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was reflected dramatically in his performance as he wound up in P16, with his team mate Yuki Tsunoda also knocked out in P19. “Today has not been a positive day for the Team, but one we will try and learn from,” Mekies summarised afterwards. “The Sprint was tough and we did not have the pace to fight for the win. “We were not happy with where we were after the Sprint, so we decided to make a number of changes. It is part of the risk taking we felt was necessary to see if we could get more out of the car. “It didn’t work and if anything, it went in the opposite direction and clearly, we lost a lot of competitiveness. It is painful and difficult to accept but it is what happens when you take risks sometimes and the best we can do is to learn from it and see where we can improve the car from here.” While teams like McLaren and Mercedes have managed the unique challenges of the old-school track well, Red Bull have not been able to find momentum, leaving Verstappen with an uphill fight to r...

 El video de Papi Darry y Mila Caicedo causa debate en redes por la identidad de la joven que aparece junto al creador de contenido. En las últimas horas, usuarios en X (antes Twitter) y Telegram comenzaron a compartir un video de Papi Darry, ombre real Darry Martínez, clip que generó controversia en redes sociales, pues la identidad de la joven genera expectativa, pues varios aseguran que es Mila Caicedo mientras que otros apuntan a La Favorita, ambas creadoras de contenido. En el material, que circula en varias partes, el joven aparece en una situación privada con una chica, lo que ha provocado una ola de comentarios y especulaciones sobre la identidad de la mujer que lo acompaña. Sin embargo, otras versiones apuntan a que la joven en cuestión no sería Mila Caicedo, sino otra influencer conocida como La Favorita, quien también mantiene una relación cercana con el artista. Días antes de la polémica, ambos compartieron una transmisión en vivo desde Medellín, Colombia, donde se most...

Short News: Brazilian GP Qualifying Disaster for Verstappen Max Verstappen suffered a shock Q1 exit at the Brazilian GP — his first on pure pace in F1 since Russia 2021. He and teammate Yuki Tsunoda both missed the Q2 cut.  Verstappen will start 16th on Sunday after saying the RB21 had “no grip” and was “all over the place.” He added Red Bull “don’t really understand” what went wrong despite set-up changes. He won from P17 here last year, but this time there’s no penalty helping him. Verstappen is now 39 points behind Lando Norris in the title race and says he can “forget about” a 5th straight championship. Norris took pole.

 *خبر قصير: فنان عراقي يتهم بالتجنيد القسري في روسي* ضجت مواقع التواصل بمقطع فيديو للفنان العراقي حسين التركي ظهر فيه بالزي العسكري الروسي. قال إنه تلقى دعوة فنية لإحياء حفلات في موسكو لمدة 4 أشهر، لكن بعد وصوله تم نقله لمنطقة بعيدة وسحب هاتفه وإجباره على توقيع عقود تبين أنها انخراط بالجيش الروسي لمدة عام. التركي أكد أن محاولاته للعودة للعراق فشلت، وأن عراقيين آخرين تعرضوا لنفس الفخ عبر عقود وعروض عمل وهمية. الفيديو أعاد الجدل حول تجنيد شباب عراقيين في الحرب الروسية الأوكرانية، وسط تقارير عن وسطاء يعرضون رواتب تصل 2000 دولار مع وعود بالجنسية. الحكومة العراقية نفت امتلاكها بيانات رسمية.

 *خبر قصير: أزمة فيديو منسوب للفنانة رحمة محسن* تصدرت قضية مقطع فيديو منسوب للفنانة رحمة محسن مواقع التواصل خلال الساعات الماضية. رحمة تقدمت ببلاغ رسمي أكدت فيه أنها ضحية مؤامرة لتشويه سمعتها، واتهمت طليقها بمحاولة ابتزازها مالياً وتهديدها بنشر مقاطع خاصة.   بينما نفى طليقها أي علاقة له بالتسريب وطالب بكشف الحقيقة. التحقيقات بدأت بشكل عاجل، ووجهت وزارة الداخلية المصرية بإعداد تقرير فني لتتبع مصدر التسريب. والنتائج الأولية تشير إلى أن الرسائل التهديدية جاءت من أرقام دولية خارج مصر، ويجري التنسيق مع جهات دولية. رحمة أكدت تعرضها لضغط نفسي كبير ورفضت التصريح للإعلام لحين ظهور نتائج التحقيق.

  *خبر قصير: حادث سير للمطرب إسماعيل الليثي* تعرض المطرب الشعبي إسماعيل الليثي لحادث سير خطير في الساعات الأولى من صباح اليوم على الطريق الصحراوي الشرقي بمحافظة المنيا أثناء عودته من حفل. الحادث أسفر عن مصرع 3 أشخاص وإصابة 7 آخرين، وتم نقلهم إلى مستشفى ملوي التخصصي. الحالة الصحية للفنان غير مستقرة. يعاني من كسر في الجمجمة ونزيف داخلي وتم وضعه على أجهزة التنفس الصناعي في العناية المركزة.   من المصابين أيضاً أعضاء من فرقته الموسيقية. زوجته شيماء سعيد ظهرت فيديو وهي منهارة وطلبت الدعاء له بالشفاء. يُذكر أن الليثي مر مؤخراً بأزمة نفسية بعد وفاة نجله في حادث سقوط من الطابق العاشر.

