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Hulkenberg’s podium ends a terrible F1 injustice
A great wrong was put right by Nico Hulkenberg’s shock third place in the British Grand Prix. On his 239th start, he finally stood on the podium for the first time, shedding the record of being, statistically, Formula 1’s most prolific failure.
The unenviable record for most starts without a podium finish, which he has just handed back to Adrian Sutil, was viewed by many as a badge of dishonour. Some used it as a stick to beat him with, proof there was something wrong with him, a fragility that made him choke when opportunity knocked. Now, it can’t be used against him.
It’s true there have been errors where he has thrown away chances. The most famous is perhaps his spin during a trip to the runoff at Hockenheim when driving for Renault in 2019, although the collision with Lewis Hamilton at Interlagos at 2012 was even more painful.
There, he was improbably trying to reclaim the lead in a race where he and Jenson Button had been out of sight after flying on slicks in the damp before the safety car intervened. That he was even fighting for the race lead in a Force India in that era was astonishing.
Other than that, before Sunday, he’d driven for teams that took a grand total of four podiums during his time there – all four of those falling to Sergio Perez. Yet one of those occasions, Monaco in 2016, was destined for Hulkenberg until a badly-timed safety car and a strategic error dropped him behind his team-mate. On other occasions, astonishing tyre management was key, an area where Perez had remarkable touch.
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That Hulkenberg hadn’t bagged a podium before now was largely about happenstance. Often in the wrong place at the wrong time, the occasional flirtation with Ferrari never yielded a top drive and he’s spent most of his career fighting for minor points – 120 times finishing between seventh and 11th.
It wasn’t the career he looked destined for when he arrived in F1 in 2010 with Williams, touted by many, including me, as a future world champion, but it’s been a remarkable one.
He has his limitations and there have been mistakes, and it’s those rough edges that mean he never managed to make himself the first choice for a top team. But the quality regularly shone through – remember his remarkable performance for Sauber in Korea in 2013 when he held first Lewis Hamilton then Fernando Alonso at bay for so long on his way to fourth place. Even Alonso called him “superb” after that performance.
Then there were days like Saturday at Interlagos in 2010 when he put the midfield Williams on pole position with two laps good enough for first place on slicks in damp conditions.
It’s that quality that has kept him on the grid for so long. Even when he dropped out, the job he did on stand-in appearances for Racing Point/Aston Martin during three years on the sidelines from 2020-22 kept him in the game before he was brought back by Haas, which needed an experienced, dependable campaigner with a proven turn of speed.
He paid that confidence back in spades and turned it into a new deal to spearhead Audi’s F1 return when Sauber turns into its works team next year. And this is also an astonishing result for the beleaguered team that has enjoyed a much-deserved recent upturn in form – its first podium since 2012.
Hulkenberg has taken to this generation of cars, more so than he did at times during previous eras – particularly when tyre management was the overwhelming factor. That was a skillset he developed, turning himself into a mature, dependable racer, no longer the upstart future world champion but a grizzled, battle-hardened competitor still able to cause a surprise or two.
It’s his flaws that stopped him from fulfilling what once appeared to be his destiny, but his many qualities that have made him such an enduring pro in F1.
There may be more chances with Sauber/Audi in the future, and he’ll certainly hope so. But if the first is the only one, and there’s a chance it will be, then at least the terrible injustice of that podium-less record has been fixed.
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Camp Mystic confirmed Monday it is “grieving the loss of 27 campers and counselors” following the devastating floods in Texas over the weekend.
The all-girls Christian camp, which has been a summertime retreat for generations of Texas girls, has become the focus of floods’ aftermath. The camp is Kerr County along the Guadalupe River, where water reached catastrophic levels overnight Friday. About 10 inches of rain fell within a few hours, causing the river to rise 26 feet in 45 minutes.
“Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy,” the camp wrote in a statement to their website. “We are praying for them constantly.”
The camp said it has been in communication with local and state authorities who are conducting searches for the missing girls.
Officials have confirmed at least 79 deaths as of Sunday from the floods in Central Texas, including 40 adults and 28 children in Kerr County. It was not immediately clear Monday morning how many of the girls from Camp Mystic were included in that official count. A press conference has been scheduled for 10 a.m.
