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ArabGT
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- ArabGT
All You Need to Know About the 2026 BMW M2 CS
2026 BMW M2 CS ; On May 25, 2025, BMW pulled the wraps off the highly anticipated CS variant of its high-performance compact coupe, the 2026 M2. Embodying the ethos of 'Absolute Power and Extreme Lightness,' this model claims the title of the most compact yet ferociously capable M car in BMW's modern arsenal. Today, we dive deep into its official mechanical credentials. Enhanced Power from a Proven Engine At the core of the 2026 BMW M2 CS lies a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six engine, now tuned to churn out an impressive 523 horsepower and 649 Nm of torque. That's a 50 hp and 49 Nm bump over the standard automatic M2 we previously tested at ArabGT. These new figures set a new benchmark for rear-wheel-drive performance under the BMW M Power badge. Engineers didn't just amplify performance—they also shaved 97 pounds off the curb weight, bringing the M2 CS down to 1,710 kilograms. This was made possible through strategic use of carbon fiber components including body panels, a ducktail-style trunk lid, lightweight forged wheels, and standard-issue carbon racing seats. Precision-Tuned for Performance The 2026 BMW M2 CS doesn't just pack more muscle—it's also smarter on its feet. The chassis has been meticulously re-engineered: stiffer springs, recalibrated adaptive dampers, and finely tuned systems for the electronic differential, ABS, and stability control ensure flawless power delivery and rear-wheel grip, even under intense pressure. BMW claims the M2 CS rockets from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 3.7 seconds, with top speed electronically capped at 188 mph (302 km/h). These figures place it at the summit of rear-wheel-drive performance in the M lineup. Production Timeline and Launch Schedule Production of the M2 CS is set to commence in August 2025 at BMW's San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico. Customer deliveries are slated for fall 2025, God willing. While official pricing has yet to be confirmed, early estimates suggest a global sticker price around $100,000 (SAR 375,000). That positions it well above the base 2026 M2, which starts at $69,375 (SAR 260,156). 2026 BMW M2 CS Gallery: The 2026 BMW M2 CS delivers a visceral driving experience by combining electrifying power with the weight-saving magic of carbon fiber. For enthusiasts craving a machine that fuses racetrack DNA with daily drivability, this latest CS model stands as the ultimate manifestation of M performance.
Forbes
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Survivor 50' Cast Announced
The milestone 50th edition of "Survivor" will air on CBS in 2026. Jeff Probst appeared live on CBS Mornings today to announce the cast for the upcoming milestone edition of CBS' Survivor. The veteran reality/competition was an immediate hit upon arrival on May 31, 2000, culminating with over 51 million viewers for that first season finale. Of course, Survivor today not necessarily the powerhouse it was in those early seasons. No network series is in today's digitally enhanced content landscape is. But it remains a consistent performer for the Eye net, estimated to 'survive" well into the future. And the 50th edition will air in 2026. Fans of the just concluded season of Survivor will be happy to see three contestants returning - winner Kyle Frasier, Kamilla Karthigesu and Joseph Hunter. There will be two returning players for the upcoming fall edition, still to be named. We have one original competitor from the inaugural season, Jenna Lewis-Dougherty. And, of note, is the return of Mike White, who competed in the 37th edition in 2018 and went on to create HBO hit The White Lotus. With 48 editions in the can, there were 733 castaways to choose from. And here is the list of competitors for Survivor 50. So, who are you rooting for? JENNA LEWIS-DOUGHERTY: Seasons 1 (BORNEO), 8 (ALL-STARS)· COLBY DONALDSON: Seasons 2 (THE AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK), 8 (ALL-STARS), 20 (HEROES VS. VILLAINS)· STEPHENIE LAGROSSA KENDRICK: Seasons 10 (PALAU), 11 (GUATEMALA), 20 (HEROES VS. VILLAINS)· CIRIE FIELDS: Seasons 12 (PANAMA-EXILE ISLAND), 16 (MICRONESIA – FANS VS. FAVORITES), 20 (HEROES VS. VILLAINS), 34 (GAME CHANGERS)· OZZY LUSTH: Seasons 13 (COOK ISLANDS), 16 (MICRONESIA – FANS VS. FAVORITES), 23 (SOUTH PACIFIC), 34 (GAME CHANGERS)· BENJAMIN 'COACH' WADE: Seasons 18 (TOCANTINS – THE BRAZILIAN HIGHLANDS), 20 (HEROES VS. VILLAINS), 23 (SOUTH PACIFIC)· AUBRY BRACCO: Seasons 32 (KAÔH RŌNG – BRAINS VS. BRAWN VS. BEAUTY), 34 (GAME CHANGERS), 38 (EDGE OF EXTINCTION)· CHRISSY HOFBECK: Season 35 (HEROES VS. HEALERS VS. HUSTLERS)· CHRISTIAN HUBICKI: Season 37 (DAVID VS. GOLIATH)· ANGELINA KEELEY: Season 37 (DAVID VS. GOLIATH)· MIKE WHITE: Season 37 (DAVID VS. GOLIATH)· RICK DEVENS: Season 38 (EDGE OF EXTINCTION)· JONATHAN YOUNG: Season 42· DEE VALLADARES: Season 45 Winner· EMILY FLIPPEN: Season 45· Q BURDETTE: Season 46· TIFFANY ERVIN: Season 46· CHARLIE DAVIS: Season 46· GENEVIEVE MUSHALUK: Season 47· KAMILLA KARTHIGESU: Season 48· KYLE FRASER: Season 48 Winner· JOSEPH HUNTER: Season 48· PLAYER #1 FROM SEASON 49 (premiering Fall 2025)· PLAYER #2 FROM SEASON 49 (premiering Fall 2025) CBS MORNINGS today to announce the 24 returning players who will compete in SURVIVOR's highly anticipated milestone 50th season, premiering in Spring 2026 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. The castaways include iconic returning players from throughout the Emmy-winning series' groundbreaking history, going all the way back to Season 1, which premiered in May 2000.
