F1 | Verstappen snatches P1 from Leclerc in thrilling Imola Sprint

Max Verstappen won the first Sprint of 2022 having passed Charles Leclerc with two laps remaining, to ensure a first-place start for Sunday’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Friday’s wet qualifying session set the grid for this Sprint, Verstappen having taken pole position over Leclerc with Lando Norris leading Kevin Magnussen off the second row. An overhauled format now sees points awarded to the top eight rather than the top three – even more incentive to give it all on Saturday afternoon, under clouds spitting with rain…  –read more–  

CNN underscored | These silicone baking mats have made us quit tinfoil for good. Here’s why you should get them too

Look, there comes a time in every person’s life when they catch themselves transformed into a full-fledged adult. It happens, oftentimes, without warning: One day you’re closing down a bar with the sunrise, the next you’re swapping tips with your bestie about the ideal ways to keep your dishwasher clean.

My personal reckoning came when I found myself unable to stop singing the praises of silicone baking mats. I can’t recommend them enough, and with that, I’ve come to accept that I’m no longer in my prime.  –read more–  

CNN travel | The world’s most over-the-top cruise ship cabins

(CNN) — What’s it like sailing the seas at the very height of luxury?

The most lavish suites on cruise ships fuse the best cutting-edge technology with the timeless luxury of 24-hour butler service, catering to your every whim.

The world’s most incredible floating accommodations all have one thing in common: stunning views. Behold the wonder of glaciers and fjords or a chance encounter with dolphins and whales as you float by in the privacy of your own expansive terrace.

Whether you’re tucking into a bed with a $200,000 mattress or taking up residence in the funnel of a ship, the journey is just as exciting as the destination when you’re staying in one of these incredible cruise suites.  –read more–  

CNN BUSINESS | Netflix’s world has been turned upside down as stock plunges 35%

New York (CNN Business) – Call Eleven and Sheriff Hopper of “Stranger Things,” because Netflix’s world has been turned upside down.

The company reported Tuesday that it lost subscribers for the first time in more than a decade. The news shocked Wall Street and sent shares plummeting 35% Wednesday morning, wiping out $50 billion in market cap. And this was after the company’s stock had dropped more than 40% year to date.

Simply put, Netflix’s terrible 2022 has now become disastrous.  –read more–  

F1 | What tyres will the teams and drivers have for the 2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and Sprint?

Formula 1 gets set to race in Europe for the first time in the 2022 season at Imola for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and Pirelli have announced what tyres the teams will be allocated for the first Sprint weekend of the season.

Imola, alongside Monza, is a home race for Pirelli and it will be their 18-inch tyre’s first taste of a Formula 1 Sprint – and for this Pirelli have announced a similar set of tyre compounds to those allocated to the teams in Saudi Arabia.

This weekend will see the teams allocated 12 sets of tyres instead of the usual 13, with the drivers set to be able to call upon the C2 (hard tyre, x2 sets), C3 (medium tyre, x4 sets) and C4 (soft tyre, x6 sets). Along with that, the teams will also be given six sets of green intermediate tyres and three sets of blue full wet tyres.  –read more–  

CNN BUSINESS | BMW reveals its new $120,000 electric flagship

BMW drivers will hear “engine sounds” created in cooperation with Oscar-winning film composer Hans Zimmer.

(CNN) – Electric vehicles, with their need for lots of expensive batteries, have often trended towards luxury. Electric cars from Porsche, Mercedes, and Audi have all hit the market in recent years. BMW has come out with its own electric cars like the iX and i4 and now the new i7, a battery-powered take on the brand’s new most expensive sedan.

While BMW is probably better known for its smaller 3 Series and 4 Series cars, the 7 Series is the brand’s showpiece for luxury and technology. The i7 is the electric version of a new generation of the BMW 7 Series flagship unveiled on Wednesday.

With a starting price of $119,300, the all-wheel-drive 536 horsepower i7 xDrive60 will be able to go 300 miles on a full charge, which is less than the competing Mercedes EQS or Lucid Air. It will also offer a V8-powered gasoline version, the 760i X-drive, with the same horsepower output and a starting price that’s $300 less. It will look almost identical. A gas-powered version with a 6-cylinder engine will have a starting price of $93,300.  –read more– 

The Penny Saver | Seniors Are Rushing To Claim These 24 Lucrative “Kickbacks” That Are Now Available

There’s no reason why every senior doesn’t take advantage of these incredible discounts & offers available to them.

In today’s world, the dollar doesn’t go as far as it once did. And it seems that the ones that are hit the hardest in today’s economy are retirees who are generally on a strict budget.

Fortunately, there are some incredible discounts & special offers available to save folks a lot of money. Use this guide to see how much you could save! Don’t be surprised if you haven’t seen some of these before!  –read more–  

CNN health | It doesn’t take a lot of exercise to fight depression, study says

About 1.25 hours of brisk walking per week could yield an 18% lower risk of depression compared with not exercising, according to a new meta-analysis.

(CNN) – Get up and move — even small doses of physical activity, such as brisk walking, may substantially lower the risk of depression, according to a new data analysis.

“Most benefits are realized when moving from no activity to at least some,” the study authors wrote.

Recommended levels of exercise in the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, include aerobic activity at moderate levels (such as a brisk walk) for 2.5 hours a week, along with a workout of all major muscle groups twice a week.  –read more–  

CNN travel | The woman who turns Airstreams into beautiful homes

(CNN) — The ability to wake up in a different place every day, live and work in some of the world’s loveliest places, and feel absolute freedom — it’s no wonder that many people dream of life on the road.

Kate Oliver not only succeeded in making van life a reality — but she also turned it into a business. Along with her wife, Ellen Prasse, Oliver launched The Modern Caravan, a business that took them all over America as they repaired old Airstream camper vans — a business built on the back of their gorgeous renovation of their first Airstream, Louise.  –read more– 

F1 | Dominant Leclerc beats Perez to Australian GP win as Verstappen retires

Charles Leclerc won the 2022 Australian Grand Prix to consolidate his and Ferrari’s championship leads as Max Verstappen suffered a second retirement in three races – Red Bull team mate Sergio Perez finishing second and Mercedes’ George Russell completing the podium.

A capacity crowd descended on Albert Park, Melbourne hosting its first Australian Grand Prix in 1,100 days. After action-packed free practice and qualifying sessions, they were treated to another thrilling show on Sunday afternoon.  –read more– 

watch: Race Highlights | 2022 Australian Grand Prix