We’ve all experienced the occasional rush to make an early-morning tee time, but such tardiness is quite rare at a major championship.

Garrick Higgo faced a challenging start at the PGA Championship on Thursday when he arrived late for his tee time, resulting in a two-stroke penalty.

According to the Flushing It X account, Higgo was on the practice putting green but failed to reach the official starting point at his designated time.

Despite this setback, the South African golfer remained composed and didn’t let it derail his performance.

Higgo, who was penalized with a double bogey 6 on the opening hole, impressively managed to navigate the rest of his front nine at 2-under par.

Higgo was in a group with Shaun Micheel and Michael Brennan at Aronimink, which is just outside Philadelphia.

The 27-year-old Higgo has two wins in his PGA Tour career: the 2021 Palmetto Championship and the 2025 Corales Puntacana Championship.

Higgo is not the only one having an adventurous time at the Donal Ross-designed course, known for its large and challenging greens. And a lot of that has come at the 11th hole.

Bryson DeChambeau had a birdie putt from beyond the hole and ended up hitting it 40 feet past with the green sloping severely from back to front.

German Stephen Jaeger had the early lead at Aronimink after shooting a 4-under 31 on his front nine.

According to a recent biography, Olivia Newton-John suspected that her ex-boyfriend, who disappeared off the Los Angeles coast over two decades ago, either met with foul play or drowned.

Patrick McDermott, a cameraman, was 48 when he vanished during an overnight fishing trip in June 2005 near San Pedro. Authorities have speculated that he may have been lost at sea.

Close associates of the late Grease star have revealed that she was skeptical of the sensational theories that circulated following McDermott’s mysterious disappearance.

Newton-John’s friend and fellow musician, Liona Boyd, shared with biographer Matthew Hild that Newton-John believed McDermott had either been killed or accidentally drowned, as detailed in Hild’s book, A Little More Love: The Life and Legacy of Olivia Newton-John.

Boyd further explained that the singer dismissed the notion that McDermott staged his own disappearance: “She didn’t buy into the rumors about him being spotted in Mexico. She would say, ‘No, I don’t believe that.'”

Newton-John and McDermott began dating following her 1995 divorce from actor Matt Lattanzi. 

Olivia Newton-John believed her ex-boyfriend, Patrick McDermott, was either killed or drowned after he vanished off the coast of Los Angeles in 2005, a book claims. Above, in 2001

In her 2018 memoir, she described their relationship as ‘on-again, off-again’ and confirmed they were not together at the time he vanished.

What followed was years of speculation about what really happened to the 48-year-old, ranging from theories that he staged his own disappearance to suggestions of foul play or abduction.

‘Whether he had financial difficulties and staged his disappearance, whether it was a murder or an abduction, no one seems to know,’ Australian journalist Louise Pennell told NBC News in 2005.

‘What we do know is there were some problems with finances. Patrick McDermott, on the fishing boat, told the crew he had some alimony troubles with his ex-wife,’ she added. ‘As far as I know, he complained about financial troubles.’

McDermott had divorced actress Yvette Nipar in 1993, with whom he had a son, Chance.

The boat from which he disappeared, the Freedom, became central to the mystery.

Sleuths later claimed they had possible sightings in Mexico, including private investigator John Nazarian, who said in 2016: ‘I spoke to people there. The girl he was travelling with was described as having a German accent.’

The late singer’s thoughts are detailed in the new book A Little More Love: The Life and Legacy of Olivia Newton-John by Matthew Hild, which explores the disappearance of McDermott

He was 48 years old when he vanished in June 2005 after he took an overnight fishing trip near San Pedro, Los Angeles

However, those leads never resulted in confirmation.

According to Hild’s book, Newton-John later engaged security expert Gavin de Becker, who dispatched private investigators to Mexico in an attempt to locate McDermott – but the search was fruitless.

The US Coast Guard ultimately concluded McDermott was likely ‘lost at sea’, closing its investigation in 2008.

Newton-John spoke publicly about the uncertainty a year later.

