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Antonelli hits a new high at scene of last year’s low

Antonelli hits a new high at scene of last year’s low

Published by Sam Flores

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium, July 19 : The Belgian Grand Prix was one of Kimi Antonelli’s worst Formula One weekends as a rookie last year but the 19-year-old Italian was celebrating on Sunday. The championship leader arrived in the Ardennes this time after failing to score in two of the past three races and with his advantage slashed from 66 points to 25 and Mercedes teammate George Russell poised to make further inroads. On Sunday, a day after he secured pole position on his father Marco’s birthday, Antonelli got what he wanted with a sixth win in 10 races to go 45 points clear of Ferrari’s seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. The threat from Russell disappeared on the opening lap when the Briton collided with Hamilton, spun off and beached his car in the gravel. “Last year here, I probably reached the bottom,” said Antonelli, who was doused in more champagne by his teammates after the podium celebration. “It was a very difficult weekend for me mentally. But this year was definitely a lot better. If you …

Texas Floods Have Left High Waters and a Big Cleanup Job After Hundreds of People Are Rescued

Texas Floods Have Left High Waters and a Big Cleanup Job After Hundreds of People Are Rescued

Published by Sam Flores

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — First responders in storm-battered Texas again rushed to save people trapped in high waters Friday, as more heavy rain widened the danger from floods that have killed at least two people and left hundreds more in need of rescue. A week of punishing downpours dumped more than 2 feet (60 centimeters) in some areas. The rain was expected to taper off, but another round of showers worsened already swollen rivers and flooded rural communities near the border with Mexico that had largely been spared major damage. Near Ozona, a small town about 200 miles (322 kilometers) west of San Antonio, floodwaters spilled over Interstate 10. More than 50 people were rescued by boat from flooded apartments and a water-logged RV park. A section of a bridge also collapsed over the Nueces River in Uvalde County, where months worth of rain has fallen in a span of days. In Uvalde, about 80 miles (129 kilometers) southwest of San Antonio, floodwaters rushed through Miguel Vasquez’s home twice this week, leaving a layer of …

Pete Hegseth’s Plan for ‘High T’ Troops Is a Junk Science Fever Dream

Pete Hegseth’s Plan for ‘High T’ Troops Is a Junk Science Fever Dream

Published by skeptic

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has made no secret of his desire for a manlier military. He consistently argues that the US Armed Forces lowered their combat standards in order to include women. He’s staged various photo ops in which he exercises and pumps iron with service members. In his speeches, Hegseth says that the Trump administration is restoring a “warrior ethos” to its legions of “warfighters.” Now he has a rather dubious plan to guarantee that the troops are as macho as possible: testosterone screenings and, in cases where an individual’s testosterone is judged to be deficient, voluntary hormone therapy. “Under the supervision of our world-class medical professionals, warfighters aged 30 and older are going to be tested annually as part of their periodic health assessment,” Hegseth said in a short video posted to his official X account on Wednesday. Those younger than 30 will be able to opt in to these evaluations as well, he explained. “If treatment is recommended, it’s entirely your choice to receive testosterone replacement therapy,” Hegseth added. Addressing service …

Manhunt underway for ‘dangerous’ prisoner who is ‘high risk to women’

Manhunt underway for ‘dangerous’ prisoner who is ‘high risk to women’

Published by Sam Flores

Ann O’Connor reports as police warn the public to be “vigilant” as they try to trace “dangerous” prisoner Marwan Jumaa, who has escaped custody. An urgent manhunt is underway for a “high risk” prisoner considered a “serious danger to women” who escaped custody while being treated at a hospital. Marwan Jumaa, who is currently serving a sentence for assaulting two women, absconded after being transferred from a secure hospital facility to North Manchester Hospital for medical treatment. Greater Manchester Police have warned the public that the 20-year-old man is deemed to be a risk to both himself and others. CCTV shows wanted prisoner Marwan Jumaa leaving North Manchester General Hospital. “I believe the male is a dangerous individual,” Detective Superintendent Amber Waywell said. “Both of his victims were females who sustained serious injuries, as well as the officer who apprehended him. He is a risk to the public and I do believe he is a dangerous man.” She added: “We urge all women to be vigilant and other members of the public.” Detective Inspector Waywell …

High school graduate in Florida breaks state record with 11.99 GPA, triggering a policy overhaul

High school graduate in Florida breaks state record with 11.99 GPA, triggering a policy overhaul

