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Newsweek
a day ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Todd Gilliland On Shocking NASCAR Crash: 'Zero warning!'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Todd Gilliland's NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway ended unexpectedly after he encountered a flat tire at high speed. The incident led him to lose control of his car, which then crashed into the wall and ended his race. Gilliland stated that the incident came with "zero warning!" The high-speed impact seemed brutal on video, and Gilliland confirmed that "it was a very unfortunate place" for his car to have a flat tire. Speaking to Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports, who asked if he received any tire warning, Gilliland said: "There was zero warning at all. Obviously, everyone is kind of pushing it. We've seen some left-rears down in practice, but that was a very unfortunate place for mine to go out that's for sure. Todd Gilliland, driver of the #34 Love's Travel Stops Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on May 31, 2025 in Lebanon, Tennessee. Todd Gilliland, driver of the #34 Love's Travel Stops Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on May 31, 2025 in Lebanon, Tennessee."It's just wild that you have a long time to think about hitting the wall, but it's all good. It honestly wasn't even a bad hit at all, so I'm proud of my guys for making my car better throughout the day. It's unfortunate." When asked if he was running low tire pressure, Gilliland admitted that he wasn't aware of the pressure and that he pushed the car a "bit too far." He said: "To be honest, I don't know what we were, but we can both imagine that I'm sure we were pushing it. Everyone pushes it. We pushed ours a little bit too far." Todd Gilliland said there was little warning on the flat tire that put him in the wall. He said teams run on the edge of tire pressures and they likely went too far. @NASCARONFOX — Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) June 8, 2025 A video shows Gilliland's car crashing into the wall after suffering a flat tire. The Cup Series race at Michigan was won by NASCAR icon Denny Hamlin, after Carson Hocevar, who led the race for 19 laps, suffered a left-rear tire blowout. Hamlin also battled William Byron in the last stage of the race, but they raced only until Byron ran out of fuel, leading him to pit and finish the race in P28. The setbacks paved the way for Hamlin's third victory of the season. Speaking to NBC Sports after the race, Hamlin said: "It's fantastic. Chris Gayle, this whole team has just done a great job. We've been so fast throughout the entire year, just haven't finished it for one reason or another. Feels good to come here at Michigan where we've been so close over the years. "This is such a gratifying day to restart 11th or something like that and drive through the field. I knew I was going to have to go 100 percent to get around everybody. Just worked them one by one."
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
MIM Corporator Muzaffar Hussain dies of cardiac arrest
Hyderabad: In a shocking incident, AIMIM Corporator from Santosh Nagar, Mohammed Muzaffar Hussain died of cardiac arrest on Wednesday night. He had attended the 11th GHMC Council meeting earlier in the day. The corporators were shocked by the sudden death of their colleague and recollected his services rendered to the citizens of the Santosh Nagar division. The corporator had attended the GHMC Council meeting and returned to his house in Madannapet. Later, he felt unwell, and passed away while being taken to hospital. Upon learning of the sudden demise of the MIM corporator, AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi and party floor leader MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi offered condolences. AIMIM MLAs including Jafar Hussain Meraj, Ahmed Balala, Mohammed Majid Hussain, Mohd Mubeen, corporators, and other party workers visited his residence to offer condolences. Mayor Gadwal Vijayalaxmi extended heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. 'I am deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Mohd Muzaffar Hussain, our dedicated Corporator. His commitment to our community was unwavering, and his loss is profoundly felt.
Hans India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Experts urge strategic alignment of Africa's development goals with multilateral trading system
Addis Ababa: Experts and policymakers have emphasised the need to ensure the strategic alignment between Africa's continental development targets and the multilateral trading system under the World Trade Organization (WTO). This came during the 11th African Union Commission on International Law (AUCIL) Forum, held at the AU headquarters in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa from Thursday to Friday, under the theme "International Law, WTO Reform, and Implementation of the AfCFTA (African Continental Free Trade Area)." The forum brought together African officials in charge of trade, development, planning, and foreign affairs, senior officials of the AU, as well as legal experts and trade negotiators across the continent and beyond, reports Xinhua news agency. They engaged in critical issues, including aligning the AfCFTA with global trade rules under the WTO, protecting African intellectual property and heritage in global markets, and enhancing the legitimacy and inclusivity of WTO decision-making processes. Hajer Gueldich, legal counsel of the AU, stressed the urgent need to reshape Africa's common position in the reform of global trade governance. She emphasised the vital imperative of promoting an inclusive decision-making process in global trade governance, while also fostering continental and international cooperation to achieve an equitable global trade order. According to the AU, this year's edition of the forum comes at a "defining moment for Africa" as the AfCFTA enters its operational phase and WTO reform gains momentum on the international stage. Noting that the rules governing world commerce are often developed without Africa's adequate participation, eventually pushing African countries to adapt rather than lead, Kevin Ndjimba, chairperson of the AUCIL, underscored the need to exert coordinated efforts to augment Africa's voice in multilateral trade negotiations. Ndjimba further called for enhanced continental solidarity in the face of emerging global and regional challenges. He emphasised the urgent need to harmonise policy and legal frameworks that will facilitate regional integration and eliminate barriers to the movement of goods, services, and people across Africa. According to the AU, in an era when Africa's internal market is coming to life and the world's trading order is in flux, the meeting outcomes promise to anchor Africa's aspirations in a robust legal framework. Established in 2009 as an independent advisory organ of the AU, the AUCIL advises the pan-African bloc on matters concerning international law.
