George Russell’s candid admission after the British Grand Prix has stunned the Formula 1 paddock, as the Mercedes driver openly questioned his own championship credentials in the wake of a difficult weekend due to the consistent form of his team-mate Kimi Antonelli. Despite finishing second at Silverstone, Russell stated clearly: “If the performances continue like
Delegates walk towards the entrance of the IMF headquarters during the World Bank/IMF Spring Meeting in Washington on April 15, 2026. (Jose Luis Magaña/AP/File) July 8, 2026 10:54 am, EDT key takeaways: The IMF on July 8 cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 3% from 3.1%, citing energy disruptions from the Iran conflict. Higher
Growth was recorded in transportation and storage in June. (Nathan Howard/Bloomberg) July 7, 2026 8:18 am, EDT key takeaways: The Institute for Supply Management said on July 6 that its services index fell 0.5 points to 54 in June, reflecting continued expansion at a slow pace. Softening of business activity and new orders, easing price
The decline in hiring led to the largest decline in leisure and hospitality payrolls since 2020. (Allison Joyce/Bloomberg) July 2, 2026 9:13 am, EDT key takeaways: Nonfarm payrolls increased by 57,000 in June after declining in the previous two months. The unemployment rate fell to 4.2% as labor force participation fell to 61.5%. Leisure and
Marco Bezzecchi’s MotoGP sprint problems are refusing to loosen their grip, even as he dominates practice sessions and pounces on title contenders on pure pace. The Italian star’s struggle to convert fast one-lap pace into sprint success is fast becoming the most intriguing subplot of the 2026 season. On a sunny Saturday in Assen, Bezzecchi
Customers wait for their orders in the food court at a wholesale store in Mount Prospect, Illinois on June 8. (Nam Y Huh/AP) June 25, 2026 9:06 am, EDT key takeaways: The US economy grew at a 2.1% annual rate in the first quarter, an upward revision from 1.6% on June 25 and a rebound
A top-secret shakedown in Brno has turned the MotoGP paddock upside down: Marco Bezzecchi, riding Aprilia’s new 850cc prototype on Pirelli tyres, clocked a time that left him just three seconds off the current circuit record. The future of premier-class motorcycle racing is now very close – and faster than anyone expected. Yesterday, under the