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LIV Golf is confronting a funding shortfall after the Saudi Public Investment Fund withdraws backing at year-end. The league is seeking about $260 million, with Indianapolis likely to host upcoming events and Michigan deemed unlikely. Investors’ decisions will shape LIV’s 2027 viability.
Jordin Sparks has been chosen to perform the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500 on May 24 as part of this year’s race celebrations. Reserved seating is sold out, with general admission tickets still available. Attendance figures are not released, but IMS estimates place the crowd around 350,000 across the infield and grandstands.
The National Weather Service has issued warnings as a potent storm system moves through the Midwest, Great Lakes and Northeast. Forecasters have warned of damaging winds, large hail and possible tornadoes, with power outages and flight disruptions already reported. Authorities are advising residents to monitor updates as storms unfold.
Hoosier Lottery suspends sales of the Space Invaders Cash Invasion scratch-off after a technical issue caused discrepancies between printed prizes and official records. Two players report mistaken jackpots of $100,000 and $2,500; officials promise review and mail-out guidance by Nov. 30, 2026.
A sweeping heat dome is driving extreme temperatures across the U.S., Canada and parts of Europe. Cities are opening cooling centers, urging hydration, and preparing for heat-related illnesses during the holiday weekend. Officials warn that temperatures and humidity will push heat indexes well into the 100s Fahrenheit as heat waves persist.
A heat dome has pushed temperatures to dangerous levels across the central and eastern United States. Forecasters warn heat indexes could reach 40–46C (104–115F), with nights offering little relief. Emergency measures are under way in several cities as heat threatens the holiday weekend.
Primark is expanding in the United States, opening stores in Willowbrook Mall (Houston area) and Castleton Square Mall (Indianapolis). Both locations will be about 30,000 square feet in size, joining a growing U.S. footprint that now reaches 44 stores. The openings follow a New York City flagship and reflect Primark’s strategy to prioritize brick-and-mortar growth in established malls.
Former Titans star Chris Johnson has revealed he has ALS, diagnosed in 2025. He says he chose to fight, using a speech device, and is sharing his journey publicly. The announcement comes after his successful NFL career, including a 2,006-yard season in 2009.
Caitlin Clark has confronted a referee over disputed calls during Indiana Fever’s 88-75 loss to the Golden State Valkyries. She has cited a leg contusion and a pattern of officiating disputes, prompting scrutiny of officiating and Clark’s on-court conduct.
LIV Golf has secured an agreement with a lead investor, approved by the board, to anchor the league’s path forward. The buyer remains unnamed, but LIV reports “strong interest” from more than a dozen potential minority investors as it aims to complete terms by September. The plan, dubbed LIV Golf 2.0, calls for 10 team events yearly and a schedule that allows players to compete on other circuits, with the road to a Michigan finale still unclear.