The Star
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Experts urge strategic alignment of Africa's development goals with multilateral trading system
ADDIS ABABA, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Experts and policymakers have emphasized the need to ensure the strategic alignment between Africa's continental development targets and the multilateral trading system under the World Trade Organization (WTO). This came during the 11th African Union Commission on International Law (AUCIL) Forum, held at the AU headquarters in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa from Thursday to Friday, under the theme "International Law, WTO Reform, and Implementation of the AfCFTA (African Continental Free Trade Area)." The forum brought together African officials in charge of trade, development, planning, and foreign affairs, senior officials of the AU, as well as legal experts and trade negotiators across the continent and beyond. They engaged in critical issues, including aligning the AfCFTA with global trade rules under the WTO, protecting African intellectual property and heritage in global markets, and enhancing the legitimacy and inclusivity of WTO decision-making processes. Hajer Gueldich, legal counsel of the AU, stressed the urgent need to reshape Africa's common position in the reform of global trade governance. She emphasized the vital imperative of promoting an inclusive decision-making process in global trade governance, while also fostering continental and international cooperation to achieve an equitable global trade order. According to the AU, this year's edition of the forum comes at a "defining moment for Africa" as the AfCFTA enters its operational phase and WTO reform gains momentum on the international stage. Noting that the rules governing world commerce are often developed without Africa's adequate participation, eventually pushing African countries to adapt rather than lead, Kevin Ndjimba, chairperson of the AUCIL, underscored the need to exert coordinated efforts to augment Africa's voice in multilateral trade negotiations. Ndjimba further called for enhanced continental solidarity in the face of emerging global and regional challenges. He emphasized the urgent need to harmonize policy and legal frameworks that will facilitate regional integration and eliminate barriers to the movement of goods, services, and people across Africa. According to the AU, in an era when Africa's internal market is coming to life, and the world's trading order is in flux, the meeting outcomes promise to anchor Africa's aspirations in a robust legal framework. Established in 2009 as an independent advisory organ of the AU, the AUCIL advises the pan-African bloc on matters concerning international law.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
National police conference reiterates need for 30% quota for women in job recruitments
Speakers at the 11th National Conference of Women in Police (NCWP) reiterated the need for 30% reservation of women in all recruitments, besides flexibility in scheduling work for women personnel. The NCWP was jointly organised by the Tamil Nadu Police and the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), at the Tamil Nadu Police Academy (TNPA). Delegates from various States and Central organisations, along with over 140 women police personnel from Tamil Nadu, participated. At the valedictory on Thursday, Director-General of Police (DGP), Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services, Seema Agarwal read out the resolution. She said that as far as possible, men and women officers should be trained together. She reiterated the need to increase the number of women outdoor trainers for both men and women. A stay-in facility with a caretaker should be provided for women trainees with children till the age of three. Newly-recruited women officers should be posted to all wings of the Police Department as a matter of routine. The resolution demanded that women officers on maternity leave should not be transferred and one year of maternity leave and two years of childcare leave should be provided to women personnel of all ranks. Releasing a souvenir and addressing the conference, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said the first formal recruitment of women into the Tamil Nadu Police was carried out in 1973, when a 22-member all-women police unit was established. 'What began with 22 women over 50 years ago, has now grown into a huge force of around 27,000 women police. This is one of the largest in the country,' he said. He also recalled that in 1989, former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi ensured that women were brought into the decision-making levels of government by awarding them a 30% reservation in government jobs. As a result, the directly recruited women DSPs entered the Police Department for the first time. They rose up to the top ranks of Additional Director-Generals and Inspector-Generals and continue to grow in number and contribution. Stating that the Tamil Nadu Police have been an example of mainstreaming of women, Mr. Udhayanidhi added that he was proud to share that 43% of the law and order police stations in the State had women station house officers. Minister for MSME T.M. Anbarasan, Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Dheeraj Kumar, and DGP Shankar Jiwal were among those present.
