F1 Returns at Miami After a 5-Week Break as FIA Rolls Out Rule Changes

“It’s a tickle,” said Max Verstappen, who has been so vocal about his dislike of the current cars that he’s openly considering leaving F1. “It’s not what we need yet to really make it flat out. It’s complicated to get everyone to agree,” he continued. “I just hope for next year we can make really …

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Azerbaijan Summons EU Envoy in Row Over Treatment of Karabakh Armenians

BAKU, May 1 (Reuters) – Azerbaijan on ⁠Friday ⁠summoned the European Union’s ⁠ambassador to protest against an EU resolution condemning ​Baku’s detention of Armenian prisoners of war and backing the ‌rights of Armenians from ‌Nagorno-Karabakh. The resolution denounced what it called Azerbaijan’s “unjust detention” of ⁠Armenian ⁠prisoners of war, detainees and hostages and demanded their …

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Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne Wins Fourth Term Amid US Visa Fallout

CASTRIES, ⁠St ⁠Lucia, April ⁠30 (Reuters) – – Antigua ​and ‌Barbuda Prime ‌Minister ⁠Gaston Browne ⁠won a fourth term ​late ​on Thursday in ⁠a snap ⁠general ⁠election dominated ​by concerns over ​U.S. ⁠visa ⁠restrictions. Browne’s Labour Party took 15 seats ⁠in the 17-seat parliament, according to preliminary official ⁠data. (Reporting by Sarah Peter; Editing ​by …

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Meet the Kentucky Derby horses running in the 2026 race

The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses Saturday in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing’s Triple Crown. The Run for the Roses in Louisville, Kentucky, is the opening race for the Triple Crown, the series for 3-year-olds that’s traditionally followed by the Preakness Stakes in Maryland and …

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Could the FCC yank ABC’s TV licenses amid Trump spat with Kimmel?

The Federal Communications Commission would face major obstacles in stripping Disney of broadcast licenses for its ABC television stations, according to legal experts. The FCC on Tuesday ordered an early review of the ABC licenses, saying it is investigating the network as part of its ongoing probe into Disney’s diversity, equity and inclusion practices. ABC …

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Faith in Housing Bill Crosses Finish Line, Clears Path for Church-Based Affordable Housing

The “Yes in God’s Backyard” movement is celebrating after the Faith in Housing bill, supporting expedited church-based affordable housing development, has been signed into law. Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed state Sen. Jeremy McPike (D-29)’s SB 388 and Del. Joshua Cole (D-65)’s HB 1279, which will eliminate the rezoning step for faith-based organizations and other …

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Trump Gives Go-Ahead to Major New Canada-US Oil Pipeline

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — President Donald Trump granted a key approval Thursday for a major new oil pipeline from Canada into the U.S. that’s been dubbed “Keystone Light” over its similarities to a contentious project blocked by the Biden administration. The three-foot-wide (1 meter) Bridger Pipeline Expansion would carry up to 550,000 barrels (87,400 …

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Apple Beats Out Earnings Estimates With Continued IPhone Momentum

Apple posted strong results for its quarterly earnings on Thursday, but investors’ attention is also focused on the upcoming CEO change and the tech firm’s artificial intelligence strategy. Apple CEO Tim Cook announced earlier this month he will be stepping down from the role, with Apple’s head of hardware engineering, John Ternus, assuming the role …

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