‘I think there will always be a question mark… I don’t think I will ever really be at peace with it,’ she told Women’s Weekly in 2009.

In a 2016 interview with 60 Minutes, she reflected again on the unresolved loss.

‘He was lost at sea… nobody really knows what happened,’ she said.

‘It’s human to wonder. But you know, those are the things in life you have to accept and let go. Because whenever you go through difficult times, there are always those concerns,’ she said.

Despite the lingering mystery, Newton-John eventually moved on, marrying businessman John Easterling in 2008.

The pair remained together until her death in August 2022, aged 73, after she had been living with breast cancer.

In a recent decision from North Carolina authorities, two undercover police officers will not face charges following a fatal incident involving a suspect wielding a fake gun. The incident unfolded when the officers shot and killed a man who had been making threats.

Released on Monday, surveillance footage captures the intense moments leading up to the shooting. The suspect, identified as Derrick Manigault, was seen brandishing what appeared to be a firearm while making threats inside a convenience store on January 10.

The officers, responding to the perceived threat, discharged their weapons, resulting in Manigault’s death.

The confrontation occurred at Jakobs Food Mart in Gastonia, North Carolina. At the time, the officers were on-site conducting a routine check for alcohol compliance when the situation suddenly escalated.

The shooting happened at Jakobs Food Mart in Gastonia, N.C. The officers were conducting a routine alcohol compliance check at the store when the situation escalated.

Manigault began arguing with another customer outside the store, and the argument continued as they both entered the store. In the video, he was heard yelling, “You trying to lose your life tonight?”

Moments later, a detective fired shots.

This replica firearm was recovered as evidence from the Jan. 10, 2026 crime scene. (Gastonia Police Department)

GPD said he “discharged his weapon to protect himself and others in the store. The suspect then ran out of the store with the firearm still in his hand and can be seen on video looking back with his gun raised in his right hand.”

Evidence gathered at the scene determined the gun that Manigault was brandishing turned out to be a fake, designed to look like a legitimate firearm.

In the weeks that followed the deadly shooting, the officers were placed on administrative leave as is standard protocol within the state pending an investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.

An officer is seen pointing a gun at suspect Derrick Manigault. (Gastonia Police Department)

After months of investigation, a report from the Gaston County District Attorney said that the deadly use of force was “legally justified, and does not warrant criminal charges.”

The report went on to say that “the actions of Derrick Manigault create an inherent reasonable doubt as to whether the officers involved acted justifiably in self-defense and in defense of others.”

“Any loss of life is tragic, but on the night of January 10, 2026, as seen in the video, it was Mr. Manigault who put this sequence of events into motion,” Gastonia Police Chief Trent Conard said in a statement. “As the video depicts, Mr. Manigault’s gun was a realistic replica firearm. Our Officers acted quickly to protect themselves and the other citizens believing that Mr. Manigault’s weapon was real.”

In a statement sent to Fox News Digital, Manigault’s widow Rebecca Insley said:

“My family and I were heartbroken all over again at the DA’s decision. The subsequent report and even footage that has been released does not tell the whole story — it was carefully selected to tell their narrative. About 95% of the interaction my husband had that night with the two officers happened outside of the store. There are gross omissions, blatant discrepancies, and outright falsehoods. I will not stop until the whole story and the truth are told, and we have justice for Derrick.”

Fox News Digital reached out to the Gastonia police and the Gaston County District Attorney’s Office.

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In a surprising twist in Ocala, Florida, a local man found himself in handcuffs after an altercation with deputies in a Publix parking lot. This unusual incident unfolded when Jesse James McAuliffe allegedly blew fentanyl into a deputy’s face, as captured in body camera footage. McAuliffe subsequently tried to convince the officers that a suspicious substance found in his pocket was merely sugar.

The drama began when deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office tracked down McAuliffe’s vehicle, aware that he had an active warrant for a probation violation. The officers approached the car with caution, and McAuliffe was instructed to step out of the vehicle, a moment documented in the released video.

