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5 hours ago
- Automotive
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Porsche 911 GT3 RS and BMW M2 Collide in Fiery Nürburgring Crash
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A spectacular crash at the Nürburgring Nordschleife over the weekend resulted in the destruction of a Porsche 911 GT3 RS and a BMW M2. The Internet is divided over who is at fault, but there's much less room for debate over how lucky the drivers were, as they reportedly escaped without serious injury. A dramatic video posted on the r/BMW subreddit shows the crash, which reportedly took place during a Touristenfahrten session on Saturday, July 5, from multiple points of view. The video begins with footage from inside the Porsche; from this view, you can clearly see the GT3 RS going for a pass of the BMW when the M2 drifts back into the Porsche and sends both cars into the barriers. A view from a track camera offers a different perspective of the crash. We see the cars approaching a turn when they make contact; the GT3 RS goes nose first into a barrier and the BMW strikes the Porsche in the rear. The result is a massive fireball, and the Porsche is thrown into the air. The rest of the video shows the aftermath of the crash. Parts are strewn everywhere: a Porsche brake assembly is sitting on the opposite side of the track from where the car came to rest; the entire front of the car has been torn off, as well as the rear wing. The BMW didn't fare much better — the car, which came to rest on the shoulder, has been completely obliterated. Another video posted on Tik Tok by @bajtekmedia shows more of what came after the crash. The metal barrier at the point of impact is ripped apart and still on fire, and the catastrophic damage to the Porsche and BMW evident. However, one thing that stands out: despite the damage to both cars, their passenger cells are largely intact. The videos are making the rounds on social media, and users are divided over who is at fault for the crash. (As one member of the Road & Track team pointed out, the M2 is of British registry, suggesting the car may have been right-hand-drive and its driver potentially less familiar with the German track.) The blame game will likely continue, especially if insurance gets involved. On top of losing their cars, the track is also likely to send the drivers a bill for the damage caused by the crash. The financial pain is likely to be significant, but both drivers should still consider themselves extremely lucky. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
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2 days ago
- Climate
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Today in Chicago History: Winds reach 82 mph and leave 100,000 homes without power
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 5, according to the Tribune's archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) High temperature: 103 degrees (2012) Low temperature: 46 degrees (1972) Precipitation: 1.48 inches (1930) Snowfall: None 1980: Derecho! The temperature reached a high of 94 degrees — surpassing the previous high for July 5 — at 4 p.m., but dropped to a chilly 64 degrees when a cold front swept in around 11 p.m. Winds reached 82 mph and left 100,000 homes in the area without power. The most violent wind report came from Northbrook, where half of a roof on a 20-car garage was lifted and then dropped, damaging at least seven cars in a parking shelter for a condominium. No injuries were reported in the Chicago area due to the storm. 2019: The Chicago Defender announced it was ceasing print publication and switching to a digital-only format. It still exists at The newspaper was founded in 1905 by Robert Sengstacke Abbott, who called it 'The World's Greatest Weekly.' He encouraged Black Americans born and raised in the South — like himself — to move north during the Great Migration of the 20th century. More than two-thirds of the newspaper's readership base was located outside of Chicago by the start of World War I, according to the Defender. Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago's past. Have an idea for Vintage Chicago Tribune? Share it with Kori Rumore and Marianne Mather at krumore@ and mmather@
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2 days ago
- Entertainment
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Mel B Wears 2 Dresses for Her London Wedding to Rory McPhee: 'A Dream to Work with,' Bridal Boutique Owner Says
Melanie "Mel B" Brown wore two dresses for her London wedding to Rory McPhee on July 5 The singer donned a Josephine Scott gown, as well as a dress from designer Justin Alexander Mel B channeled her Scary Spice style during her bachelorette party a few weeks prior, wearing a leopard-print bikiniMelanie "Mel B" Brown said "I do" in style! The former Spice Girls member, 50, wore an ivory custom gown from Josephine Scott for her wedding to husband Rory McPhee on Saturday, July 5. She later changed into a dress from designer Justin Alexander. 'Mel was a dream to work with, bringing her own sense of style to the occasion,' Caroline Black, the owner of Evelie Bridal Boutiques in London, who helped the musician pick out her wedding attire, tells PEOPLE. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Mel B previously said during a January 2024 appearance on Today with Hoda & Jenna that she was considering having her former bandmate Victoria Beckham design her wedding dress. She also teased multiple outfits, telling hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager, "I don't think it would be fair to just have one. Just have as many as you want." "I'm going to really go for it," the artist continued. "One to actually get married in, which is the proper ceremony — very proper at this church, St. Paul's." Related: Spice Girls' Mel B Stays Mum on Meaning of 'Zig-A-Zig-Ah' Lyric from 'Wannabe': 'It's a Group Secret' The America's Got Talent: Fantasy League judge wed McPhee, 37, at St. Paul's Cathedral in London — the same church where Princess Diana and then-Prince Charles married in July 1981. She was able to wed at the location after becoming a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) 2022, courtesy of Prince William, for her work bringing awareness to domestic violence issues. 