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Tiger Woods sets Masters record, making 24th consecutive cut

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Tiger Woods watches his chip on the 18th hole Friday at the Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.

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Tiger Woods watches his chip on the 18th hole Friday at the Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.

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A year after withdrawing from the Masters tournament due to a serious foot injury, Tiger Woods returned with a vengeance this week and made history just two days into the tournament.

On Friday, the 48-year-old superstar golfer made the cut for the 24th consecutive time — setting a new record at the major golf championship. Making the cut also means Woods will advance to the second half of the tournament in Augusta, Ga.

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“It means I have a chance going into the weekend,” Woods told reporters. “I’m here. I have a chance to win the golf tournament.”

Prior to breaking the record this week, Woods shared the title of 23 straight cuts with Fred Couples and Gary Player. On Friday, Woods joked that he planned to text Couples and tease about the record.

“As soon as I’m done with you guys, will text Freddie and give him a little needle,” Woods said.

The five-time Masters champion finished with a 1-over-par 73 on Friday’s opening and then, an even-par 72 in the second round. Woods stood 1-under through 13 holes on Thursday before play was suspended due to harsh weather conditions.

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Woods withdrew last year during the third round of the tournament after experiencing serious pain in his foot.

Videos from the golf course showed Woods limping and deeply uncomfortable during the rounds — signaling that he was still very much recovering from a serious car accident in 2021. The collision in Los Angeles left him with several injuries requiring extensive leg surgery.

Shortly after his withdrawal from the Masters last year, Woods underwent ankle fusion surgery.

Now, in his 26th Masters, Woods is not only competing for the illustrious green jacket and large sum of money but to show that his talent can outshine his ailments. He’ll be doing so on a course near and dear to him.

“I’ve always loved playing here,” he said. “I’ve been able to play here since I was 19 years old. It’s one of the honors I don’t take lightly, being able to compete.”

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Northeast readies for a major winter storm, with blizzard warnings in effect

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New Jersey Light Rail arrives at Port Imperial Station as snow falls on Sunday in Weehawken, N.J.

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Officials are warning those in the path of a dangerous winter storm to take precautions and heed warnings as blizzard conditions are set to impact the East Coast Sunday through Monday.

The National Weather Service (NWS) on Sunday said the storm will bring “heavy snow, high winds, blizzard conditions and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.”

Cody Snell, a forecaster with the NWS Weather Prediction Center, said Sunday there could be at least 18 inches to 2 feet of snow along parts of the East Coast from New Jersey up through Massachusetts.

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“That’s where we’re going to see the major impacts from snowfall with this system that includes heavy snowfall rates, which can reduce visibility and accumulate on roads very quickly tonight, into tomorrow morning,” Snell said during a briefing on Sunday. “We’re going to see the snowfall be very heavy and wet. … It’s going to weigh down trees, power lines.”

Winds with gusts from 40 to 70 mph from the New Jersey coast to New England are expected, which could lead to power outages, the NWS said on Sunday. Coastal flooding and erosion could also occur from Delaware to Cape Cod.

Blizzard warnings have been issued for parts of Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani said public schools will be closed Monday and cautioned people to enjoy the snow safely once the worst of the storm ends.

“We haven’t seen a storm like this in a decade. Some parts of the city could see up to 28in,” Mamdani said in a social media post. “Please, stay inside if you can and if you see someone on the street in need of assistance, call 311.”

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A state of emergency has been declared in Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Travel could be “dangerous or impossible” in areas including southeast Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Long Island, Rhode Island, and southeast Maine, according to the NWS.

A travel ban has been issued for New York City, in which all “bridges, highways, and streets will be closed to traffic from 9pm Sunday thru noon Monday,” according to NYC Comptroller Mark Levine.

“No cars, trucks, scooters, or e-bikes. Limited exemptions for essential and emergency movement,” Levine posted on social media Sunday. “Please take this seriously. Stay home if at all possible.”

LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy Airport on Sunday warned fliers that “significant travel impacts are expected” and to “check their flight status regularly with their airline before heading to the airport.”

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Portions of Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland are also expected to receive snow through Monday morning.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of preparedness in Maryland on Saturday.

More than 5,100 flights within, into and out of the U.S. have been delayed as of 5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, according to FlightAware. More than 3,300 flights within, into and out of the U.S. have been canceled.

Amtrak also said on Sunday it adjusted some of its routes through Monday because of the winter storm.

NWS meteorologist Owen Shieh advised people to be cautious when shoveling because the snow will be “deceptively heavy.”

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“As you’re clearing the driveways, please take care, take lots of breaks and don’t overdo it when it comes to shoveling the snow,” Shieh said during a briefing Sunday.

Shieh also warned that if someone becomes stranded during the storm to not leave their car. “To wander off in the middle of the storm would actually be more dangerous, and so please keep that in mind if emergency travel is necessary,” Shieh said.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Saturday urged people impacted by the storm to “avoid unnecessary travel, charge devices, stock up on essentials & be ready for power outages.” The agency also said for people to follow directives from their local officials.

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FILE – U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, right, shakes hands with Transportation Security Administration Officer Monica Degro at a news conference at Harry Reid International Airport, Nov. 22, 2025, in Las Vegas.

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is suspending the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as a partial government shutdown continues.

The programs are designed to help speed registered travelers through security lines. Suspending them could cause headaches for fliers.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that “shutdowns have serious real world consequences.” She also said that “TSA and CBP are prioritizing the general traveling population at our airports and ports of entry and suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts.”

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The partial government shutdown began Feb. 14 after Democrats and the White House were unable to reach a deal on legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Democrats have been demanding changes to immigration operations that are core to President Donald Trump’s deportation campaign.

Democrats on the House Committee on Homeland Security criticized the decision about airport security.

They said on social media that the administration was “kneecapping the programs that make travel smoother and secure” and accused them of “ruining your travel on purpose.”

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How Lunar New Year Traditions Take Root Across America

The New York Times traveled to Honolulu, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New Orleans and New York to see how Asian American communities blend old and new customs to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

Growing up, I never really felt like Asian culture or Vietnamese culture in general was included in Mardi Gras. Having them go down the street with us through the French Quarter is a really special feeling. Creating safe spaces for Korean adoptees to celebrate and not worry about doing it the right way or the traditional way is really important to give people a sense of belonging. It’s always this massive production to get the day going. And it’s always fun. Because we are still nomadic in our hearts, we do yearn for that community and for that celebration. The recipe collecting and playing mahjong, they’re like the vehicle in which I can build our family story through, and that’s been really meaningful to me. For me, Losar is a family gathering. It always has been since I was younger. My family makes a specialty dish which is called gyakok. It’s similar to a Tibetan hotpot. It’s a tradition that started in Lhasa with my grandmother making it for my mother, uncle and aunt. And despite being in this diaspora, they’ve been able to maintain it to this day.

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The New York Times traveled to Honolulu, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New Orleans and New York to see how Asian American communities blend old and new customs to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

By Chevaz Clarke, Daniel Fetherston, Miya Lee and Emily Wolfe

February 21, 2026

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