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2024 Drivers' Champion Max Verstappen has been handed a one-place grid penalty for impeding Mercedes driver George Russell during the Qualifying session for the Qatar Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver had initially achieved the fastest time at the Lusail International Circuit, marking his first pole since the Austrian Grand Prix. However, Russell will now start the race from the front. The incident occurred while Verstappen was executing an extra warm-up lap during Q3, moving at a considerably slow pace before his final push. During this period, Russell, on a different preparation strategy, approached and caught up with Verstappen between Turns 12 and 14. The Stewards conducted a review of the incident, examining a range of evidence including positioning and marshalling system data, videos, timing telemetry, and even the team radio and in-car video footage. They determined that Verstappen was following a distinct preparation strategy that clashed with Russell's plan and was driving significantly below the prescribed delta time. As noted by the Stewards (below): "The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 1 (Max Verstappen), the driver of Car 63 (George Russell), team representatives and reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, timing, telemetry, team radio and in-car video evidence. "Car 1 was on a different preparation strategy to that of Car 63. Car 1 was well outside of the delta and the driver of Car 1 explained he had let Cars 4 and 14 past. The driver of Car 63 claimed that he had adhered to the delta and did not expect Car 1 to be on the racing line. He stated that if a car was going slow in a high-speed corner, it should not be on the racing line. "The Stewards regard this case as a complicated one in that clearly Car 1 did not comply with the Race Director's Event Notes and clearly was driving, in our determination, unnecessarily slowly considering the circumstances." The penalty decision was mitigated to a reduction of just one grid position instead of the standard three. This decision took into account that neither Verstappen nor Russell was on a push lap. The Stewards continued: "It was obvious the driver of Car 1 was attempting to cool his tyres. He also could see Car 63 approaching as he looked in his mirror multiple times whilst on the small straight between Turns 11 and 12. "Unusually, this incident occurred when neither car was on a push lap. Had Car 63 been on a push lap, the penalty would have most likely been the usual 3 grid position penalty, however in mitigation of penalty, it was obvious that the driver of Car 63 had clear visibility of Car 1 and that neither car was on a push lap." DOC 49 - Infringement - Car 1 - Alleged driving unnecessarily slowly https://t.co/nVLPv627jK #QatarGP #F1 #FIA pic.twitter.com/Xan5EJq4gC7-777 。

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MALAGA, Spain (AP) — No. 1-ranked Jannik Sinner won matches in singles and doubles to lead defending champion Italy to a 2-1 comeback victory over Argentina on Thursday, earning a return trip to the Davis Cup semifinals. “I’m here trying to do the best I can in the singles,” Sinner said. “If they put me on the court in doubles, I’ll also try my best.” Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.An education minister has said suspensions and exclusions across England have "reached a crisis point", with the coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc on children's behaviour across England. Department for Education figures show 5.2 suspensions per 100 pupils were handed out by schools in St Helens in the 2023-24 autumn term. This was up from 3.5 per 100 pupils the year before and was the highest figure on record. In the 2019-20 autumn term, before the coronavirus pandemic, the suspension rate was just 1.9 per 100 pupils. Comparable local records began in 2016-17. Nationally, the suspension rate soared to 4.1 per 100 last autumn – almost double the pre-pandemic rate of 2.2. Meanwhile, the number of total suspensions dished out rose by two fifths in a single year, with the Association of School and College Leaders warning the "whole system is teetering on the brink of collapse". Pepe Di’Iasio, general secretary of the ASCL, added: "There is clearly a very serious problem facing schools with rising incidents of challenging behaviour and in particular persistent disruptive behaviour, which is the most common reason for suspensions and permanent exclusions. "This has become a great deal worse since the pandemic, where many children experienced disruption to their education and isolation that are continuing to have a lasting impact. "In many cases, schools simply do not have the resources to provide the level of specialist support required to prevent behavioural issues from escalating and so we see this ending up with suspensions and permanent exclusions being used as a last resort." The figures also showed the number of permanent exclusions nationally rose by more than a third in the last year, with 4,168 handed out, including 24 in St Helens. Paul Whiteman, general secretary at school leaders' union the NAHT, said: "While schools do their best to help pupils, they alone are not equipped to address these issues. "But vital services like social care, children’s mental health and special educational needs provision have been cut or failed to keep pace with demand over the last decade. "More investment in community support is needed, including the behaviour support teams which used to offer specialist help to young people but now need rebuilding." Education minister Stephen Morgan said the surge in suspensions spiralled out of control under the Conservatives. He added: "We have reached crisis point, but this Government is determined to turn the tide on poor behaviour, break down barriers to opportunity and ensure every child can achieve and thrive. "We’ve already announced a significant £1 billion investment in SEND, committed to providing access to specialist mental health professionals in every school, and our new regional improvement teams will work with schools to spread the highest standards of behaviour across our classrooms. "But we know there is more to do, and are looking closely at how we can go further to support teachers and drive up standards for all our children."

New Mexico man awarded $412 million medical malpractice payout for botched injectionsThe Biden administration is preparing to initiate a trade investigation into Chinese semiconductor imports, aiming to safeguard US national security and domestic industries. The move, expected in the coming days, focuses on older-model semiconductors, which are widely used in products such as medical devices, cars, smartphones, and weaponry, according to sources familiar with the matter. Section 301 Investigation into Unfair Trade Practices Officials have debated for months whether to proceed with the probe under Section 301 , which allows the US to impose trade restrictions on countries engaging in unfair trade practices. This week, the administration agreed to move forward, marking a significant step to shield the US semiconductor industry. The inquiry could lead to tariffs or import restrictions but is unlikely to conclude until President-elect Donald Trump’s team assumes office. By initiating the investigation now, the Biden administration ensures the incoming leadership will have the option to impose measures to protect domestic semiconductor production. White House Focus on Semiconductor Industry Bolstering the US semiconductor industry has been a central focus of Biden’s economic and national security policies. The administration has taken steps to limit advanced US technology exports to China while promoting domestic chip production through significant legislative incentives. “The Biden administration’s resolve to protect national interests has paved the way for this probe,” a source indicated, underscoring the critical role semiconductors play in national security and economic competitiveness. Global Competition and Concerns over Market Disruption Over the past two years, the US has imposed export controls on advanced semiconductors produced with American and allied technology. However, China has continued to manufacture older, more accessible chips at lower costs, raising concerns that Beijing could flood global markets with inexpensive semiconductors. Officials worry this strategy could drive US and allied manufacturers out of business, undermining efforts to expand domestic semiconductor production. In May 2024 , the White House announced plans to increase tariffs on Chinese legacy semiconductors from 25% to 50% by 2025. Despite this, Biden officials determined additional measures were necessary to prevent long-term disruptions. Looking Ahead: Incoming Trump Administration The upcoming trade probe aligns with a broader effort to curtail China’s influence in global semiconductor markets. As Biden’s term concludes, his administration’s decision ensures President-elect Trump’s team will have actionable findings and the authority to impose new tariffs or restrictions. By leveraging the same trade authority Trump previously used to impose tariffs on $300 billion worth of Chinese goods, Biden’s move underscores the bipartisan concern about China’s role in global technology markets and national security. The impending investigation highlights ongoing US efforts to counter Beijing’s trade practices while promoting domestic semiconductor production. With national security at stake, the Biden administration’s decision sets the stage for the next administration to address challenges in the global semiconductor industry. Read More : Elon Musk’s Net Worth Reaches Historic $500 Billion