Motor racing: Andretti says ‘control issues’ killed Sauber F1 deal

NEW YORK (REUTERS) – US motor racing entrepreneur Michael Andretti said on Thursday (Nov 4) that “control issues” had led to the collapse of takeover talks with the owners of Sauber, who run the Alfa Romeo Formula One team. Andretti – a former IndyCar champion, F1 racer and son of 1978 Formula One world champion... » read more

Tackling issues about race in classrooms in Singapore

SINGAPORE – Prospective teachers are screened to ensure they have the right values and temperament to uphold racial harmony, and can sensitively discuss issues involving race with their students. The assessment starts at the recruitment stage when new hires are interviewed, and continues during the compulsory contract stint in schools, which lasts for about four... » read more

Motor racing: Mercedes say they are dealing with some F1 engine issues
Motor racing: Mercedes say they are dealing with some F1 engine issues

LONDON (REUTERS) – Formula One champions Mercedes said on Friday (Feb 12) they were dealing with some engine issues ahead of the new season but expected everything to be fixed by the first race. The comment, in a team interview with engine head Hywel Thomas, drew some wry comments on social media from those who... » read more

Some MyRepublic broadband users face connectivity issues for more than 24 hours

SINGAPORE – Some customers of Internet service provider MyRepublic were hit by a broadband outage on Thursday (Dec 31) morning and there were reports ofthe problem continuing for more than 24 hours. Connectivity issues were reportedly experienced from 7.34am on New Year’s Eve by users in various locations, including Yishun, Seng Kang and Yio Chu... » read more