Once outside the car, deputies quickly noticed several indicators of drug use. Among these were syringes visible in the vehicle and a tie-off that had fallen from McAuliffe’s arm, which further heightened their suspicions.

Upon conducting a search, deputies discovered a bag containing what they believed to be fentanyl in McAuliffe’s pocket. Despite the evidence, McAuliffe insisted that the substance was sugar, trying to downplay the seriousness of the situation.

The deputy on scene, clearly skeptical, questioned the plausibility of McAuliffe’s claim, asking, “Sugar? OK. You carry sugar in a baggie like that?” This exchange highlighted the incredulity of the situation as the deputies continued their investigation.

“Yes, I do,” the suspect responds. “My sugar gets low, and I need to eat it.”

(Photo courtesy of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office)

The video shows a deputy finding a bottle cap in the man’s pocket, which officials claim was filled with melted fentanyl.

McAuliffe then blew the fentanyl from the cap “directly into Deputy Qubaisy’s face,” the sheriff’s office said. MCSO said this action was an attempt to destroy evidence.

(Photo courtesy of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office)

“I was just trying to blow that off your hand so you didn’t get it in your mouth,” McAuliffe says, as seen in the video. “You might get sick from it. Don’t touch it,” he says a moment later.

Deputies found additional pre-filled and used syringes containing fentanyl in the man’s car, MCSO said.

(Photo courtesy of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office)

“Even a small amount of fentanyl can be life-threatening,” the sheriff’s office said. “These are real risks our deputies face every day.”

McAuliffe was transported to Marion County Jail and charged with possession of fentanyl, tampering with evidence, and possession of drug paraphernalia in addition to his outstanding warrant.

Curious about what your beloved celebrities are diving into, whether it’s an ageless literary masterpiece or the latest gripping novel they can’t put down? Welcome to Page-Turners, where stars unveil the books that captivate them, spark their creativity, and keep them awake into the wee hours. Heads up: your reading list is about to expand significantly.

When it comes to his reading choices, rapper Rick Ross gravitates towards nonfiction.

“When I pick up a book, I’m on the hunt for knowledge,” shares the rapper, whose latest publication, “Renaissance of a Boss,” is now available, in a conversation with Page Six.

The music mogul elaborates, “I delve into the strategies of the legends who have motivated me. Their narratives are brimming with invaluable insights.”

Below, discover the six essential books that Rick Ross insists are worth your time.

“Robert Greene is hip-hop’s Machiavelli and his 1999 cult classic ‘The 48 Laws of Power’ is his magnum opus. Before I ever opened the book, I had homies quoting the laws to me all the time. These were real street dudes fresh out of prison, telling me this was their favorite book. Once I picked it up I understood the hype. It teaches you timing, patience, how to read people, and how to move without showing your hands.”

“I’ve followed Iron Mike’s career from when he first won the heavyweight championship at the age of 20 to him fighting Jake Paul on Netflix at 58. His story is one of many triumphs and just as many tribulations and Mike doesn’t pull any punches or sugarcoat any of it in his 600-page memoir. If you can get Rozay to read a 600-page book, you know it’s got to be a good one.”

“Kobe was obsessed with greatness. If his five championship rings don’t convince you of that, then his book laying out his will. And if that doesn’t do it, you might just be a hater.”

“If you ever wanted to know who inspired my smash single ‘B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast)’ – which Complex just named my best song – look no further than Big Meech and BMF. This book, told from a journalist’s perspective, tells the story of two young brothers from Detroit who moved to Atlanta and took over the streets and nightlife scene. For a moment, they had a presence that felt bigger than life itself. Until the feds caught wind of that presence.”

“I’ve always had a natural affinity for Nike. You can check out my sneaker closet if you don’t believe me. But reading Phil Knight’s ‘Shoe Dog’ gave me a whole new appreciation for the $65 billion empire he built brick by brick, when nobody knew if it would work. I love stories like this because I see the same entrepreneurial spirit in myself.”

