Benjamin

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New York: it's hot out there, and the power grid is working overtime to keep us cool. Set your AC to 78 degrees, turn off lights/electronics you're not using, and unplug what you can. Our City is doing its part too: maintaining the 78 degrees rule in our buildings, dimming/turning off our lights during peak electricity demand, asking private partners to do the same, and powering down non-essential equipment. A stable grid means the AC stays on, and lives are saved. Let's ease demand — and get through the heat — together.

Today marks Nakba Day, an annual day of remembrance to commemorate the expulsion of more than 700,000 Palestinians between 1947 and 1949 during the creation of the State of Israel and the year that followed. Inea is a New Yorker and a Nakba survivor. She shared her story with us — one of home, tradition and memory over generations.

Slightly hot take... the Aronimink set-up stinks. I'm not usually one to wade in on how a course is set-up but I think the data suggests this isn't a great set-up. Let me explain. I wrote a piece earlier in the week (see reply below) looking at the data from past events at Aronimink. Yes, they were a long time ago and the 2018 BMW played very wet, but all three events were essentially putting competitions. ▫️In 2018, Keegan led the field in putting and won. Of the players who finished in the top 10, eight ranked in the top 10 on the greens. ▫️In 2011, Nick Watney led the field in putting and won. The top five on the leaderboard that week all ranked in the top 15 putting. ▫️In 2010, Ryan Moore led the field in putting and finished one back of Justin Rose (4th in putting). 5 of the top 6 players on the leaderboard ranked inside 16th or better in putting. That year, of the top 6 players in strokes gained approach, two missed the cut and none finished in the top 15. The strategy at Aronimink appears to be, get it on the green, then try not to three-putt. Potgeiter hit 5 of 14 fairways and ranked 63rd in proximity on his approaches, yet he is co-leader after 18 holes. Of the 7 players tied for the lead: • 5 are in the top 15 in putting • 2 are in the top 15 in driving • 1 is in the top 15 in approach • 1 is in the top 15 around the green My point is this, what do we consider both entertaining and valued at majors? Is it players avoiding three putts, or being rewarded for high-quality tee shots (Open courses), executing precise approach play (think Augusta and US Opens) and the ability to show creativity and skill around the greens (again, Augusta)? None of the top 6 players at this year's Masters finished in the top 15 in putting. Was that an entertaining watch? What was the challenge that week? I know, it's early in the tournament and yes, players that putt well "tend" to score well. But if this plays out for the week, like it has the last three times Aronimink has hosted a Tour event, I fear it could be a flat week. For the record, I hope it's not.

Joel Embiid publicly asked the Sixers to make a move during the trade deadline as he felt they “really have a chance” to contend season. The only move they made? Trading young Jared McCain to OKC just to save on taxes. Brutal.

This is the most insane stat I have ever seen.

Israel has no right to exist.

Mahmoud Khalil says Hamas is an integral and apparently ethnic component of being “Palestinian” because according to him, to ask a Palestinian to condemn Hamas is “racist” Can’t make this up. Why is this disgusting terrorist fanboy still in the U.S.?