Rory McIlroy is among the early pacesetters at the stormy Genesis Invitational, while a rare move by the Veterans Affairs department has pulled back on a controversial disability rule. Meanwhile, tensions are escalating as Trump warns the world has 10 days to see if Iran agrees to a deal or "bad things happen. " In a separate incident, Israeli settlers have killed a 19-year-old Palestinian American, officials and witnesses say. In sports news, Rivian has added a sport mode to all R1 EVs on the road, and Gable Steveson dominated Hugo Lezama for an early finish at the Mexico Fight League 3. U. S. fighter jets have also intercepted Russian warplanes off the Alaskan coast.
In other news, Beverly Hills has apologized to Jaylen Brown for shutting down a mansion event, but he says "damage is already done. " Asia stocks have fallen due to rate uncertainty and Iran tensions, while South Korea has outperformed. In other developments, a missing Bay Area skier has been found dead at Northstar California Resort, marking the third death this month. Loretta Smith has called for open carry for Portland city councilors following a recent protest. A historic vote has given Tennessee Volkswagen workers their first union contract, and tariffs paid by midsize US companies have tripled last year, according to a JPMorganChase Institute study.
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