping back into a significant role in the NFL for the 2024 season. This time, he'll be joining the Las Vegas Raiders as the assistant head coach under Antonio Pierce. Here’s a rundown of how he got here: