UK Shoppers See More ‘Shrinkflation’ in Supermarket Aisles
British shoppers are becoming more aware of “shrinkflation,” as food producers cut packet sizes while charging the same
2023-06-06 17:45
Starbucks is bringing its controversial olive oil coffee to more cities
Starbucks is going full steam ahead with its controversial line of olive oil-infused coffee drinks, expanding one of its biggest new product launches in years to many more states and cities.
2023-06-06 17:23
Investigators face challenging terrain and obliterated wreckage as they begin recovering an unresponsive plane that crashed in Virginia, killing all onboard
The recovery of the private plane that crashed in Virginia, killing all four people onboard, after its pilot became unresponsive and veered dramatically off course, is expected to begin Tuesday as investigators face challenging rural terrain and the near total devastation of the aircraft, a federal official said.
2023-06-06 16:51
SAG-AFTRA passes strike vote that could shut down Hollywood
Thousands of film and TV actors may go on strike at the end of this
2023-06-06 16:28
Iran debates new penalties for veil violations
An Iranian draft law that would set new penalties for women not wearing a headscarf in public has sparked heated debate within the Islamic republic's leadership as more women...
2023-06-06 16:20
Ferrari to Stick With F1 as CEO Says Racing Drives Innovation
Ferrari NV isn’t giving up on auto racing. Even after another disappointing season on the Formula 1 circuit,
2023-06-06 16:17
Half of Large Firms Plan to Cut Office Space, Knight Frank Says
Many of the biggest corporate employers plan to reduce the amount of office space they occupy over the
2023-06-06 15:45
Lewis Hamilton, an 18-month drought and an eighth world title further away than ever
When Lewis Hamilton took the chequered flag at the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in December 2021, after one of the most action-packed and demanding races of his career, the Brit stood on the podium proud. Defiant, even. With the awe of a competitor on the brink of history, he leapt off top-spot and pointed towards his team down below. A 103rd win was sealed; No 104 a week later would seal a record-breaking eighth crown. Max Verstappen, meanwhile, abruptly left the stage. That was then. This is now. In the 18 months since that win in Jeddah – a win which brought him level on points with Verstappen in 2021’s title race for the ages – Hamilton has been on the podium 12 times. No 12 was secured in impressive fashion from fourth on the grid in Spain on Sunday. Eight ‘second-place’ finishes; four ‘third-place’ results. But zero wins. Of course, the first of those 12 will be talked about until the cows come home. It seems borderline unfathomable that Hamilton could be so close to an eighth world championship then and still hunting that 104th grand prix victory now. Abu Dhabi 2021 was the cruellest of near-misses. But even since then, with Red Bull taking Mercedes’ mantle at the front of the pack, Hamilton’s racing has remained at an ultra-high level. Last year, he had a mid-season streak of five podiums in a row, with Silverstone his best opportunity to stand on top once again. A mid-race safety car ruined his strategy, with Carlos Sainz instead emerging as a winner in F1 for the first time. Yet it was Austin in October, with Verstappen’s second title already wrapped up, that was tougher to stomach. Hamilton was leading with five laps to go but, ultimately, was powerless to stop Verstappen’s Red Bull surging past him. This, indeed, is what will be most excruciating for the 38-year-old. No opportunities have been squandered. In fact, openings have largely been self-induced, with Hamilton having to make moves on Sunday to make up for a weak qualifying record on Saturday, such was the volatility of Mercedes’ car. And yet, Russell was the one who capitalised in Brazil last November, following a sprint victory at Interlagos with his debut grand prix win. Hamilton came home second. Russell also claimed Mercedes’ sole pole position last year, in Hungary, while Hamilton has also not qualified first since Saudi 2021. Outwardly at least, Hamilton’s confidence in Mercedes is unaffected, despite an 18-month period riddled with frustration. So much so that a new contract is on the verge of being signed by both parties. Yet for the fierce competitor inside, such a drought will be agonising. Upcoming races at Montreal and Silverstone represent more glimmers of hope, as the new-and-improved Mercedes car evolves. But, frankly, Verstappen and Red Bull remain in a league of their own. Russell was mocked after the first race of the season in Bahrain when he claimed Christian Horner’s team could win every race this year. It, remarkably, does not seem so farcical now. As for Hamilton, that record-breaking eighth title seems further away than ever, with the man himself already talking about 2024. Yet breaking the longest losing streak of his career will, instead, be the predominant goal in the forefront of his mind come Canada and the traditional European season thereafter. Read More Max Verstappen says Lewis Hamilton title fight ‘would be great for the sport’ Lando Norris reacts to Lewis Hamilton collision that ruined his Spanish Grand Prix Max Verstappen maintains dominance but Mercedes show their teeth at Spanish Grand Prix
2023-06-06 15:23
Qantas Boss Sells $11 Million of Shares Months Before Leaving
Qantas Airways Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce sold A$16.9 million ($11.3 million) of shares in the airline,
2023-06-06 14:59
Australia sees wheat, barley output dropping by a third next year
By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia's production of winter crops is set to fall from record highs, with wheat output
2023-06-06 14:52
Emirates Says Back in Market Soon for Order of Up to 150 Jets
Emirates Airline is close to a substantial aircraft order of as many as 100 to 150 jets as
2023-06-06 14:20
Korean Air ‘100% In’ to Make Asiana Merger Happen, CEO Says
The head of Korean Air Lines Co. said he is willing to make concessions to international regulators so
2023-06-06 12:21