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The Weekend's Football Action: Key Talking PointsThe latest round of Premier League matches and the FA Cup final provided plenty of talking points for football fans, from Manchester City's cup triumph to Liverpool's injury concerns and the ongoing VAR controversies that continue to divide opinion.Shaw's World Cup Hopes After Impressive SeasonLuke Shaw's first goal in over three years for Manchester United was a further reminder of the left-back's capabilities. This has been his best season at Old Trafford having featured in all 37 league games thus far, leaving his injury-prone past forgotten. Considering Shaw's experience and quality, he should be considered for a spot at the World Cup. Thomas Tuchel does not have a vast array of riches in the position and Shaw's consistency has been key to Michael Carrick's turnaround at Old Trafford. "He deserves to go," said Carrick after the win against Nottingham Forest. "His consistency, his performances, his experience, his qualities. He's an excellent full-back." Nico O'Reilly is the current first choice for England and he has a very different profile from Shaw, having converted from playing as a central midfielder under Pep Guardiola. Tuchel may want to take Shaw to provide variety and reliability, which would be a sensible approach.VAR Controversy Continues to Plague the GameAnother weekend of football brought another VAR controversy, this time at Old Trafford. Let's get this out of the way, it was handball. In a game with more on the line this latest VAR aberration would be hoisted up by abolitionists as another egregious example of why football is no better for the involvement of Stockley Park. "I think we need to have a meeting together to understand when it is a handball," said a measured Vítor Pereira post-match. We need a meeting to understand what good process is. Accidental handball was the final ruling; not sure that matters when it leads to a goal, but whatever. From the original incorrect decision to award the goal, it took the VAR three minutes to look at the ball clearly striking Bryan Mbeumo's hand, then another 60 seconds for the referee, Michael Salisbury, to go over to the screen and look at it again, only to ignore the referral and decide he was right the first time. That is far too long to make the wrong call. Pereira neatly summed it up with another damning understatement: "A lot of the time we don't understand the decisions."West Ham's Fight Against RelegationWhile it was hard to argue with Nuno Espírito Santo's assessment that West Ham had "a bad performance and a bad day" at St James' Park, his team are not Championship-bound just yet. Tottenham only need a point against Chelsea on Tuesday to effectively ensure their survival owing to their far superior goal difference, but they last took a point at Stamford Bridge four years ago. Their record against Chelsea is not reassuring: they have lost their past five meetings on the bounce by an aggregate scoreline of 12-4, with eight defeats from their last 10. Chelsea's players will have the added motivation of auditioning for the newly appointed Xabi Alonso, not that they need another reason to make their opponents' lives miserable. It could still easily come down to the final day, when Spurs face another difficult fixture against Everton. Nuno can only grit his teeth, hope Chelsea do his side a favour and, assuming Spurs's horrible run in west London continues, rally his troops for a desperate last stand against Leeds.Liverpool's Injury Woes ContinueAston Villa's season high represented another sobering low for Liverpool. Arne Slot's side failed to hurt Villa and were weak in defence, leaking two more goals at set pieces. Liverpool were without nine first-team players, including Alexander Isak, their £125m marquee signing who was not risked with a minor problem but could return against Brentford on the last day. Isak's season has been symptomatic of Liverpool's struggles. Is it just bad fortune or have Slot and his side simply underperformed? The truth is probably somewhere in the middle. "I don't think it could come to anyone as a surprise that if you miss your pre-season and then break your leg that minor injuries can occur if you then start into Premier League games in that intensity," Slot said. "Just a bit of bad luck for him that in a moment of time he comes back, then Hugo [Ekitiké] gets injured and we need him more."Guardiola's Warning Against ComplacencyAfter Saturday's FA Cup triumph over Chelsea, the 17th major trophy of Pep Guardiola's decade leading Manchester City, he reminded his players to never be complacent. "The most important thing is that [winning] trophies is good. Know what it takes to compete and win but don't take it for granted," the City manager said. "You start to believe that you are special, you will not win the FA Cup. Special we are not. The moment that we think [that], we will not be in these places. That is one of the things that through the years, we were OK with: knowing how difficult it is to win."Chelsea's Wembley Woes ContinueChelsea's dressing room and boardroom have been in a constant state of flux since Todd Boehly's BlueCo bought the club in 2022, but one thing has remained the same: they have a dire recent record in cup finals at Wembley. In the first decade after the stadium reopened in 2007, Chelsea won five of their six cup finals under the arch. Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Manchester City was their eighth loss in nine finals since 2017. Scoring goals at Wembley has also proven hard going, particularly since the departure of Didier Drogba (five goals in his five Wembley cup final starts). Christian Pulisic was the last Chelsea player to score in a domestic cup final, against Arsenal in front of empty stands in 2020. That's five finals in a row without a goal. It is a dry spell that can be tied to a young squad's relative lack of experience, but that argument does not stand up if you take into account the seven goals fired in against Paris Saint-Germain and Real Betis in the Club World Cup and Conference League finals just last year. Xabi Alonso is unlikely to have European football to play with next season, putting even more emphasis on Chelsea ending their Wembley drought and filling their silverware quota in domestic competitions.What's Next in the Premier League RaceWith the season drawing to a close, several key fixtures remain that could determine the final standings. Tottenham's survival hopes hinge on their match against Chelsea, while Liverpool will be hoping to end their injury-hit season on a positive note against Brentford. Manchester City, meanwhile, will be looking to build on their cup success as they continue their pursuit of more silverware in the final weeks of the season.

The Billionaire Class Trauer: How Wealthy Democrats Are Embracing PopulismTom Steyer has built his campaign for governor of California around affordability – and taxing the uber-wealthy. It is perhaps an unusual message for a candidate with an estimated net worth of $2.4bn. But the hedge fund founder-turned climate activist and liberal mega-donor is pitching himself as a different kind of billionaire: one who wants people like him to pay far more in taxes.The Billionaire Populist StrategyAs early voting ballots trickle in for the 2 June primary, Steyer, a leading candidate in the unsettled contest, is racing to convince Californians that his elect-the-rich-guy-to-eat-the-rich candidacy isn't a contradiction. "People are very skeptical of billionaires," Steyer, wearing a beige baseball cap with the words "class traitor" embroidered on it, told a small group of reporters at a campaign event in East LA on Wednesday. "I'm skeptical of billionaires because we've seen so many billionaires being selfish and arrogant."The Rise of Anti-Billionaire SentimentSteyer's campaign arrives at a particularly combustible political moment in the US, shaped by a surge in anti-elite populism, widening income inequality and growing suspicion of billionaire power across both parties. A survey conducted last year by the Harris Poll found that the share of Americans who said billionaires threaten American democracy rose to 53%, up 7 points from 2024. At the same time, nearly eight in 10 respondents said they were more likely to support a billionaire who "challenges unjust systems."California's Affordability Crisis and Political ResponseAnti-rich sentiment is especially pronounced in the Golden State, which boasts the world's fourth largest economy and more billionaires than any other US state. Yet California faces a deep affordability crisis, leaving many voters searching for a governor who will do more than take on the billionaire in the White House. They want someone who will "upend the system," said Lorena Gonzalez, president of the powerful California Federation of Labor Unions.The Democrat's Billionaire DilemmaA decade after Trump, a billionaire real estate mogul, proved he could harness working-class discontent, Democrats see a chance to rebuild their frayed coalition and win back the voters squeezed by the rising cost of rent, utilities and groceries. Ahead of the November midterm elections, Democrats are hammering Trump over his coziness with Silicon Valley billionaires and his preoccupation with building a ballroom at the White House, evidence, they say, that the president's party has abandoned working class voters in favor of a new gilded-age oligarchy.Wealthy Progressives Across AmericaSteyer is not the only Democrat testing the party's appetite for a populist from the 1%. In Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker, a scion of the Pritzker family that founded the Hyatt hotel chain, is running for a third term – and widely believed to be considering a presidential bid in 2028. Other wealthy progressives include Saikat Chakrabarti, a centimillionaire tech entrepreneur and former chief of staff to Ocasio-Cortez who is self-funding his anti-establishment bid to succeed retiring former House speaker Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco.A Historical Perspective on Wealthy DemocratsWealthy Democrats are hardly a new phenomenon. From Franklin Roosevelt's patrician roots to John F Kennedy's vast family fortune, the party has a history of elevating affluent political leaders who framed their privilege as a responsibility to serve the public. As Cas Mudde, a leading scholar of populism, noted by email, "socialists have long been led by 'class traitors' (eg Friedrich Engels) or have supported rich politicians and intellectuals (for example Bernie Sanders and Noam Chomsky)."The Future of Populist PoliticsAmid a volatile job market and escalating inflation, voters want leaders who understand their economic struggles. In California, with the nation's highest cost of living and gas prices topping $6 per gallon amid the Iran war, that demand is particularly urgent. Perhaps then it is a sign of the times that if Steyer advances to the November general election, Californians would likely have the chance to elect a billionaire for governor and impose a first-of-its-kind wealth tax on the state's richest residents.