Camp Mystic’s director Richard “Dick” Eastland is among those who have been confirmed dead. According to Eastland’s son, the director died trying to save campers as the floodwaters began engulfing the camp.
“We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from community, first responders, and officials at every level,” the camp said on its website.
Questions about a lack of sufficient warnings have continued to grow since the flash floods. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch Thursday afternoon, predicting up to seven inches of isolated rainfall early Friday morning.
At 1:14 a.m. Friday, the NWS issued the first flash flood warning. At 4:03 a.m., the NWS issued a flash flood emergency, warning of an “extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation.”
Local and state officials have since said the NWS forecasts did not accurately predict the intensity of the rainfall.
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Jurassic World Rebirth has outperformed expectations at the box office in its opening week, with the latest instalment of the dinosaur franchise recording over $318m in revenue worldwide after initial projections suggested it might make $260m.
The film opened over the Fourth of July holiday weekend in North America, releasing into US cinemas on Wednesday 2 July – a standard tactic to help boost opening-weekend figures. The film grossed more than $147m (£108m) over five days (Wednesday to Sunday) in the US and Canada, and recorded $171m (£126m) in the rest of the world.
The results are significantly better that what had been predicted: studio Universal had estimated it would score around $100m-$120m in North America, and just over twice that overseas. With an entirely new cast, led by Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali and Jonathan Bailey, producers were not overly optimistic of its chances, given that Independence Day is not a traditional moviegoing holiday. Critical reaction has been mixed, with the Guardian’s Peter Bradshaw being particularly enthusiastic with a four star rating, saying: “It feels relaxed and sure-footed in its Spielberg pastiche, its big dino-jeopardy moments and its deployment of thrills and laughs”.
The film’s chances of profitability are also helped by the (relatively) restricted production budget, reported at $180m compared to the $845m spent on its two predecessors, Fallen Kingdom and Dominion.
However, analysis shows that the film’s figures fall somewhat short of previous Jurassic World films. Rebirth earned $91.5m over the actual weekend (Friday to Sunday), considerably less than Fallen Kingdom ($148m) and Dominion ($145m) over their equivalent periods, while the first franchise reboot Jurassic World took $208m in 2015.
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Prime Day Anker Deals: Over 25 Discounts on the Best Mobile Accessories, Home and Security Tech Devices
Amazon’s Prime Day sale brings around the next opportunity to score deals if you missed out on Independence Day shopping. Prime Day arrives tomorrow; however, brands like Anker are already offering discounts on their appliances, gadgets and devices. We’ve listed some early Prime Day deals below.
Note that some Anker power banks were part of a recent recall. So be sure to claim your free replacement or gift card if you own one of the affected devices sold between 2016 and 2022.
Also, don’t forget, Prime Day offers the chance to score some of the biggest discounts of the year. You can shop for price cuts on everything from vacuums to headphones and projectors. We will regular update this page and others, leading up to and throughout the entire sale, so be sure to check back often for all of the latest and greatest deals.
Best Prime Day Anker deals
Best Anker audio and video deals
This compact Nebula projector allows you to enjoy shows and movies on a massive screen practically anywhere. It’s roughly the size of a 16-ounce can so it can be easily carried in your backpack. However, it still projects a maximum screen size of up to 120 inches. The device also has 1080p HD resolution and 200 lumens of brightness and a built-in battery for up to 2.5 hours of playback on a single charge.
The Anker Soundcore Boom 2 is an excellent value according to our experts. It’s compact, IPX7 waterproof and has an impressive sound. It also has cool LED lighting and a solid battery life. The speaker even won an Editors’ Choice Award and is our favorite Bluetooth speaker overall this year.
These headphones feature 40mm drivers that deliver high-resolution sound, and thanks to their active noise cancellation technology, you can hear every little detail. It supports up to 50 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise cancellation active. This makes it perfect for daily use on your commute, in the gym or wherever you feel you need headphones. Also, remember, if you choose the black color, you’ll save more than 20%.
