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Hamilton and Ferrari struggle in Hungary after promising pole

Hamilton and Ferrari struggle in Hungary after promising pole

LEWIS Hamilton and Ferrari faced a disappointing Sunday in Hungary, just a day after Charles Leclerc secured the team’s first pole position of 2025. Hamilton, who had openly questioned his own performance on Saturday, finished a dismal 12th, while Leclerc slipped from race leader to fourth. The seven-time world champion, who admitted feeling “completely useless” to the team, remained visibly dejected. “When you have a feeling, you have a feeling,“ he said cryptically when asked about his earlier remarks. “There’s a lot going on in the background that isn’t great.” Leclerc, despite starting strong, failed to convert pole into victory for the 15th time in 16 attempts over the past three years. His only success during this period came at last year’s Monaco Grand Prix. “We lost a podium, so I am very disappointed,“ he said, later clarifying that a chassis issue had made his car “undriveable.” Hamilton, a record eight-time winner in Hungary, matched his worst-ever result at the circuit, fueling speculation about his future. Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso, despite a back injury, celebrated a season-best fifth-place finish for Aston Martin at 44 years old. - AFP

White House defends labor official firing amid data credibility concerns

White House defends labor official firing amid data credibility concerns

WASHINGTON : Top White House economic advisers defended President Donald Trump’s abrupt firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, countering criticism that the move risks undermining confidence in U.S. economic reports. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CBS that Trump had “real concerns” about the data, while National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett stated the president “is right to call for new leadership.” Hassett cited Friday’s BLS report, which revised May and June job figures downward by 258,000 positions. Trump accused McEntarfer of manipulating jobs data without evidence. The BLS, responsible for key economic indicators like employment and inflation reports, attributed revisions to updated business submissions and seasonal adjustments. McEntarfer called her tenure “the honour of her life” in a Bluesky post after her dismissal. Critics, including former BLS leaders, condemned the firing. William Beach, ex-BLS commissioner, emphasised that revisions are routine: “Every year we’ve revised the numbers... There is no way for a commissioner to rig the jobs numbers.” Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers dismissed Trump’s claims as “preposterous,“ noting data is compiled by hundreds of professionals following strict protocols. The BLS surveys 121,000 employers monthly, but response rates have dropped from 80.3% in 2020 to 67.1% in July. Revisions account for late submissions, with final data typically stabilising after three months. Friday’s downward adjustment of 125,000 jobs for May marked the largest since March 1983, excluding pandemic-era anomalies. Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan warned that erratic revisions could erode public trust, urging improved data transparency. Meanwhile, Trump’s tariffs and economic policies continue to stir global market volatility. – Reuters

Salah ubur-ubur atau pengunjung pantai?

Salah ubur-ubur atau pengunjung pantai?

Saudara Pengarang,  Tragedi kira-kira 40 peserta program Teluk Senangin Open Water Swim 2025 disengat ubur-ubur ketika berenang di Pantai Teluk Senangin, Manjung, Perak pagi kelmarin, tidak mengejutkan saya. Ini kerana serangan ubur-ubur di kawasan peranginan itu sememangnya sudah lama berlaku. Anak saudara saya sendiri pernah terkena sengatan ubur-ubur sehingga terpaksa dibawa ke klinik berhampiran. Bukan ... Read more The post Salah ubur-ubur atau pengunjung pantai? appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

Man United draws Everton, West Ham blanks Bournemouth in US tour

Man United draws Everton, West Ham blanks Bournemouth in US tour

BRUNO Fernandes scored one goal and set up another as Manchester United drew Everton 2-2 on Sunday to claim the Premier League Summer Series title. The Red Devils finished top of the table with seven points after earlier victories over West Ham and Bournemouth in the pre-season tournament. “It’s improving,“ Fernandes told Sky Sports. “The club is doing the best they can. We needed more competition and quality to push everyone. Hopefully, we can get one or two more players to help with that.” Manchester United endured their worst Premier League finish last season, placing 15th with just 11 wins. Fernandes acknowledged the fans’ support, saying, “The fans pay more for tickets, and we appreciate their efforts. It’s up to us to repay them on the pitch.” Fernandes opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a penalty after Everton’s James Tarkowski fouled Amad Diallo. Iliman Ndiaye equalized for Everton before Mason Mount restored United’s lead in the 69th minute. However, an own goal by Ayden Heaven leveled the match again. Earlier, West Ham defeated Bournemouth 2-0, with Niclas Fullkrug and Jarrod Bowen scoring. New signing El Hadji Malick Diouf played a key role in both goals. “Both goals are down to him,“ Bowen said of Diouf. “He’s humble, brilliant for the group, and a top footballer. We’re excited to see more from him.” Bournemouth struggled to capitalize on early chances, hitting the woodwork multiple times. Bowen praised his team’s resilience, saying, “We didn’t start well, but we stuck in there.” - AFP

Chelsea sambar kapten termuda Ajax, Jorrel Hato

Chelsea sambar kapten termuda Ajax, Jorrel Hato

JUARA Piala Dunia Kelab, Chelsea mengesahkan kehadiran pertahanan muda sensasi Ajax Amsterdam, Jorrel Hato dengan nilai perpindahan £37 juta (RM208 juta) menjadikannya rekrut kelapan kelab itu pada jendela perpindahan musim panas ini.Pertahanan berusia 19 tahun itu melengkapkan ujian perubatan di London hujung minggu lalu sebelum menandatangani kontrak selama tujuh tahun bersama kelab berkenaan."Saya sangat teruja dan gembira berada di sini."Saya telah berfikir panjang mengenai masa depan dan merasakan ini masa terbaik untuk mengambil langkah seterusnya dalam kerjaya."Chelsea adalah tempat terbaik untuk berkembang, jadi saya amat gembira," kata pemain kebangsaan Belanda itu.Hato merupakan produk akademi Ajax dan mula mencuri perhatian apabila membuat penampilan sulung bersama skuad utama pada usia 16 tahun.Mampu beraksi di posisi bek kiri dan bek tengah, pemain kelahiran Rotterdam itu mencipta sejarah apabila dilantik sebagai kapten Ajax ketika baru berusia 17 tahun sebelum mengumpul 111 penampilan kompetitif untuk kelab Belanda tersebut.Hato turut melakukan penampilan sulung bersama skuad senior Belanda pada 2023 ketika menentang Gibraltar dan setakat ini telah mengumpul enam kaps antarabangsa.Berdasarkan rekod, dia merupakan pemain ketiga termuda Ajax yang pernah beraksi dalam saingan Eredivisie selepas Clarence Seedorf dan Ryan Gravenberch.Sejak kemunculan sulung itu, Hato menjadi tonggak utama Ajax dengan statistik luar biasa apabila merekodkan 8,347 minit permainan di semua kejohanan sejak musim 2023/24, iaitu paling tinggi dalam kalangan pemain kelahiran selepas 1 Januari 2003 daripada enam liga utama Eropah.Angka itu mengatasi minit permainan Jude Bellingham (7,988) dan Lamine Yamal (7,506).

Ibu, adik cabut lari, abang tiba-tiba mengamuk

Ibu, adik cabut lari, abang tiba-tiba mengamuk

KUANTAN – Seorang ibu terpaksa mela­rikan diri selepas anak lelakinya mengamuk sambil memegang parang dalam satu kejadian di sebuah rumah di Felda Bukit Kuantan di sini kelmarin. Dalam kejadian kira-kira pukul 5.30 petang itu, lelaki berusia 37 tahun itu dikatakan mengamuk secara tiba-tiba di rumahnya me­nyebabkan ibu dan adiknya bertindak keluar rumah dan meng­hubungi polis ... Read more The post Ibu, adik cabut lari, abang tiba-tiba mengamuk appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

West Ham beats Bournemouth 2-0 in Premier League US tour

West Ham beats Bournemouth 2-0 in Premier League US tour

WEST Ham United defeated Bournemouth 2-0 in their final Premier League Summer Series match, wrapping up their US pre-season tour with two wins in three games. Niclas Fullkrug and Jarrod Bowen scored the decisive goals, both assisted by new signing El Hadji Malick Diouf. Diouf, who joined West Ham on July 15, delivered pinpoint passes that led to both goals. Bowen praised the Senegalese left-back, saying, “Both goals are down to him, the quality that he’s got, you can see that. He has only been here a few weeks but you would think he has been here years.” Fullkrug opened the scoring in the 24th minute after receiving a pass from Bowen, who had been set up by Diouf. The German striker fired home from close range. Bowen then doubled the lead in the 67th minute, finishing a Diouf assist with a composed right-footed shot into the far corner. Despite Bournemouth’s early pressure, hitting the woodwork multiple times, West Ham held firm. Bowen highlighted the team’s resilience, stating, “What I liked was the character about the group. We didn’t have the best start we wanted but we stuck in there. We were together. We were a team.” West Ham had previously lost 2-1 to Manchester United but rebounded with a 2-1 win over Everton. Bowen reflected on the tour, saying, “The positives are that we’ve had three really good, competitive games against Premier League opposition.” - AFP

Malaysia dominasi Kejohanan Boling Remaja Asia

Malaysia dominasi Kejohanan Boling Remaja Asia

PETALING JAYA: Skuad boling remaja negara melakar kejayaan membanggakan apabila muncul juara keseluruhan pada Kejohanan Remaja Asia ke-24 yang berlangsung di Doha, Qatar. Malaysia menamatkan kempen dengan tujuh pingat emas, satu perak dan lima gangsa, sekali gus meraih gelaran juara keseluruhan selain membolot kejuaraan individu bagi kategori lelaki dan wanita. Kejayaan cemerlang itu turut mendapat ... Read more The post Malaysia dominasi Kejohanan Boling Remaja Asia appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .