Driver unrest overshadowed the second Formula One pre-season test in Bahrain.Max Verstappen strongly criticised the new regulations.He said the complex energy management makes the car “not fun to drive”.He described the concept as “anti-racing” and compared it to “Formula E on steroids”.He again hinted he could leave the sport if the enjoyment disappears. Lewis Hamilton voiced similar concerns.He called the new systems extremely complex for drivers and fans.He said understanding them requires near-academic knowledge. The 2026 rules introduce new engines, chassis, tyres and sustainable fuel.The power units now rely almost equally on combustion and electric energy.Drivers must constantly manage deployment…
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US inflation dropped to 2.4% in January after tariff-driven price swings last year. Prices rose 0.2% from December, while core inflation increased 0.3%. Economists had expected a slightly higher annual rate. Inflation reached 2.3% in April, climbed to 3% in September, and fell to 2.7% by December. The White House called the data proof that its economic agenda controls inflation. Wall Street now watches for signals on interest rate cuts. The Federal Reserve paused cuts in January and will decide again in March. Jerome Powell said tariff effects will raise prices once before stabilizing. The labor market stayed resilient, but…
The top legal adviser to the European Court of Justice has said the European Commission should not have released about €10bn in frozen funds to Hungary. Advocate general Tamara Ćapeta argued that Hungary failed to implement the judicial reforms required to unlock the money. The commission suspended payments in 2022 over concerns about corruption and rule-of-law breaches under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. In 2023, it decided that sufficient reforms had been made and lifted the freeze. The European Parliament challenged that decision, claiming the commission made serious errors and acted without proper transparency. Ćapeta said the commission incorrectly assessed Hungary’s…
Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming and dancing can serve as a frontline treatment for mild depression and anxiety, researchers say. The findings, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, show the strongest benefits among young adults and new mothers. Scientists reviewed 63 studies covering nearly 80,000 people. Activities ranged from aerobic workouts and resistance training to yoga and tai chi. Aerobic exercise that raised the heart rate had the greatest impact on depression, while resistance training and yoga showed smaller effects. Group or supervised sessions delivered additional benefits, suggesting social connection plays a key role. Neil Munro of…
Studies suggest a return to traditional Nepali foods could help reverse the country’s rising type 2 diabetes rates. In Nepal, one in five people over 40 lives with the condition, while medication remains largely unaffordable. Doctors say lentil-and-rice meals, once a dietary staple, show strong results in reducing and even reversing diabetes. A pilot study in Kathmandu helped 43% of long-term diabetes patients achieve remission using a calorie-controlled traditional diet. A larger community trial shows similar outcomes, with about half of participants free from diabetes after four months. Mike Lean from University of Glasgow said modest weight loss of 4–5kg…
People who drink a couple of teas or coffees a day appear to have a lower risk of dementia, scientists say. A large US study found that those who regularly consumed two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of caffeinated tea had a 15–20% lower dementia risk over decades than non-drinkers. They also showed slightly better cognitive performance and slower decline. Researchers analysed health data from more than 130,000 participants followed for up to 43 years. The findings, published in Journal of the American Medical Association, showed no similar benefit from decaffeinated coffee. Lead author…
BP faces investor pressure as it prepares to publish weaker full-year results this week.Analysts expect profits of about $7.5bn after falling oil prices cut earnings.Incoming chief executive Meg O’Neill must present a clear strategy after years of turbulence.Shareholders led by Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility, including Nest, want limits on oil and gas spending.Activists at Follow This demand plans for declining fossil fuel demand.BP restarted fossil fuel investment after scaling back renewables, starting seven new projects last year.Critics warn these projects risk long-term losses as clean energy grows and demand falls.
Researchers say menstrual blood testing could provide a convenient alternative to cervical cancer screening.A sanitary pad fitted with a blood sample strip can detect human papillomavirus, which causes most cervical cancers.Women could use the test at home instead of attending a clinic. The study, published in BMJ, analysed data from more than 3,000 women in China.Researchers compared menstrual blood samples with clinician-collected cervical samples.The pad-based test showed similar accuracy in detecting serious cervical cell abnormalities. Scientists say the method could help reach women who avoid traditional screening.However, experts stress the approach remains in early research stages. Cancer Research UK welcomed…
A major review finds most statin side-effects are not caused by the drugs. Researchers published the analysis in The Lancet after examining 19 trials with 124,000 participants. Evidence supported muscle pain, diabetes risk, and four minor effects, including liver test changes and swelling. The study found no strong evidence for 62 listed effects, such as memory loss, depression, or sleep problems. Lead author Christina Reith said statins did not increase common complaints compared with non-users. Senior author Rory Collins urged updates to drug labels to reflect the evidence. Experts said the benefits of statins far outweigh the small risks for…
Hidden-market sellers promote unlicensed weight-loss drugs through WhatsApp and Telegram competitions.They offer injectable medicines like retatrutide as prizes. The Guardian found groups urging users to enter giveaways within 24 hours.Experts warn these tactics create serious health risks. Retatrutide remains experimental and lacks approval anywhere in the world.Other prizes include unapproved peptides and tanning drugs. UK law allows weight-loss injections only with valid prescriptions.Selling or promoting unlicensed medicines is illegal. Some sellers disguise drug sales as fitness or coaching programmes.Researchers say these practices dangerously bypass medical safeguards.