“I consider myself a master of self-promotion. So what kind of master would I be if I didn’t recommend to you my new book ‘The Renaissance Of A Boss.’ This one is a must cop for all the artists, creatives, and dreamers out there.”

The US and Chinese delegations in Beijing have encountered some misunderstandings related to security, largely due to language differences.

During events hosted by China on Thursday, tensions escalated several times as President Donald Trump and his team participated, aiming to ease the strained relations between the two nations alongside President Xi Jinping.

Following the welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People and a private bilateral discussion, brief conflicts arose between officials from the US and China over security measures and protocol.

Later that afternoon, the US press delegation faced a delay of approximately 30 minutes when trying to enter the Temple of Heaven complex. The hold-up stemmed from a disagreement over whether a Secret Service agent accompanying the media could bring his firearm into the temple grounds.

“What’s it going to take to get us out of here?” one American official was heard asking her Chinese counterparts, as captured in a Reuters video of the incident.

‘If you were arriving with Xi, and we told you, you couldn’t leave with him, that’s the issue,’ another US delegate says.

Chinese officials can be heard discussing the request.

‘Were in the motorcade with the President, do you not understand that?’ a member of the press says.

Donald Trump arrives alongside Secret Service agents during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China

Tensions flared several times on Thursday as Trump and his team attended events hosted by the Chinese delegation

Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping walk with Lara Trump during their visit to the Temple of Heaven on Thursday

Chinese officials argued over whether a Secret Service agent accompanying the media was allowed to enter the temple compound with his firearm

China’s President Xi looks at President Trump as they attend a state banquet

The Beijing officials could then be heard continuing to discuss among themselves as the US delegation stressed to them that they are meant to stick with Trump as he travels.

Several US officials can be heard in the video explaining to the Chinese officials that they are part of Trump’s motorcade and must depart with the President. 

Tensions and voices raised even further as US officials and press repeatedly told the Chinese that they ‘need to go.’

A compromise was eventually struck, and the US delegation was able to scurry to the motorcade to rejoin the President’s transport.

It was the second time in one day that a tense interaction broke out between the two delegations.

In another incident before the bilateral meeting, a US official told a crowd of Chinese media that they needed to allow the White House press corps into the event for a spray before the closed-door session began.

A compromise was eventually struck, and the US delegation was able to scurry to the motorcade to rejoin the President’s transport

Onlookers wait behind a barricade as a motorcade carrying President Trump drives by

President Trump’s motorcade leaves the Four Seasons Hotel on the way to the Great Hall of the People on Thursday

Similarly, that abrasive interaction resulted in yelling and discontent.

In 2018, on another Trump trip to Beijing, there was a skirmish over the ‘nuclear football,’ a briefcase with US nuclear launch codes and capabilities, when a Chinese official denied the military aide holding the bag into an event.

Per protocol, the military aide is to stay close to the President at all times, and John Kelly, Trump’s then Chief of Staff, told the aide to speed ahead. The incident was over in a flash, according to reports at the time.

The US Secret Service prepared a behemoth effort to protect Trump on his state visit in Beijing following multiple assassination attempts on the President’s life. 

A senior airman chains presidential vehicles on a C-17 aircraft before a Trump trip in 2019 

A fleet of motorcade vehicles was shipped by the Secret Service to Beijing ahead of the visit

A $1.5 million, 20,000lb armored Cadillac, loaded with eight-inch thick armor, was one of the vehicles flown to China 

The agency has been haunted by close calls since Trump’s election campaign – and just last month faced further scrutiny when a gunman shot an agent while targeting the President at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington.

Security is complicated by the ongoing war with Iran, which shares close ties to China.

Agents flew in a $1.5 million, 20,000-pound armored Cadillac loaded with eight-inch thick armor, tear gas cannons, night vision, a sealed oxygen supply and Trump’s blood type on ice.

And that was just to transport him from the airport.

Between White House aides, Cabinet members, Secret Service, State Department officials, military personnel and journalists, roughly 900 people from the US delegation are accompanying the President on his trip, according to the US-China Business Council.