Edmunds
a day ago
- Automotive
- Edmunds
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Everything We Know
Modest changes outside The 2026 Grand Cherokee looks like it's going down a more rugged route when it comes to aesthetics. The front bumper now has three separate intakes instead of two, the headlight clusters are getting a slight rework, and the seven-slot grille has a few tweaks. There are also new wheel designs for the 4xe model our spy photographers captured. The exterior changes are clearly minimal, and we don't expect much to change under the hood either. The long-standing 293-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 will likely carry over unchanged as the Grand Cherokee's base engine. We can also confirm the return of the 4xe powertrain thanks to the big red kill switch on the dashboard of the Grand Cherokee we spotted. Those switches are typically there in cars with electrified power units so that, in the event something goes wrong, a fire can potentially be prevented. While we're hoping for major refinements to the 4xe powertrain after our turbulent year with the current version of that plug-in hybrid system, there is a chance Jeep offers gas-only buyers an upgrade. There is a new turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine that Ram and Jeep have both used in various SUVs and trucks, and we wouldn't be surprised if there was either a high-performance Grand Cherokee in the works with the most robust version of this engine. Shoving the high-output version of this engine (which makes 540 hp and 521 lb-ft of torque) might even warrant the return of the much-loved but short-loved Grand Cherokee Trackhawk.
Japan Times
a day ago
- Business
- Japan Times
WHO restructures and cuts budget after U.S. withdrawal
The World Health Organization tried to stabilize its finances at its annual assembly which ended on Tuesday, but still remains well short of reaching its already reduced target. Hit by the withdrawal of its biggest donor, the United States, the WHO trimmed its already smaller 2026-2027 budget from $5.3 billion to $4.2 billion. The U.N. health agency's program budget for 2024-2025 was $6.8 billion. The slimmer budget plan was approved during the World Health Assembly, which serves as the WHO's decision-making body. But a funding gap of some $1.7 billion remains. How WHO funding works WHO budgets run in two-year cycles. Founded in 1948, the agency initially received all its funding through "assessed contributions": nations' membership fees calculated according to wealth and population. However, the WHO became increasingly reliant on "voluntary contributions," which only go toward outcomes specified by the donor. By the 2020-2021 cycle, assessed contributions represented only 16% of the approved program budget. And the organization had long been over-reliant on voluntary funding from a few major donors. 2026-2027 budget In 2022, member states agreed to increase their assessed contributions to represent 50% of the WHO's core budget by the 2030-2031 cycle at the latest — giving the WHO more stable, flexible and predictable income streams. They increased membership fees by 20% as part of the 2024-2025 budget. At this year's assembly, countries approved another 20% increase in membership fees, which should represent an additional $90 million in revenue per year. They also endorsed the WHO's 2026-2027 budget of $4.2 billion. "Your approval of the next increase in assessed contributions was a strong vote of confidence in your WHO at this critical time," the organization's chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Tuesday in closing the assembly. Most of that money is already assured. "We have now secured 60% of our base budget for 2026-2027; a remarkable result in today's financial climate," said Hanan Balkhy, the WHO's Eastern Mediterranean regional director. But that means the agency is still $1.7 billion short, despite the reduced budget. Pledges At a pledging event last week, donors put in an additional $210 million for the 2025-2028 investment round, supporting the WHO's base budget. That included $80 million from Switzerland, $57 million from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, $13.5 million from Sweden and $6 million from Qatar. "In a challenging climate for global health, these funds will help us to preserve and extend our life-saving work," said Tedros. United States Upon returning to office in January, U.S. President Donald Trump started the one-year process for leaving the WHO, and had frozen virtually all U.S. foreign aid. The United States was traditionally the WHO's largest donor. Washington's departure, and its refusal to pay its membership fees for 2024 and 2025, has left the WHO reeling financially. Washington did not attend the World Health Assembly. However, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sent a video message in which he branded the organization as bloated and moribund, and urged other countries to "consider joining us" in creating new institutions instead. Kennedy said the U.N. agency was under undue influence from China, gender ideology and the pharmaceutical industry. Reorganization The budget cuts have forced the WHO to reorganize. It is reducing its executive management team from 14 to seven due to the dramatic U.S. funding cuts. The number of departments is being reduced from 76 to 34. The WHO has not yet announced any large-scale layoffs, unlike other U.N. agencies.
News.com.au
a day ago
- Business
- News.com.au
First pics of multimillion-dollar Syd overhaul
A new luxury precinct is set to open in Sydney in 2026, and the first glimpse shows off just how incredible the overhaul of the historic building will be. The foyer of Capella Sydney. Stunning views can be seen from one of the hotel suites.
