Climate, Credit and the King’s Greek Tie: Saturday UK Briefing
Hello, from London, where the Elgin Marbles will be staying in the British Museum for awhile longer. The
2023-12-02 21:16
From Self-Emptying Vacuums to Perfect Pizzas, Level Up Your Smart Home With Some of the Top Tech at IFA 2023
BERLIN—IFA 2023 has garnered some exciting innovations for the smart home. Now in its 99th
2023-09-02 04:19
Christian Horner reveals how close Fernando Alonso was to joining Red Bull
Christian Horner has revealed that Fernando Alonso “missed his chance” to move to Red Bull 15 years ago after turning down a two-year contract offer. Alonso, a two-time world champion with Renault in 2005 and 2006, was back at Renault in 2008 after a year to forget at McLaren in 2007, when he was involved in a high-profile squabble with rookie Lewis Hamilton. Aspiring to be in a competitive car once more, Alonso was in talks with Red Bull at the end of 2008, Horner says, but instead stayed at Renault before joining Ferrari in 2010. “We got very close to signing Alonso,” Horner told Motor Sport magazine. “Helmut [Marko] and I went to see his management at the end of 2008 for the ’09 and ’10 season and we offered him a two-year contract. “He would only sign up for one year and we said Red Bull’s position was a two-year deal or nothing and he wouldn’t commit to that. We thought he’d had a Ferrari contract very clearly for ’09. “What was weird about that was that Flavio [Briatore] was involved as well, but he was trying to get him for Renault which he was managing at the time and in the end he drove for Renault.” While Alonso failed to win another title, Sebastian Vettel won four championships in a row with Red Bull from 2010-2013, with Alonso finishing runner-up in three of those four years. Horner added that Alonso’s management returned in 2009 to ask if the Spaniard could join Red Bull despite previously turning the team down. “Halfway through ’09, I had an approach to say ‘could he join mid-season?’ because they thought he could win the championship in the car,” he said. “Then we had another conversation in the back of an Alfa Romeo at Spa airport several years later in ’11 or ’12. Again, it never really… the most serious discussion was the first one and then it missed its chance.” Alonso, at 41 years of age, is now at Aston Martin and is still chasing down Red Bull, with Max Verstappen leading the 2023 championship by 59 points to team-mate Sergio Perez. Alonso is third in the standings, 71 points behind Verstappen, ahead of this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix. Read More Sky suspend F1 pundits after sexist comments live on air F1 gives Canadian Grand Prix update after wildfires cause smoke to descend on Montreal On this day in 2007: Lewis Hamilton claims first Formula One victory F1 Canadian Grand Prix: When is practice on Friday in Montreal?
2023-06-12 18:55
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2023-08-08 16:22
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SAVE 48%: As of June 20, the Beats Studio3 headphones are on sale at Walmart
2023-06-21 01:22
The Best Ergonomic Office Chairs For Keeping Your Spine (& Life) In Order
If you didn't know the meaning of the word ergonomic before the past few years' WFH wave, you most likely know by now. Today, office workers are more aware than ever of the importance of good alignment and a quality ergonomic office chair. But ergonomic support goes beyond just the aches and pains of 9-to-5. Good alignment while sitting and standing can help you feel more energized, breathe deeper, and even prevent injury over time — meaning, it's a worthwhile investment in your productivity and overall well-being. Therefore, we thought we'd share the highest praised, most comfortable ergonomic chairs from across the web.
2023-07-22 03:51
This beginner-friendly machine learning bundle is on sale for under £25
TL;DR: The 2023 Machine Learning for Absolute Beginners Program is on sale for £24.65, saving
2023-10-26 12:48
Edmunds picks the five best cars for under $30,000
Pricing for the average new car continues to rise, with the latest reports pegging the average new vehicle transaction price around $48,000
2023-11-22 20:28
You can now get two years of free Grubhub+ with the purchase of Amazon Prime
SAVE $240: As of June 6, new and existing Amazon Prime members will get two
2023-06-06 23:53
How to watch the Tour de France 2023 in the U.S.
The best ways to tune into every stage of the 2023 Tour de France: BEST
2023-06-26 19:23
Hong Kong high-rise aims to become 'village' of the dead
With its white marble foyer and lavish chandeliers, the 12-storey tower could be mistaken for one of Hong Kong’s newest hotels, but it offers a longer stay: a final resting place for thousands in...
2023-06-27 09:47
How we're buying perfume could signal how we're feeling about the economy
How consumers are feeling about the health of the US economy, and of their own wallets, could be showing up in the way we're buying one particular indulgence — perfume.
2023-08-10 02:25
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