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These tiny Bluetooth tiles make it easy to track down your keys, backpack or other everyday essentials. They’re compatible with Apple’s FindMy app so you can easily see the location on your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch or MacBook and even have a built-in siren so you can locate them when you’re nearby. They also have a replaceable battery with a one-year lifespan. Just note that these are not compatible with Android devices.
This tiny three-in-one charging station is a must-have for frequent travelers. It has three wireless charging pads for your phone, smartwatch and earbuds and can deliver up to 15W of power. Plus, it’s just 2.3 inches when folded up, so it hardly takes up any room in your bag.
This Anker MagSafe power bank is one of our favorites of 2025, thanks to its support for Qi2 wireless charging and its slim design. It has a 10,000 mAh capacity and delivers 715W of power wirelessly or 30W of power via USB-C. It’s guaranteed to be a great add-on to your daily carry if you’re in the market for a power bank.
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With a 3-liter base station, this Eufy robot vacuum can run for up to 60 days maintenance-free. It also boasts 4,000 Pa of powerful suction and with a slim 2.8-inch design it can easily fit underneath beds, couches and other furniture. It can also map multiple floors of your home, which makes it easy to set custom cleaning schedules and no-go zones.
There’s more to your health than just body weight, and this advanced Eufy smart scale can help you see the big picture. It also tracks loads of other biometrics, including body fat, muscle mass, and water weight. Plus, it even gives recommendations to help you stay on track to meet your fitness goals.
This unique floor lamp makes adding some atmosphere to your living room easy. It boasts 1,700 lumens of brightness and more than 16 million possible colors so you can find the perfect hue for your mood. There are more than 80 preset lighting modes, and you can set custom schedules and patterns. It’s also compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for hands-free control.
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Keep your front door secure with this easy-to-install smart lock. With this lock, you have a variety of methods to choose from to securely unlock your door, including keypad entry, a physical key, in-app controls or voice commands with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. It is also compatible with the Apple Home app. The smart lock offers eight months of battery life with two AA batteries.
See clearly day or night with this two-in-one wall light and camera. It features a 2K camera with HD resolution and color night vision, as well as a 300-lumen light with motion activation. The light is also solar-powered so you won’t have to worry about a complicated installation or remembering to change the batteries.
With a built-in solar panel that fully recharges the battery in just three hours, you can easily install this Eufy security camera practically anywhere on your property. It boasts 2K video resolution as well as an f/1.6 aperture for excellent low-light performance and AI detection to distinguish humans, vehicles and animals. The camera is also durable with an IP67 weather-resistance rating.
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When is Amazon’s Prime Day event?
The online retailer’s massive sale officially kicks off on July 8 this year and will run through July 11. However, the Fourth of July just passed and several retailers have been offering a massive slate of Independence Day deals as well. Amazon didn’t have an official Fourth of July sale but Prime Day deals have started already.
Are Amazon Prime Day deals worth buying?
Depending on what you are after, the short answer is yes. You can expect thousands of items to go on sale, including some deals that match or exceed the previous all-time low prices. Just note that Amazon stock can fluctuate wildly, which means there’s no telling how long the item will remain on sale or available. If you see a deal you don’t want to miss, we’d recommend taking advantage of those savings sooner rather than later.
Will other retailers be offering Prime Day deals?
While the official Prime Day sale is exclusive to Amazon, other retailers will absolutely be getting in on the action. Walmart has already announced that it will be having its own summer sale event that runs from July 8 to July 13 and it’s likely that at least a few other competitors will follow suit. For example, last year at this time we saw Best Buy launch a “Black Friday in July” sales event.
How we choose the best Amazon Prime Day deals
Many of us here at CNET have covered shopping events for several years, including Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other sales. In that time, we’ve learned how to spot the best deals among a sea of thousands of superficial offers and scams and we only surface the best offers from trusted retailers. We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing the best deals to show you.
- Real discounts mean genuine savings. We check pricing history for products listed as on sale so we know when it’s a case of an inflated list price rather than an actual discount.
- Quality reviews and testing are super important for any product. A discount isn’t worthwhile if it results in a subpar product experience, no matter how much you saved.
- Remaining sale time is important, too. Some deals are only around for a short time or may be limited in supply. If that’s the case, we’ll let you know upfront so you don’t come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.
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