Short News: Fire at Erik Spoelstra’s Miami Home Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra returned home Thursday morning to find his Miami house on fire. Video showed Spoelstra, 41, visibly distraught and “frantically holding his head” as he confirmed it was his home. Assistant coach Chris Quinn was also on scene. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded around 4:36 a.m. to “two structures fully involved.” Firefighters switched to a defensive attack after a partial collapse. No injuries were reported and nearby homes were not damaged. Over 20 units fought the fire on ground and air. The cause is still under investigation. Spoelstra bought the 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom home in Dec 2023.

 Short News: Athletes Face Wave of Betting-Related Hate Online NY athletes say legalized sports betting has fueled a surge in violent, hateful messages on social media. Mets pitcher Ryne Stanek said he gets “death threats all of the time,” including “I hope your family dies” after bad outings. He blamed gambling: “if you mess up their bad life choice, you’re the problem.” Giants kicker Graham Gano and Knicks star Jalen Brunson also described threats, racism, and insults sent to them and their families. Giants OT Jermaine Eluemunor said his wife made Instagram private after comments about his kids. Islanders’ Jean-Gabriel Pageau involved team security when threats targeted his wife and kids. Players say DMs, comments, even Venmo requests for “bet losses” are common. Teams like the Yankees now include social media harassment in media training. Mental health is a growing concern. Giants’ Eluemunor and Jets’ Tony Adams said the only solution is limiting exposure. Stanek warned leagues ...

 Short News: Taylor Swift & Sabrina Carpenter’s NYC Girls’ Night Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter had a glam ladies’ night out in NYC Friday at The Corner Store in SoHo. Swift, 35, wore strappy red platform heels, a pleated brown sweater, military vest, and mini skirt. Carpenter, 26, went for a beige trench coat, black pantyhose, heels, and a black Chanel bag. The outing came hours after Carpenter scored 6 Grammy nominations for _Man’s Best Friend_ — including Record, Album, and Song of the Year. Swift, who teamed with Carpenter on _The Life of a Showgirl_, missed the 2026 Grammys cutoff but will be eligible in 2027. The two have been close since Carpenter opened for Swift’s Eras Tour from 2023-2024.

 Short News: Supreme Court Pauses Full SNAP Payments During Shutdown The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Trump administration to temporarily withhold about $4 billion in SNAP food aid for 42 million low-income Americans. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson issued an administrative stay, blocking a lower-court order that required full November SNAP payments. The stay lasts until 2 days after the 1st Circuit Court rules on the administration’s appeal. A Rhode Island judge had ordered the government to use all available funds — including $23.35B from a child-nutrition account — to pay the full $8.5-$9B for November benefits, accusing the administration of withholding aid for “political reasons.” The Justice Dept. warned the order would cause “shutdown chaos.” The administration says it has allocated $4.65B in emergency funds but not the full amount. Despite the fight, NY, NJ, MA, WI, OR, HI, and PA paid full benefits Friday. Others plan to pay over the weekend.  SNAP benefits lapse...

Short News: GOP Rejects Schumer’s Offer to End 38-Day Shutdown Congressional Republicans rejected Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s “compromise” to end the 38-day government shutdown — now the longest in US history. On Friday, Schumer proposed a “clean, one-year extension” of ACA subsidies through Dec. 31, 2026, attached to a stopgap funding bill to reopen the government through Sept. 30, 2026. He also called for a bipartisan committee to negotiate longer-term health care reforms. GOP leaders quickly shot it down.  - Senate Majority Leader John Thune called it “unserious.”  - House Republicans labeled it a “nonstarter,” accusing Democrats of “holding the entire USA hostage” to protect Obamacare subsidies. Trump posted that Republicans should either “reach a Deal” or “terminate the Filibuster.” The White House said Trump will only discuss policy after Democrats vote to reopen the government. The shutdown began Oct. 1 after Senate Democrats blocked a GOP funding bill 14 tim...

 The Neem Tree 🌿  _Scientific name: Azadirachta indica_ Also called "Indian Lilac" or "The Village Pharmacy" in South Asia. Quick Facts - Origin: Native to the Indian subcontinent, including Pakistan and India. Now grown in tropical regions worldwide. - Lifespan: Can live 150-200 years and grow 15-20 meters tall. - Look: Evergreen, dense canopy, small white flowers with a honey-like smell, and small olive-like fruits. Why it's famous Neem is called a "miracle tree" because almost every part is used: 1. Medicine: Leaves, bark, and oil have antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. Used in Ayurveda for skin problems, diabetes, immunity, and dental care. 2. Agriculture: Neem oil and neem cake are natural pesticides and fertilizers. They repel insects but are safe for humans and animals. 3. Daily use: Neem twigs are used as toothbrushes. Oil is in soaps, shampoos, and cosmetics. Wood is termite-resistant and used for furniture. 4. Air & Env...