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Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Motor racing-Brown rejects 'two-horse race' assessment, expects Max move
By Alan Baldwin Motor racing-Brown rejects 'two-horse race' assessment, expects Max move LONDON, - McLaren boss Zak Brown dismissed suggestions the Formula One title was a two-horse race between his drivers and said Red Bull's Max Verstappen remained a contender for a fifth championship in a row and was also likely to join Mercedes. McLaren's Oscar Piastri leads teammate Lando Norris by 15 points, with Verstappen now 61 points behind the Australian after 11 of 24 races. Red Bull boss Christian Horner said in Austria at the weekend, after Verstappen was shunted out on the opening lap, that the battle was effectively over before the mid-point of the season. "It looks very much like a two-horse race. They have got a cushion to the rest of the field," Horner told reporters. But Brown told Reuters at an event for McLaren fans in London's Trafalgar Square that it was far too early to say that. "I think it's a four maybe even a five ," said the American. "We're in a great position but we know how quickly things can change in Formula One. Max isn't that far behind and he's that awesome, and then George isn't far behind him and you can definitely see Mercedes is getting tougher and tougher and are not far away. "And nor is Ferrari so I think Leclerc, Max and George, it's way too early to not have them in the race. "Maybe ask me that question in another five races and I'll answer it differently. But right now I see those five all in contention for the championship." Verstappen has been linked repeatedly with Mercedes, who have acknowledged talks with the Dutch driver about a future switch, with 2027 looking more likely. Brown has said before that he expected Verstappen to join Mercedes eventually and he stood by that. "There's a lot of noise. I'm a believer of where there's smoke there's fire. No one's kind of denying anything, no one's making firm 'I'm gonna be in this car next year'," he explained. "So in my experience and reading the tea leaves I feel like something's going on, maybe something's even already done ... it's what makes Formula One fun there's always some storyline for everyone to follow, so I think I stand by my prediction." This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Engadget
5 hours ago
- Business
- Engadget
Perplexity joins Anthropic and OpenAI in offering a $200 per month subscription
You can add Perplexity to the growing list of AI companies offering $200+ per month subscription plans to users who want unlimited access to their most advanced products and tools. As of today, Perplexity Max is available on iOS and the web. The subscription comes with unlimited monthly usage of Labs, the agentic creation tool Perplexity released this past May. People can use Labs to generate spreadsheets, presentations, web applications and more. Perplexity is also promising early access to new features, including Comet, a new web browser the company claims will be a "powerful thought partner for everything you do on the web." The company adds Max subscribers will receive priority customer support, as well as access to top frontier models from partners like Anthropic and OpenAI. Perplexity will continue to offer its existing Pro plan, which remains $20 per month. Admittedly, the company is courting a small demographic with the new subscription, noting it's primarily designed for content designers, business strategists and academic research. OpenAI was the first to open the floodgates of very expensive AI subscriptions when it began offering its ChatGPT Pro plan at the end of last year. Since then, Anthropic, Google have followed suit.
News18
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- News18
F1: Red Bull's Max Verstappen Open To Mercedes Switch For 2026 Season
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff confirmed that 'conversations behind closed doors" were taking place. As per a Sky Sports report, talks have intensified, with Verstappen willing to free himself from his current Red Bull contract, which runs until 2028. However, the Mercedes board is unsure if signing Verstappen is necessary, given they could have the car to beat following the new regulations in 2026 and may not need the driver who is widely seen as the best on the grid. Sky Sports News understands Verstappen has not indicated he wants to leave Red Bull early, nor has there been an official approach from Mercedes for the reigning F1 world champion. But Verstappen has a clause in his contract allowing him to leave Red Bull after this season if he is not in the top four of the Drivers' Championship at the start of the F1 summer break, which follows the Hungarian Grand Prix on August 3. Is Verstappen Moving From Red Bull To Mercedes? Christian Horner had commented on the reports that Mercedes is having 'conversations" with Verstappen about a possible switch, calling it 'a lot of noise". 'We are very clear with the contract we have with Max until 2028. Anything is entirely speculative that has been said. We tend to not pay too much attention to it. 'I can imagine George is frustrated that he hasn't been given a contract yet, but that's between him and his team. 'The situation with Max – we know clearly where we are at, as does Max. Everything is subject to noise and obviously within the contract remains confidential to the two parties." Amid the continued speculation, Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff asserted that it was still the case he and Russell wanted to continue the partnership, but recognised the team still needed to have certain conversations. '[We're] absolutely keen to continue the relationship," said Wolff in Austria.
