Lando Norris says he had to take medication during the race weekend in the United States to counter the headache caused by the bumpy road surface of the Circuit of the Americas. The Austin track is loved by many riders for its challenging layout and elevation gain, as well as its extremely bumpy tarmac. Several drivers let themselves go on …
Read More »Elton John ‘stunned’ by presidential award
A White House spokesperson said the singer received the award for his music and activism. “The President of the United States awards Sir Elton John the National Humanities Medal for transporting us with his powerful voice and one of the most outspoken works of all time. An enduring icon and an activist of pure courage, who has challenged ideas, crushed …
Read More »Martens not in Orange squad for training matches with Zambia and Norway
PA Soccer OUR•Tuesday, September 27, 4:59 p.m. National coach Andries Jonker has announced his selection for exhibition matches with Zambia (Thursday 6th October) and Norway (Tuesday 11th October). Notable absentees from the Dutch squad are Lieke Martens and Stefanie van der Gragt. Dominique Janssen and Shanice van de Sanden were also not called up this time. Jonker: “After good consultation …
Read More »New York City Police Increase Subway Presence After Rise in Violent Incidents | Abroad
More police will be deployed to the New York City subway due to the growing number of violent crimes. Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul said so during a joint press conference on Saturday. Although New York is generally considered relatively safe, the East Coast metropolis has been experiencing an increase in crime on public transport for …
Read More »“New learning environments require a different acoustic approach”
Noise affects students’ learning performance. It is indisputable. “Everyone knows it’s hard to read a book with noise in the background. This also applies to students. If you hear too much noise from the adjacent classroom or there’s too much reverberation in the room, it’s harder to focus and absorb the subject,” said Sara Loonbeek, program coordinator of construction at …
Read More »Perez was delighted with the Red Bull Constructors’ title; Front wing damage RB18 regrets
Sergio Perez is delighted to win the Red Bull Racing Constructors’ title. At the United States Grand Prix, the Austrian team won its fifth title in its history with three races to go. Perez is happy for the team but regrets the events at the Circuit of the Americas. “It definitely means a lot to us,” the 32-year-old Mexican begins …
Read More »Why Animals Use Bright Colors Differently
About the episode Some animals use their bright colors to attract their companions, others to deter their enemies. How can the function of bright colors be so different from species to species? That’s what researchers at the University of Arizona are trying to find out. They studied the color patterns of terrestrial vertebrates to find out how they evolved. What …
Read More »Alpine Ocon driver starts penalty from pit lane in Austin
Esteban Ocon is due to start from the pit lane on Sunday as a penalty in the United States Grand Prix. The French alpine pilot carried out an engine change after the qualifying race on Saturday. Normally this would mean starting from the back of the drivers’ field, but as the international motorsport federation FIA had not authorized the change, …
Read More »Boris Johnson steps down from leadership fight, road seems clear for Rishi Sunak
Reuters ONS News•yesterday, 22:08•Amended today, 01:02 Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is stepping down from the Conservative Party leadership contest. This paves the way for former finance minister Rishi Sunak to succeed Liz Truss as prime minister. Johnson, who resigned as prime minister this summer after a series of scandals, said in a statement he believed he had a …
Read More »Third Fem van Empel World Cup win despite jet lag after trip from USA
Fem van Empel also won the third cyclo-cross for the World Cup. On the fast course in Tabor, Czech Republic, six other women battled for victory in the final round. Van Empel did not give up in the sprint and won with a certain lead ahead of her compatriots Puck Pieterse and Annemarie Worst. Van Empel, just 20 and still …
Read More »Biden urges US oil companies to produce more oil
Photo: ANP US oil companies must increase production and lower gas prices for consumers. To that end, US President Joe Biden has called for a fresh release of strategic oil reserves in an effort to lower fuel prices. That’s 15 million barrels. Like Europe, the US is struggling with a sharp rise in inflation. This puts a brake on the …
Read More »Will Smith is back in the Emancipation trailer
Will Smith is back in the AppleTV+ movie Emancipation. He plays a slave who escapes through the swamps of Louisiana. Watch the trailer below. Emancipation Emancipation tells the triumphant story of Peter (Smith), a man who escapes slavery, relying on his wits, unwavering faith and deep love for his family to brave cold-blooded hunters and the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana …
Read More »Green group De Koepel opposes three bedroom homes Prinsenbeek | Breda
THE HAGUE/BREDA – Residents and the environmental association De Groene Koepel hope that the highest administrative court in the country will adopt a project to build three housing units room by room between Brielse, Weimers and Kettingdreef in Prinsenbeek. According to the opponents, the building titles and space-for-space certificates for the three building plots are based on quicksand, the opponents’ …
Read More »Nearly 500 pilot whales stranded in New Zealand have died
Nearly 500 pilot whales stranded in New Zealand have died Nearly 500 pilot whales have died in New Zealand’s Chatham Islands in recent days after being stranded en masse. They washed up in two different places, reports the Ministry of Nature Conservation. The New Zealand Herald reports that it is one of the largest mass strandings in history. An animal …
Read More »Column | No words, but little pieces
For those who followed the vicissitudes surrounding men’s football last week, the bucket seats were not to last forever. Leaders have been quick to avoid defending people who deviate from the direct norm. Words were launched as smokescreens: “respect for everyone”, “standards and values”, “everyone can be there”. A talk show guest tried to say that it is quite difficult …
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