UK - The Independent

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1. The Open 2025 live: Latest leaderboard and scores as Scottie Scheffler takes charge and Rory McIlroy in contention

   Scheffler produced a superb display to seize the lead over Fitzpatrick, while McIlroy has had a mixed day on Friday but finds himself well in contention after fighting back to move to -3 at Royal Portrush

2. Tour de France peloton faces famous Tourmalet climb on brutal stage 14 – ‘there’s no easy way up’

   The first and most common climb in Tour de France history is can be ‘make or break’, former Ineos Grenadiers’ road captain Luke Rowe tells The Independent

3. Return of McDonald’s Snack Wrap causes lettuce supply crunch

   Company says it was ‘blown away’ by Snack Wrap sales

4. Heavy rain threatens flash flooding across 11 states

5. New York settles lawsuit with ex-aide who accused Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment

   The state of New York has agreed to pay $450,000 to settle a lawsuit from an ex-aide to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo who alleged Cuomo sexually harassed and groped her while he was in office

6. Scientists detect record-sized merger of black holes

7. Viral video shows Canadian mill shrinking due to optical illusion

8. Netflix revenue grows 16%, surpassing market expectations

9. Shane Lowry hits back after being handed two-shot penalty in second round of The Open 2025

   The Irishman took a practice swing on the 12th hole with some fans questioning whether the ball moved

10. Scottie Scheffler delivers ominous reminder to take charge at The Open 2025

    Scheffler showed there are layers to his game after the putter caught fire at Royal Portrush in a seven-under-par round of 69 to lead Matt Fitzpatrick by one, while Rory McIlroy is also in contention entering the weekend