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F1 LIVE – Hamilton blocked from Ferrari dream as Ford release Horner statement
McLaren chief Zak Brown has doubled down on his complaint over the dual-ownership situation between Red Bull and the newly rebranded VCARB team. Brown had already insisted that having two teams under one company umbrella does not align with the idea of a ‘level playing field’ in F1. And heContinue Reading
Croydon musician tells of delight after getting surprise call up to work on latest Kanye West album
A musician from Croydon has told of his delight after getting a surprise call up to work on Kanye West’s latest album.Continue Reading
Pochettino tells Chelsea board to ‘move heaven and earth’ for his No 1 target
The Chelsea boss has not enjoyed the best of times since moving to Stamford Bridge and has struggled to get consistent performances out of his money-spinning squad. With the Blues languishing in 10th place in the Premier League, there has been talk that Pochettino could be given his marching ordersContinue Reading
“That’s a good girl”: how women are infantilised during obstetric care and labour
GOLFX/Shutterstock As Kate, a participant in our research on birth experiences, struggled with the pain she was experiencing during labour, the midwife was stern. She referred to Kate as a “silly girl” and told her she needed to calm down. Finally, the anaesthetist arrived to give Kate an epidural. HeContinue Reading
AI has a large and growing carbon footprint, but there are potential solutions on the horizon
Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock Given the huge problem-solving potential of artificial intelligence (AI), it wouldn’t be far-fetched to think that AI could also help us in tackling the climate crisis. However, when we consider the energy needs of AI models, it becomes clear that the technology is as much a partContinue Reading
Mercedes tipped to get call from FIA and face accusations the W15 is ‘illegal’
Mercedes could face backlash for their innovative new front-wing design, as the FIA have been tipped to initiate ‘discussions’ with the Silver Arrows by F1 technical expert Craig Scarborough. Toto Wolff and co have been hard at work during the off-season with the simple aim of closing the gap toContinue Reading
Usher reveals why Justin Bieber turned down Super Bowl halftime show appearance
Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Usher has confirmed that Justin Bieber turned down the invitation to join his Super Bowl halftime show last Sunday (11 February). Before theContinue Reading
Sir Chris Hoy diagnosed with cancer as Team GB Olympic hero speaks out
Sir Chris Hoy has been diagnosed with cancer, with the six-time Olympic champion and track cycling legend speaking out on social media about his diagnosis for the first time. The 47-year-old has accumulated the second-most gold medals of any Team GB athlete in Olympic history. Born in Edinburgh, Sir Chris’Continue Reading
Christian Horner speaks on Red Bull future as Mercedes tipped to face FIA talks
Christian Horner was grilled by reporters over his Red Bull future at the RB20 launch event on Thursday, insisting that he remains committed to the project and that he has the support of key individuals within the team. “The support from within the business, of our partners, within the industry,Continue Reading
Garrick Club throws out member who called for women to be admitted
The Garrick Club, renowned for its longstanding all-male membership policy, has ousted a member who advocated for the inclusion of women. Colin Brough, a former theatre producer and a member for four decades, faced expulsion on grounds of “conduct unbecoming of a gentleman” after he vocally campaigned for the admissionContinue Reading