The Unseen Heroes of Our Daily LivesFrom the microscopic organisms living in our gut to the tiny creatures that help maintain ecological balance, our world is filled with unsung heroes that provide essential benefits to human existence. These organisms work silently, often without our awareness, yet their contributions are fundamental to our survival and well-being.Microscopic Allies: The Foundation of Human HealthOur bodies are home to trillions of microorganisms, with some estimates suggesting we have more microbial cells than human cells. These gut bacteria play crucial roles in digestion, nutrient absorption, and immune system function. As one reader pointed out, "Without them, there would be no helping us, as we'd not be alive to be helped." These microscopic communities form complex ecosystems within us, breaking down food we couldn't otherwise digest and producing essential vitamins.Ecological Engineers: Organisms That Shape Our EnvironmentBeyond our bodies, numerous organisms work tirelessly to maintain the environments that support human life. Earthworms aerate soil, making nutrients bioavailable for plants that form the base of our food chain. Fungi create vast underground networks that connect trees, allowing them to share nutrients and information. These ecological engineers maintain the delicate balance of ecosystems that humans depend on for food, clean water, and air.The Oxygen Producers: Unsung Guardians of Our AtmospherePhytoplankton and diatoms contribute massively to our atmospheric composition. These microscopic marine organisms absorb carbon dioxide from the water and, when they die, sink to the ocean floor, effectively sequestering carbon. More impressively, diatoms are responsible for 50-60% of the free oxygen in our atmosphere. Without these tiny organisms, the very air we breathe would not exist in its current life-sustaining form.Agricultural Allies: The Silent Supporters of Food ProductionIn agriculture, numerous organisms provide essential services that support global food security. Parasitic wasps like Trichogramma species serve as natural pest control, protecting crops without the need for harmful chemicals. Bees and other pollinators ensure the reproduction of countless flowering plants, including many of our food crops. These organisms reduce our dependence on chemical interventions while maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem health.The Future Recognition of Our Silent PartnersAs scientific understanding advances, we're beginning to appreciate the extent to which human health and wellbeing are intertwined with these often-unseen organisms. Future research will likely reveal even more connections between microbial life and human health, potentially leading to new medical treatments and agricultural practices that work in harmony with nature rather than against it. The recognition of these relationships represents a fundamental shift in how we understand our place in the natural world—not as separate from, but deeply connected to, the vast web of life that sustains us.

The CMS Pilot to Reimburse Hemp‑Derived Products The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently began a pilot that allows certain Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries to be reimbursed for up to $500 worth of hemp‑derived products each year. The program is designed to test whether these products can lower overall health‑care costs for participants. Key Parameters of the Pilot and the Pending Hemp Ban Definition of hemp follows the 2018 Farm Bill – cannabis containing less than 0.3% delta‑9 THC. The November 12, 2026, hemp ban will make any product with more than 0.4 mg THC federally illegal. If enacted, the ban would criminalize the "vast, vast majority of hemp products, including most non‑intoxicating CBD products," according to Jonathan Miller of the US Hemp Roundtable. Legislative Efforts to Counter the Ban Lawmakers have introduced two bills aimed at either delaying or replacing the ban: Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act – re‑introduced by Oregon Senator Ron Wyden, proposing a regulated framework for hemp products. A two‑year delay bill – introduced by Indiana Representative Jim Baird in January. Potential Impact on Patients, Industry, and Legal Landscape If the ban takes effect, patients who rely on full‑spectrum CBD could lose access to the most therapeutically effective formulations. Small producers like Inesa Ponomariovaite of Nesa’s Hemp warn they would have to “perform plant surgery” to strip out prohibited cannabinoids, reducing product efficacy. Quality‑control concerns also surface: a recent Forbes Health investigation found mold, yeast, and fungicide in some CBD products, underscoring the need for federal oversight that the proposed safety act would enable. Legal challenges have already emerged. Advocates sued Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz over the pilot, but the court denied the request to block the program. Outlook: Congressional Gridlock vs. Regulatory Reform Industry insiders remain "cautiously optimistic" that Congress will act before the November deadline, but deep partisan polarization makes passage uncertain. The Trump administration has signaled support for full‑spectrum CBD access, yet no concrete executive action has been announced. Should the ban be delayed or replaced, the CMS pilot could continue to generate data on cost‑saving potential, and the FDA may gain authority to enforce safety standards across the hemp market. Conversely, if the ban proceeds unchanged, the pilot could be forced to limit reimbursements to isolated CBD only, dramatically shrinking its therapeutic scope.

