Felipe Massa says he is applying to his relationship with rookie Lance Stroll lessons he learned from Michael Schumacher when the F1 legend mentored the Brazilian at Ferrari. The 18-year-old Canadian has entered Formula 1 this year well prepared, but a few mistakes coupled with unlucky circumstances have hindered the newcomer’s progress. But Massa, who…
Month: November 2019
Greenwald: Leaked Docs Reveal Agency's Digital Propaganda Toolkit
The latest documents released from a trove leaked to journalist Glenn Greenwald by Edward Snowden reveal that GCHQ has created a virtual toolbox of online hacker tactics that allow British intelligence agents to “manipulate” online communities by seeding the Internet “with false information” and conducting the kind of malicious attacks on networks that send civilian…
Democratic Debate: What You Need To Know About Wednesday’s Faceoff
Ten Democrats are debating in Atlanta on Wednesday, beginning at 9 p.m. ET. Amid a slew of public impeachment hearings, Democratic presidential candidates are gathering in Atlanta to debate once again. This round also comes less than three months before the first primaries and caucuses. Ten candidates made the cut, down from a record of…
Hong Kong Protesters Defiant After Government Threatens Crackdown by Monday
“Umbrella Revolution” protesters in Hong Kong held their largest rally yet Saturday night, a defiant show of force following a threat by Hong Kong’s chief executive that he would “clear the streets” by Monday morning. Live streaming coverage here… The chief executive of Hong Kong, Leung Chun-ying, said in a televised address that all entrances…
Amid Uproar, Nicaragua to Break Ground on Massive Canal 'Scheme'
In the face of months of growing opposition and protests by local people, a Chinese firm on Monday will begin construction on a $50 billion project to link the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean that critics say will displace tens of thousands of people and bring untold environmental damage to the region. One day…
Aubameyang unable to explain Arsenal’s struggles as pressure mounts on Emery
The Gabonese striker, who has taken the Gunners’ captain’s armband, admits a solution is required after taking in a sixth game without a win Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is at a loss to explain the struggles being endured by Arsenal, with a 2-2 draw against Southampton stretching a winless run and piling pressure on Unai Emery. The…
'We respect where Liverpool & Man City are' – Lampard plays down Chelsea title talk
The Blues boss was quick to temper expectations after watching his side move up to second in the Premier League with a win over Crystal Palace Frank Lampard played down any suggestion of a title challenge for Chelsea after they recorded a sixth successive Premier League win against Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Blues leapfrogged…
Pochettino will land 'monster job' and break Spurs’ hearts, says Jenas
The former Spurs midfielder expects the Argentine tactician to take a break from coaching before returning to one of European football’s biggest clubs Mauricio Pochettino will land a “monster job” when he returns to management, says Jermaine Jenas, with there being every chance that the Argentine will return to haunt Tottenham. Spurs have opted to part…
Relieved Stroll gets first race finish under his belt
“To finish first, you first have to finish,” said the great Juan Manuel Fangio, and Lance Stroll has now achieved the first part of that famous maxim. The Williams rookie had not yet succeeded in reaching the checkered flag in his first three races, but Sochi finally brought a much needed finish, albeit one which…
Hamilton belittles Alonso’s Indy 500 rivals
Lewis Hamilton apparently isn’t all that impressed with the drivers racing against Fernando Alonso in this weekend’s classic Indy 500. The McLaren driver tackles the ‘greatest race on earth’ tomorrow in a bold move which have many in admiration and others puzzled about the Spaniard’s endeavor. Alonso qualified P5 on the 33-car grid for tomorrow’s…