F1 | TECH WEEKLY: The front-end developments behind McLaren’s success so far in 2025

The integrated sophistication of the McLaren’s mechanical and aerodynamic package sits at the very heart of the MCL39’s advantage over the competition this season.  –read more—

YouTube | Blues Brothers: Soul Man – SNL

The Blues Brothers (John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd) perform “Soul Man.” [Season 4, 1978]  –view, sing, dance–

CNN Business | AMC’s 50% discounts are here. Will it help revive the movie industry?

(CNN) — With the rising popularity of streaming services and increasing costs of attending a movie — from tickets to refreshments — movie theater attendance has suffered.

AMC is trying to change that with 50% ticket discounts on Tuesdays, the most popular moviegoing day, as well as on Wednesdays.

AMC CEO Adam Aron cited “overwhelmingly positive guest response” for expanding the 50% discount to Tuesday tickets in a press release.

“A lot of theaters have seen the positive impact of instituting a weekly discount day. And right now, it’s very telling to see the No. 1 chain in the country and in the world institute a second one,” Daniel Loria, editorial director at BoxOffice Pro, told CNN, adding that other chains could follow suit to attract customers.  -–read more–

ESPN Tennis | The Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry is one for the ages

WIMBLEDON, England — World No. 1 Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to win his first Wimbledon title and fourth Grand Slam crown.

The Italian gained revenge over Alcaraz after his agonizing defeat in last month’s French Open final, when Sinner held three match points before going down in five sets.

Alcaraz was trying to become only the fifth man in the Open era to win Wimbledon three years in a row. But after taking the first set, he was outplayed by Sinner, who is the first Italian to win the title.  –read more–

ESPN Tennis | Wimbledon 2025: How Iga Swiatek defied all expectations to win

WIMBLEDON, England — Just hours after winning her fourth title at the French Open last June, Iga Swiatek was asked by a reporter about the upcoming grass season.

With the start of Wimbledon just weeks away, there were only a few opportunities to play in warmup events on the surface. Swiatek didn’t seem concerned.

“If I would lose here earlier, maybe I would be able to play two more weeks on grass and then be a better grass player,” Swiatek said matter-of-factly. “But if I had to choose, I love playing on clay, so I’m not going to give up that ever.”  –read more–

CNN Entertainment | Paul McCartney is heading back out on tour

(CNN) — Paul McCartney may be 83, but he doesn’t sound ready to retire.

The former Beatle is heading back out on the road.

McCartney’s Got Back Tour is an extension of his 2022 tour of the same name, which was the last time he performed across the US. The 19-date North American will kick off September 29 at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California.  –read more–

CNN travel | People flocked to this town during the pandemic and never left. It’s our No. 4 best town

Bend, Oregon (CNN) — There’s a reason this town experienced a population boom during the pandemic that still hasn’t stopped. Given the freedom to work and live anywhere, thousands have followed their bliss to a ruggedly beautiful oasis of seriously fun activities, food and beverages in central Oregon.

It’s a combination that lures visitors, too.  –read/see more–

CNN Sports | American Amanda Anisimova and Polish star Iga Świątek to face off in Wimbledon final on Saturday

Given her incredible achievement, Amanda Anisimova was in a remarkably relaxed mood during her post-match press conference.

Just as the media session began, Iga Świątek booked her place in Saturday’s Wimbledon final and Anisimova said she was looking forward to testing herself against the Polish player.

The pair have not played against each other on the senior tour, last playing when they were both juniors.

“Iga is such an unbelievable player and she’s also been an inspiration to me. Her work ethic and all of her achievements have been really inspiring,” she said.

“I’m sure it’ll be an amazing match. Getting to compete against an unbelievable player again is going to be super special. Hopefully, I can bring some high quality tennis and make it a battle out there.  –read more–

CNN underscored | Prime Day is in full swing. Here are the best deals that are worth it

We’re in uncharted territory as Day 3 of the Amazon Prime Day expedition arrives. It’s the first year that the summer sale has been longer than 48 hours, and to our delight, the extended event is still offering the best price cuts of the year so far. But now that we’re halfway through, time is winding down to save on everything from editor picks, best-tested products and seasonal essentials. With thousands of offers having gone live, leave it to the deals explorers to be your guide through navigating the best of the best ways to save.

Senior deals editor Rikka Altland has covered every one of these Amazon sales since Prime Day started a decade ago, and teaming up with deals editor Jacqueline Saguin and associate editor Elena Matarazzo, she is putting her expertise to work by finding the 157 best deals you can shop this week. Below, you’ll find price cuts on fans to help beat the heat, the latest iPads from Apple, new low prices on just-released grills and much more.  –read more–

Forbes | America’s Richest Self-Made Women

Bigger fortunes. More billionaires. Increasing impact. We mark the 10th anniversary of our annual list of America’s most successful self-made women by celebrating how far these 100 entrepreneurs have come: There are 38 billionaires this year, with fortunes originating in everything from cars to cosmetics to Chardonnay. That’s more than double the 18 we found in 2015. Minimum to make the cut? $350 million, up from $250 million a decade ago, when we only ranked 50 women.  –see the list–