The Global Health Emergency DeclarationThe World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighbouring Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern" after the virus killed nearly 90 people.The outbreak, originating in eastern DRC's Ituri province, involves the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. The variant has no approved vaccine or treatment, making containment particularly challenging.Health authorities said the outbreak poses a high regional risk because infections have already been detected in Uganda and cases linked to the outbreak have reached Congo's capital, Kinshasa.The WHO, however, stopped short of declaring a pandemic, saying it did not meet the necessary criteria. The United Nations agency advised countries against closing borders or restricting trade.Outbreak Origins and Current SituationThe outbreak was first reported in Ituri province in the northeastern DRC on Friday near the borders with Uganda and South Sudan, according to Africa's Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). As of Saturday, the centre had reported 88 deaths and 336 suspected cases.The outbreak began in Mongwalu, a busy mining area. Infected people later travelled out of the area, sought treatment in other places and spread the disease. Africa CDC warned that population movements, weak healthcare infrastructure and violence by armed groups in Ituri could complicate containment efforts.The outbreak's patient zero was a nurse who arrived at a health facility in Ituri's capital, Bunia, on April 24, showing Ebola-like symptoms, DRC Health Minister Samuel-Roger Kamba said.Meanwhile, Uganda has recorded two laboratory-confirmed cases linked to travellers arriving from the DRC, including one death in the capital, Kampala."The number of cases and deaths we are seeing in such a short timeframe, combined with the spread across several health zones and now across the border, is extremely concerning," warned Trish Newport with the medical aid organisation Doctors Without Borders, also known by its French acronym MSF."In Ituri, many people already struggle to access healthcare and live with ongoing insecurity, making rapid action critical to prevent the outbreak from escalating further," she added.Understanding the Ebola VirusEbola is a severe and often fatal viral disease first identified in 1976 near the Ebola River in what is now the DRC. The virus is believed to originate in wild animals, particularly bats, before spreading to humans.The disease spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids such as blood, vomit, semen or other contaminated materials, including bedding and clothing. People become contagious once symptoms appear.Symptoms include fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, intense weakness, muscle pain and, in severe cases, internal and external bleeding. The incubation period can last two to 21 days.The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, first identified in Uganda in 2007.It has a "very high lethality rate, which can reach 50 percent", Kamba said on Saturday. "The Bundibugyo strain has no vaccine, no specific treatment," he added.Implications of the WHO Emergency DeclarationThe WHO's declaration of a "public health emergency of international concern" is the organisation's second-highest alert level under international health regulations.The agency stressed that the outbreak does not currently meet the threshold for a pandemic emergency, the highest level introduced after COVID-19. However, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said neighbouring countries were "considered at high risk for further spread due to population mobility, trade and travel linkages, and ongoing epidemiological uncertainty".The organisation urged neighbouring countries to activate emergency-management systems, strengthen cross-border screening and isolate confirmed cases immediately. The WHO also recommended daily monitoring of contacts and recommended that exposed individuals avoid international travel for 21 days.At the same time, the WHO cautioned against border closures, saying restrictions could encourage unmonitored informal crossings and undermine containment efforts."There are significant uncertainties to the true number of infected persons and geographic spread associated with this event at the present time," the WHO said. "In addition, there is limited understanding of the epidemiological links with known or suspected cases."Historical Context of Ebola OutbreaksThe DRC has experienced at least 17 Ebola outbreaks since the virus was first discovered there in 1976, making it one of the countries most affected by the disease.The deadliest Ebola outbreak