Scheffler withdraws from Houston Open as he welcomes second child
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler pulled out of the Texas Children's Houston Open ahead of the birth of his second child; Matt Kuchar replaced him as the Masters approaches in two weeks.
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NATO ends Iraq advisory mission as Iran conflict intensifies
NATO has pulled hundreds of personnel from Iraq, marking the exit of the NATO Mission Iraq advisory force that began in 2018. Personnel from NATO members and partner countries Austria and Australia left after Iranian attacks on bases in Iraq, with U.S. General Alex Grynkewich praising the professionalism of those who relocated and completed the mission.
Iran's World Cup 2026 fate hangs in the balance amid FIFA deliberations
Iran's spot at the 2026 World Cup remains unresolved as officials navigate political pressure and FIFA’s push for a safe, inclusive tournament; a withdrawal would bring sanctions and could see replacement by Iraq or the UAE, though no final decision has been made ahead of FIFA's congress.
Morikawa exits The Players after first hole
Collin Morikawa withdrew from The Players Championship after a single hole; the article excerpt does not provide a reason for his withdrawal.
Morikawa exits The Players after one hole with back injury
Collin Morikawa withdrew from the 2026 Players Championship after one hole due to a back injury, saying he couldn’t swing through it; he left at the 11th tee after feeling the problem during warmups, with Rory McIlroy dealing with back spasms earlier in the week.
Long-term antidepressants: how to decide if you should stay, taper, or stop
Vox’s Future Perfect explainer argues that long-term SSRI use raises questions about ongoing need, with withdrawal and dependence being real but distinct from addiction. It emphasizes careful, individualized tapering when stopping, notes that best tapering protocols are not yet established, and urges empathetic clinician guidance and more deprescribing research to help people decide whether to stay on meds or discontinue.
McIlroy bows out of Arnold Palmer with back spasms
Rory McIlroy withdrew from the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando after lower-back spasms worsened during warmups, leaving him four under through 36 holes and out of the event as he eyes next week's Players Championship and the Masters.
Do antidepressants define your true self? A measured look at staying on or stopping
A Vox Future Perfect column explores whether long‑term antidepressants change who we are, noting that the science shows antidepressants help some people more than placebo but the exact mechanisms remain unclear. It introduces a framework of ‘medication career’ and ‘moral career’ to frame decisions alongside a clinician, argues there isn’t a single fixed ‘true self,’ and emphasizes weighing benefits against costs. If stopping is pursued, the piece urges gradual tapering with professional guidance and awareness of withdrawal and dependence versus addiction.
US to Pull Nearly 1,000 Troops From Syria Within Two Months
The Wall Street Journal reports the United States plans to withdraw roughly 1,000 troops from Syria over about two months, including from the al-Tanf base, as part of a deliberate, conditions-based transition. The move follows an January agreement to reshape Syria’s security structure by integrating the Kurdish-led SDF into the Syrian army, a step aimed at national unity. Officials say the withdrawal is not tied to Iran tensions, though the US has recently boosted regional forces near Iran.
Sugar-Free Lent: What Cutting Sweets Does to Your Brain
Giving up sugar for Lent can reveal how sugar acts on the brain’s reward system—driving dopamine signaling in the mesolimbic pathway, altering D1/D2 receptor balance and dopamine transport—similar to drugs of abuse; rodent studies show bingeing, withdrawal, and impulsivity; in humans, about 40 days off sugar may reset some neural sensitivity and reduce cravings, though effects vary by person.
Rivers steps back from Bills coaching pursuit
Philip Rivers has withdrawn from consideration for the Buffalo Bills' head coaching job after interviewing following the team’s firing of Sean McDermott. Rivers had returned to the NFL to join the Colts briefly but now plans to coach his son's high school team and is not pursuing the Bills' position at this time.
Osaka exits Australian Open with pregnancy-linked abdominal setback
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Australian Open just before facing qualifier Maddison Inglis, citing an abdominal injury linked to body changes from recent pregnancy. She said warming up worsened the pain and she'll undergo further tests, noting her body has changed since becoming a mother. The withdrawal puts Inglis into a fourth-round matchup with Iga Swiatek; Osaka has a history of abdominal issues and emphasized she felt physically healthy aside from the issue and wanted to protect her long-term health.
Osaka exits Australian Open due to injury ahead of Round of 16
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Australian Open ahead of the Round of 16 due to an injury, after defeating Sorana Cirstea in the second round.
Osaka Halts Australian Open 2026 Run With Abdominal Injury
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Australian Open 2026 third round due to a left abdominal injury, advancing Maddison Inglis to the fourth round; Osaka, a former world No. 1 with a history of abdominal issues, said she would seek medical tests and consult doctors before returning to the court.
US Exits WHO, Halting Funding and Engagement
The United States has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization, ending all funding and recalling staff after accusing the agency of mishandling the Covid-19 pandemic and being too China-centric. Washington says it will maintain only limited bilateral health engagement and pursue NGO partnerships to support disease surveillance as the WHO faces a funding shortfall and the international pandemic treaty moves forward without US participation.