2019 November

Lawmakers aim for agreement on top-line spending by next week

The top two lawmakers tasked with funding the government said Thursday that they want an agreement on top-line spending figures by next week.  Both Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard ShelbyRichard Craig ShelbyOn The Money: Trump appeals to Supreme Court to keep tax returns from NY prosecutors | Pelosi says deal on new NAFTA ‘imminent’ | Mnuchin downplays […]

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On The Money: Trump appeals to Supreme Court to keep tax returns from NY prosecutors | Pelosi says deal on new NAFTA 'imminent' | Mnuchin downplays shutdown threat | Trump hits Fed after Walmart boasts strong earnings

Happy Thursday and welcome back to On The Money, where we would have loved to have been a fly on the wall in the Oval Office. I’m Sylvan Lane, and here’s your nightly guide to everything affecting your bills, bank account and bottom line. See something I missed? Let me know at [email protected] or tweet […]

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Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez drum up support for Green New Deal public housing plan

Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersButtigieg surges ahead of Iowa caucuses Biden leads among Latino Democrats in Texas, California On The Money: Trump appeals to Supreme Court to keep tax returns from NY prosecutors | Pelosi says deal on new NAFTA ‘imminent’ | Mnuchin downplays shutdown threat | Trump hits Fed after Walmart boasts strong earnings MORE […]

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Pirelli’s Isola: No requests from teams to change tyre specs

Pirelli F1 boss Mario Isola says the Italian company hasn’t received a request from a single team to change the specifications of its tyres despite the public criticism of its product. Following the introduction by Pirelli of a thinner gauge tyre for this season, a move destined to prevent last years’ overheating and blistering issues, […]

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Meet the ‘Aceman’, the Raikkonen family’s new young charger

It’s starting. Kimi Raikkonen – alias the Iceman – has spawned a successor, named the ‘Aceman’, who just enjoyed his karting baptism of fire. Four-year-old Robin Raikkonen put himself through his initial paces this week under the watchful eye of his famous father. The 2007 world champion and Alfa Romeo Racing driver posted on Instagram […]

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Red Bull: Less team-centric approach needed for F1

Red Bull chief engineer Paul Monaghan believes Formula 1 needs to be managed with a less team-centric approach, citing the recent decision not to change tyre specifications as a case in point and a missed opportunity to improve the show. In a bid to potentially tighten the field and reduce Mercedes’ supremacy this season, a […]

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Perez ‘caught out’ by teammate Stroll’s race pace

SportPesa Racing Point’s Sergio Perez admits he’s been surprised by the pace delivered on race day by his teammate Lance Stroll. Stroll took over from Esteban Ocon at the end of last year following the pink outfit’s takeover by a consortium of investors led by the young Canadian’s father, Lawrence Stroll. Perez has outpaced Stroll […]

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With second win, Honda takes a dig at Fernando Alonso

Honda’s second win of the season in Germany – delivered once again by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen – was an opportunity for the Japanese manufacturer to take a dig at good old Fernando Alonso. Click Here: IQOS White Upon its return to F1 with McLaren in 2015, such was Honda’s poor performance that Alonso labeled […]

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Bottas stays optimistic for Spa success

Saturday’s qualifying session for the 2019 Belgian Grand Prix looked somewhat one-sided in Ferrari’s favour, but Valtteri Bottas reckons that Mercedes remain in with a real chance of success in the race. Bottas will start from the second row of the grid alongside his team mate Lewis Hamilton. However there was no disguising the fact […]

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Kvyat unimpressed with Albon’s debut with Red Bull

Toro Rosso’s Dany Kvyat says Alex Albon’s debut with Red Bull at Spa was nothing to write home about despite the praise lavished on the rookie. From a low position on the grid at the Belgian Grand Prix, Albon drove a steady race to finish fifth, receiving in the process a big accolade from Red […]

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