in the DRC occurred from 2018 to 2020 and killed nearly 2,300 people. Some cases were also reported in Uganda. Another outbreak last year killed at least 34 people before it was declared over in December.Ebola has killed about 15,000 people since it was discovered, almost all in Africa.Regional Challenges and Response DifficultiesA conflict involving several rebel groups is likely to pose a significant challenge to the response to the virus, including in Ituri province."The ongoing insecurity, humanitarian crisis, high population mobility, the urban or semiurban nature of the current hotspot and the large network of informal healthcare facilities further compound the risk of spread, as was witnessed during the large Ebola virus disease epidemic in North Kivu and Ituri provinces in 2018-19," the WHO warned.This month, an attack by rebels killed at least 69 people in the northeastern province, security officials said.The mineral-rich region faces ongoing attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a group formed by former Ugandan rebels that has pledged allegiance to ISIL (ISIS), and the Rwanda-backed March 23 Movement, better known as M23.For more than three decades, the eastern DRC, known for its vast mineral wealth, has been plagued by conflict as numerous armed factions compete to dominate its mining areas.

The Rise of Jack Thorne Jack Thorne is a name synonymous with critically acclaimed television shows. From Skins and Shameless to His Dark Materials and Adolescence, Thorne's work has captivated audiences worldwide. The Inspiration Behind Falling Thorne's latest series, Falling, is a love story inspired by a news article about a nun and a priest falling in love. The show explores complex characters and their struggles to find their place in the world. A Personal Connection Thorne's own life experiences have influenced his writing. He met his wife, Rachel Mason, on a train, and their relationship changed his perspective on life. Thorne says, 'The confusion with which I lived life in my teens and 20s was about the avoidance of anything that challenged me.' The Impact of Family and Upbringing Thorne's parents, socialists to their core, instilled in him a desire to help others. This is reflected in his characters, who display an instinctive desire to help those around them. The Future of Television With a vast canon of work and a new series that showcases his versatility, Jack Thorne continues to be a driving force in the television industry. His ability to create complex characters and engaging storylines has cemented his position as a mastermind behind TV hits.

The Charismatic Performer Midway through the opening night of his world tour, Harry Styles asks where the audience in the Johan Cruijff Arena have come from. To judge by their response, residents of Amsterdam are vastly outnumbered by those who have travelled vast distances to be here: further investigation on the part of the singer reveals audience members from Switzerland and Ireland. The Event Details It’s evidence of what – to use a modern term – a huge flex the Together, Together tour is. There are doubtless sound reasons for performing lengthy residencies at single venues rather than dutifully dragging yourself around the globe – Styles’ 10 shows in Amsterdam are the only gigs he’s playing in mainland Europe, followed by similarly lengthy sojourns at venues in London, São Paulo, Mexico City, New York City, Melbourne and Sydney – but it also helps underline the enormity of the former One Direction star’s solo success. The Data Analysis Twelve consecutive nights at Wembley is a feat not even Taylor Swift’s Eras tour could match. Here, it suggests, is a man who’s not only pulled off one of the hardest tricks in pop – the journey from manufactured boyband member to respected solo artist is a notoriously thorny one – but done it with an almost unparalleled degree of aplomb. The Impact Analysis But Styles’ dominance has looked a little shakier in the wake of the release of his fourth album, the abysmally titled Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. That it received very muted reviews indeed from critics unimpressed by its understated music and lyrics so opaque they sounded suspiciously meaningless is beside the point – if the general public cared what critics think, Ed Sheeran would still be a busker – but the similarly muted commercial response is another matter. The Prediction In a live setting at least, you see their point. Tracks from said album that sounded flat on record feel noticeably punchier on stage. Sometimes they’ve been obviously zhooshed-up – Taste Back now comes interpolated with a whopping sample from Underworld’s Born Slippy – and sometimes they just feel potentiated by their live incarnation. Harry Styles’ Together, Together tour runs until 13 December