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more A perfect unweighted GPA is 4.0. But one Florida graduate’s accomplishment of nearly three times that has prompted a reevaluation of the weighted grading system in his area. Vaibhav Bhaskar, 17, recently graduated from Steinbrenner High School with an 11.99 weighted GPA. The achievement is thought to be a record for the Tampa area and potentially the entire state. Bhaskar told the New York Post how he kept his eye on the prize throughout his time at Steinbrenner High, saying, “I have a whiteboard in my room, and I listed five goals on it for my high school career back when I was a sophomore.” His main goals were to “become valedictorian” and “break the state GPA record.” To achieve his 11.99 GPA, Bhaskar …

Tears For Keir? Emotions Run High As Starmer Bows Out With Final PMQs

Tears For Keir? Emotions Run High As Starmer Bows Out With Final PMQs

Published by Sam Flores

Keir Starmer saying goodbye in the Commons, with David Lammy on his left and Rachel Reeves on his right Keir Starmer’s final appearance in the House of Commons as prime minister left multiple supporters looking rather emotional. The PM stood in the Chamber for his last prime minister’s questions on Wednesday afternoon and exchanged friendly barbs with the leader of the opposition, Kemi Badenoch. Right behind him, his ally and chancellor Rachel Reeves – who is widely expected to lose her job under Starmer’s successor Andy Burnham – looked downtrodden and on the cusp of tears. And the final question of the session went to a close friend of the prime minister’s, Labour MP Carolyn Harris, who struggled to hold back her emotions while singing Starmer’s praises. She said few had believed he could make the necessary changes to Labour when Starmer became party leader in 2020. “But today, because of his service and his leadership, children are growing up in a fairer Britain. We stand tall on the world stage. And every day we’ve …

EU’s Russian LNG Imports Hit Record High Ahead Of 2027 Ban

EU’s Russian LNG Imports Hit Record High Ahead Of 2027 Ban

Published by Jenni Sidey

Authored by Alex Kimani via OilPrice.com, The European Union imported a record 9.97 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG)  worth €5.96 billion (~$6.82 billion) from Russia’s Yamal LNG facility in the first half of 2026, marking a 16% increase compared to the same period in 2025 as they front-loaded Russian energy supplies ahead of impending phase-out bans.  Kpler data shows that European buyers absorbed over 97% of the Siberian facility’s total output during the first half of the year, despite years-long efforts to overcome dependency on Russian energy. Overall EU imports of Russian LNG increased by 11% Y/Y during the period, while imports of Russian pipeline gas increased 7%Y/Y, according to the data. Supply bottlenecks in the Middle East, including blockades in the Strait of Hormuz and damage to Qatari infrastructure, forced European buyers to lean heavily on readily available Arctic gas. The EU’s ban on short-term Russian LNG imports went into effect on April 25, 2026, under the REPowerEU Gas Regulation. However, exemptions built into the regulation have allowed European buyers to maintain or …

Supreme Court Justice Barrett calls threat level against judges really high

Supreme Court Justice Barrett calls threat level against judges really high

Published by Sam Flores

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett told a House subcommittee on Tuesday that “the threat level” against her and other federal judges “is really high” as she testified about the high court’s 2027 budget request. “Those statistics sound abstract, but being on the receiving end of them is not,” Barrett told the House Appropriations subcommittee on financial services and general government, before she shared several anecdotes about threats affecting her and her family. The Supreme Court is asking Congress to appropriate $228.4 million for fiscal 2027, a nearly 10% rise since the $207.8 million appropriated for 2026. The increase reflects higher spending on security-related measures, both for the protection of justices and for cybersecurity. Justice Elena Kagan, who was testifying with Barrett, noted that the chief of the U.S. Capitol Police recently testified that threats against Congress are up 50% this year compared with 2025. “The Supreme Court Police expect a smaller but still very substantial 38% annual increase in threats this year, which follows a 25% increase last year” in threats to the court …

Dangerous heat wave hits L.A.: How long will it last? How high will temperatures soar?

Dangerous heat wave hits L.A.: How long will it last? How high will temperatures soar?

Published by Sam Flores

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for Southern California, warning that as temperatures ramp up over the next few days, the region’s most vulnerable residents could be at risk. Timeline Compared with Monday, temperatures on Tuesday across much of the Los Angeles Basin should climb 3 to 6 degrees, and as much as 8 to 10 degrees in the Antelope Valley, according to the weather service’s morning forecast. Temperatures across the region could range between 90 degrees to 110 degrees in the hottest places inland, the weather service said. The extreme heat warning stretches across the foothills between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties and inland deserts. “Humid conditions will add to the heat to potentially worsen heat impacts,” the agency’s extreme heat warning said. “Effects of the heat will build through the week, with warm overnight low temperatures providing little relief from the heat.” Highs by Wednesday, away from the coast, will range from 90 to 105 degrees in most of the region, the weather service warned. The extreme heat …