GPDA chairman Alex Wurz says Formula 1’s quest for “the ultimate perfection” with regard to the interpretation of the sport’s rules is to blame for the controversial penalty handed to Sebastian Vettel in Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix. The ex-F1 Benetton and Williams driver, who now guides the efforts of the Grand Prix Drivers Association, believes…
As Argentina marks the 40th anniversary of the military coup that “disappeared” and imprisoned tens of thousands of people, President Barack Obama has promised to declassify and release secret files concerning the U.S. role in the country’s so-called “Dirty War.” Obama—whose visit has been criticized for its timing due to the U.S.’s involvement in the…
Lance Stroll’s Racing Point RP19 will be fitted with a previous-spec Mercedes engine for qualifying following the failure of its brand new spec-2 unit in FP3. The Canadian was on the verge of completing an installation in the final free practice session when flames and a plume of smoke trailed the pink car as he…
Bahrain, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates on Monday severed or downgraded diplomatic ties with Iran, in the latest sign that Saudi Arabia’s rash of brutal executions over the weekend has touched off escalating—and dangerous—geopolitical rift with region-wide implications. While Bahrain and Sudan are completely eliminating relations with Iran, the UAE is downgrading its ties….
Demonstrators have formed a human chain near a US air base in western Germany to protest against lethal drone strikes. The demonstration was organized by the alliance “Stop Ramstein – No Drone War”, which says the Ramstein base relays information between operators in the US and unmanned drone aircraft on missions over Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan,…
Marc Jacobs loves his muses so much that his fall 2016 portfolio is replete with fashion, movie, music, and catwalk stars that represent the autumn collection’s gothic aesthetic. The latest addition—we’ve lost count as to how many beauties there are in the campaign—is 69-year-old Susan Sarandon, who first caught his attention with her role in…
X-Men: Apocalypse star Olivia Munn hit the red carpet at the 42nd annual Saturn Awards Wednesday night in L.A. and the actress’s ensemble for the evening was nothing less than stellar. The occasion, hosted by The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films, honors flicks that take us beyond the realm of what’s possible,…
Emma Stone was a vision in violet at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s Annual Grants Banquet in Beverly Hills on Thursday. The 27-year-old actress, who stars in the upcoming romantic musical La La Land alongside Ryan Gosling, slipped into a purple Roland Mouret sheath dress with black detailing and strappy black stilettos for the star-studded…
If you’re looking to build muscle but worry about overdoing it with the barbells, here is some encouraging news: Research shows that contrary to popular belief, lifting lighter weights for more reps can be just as effective as lifting heavier weights for fewer reps. For the study, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, researchers…
It’s hard to believe it’s been 13 years since Britney Spears appeared as a blue-clad, lovestruck flight attendant in 2003’s mega hit “Toxic.” Among other accolades, the princess of pop received a nomination for Kids’ Choice Award for favorite song, and now the Disney star-turned-iconic songstress is bringing back one of our favorite tunes in…