Witnessing Three Decades of Displacement: Abdel Mahdi al‑Wuheidi’s StoryAbdel Mahdi al‑Wuheidi, an 85‑year‑old resident of the Jabalia refugee camp, sits beside a small fire in his partially destroyed home, reflecting on a life marked by forced migrations, wars, and relentless loss.From 1948 Nakba to the 2023‑2025 Gaza CatastropheThe narrative spans the original 1948 Nakba, the 1956, 1967, and later conflicts, culminating in the October 2023 war and the October 2025 ceasefire that briefly allowed a return to a devastated Jabalia.Chronology of Forced Relocations and Wars1948 – Family flees Bir al‑Saba (Beersheba) for Gaza after Israeli forces capture the city.1956 – First major Arab‑Israeli war; living conditions in Jabalia worsen.1967 – Six‑day war deepens the sense of exile.2000‑2005 – Second Intifada; intermittent Israeli incursions.October 2023 – New Israeli offensive forces Abdel Mahdi and his wife to flee multiple times.October 2025 – Ceasefire announced; limited return to a rubble‑strewn Jabalia.Human Cost and the Erosion of the Right of ReturnAbdel Mahdi recalls his father’s promise of a right of return, a promise that has never materialised. Decades of blockade, repeated demolitions, and the latest war have erased “every stone, every tree,” leaving the elderly couple with nothing but memories and a broken sense of dignity.What the Future Holds for Gaza’s Elderly RefugeesDespite promises of reconstruction, Abdel Mahdi doubts any swift improvement. He warns that without genuine international pressure and a viable pathway to return, Gaza’s oldest survivors will continue to endure “an ongoing catastrophe” for the rest of their lives.

The Struggle for Par at AroniminkIt has been over 60 years since the US PGA Championship was held at Aronimink, and the modern-day players are finding the course far more punishing than anticipated. The tournament, which began with expectations of a winning score around 14 under par, has instead seen the field struggle to break par. The atmosphere is one of high schadenfreude for amateurs, watching the world's best endure the same weekend frustrations they face, while the purists appreciate the high standard of lag putting on display.Scheffler's Resilient 71 Amidst 'Absurd' ConditionsWorld number one Scottie Scheffler admitted that the pin positions were the primary culprit for the day's difficulty. Describing the setup as the hardest he has seen since the US Open, Scheffler criticized the committee for placing pins on the ridges of the vast, fast, and rippled greens. Despite bogeys on three of his first four holes, Scheffler managed a round of 71 to finish at two under, keeping himself firmly in the hunt.'Most of the pins today were kind of absurd,' Scheffler stated. 'This is the hardest set of pin locations that I’ve seen since I’ve been on tour.' He highlighted the 14th hole as particularly brutal, where pins were placed directly on the spine of the green, requiring a two-putt from 80ft.The Compression of the LeaderboardThe extreme difficulty has resulted in a tightly packed leaderboard, where a score of two under is sufficient for contention. Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy lead the pack at four under, while Hideki Matsuyama and Min Woo Lee are just two shots back. Even the heavy hitters like Rory McIlroy are struggling, having failed to recover from a disastrous opening day.Top Contenders: Scheffler, Cameron Young, Justin Thomas, and Ludvig Åberg are tied in ninth, lurking an eagle off the lead.Young Stars: Aldrich Potgieter, the longest driver on tour, showed promise before faltering on the final holes.Scoring Reality: The winning score is expected to be significantly lower than the initial 14 under prediction.The Future of Major Course DesignThe current setup at Aronimink, designed by Donald Ross, raises questions about the balance between challenge and enjoyment. Scheffler questioned whether making the game harder is the right approach for a major championship. The debate centers on whether the 'pleasure' of the game is being sacrificed for a 'penance,' especially when the difficulty stems from artificial pin placements rather than pure skill.Weekend Outlook: Sun and Scoring?With the forecast promising sun for the weekend, there is hope that the scoring will warm up alongside the weather. However, given the current state of the greens and the wind, the competition is expected to remain fierce. The weekend will likely be defined by who can best navigate the 'absurd' pin positions and handle the pressure of a compressed leaderboard.