Max Verstappen takes pole position for F1’s Qatar GP while Oscar Piastri wins sprint race in Saturday’s qualifying.Lando Norris ignored team orders as he handed his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri the win in the sprint race in Qatar on Saturday, while champion Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Grand Prix. With McLaren eyeing its first Formula 1 constructors’ title in 26 years and George Russell close behind for Mercedes, Norris was told by the team over the radio to “finish in this order”, ahead of Piastri. He chose to gift his teammate the win anyway, easing off to the right…
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Texas redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning broke a scoreless tie against Texas A&M in a game with massive SEC implications. Manning came in for starting quarterback Quinn Ewers for a designed carry on 4th-and-2 from Texas A&M’s 15-yard line, and he scored after toeing the sideline and hitting the pylon before going out of bounds.Texas and Texas A&M are meeting for the 110th time and the first since 2011, Texas A&M’s last year as a Big 12 member.The winner plays College Football Playoff No. 7 Georgia (10-2, 6-2 in SEC) in next Saturday’s SEC Championship Game. Manning appeared in six…
In the sizzling world of fast food, burger franchises reign supreme. From classic cheeseburgers to gourmet creations piled high with crave-worthy toppings, these franchises have mastered the art of leaving customers craving more.In this article, sink your teeth into the top burger franchises according to the 2024 Franchise 500 Ranking, each flipping their way to fame with mouthwatering menus and a side of entrepreneurial flair. From nostalgic diners serving up comfort on a bun to trendy joints pushing the boundaries of burger innovation, these franchises cater to every palate and preference. With a winning combination of savory flavors, efficient service…
A different missile to Oreshnik, the Yars intercontinental ballistic missile, is test-fired from the Plesetsk launch pad in north-western Russia in March 2024Associated Press/Alamy Stock Photo On 21 November a new Russian weapon hit the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, with 36 projectiles descending at high velocity like meteors through the clouds. Russia’s president Vladimir Putin said this was the first test of a new ballistic missile called Oreshnik and that more would follow. Ukraine is seeking ways to neutralise the threat. While it has stopped other Russian attacks, including short-range ballistic missiles, this one will be more challenging. Like… Source…
In a post on Truth Social Saturday, President-elect Donald Trump said he would impose a 100% tariff on the BRICS geopolitical coalition of non-Western countries if the group moves away from trading using the U.S. dollar.“The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we stand by and watch is OVER,” Trump wrote. “We require a commitment from these Countries that they will neither create a new BRICS Currency, nor back any other Currency to replace the mighty U.S. Dollar or, they will face 100% Tariffs, and should expect to say goodbye to selling…
Adam RichesAdam Riches has spent the past three-and-a-half years making a game with his brother “Everything is on fire at the moment,” says indie developer Adam Riches.It’s not a controversial view, and when Adam says it he’s almost casual.Just a fact of life these days.Widespread lay-offs and studio closures that rocked the industry last year have continued into 2024, and the rush of investment off the back of the Covid pandemic gaming boom has slowed down.There’s also evidence people have been spending less money on new games, choosing to stick with long-running online games like Fortnite or yearly franchises including…
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the worldUS president-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened tariffs of 100 per cent against the so-called Brics countries unless their governments agree not to create a new currency as an alternative to the US dollar.“The idea that the Brics Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we stand by and watch is OVER,” Trump wrote in a post to his Truth Social platform on Saturday afternoon. The group is made up primarily of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South…
During this week’s podcast episode, Joe Rogan said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wanted to appear on his show, but he turned him down. The episode, which was only posted to Spotify, featured a discussion with comedians Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, and Ari Shaffir. “They tried to get Zelensky on. I was like, what are you talking about?” Rogan told his guests. Rogan did not elaborate on what happened but explained that he originally wanted to stay out of the presidential election. Joe Rogan states that he rejected a Zelensky request to appear on his show to discuss Ukraine pic.twitter.com/FILc7IXhy9 —…
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Los Angeles home was targeted by a prank call on Thanksgiving, falsely claiming a bomb was in his mailbox.The LAPD arrived at the actor’s home and found no device. The “Terminator” star was also not home during the incident, as he was at the gym.Recently Arnold Schwarzenegger distributed turkeys in Los Angeles, reflecting on 43 years of giving back.Article continues below advertisementArnold Schwarzenegger’s LA Home ‘Swatted’ On Thanksgiving DayMEGASchwarzenegger’s residence in LA was the target of a prank call on Thanksgiving Day, prompting a large police response.The call falsely claimed that a bomb had been placed in the former governor’s…
The country’s Interior Ministry said on Saturday it had detained 107 people in the capital, Tbilisi, overnight during a protest which saw demonstrators build barricades along the central Rustaveli Avenue, and hurl fireworks at riot police, who used water cannon and teargas to disperse them. Georgia’s domestic intelligence agency, the State Security Service, said “specific political parties” were attempting to “overthrow the government by force”. MORE PROTESTERS GATHER Many thousands of protesters were gathering late on Saturday in Tbilisi, building barricades outside parliament amid a large presence of riot police, and local media reported protests in towns and cities throughout the country.…