Black America Web
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
‘Sinners' Max Debut Will Include First-Ever Black American Sign Language Interpretation
Source: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures / Sinners / Michael B. Jordan / Ryan Coogler Max is breaking new ground in accessibility and representation with the U.S. premiere of Sinners . The highly anticipated film, directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan, will be available to stream in two formats: the original theatrical version and a newly created version interpreted in Black American Sign Language (BASL). Read more inside. According to sources from The Hollywood Reporter , this marks the first time a major streaming platform has released a film with a BASL interpretation. BASL is more than some variation of American Sign Language (ASL). It's a rich, culturally specific dialect with its own grammar, rhythm, facial expressions, and historical significance. 'Sinners in BASL' represents a major step forward in inclusive storytelling by acknowledging and honoring the Black Deaf community's unique cultural identity. Interpreting the BASL version is Nakia Smith, a prominent voice in the Black Deaf community known for her advocacy and cultural fluency. Her performance brings a layered depth to the film's themes of identity, justice, and duality. The interpretation is directed by Rosa Lee Timm, who also helmed ASL versions of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and A Minecraft Movie . 'Accessibility within streaming is not a one-size-fits-all approach,' said Naomi Waibel, senior VP of Global Product Management at Warner Bros. Discovery to THR . 'Sinners with Black American Sign Language is an example of how culturally nuanced access can enrich the viewing experience for our audiences.' She emphasized that the BASL edition is not just about access, but it's about authenticity and creating a viewing experience that resonates with the specific cultural experiences of the Black Deaf community. Max previously offered ASL-interpreted versions of major titles like The Last of Us , Barbie , and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire . But the BASL version of Sinners sets a new precedent for streaming platforms looking to deepen inclusivity with intention and care. Written and directed by Coogler and produced by Proximity Media, Sinners features Jordan in a dual role and promises a gripping narrative rooted in emotional complexity. The addition of a BASL version not only increases access, but also reaffirms Warner Bros. Discovery's commitment to diverse, meaningful representation. On July 4, Sinners is set to spark more conversation as it heads to Max. It's not just about its storyline, but about the future of truly inclusive entertainment. SEE ALSO 'Sinners' Max Debut Will Include First-Ever Black American Sign Language Interpretation was originally published on
Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Max George returns to hospital after second heart surgery as he shares update
The Wanted's Max George, who announced that he had a pacemaker fitted last year, has shared an update with fans just months after undergoing heart surgery for a second time Singer Max George has shared an update with fans just months after announcing that he had heart surgery for a second time. He revealed this morning that he has returned to hospital, with him sharing a photo from the visit. Max, 36, had a pacemaker fitted in December after sharing with fans that he had a 'block' in his heart. The Wanted member then revealed in February that he had a second surgery after having "physical symptoms" in his chest. He has kept fans updated throughout the experience through posts on social media, like over his return to work. It included Max joining his partner Maisie Smith on the UK tour for Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds earlier this year. Max has now shared another update on Instagram. This morning, he shared a photo from the Cardiology & Chest Clinic at an undisclosed hospital. It showed an empty corridor outside the clinic and Max didn't write a caption. He has previously spoken about having check-ups after having his pacemaker fitted last year. Max told fans shortly after the initial procedure in December: "I'm in the hospital tomorrow for another check-up because I've been getting this like flicking feeling in the left hand side of my chest." Max asked fans if they had any experience with the symptom. He also said: "Maybe it's touching a nerve and it will go away in time, or they may have to move the wires slightly but I'm all ears because all I'm doing at the moment is y'know doing research and stuff cause I know nothing about pacemakers." His first pacemaker surgery came just just weeks after he had announced that doctors had found "issues" with his heart. Max had previously shared with his followers: "I felt really unwell and was taken in to hospital. Unfortunately after some tests they've found that I have some issues with my heart." He revealed that he had the pacemaker fitted weeks later. Max said in a post on Instagram at the time: "Pacemaker is in. Operation took around 2 and a half hours. The main issue being some of my veins had collapsed where the wires were meant to go ... but I'm hoping everything turns out ok." After subsequent updates, Max shared in February that he had his second procedure. He said: "A few weeks ago I had to go back into hospital after having some physical symptoms in my chest. It turned out that one of the leads was placed too far into my heart. The second pacemaker surgery took about 2 hours." Max added: "It's been a setback, but it's just one of those things. I've had a few complications the last couple of months but I'm having loads of tests to make sure everything is all good. It could take a few weeks / months for the inflammation of my heart to subside, but I'm sure I'll be back on top form in no time." The following month, just days before posting about going "back to work," Max said that he was feeling "stronger". He wrote in a post that was uploaded in March: "Round 2 seems a distance memory ... feeling so much stronger every day!"
