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Max Verstappen set a new Formula 1 record to claim pole for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, posting a 1:18.792 lap at an average speed of over 164mph. He edged McLaren duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in a thrilling qualifying session. The result marks a turnaround for Verstappen, who last year described his car as “undriveable” at Monza. Red Bull’s strong pace comes amid adjustments under new team principal Laurent Mekies following Christian Horner’s departure. Ferrari impressed on home soil as well, with Lewis Hamilton finishing fifth in his Monza debut for the Scuderia, narrowly behind Charles Leclerc,…
Elon Musk, already the world’s richest person, could become the first trillionaire. Tesla’s board has introduced a historic pay package to keep him focused as the company faces rising competition and market challenges. The plan builds on Musk’s previous package, which many doubted but Tesla exceeded ahead of schedule. The board now aims to drive him toward even greater growth. Stock rewards tied to unprecedented targets Musk could receive 423.7 million additional Tesla shares, valued at $143.5 billion today. He will earn them only if Tesla reaches an $8.5 trillion market capitalization. That figure is nearly eight times Tesla’s current…
Regulators Cite Abuse of Market Dominance The European Commission has hit Google with a €2.95 billion penalty, ruling that the company misused its dominant role in the online advertising market. Officials found that Google prioritized its own ad exchange and publisher services, limiting competition and reducing options for advertisers and media outlets. Google Given 60 Days to Respond Authorities have instructed Google to submit a corrective plan within two months. Regulators warned that if the proposed solutions are insufficient, they may escalate with stronger interventions, including the potential separation of parts of Google’s advertising operations. Google said it intends to…
A new ultrasound “helmet” could provide a non-surgical alternative for treating neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, depression, Tourette syndrome, Alzheimer’s, and chronic pain. The device can target brain regions 1,000 times smaller than conventional ultrasound, potentially replacing deep brain stimulation (DBS), which requires invasive electrode implants. A study in Nature Communications demonstrated the helmet’s ability to focus on regions 30 times smaller than previous deep-brain ultrasound systems. Researchers tested the system on seven volunteers, directing ultrasound waves to the lateral geniculate nucleus, a visual processing region, achieving highly precise results. Modulating the area produced lasting effects in the visual cortex,…
Remarks at Economic Forum in Vladivostok Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday warned that any Western military personnel entering Ukraine during the ongoing conflict would be considered legitimate targets.Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, he stressed that Moscow would take action against foreign forces operating in Ukraine while fighting continues. Prompted by International Security Pledges The statement followed a Paris summit where French President Emmanuel Macron announced that 26 nations had committed to providing long-term security support for Ukraine.These pledges include financial aid, military training, and the potential establishment of a multinational reassurance force once hostilities end.Putin emphasized…
Jaguar Land Rover has told employees to stay home until Tuesday while it handles the fallout from a cyber attack. The weekend breach forced the automaker to shut down essential IT systems. That move disrupted both production and car sales. Factories in Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton remain closed. Managers warn the shutdown could continue as the situation is assessed. production and sales heavily impacted Car sales have faced major disruption, though some transactions still went through, according to sources familiar with the matter. Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India’s Tata Motors, turned off systems on Sunday to limit potential damage.…
Labour could halt the badger cull, but only with a major investment in testing and vaccination, according to a new government-commissioned report. The review, led by Sir Charles Godfray, warns ministers have a “small chance” of eradicating bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in England by 2038 without additional resources. The disease costs taxpayers and the cattle industry around £150m annually, and more than 210,000 badgers have been killed since culling began in 2013. Godfray said evidence shows badgers can spread bTB to cattle, but non-lethal control methods, such as vaccination, could replace culling if properly scaled up. Measures like microchipping cattle to…
Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to defend his tariff program. He wants the justices to overturn a ruling that struck down his wide-ranging trade duties as illegal. Presidential authority under review The administration filed its petition on Wednesday night. It urges the court to quickly decide whether a president can impose tariffs without Congress. Last week, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 7-4 against Trump. Judges said only Congress holds the power to set import duties. Billions at risk The case could disrupt Trump’s trade and foreign policy agenda. It may also force the US to…
An electric streetcar derailed in Lisbon on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and injuring 18 others. Portuguese television showed the yellow-and-white tram lying on its side along the steep hill it usually travels. The impact crumpled its roof and sides, leaving debris scattered across the narrow road. Emergency workers rushed to the scene, with several dozen personnel assisting the victims. The crash struck during the evening rush hour, around 6 pm. President Expresses Sympathy After Tragedy President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa publicly expressed condolences to families and victims. He acknowledged the tragedy’s heavy toll and addressed the nation with…
The Lancashire Wildlife Trust (LWT) has begun a project to reintroduce three rare species—large heath butterfly, bog bush cricket, and white-faced darter dragonfly—once common across Lancashire and Greater Manchester’s peat bogs. The insects’ lowland peatland habitats have been reduced by 96% due to human activity. LWT has been restoring these areas by rebuilding water systems and replanting specialist vegetation, and is now appealing for £20,000 to complete the work. “These insects play vital roles in the peatland ecosystem,” the trust said. The butterfly aids pollination, the cricket helps decompose plant matter and feeds birds, and the dragonfly keeps smaller invertebrate…