'It's a big deal because when you get married there — not many people are allowed to get married there. You have to be kind of special,' Mel B shared of the iconic church on the May 14 episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Leading up to her wedding, Mel B also made sure to bring her signature Spice Girl style, wearing a leopard-print bikini while celebrating her bachelorette party alongside about three dozen of her loved ones. In a video she shared, Scary Spice could be seen dramatically rushing to meet her friends at the end of a dock by a large blue body of water. On the way, she ripped off a long white lace swimsuit cover up. "HEN DO TIME WITH THE MOST AMAZING GROUP OF 36 WOMEN !!!!!!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷," Mel B wrote in the caption of an Instagram reel posted on June 22. Read the original article on People
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2 days ago
- Sport
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Cleveland baseball legend Larry Doby remembered 78 years after groundbreaking achievement
Larry Doby broke the American League's color barrier 78 years ago today, on July 5, 1947. It was just a few months after Jackie Robinson first took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers in the National League. Advertisement Playing for the Cleveland Indians, the outfielder Doby visited each AL city as the first Black man to ever play in games at those stadiums, in an era well before inter-league play. Doby's national legacy is a bit muted because Robinson was first to MLB, but Doby surely endured many of the same stresses and hate that Robinson did. Along the way, Doby was one of the best players in baseball. He didn't join Cleveland until he had played four seasons in the Negro Leagues and also served in the Navy in World War II. Even with the late start, Doby made nine All-Star Games and won two World Series. He's a Hall of Famer. Advertisement He batted .288 in his career. That included 273 home runs, 1,099 RBI and 1,697 hits. Late in his career, Doby also suited up for the White Sox and Tigers. His decade in Cleveland is where he was a baseball trailblazer, and a superstar. And on Larry Doby Day, July 5th every year, Doby is remembered, maybe not on as quite as wide a scale of Robinson, but deserving every bit of a legendary legacy in his own right. MORE: The enduring legacy of Jackie Robinson Day
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3 days ago
- Science
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Don't miss the Pleiades shine with Venus in the predawn sky on July 5
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Early risers are in for a celestial treat on July 5, when Venus appears as a bright 'morning star' alongside the magnificent Pleiades open star cluster in the eastern sky just before dawn. Stargazers in the U.S. can see Venus rising around 3 a.m. local time, with the Pleiades star cluster visible as a smudge of light under dark sky conditions less than 7 degrees to Venus' upper left. To estimate that distance, hold a clenched fist at arm's length; it spans roughly 10 degrees of sky. The cosmic duo will be visible for around two and a half hours before the glare of the rising sun hides the Pleiades from view. While the cluster is known to contain a multitude of blue-white stars, our naked-eye view of the Pleiades from Earth is largely dominated by its seven brightest members : Alcyone, Asterope, Celaeno, Electra, Taygete, Merope and Maia. The light from these stars is best viewed away from city lights and becomes easier to detect when the star cluster is in the periphery of your vision, where the cells that excel at night vision are at their densest. The seven brightest stars can be picked out using a pair of 10x50 binoculars, while a telescope with an aperture of 4 inches or greater will reveal more of the cluster's thousand-strong stellar population. Venus, meanwhile, is stunning to view with the naked eye alone, shining at magnitude -3.9. However, pointing a telescope with an aperture of 2.4 inches or greater with a magnification of 50x or more will allow you to pick out its moon-like phases, according to telescope-maker Celestron. TOP TELESCOPE PICK: Want to see the planets of our solar system for yourself? The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of celestial objects. For a more in-depth look at our Celestron NexStar 4SE review. But wait, there's more! The ice giant Uranus is also present in the sky on July 5, positioned almost directly between Venus and the Pleiades. However, its relatively dim magnitude of +5.8 makes it incredibly challenging to spot with the naked eye. Remember, magnitude is the system astronomers use to keep track of how bright an object appears in our night sky. The lower the number is, the brighter the object. The human eye is capable of spotting objects brighter than magnitude +6.5 in dark sky conditions. To see Uranus' tiny aqua disk you'll need a telescope with an 8-inch aperture. However, even then it will appear as little more than a blue point of light hanging against the starfield beyond. Editor's Note: If you capture a picture of Venus with the Pleiades and want to share it with readers, then please send your photo(s), comments, name and location to spacephotos@
