In Abu Dhabi, McLaren’s Lando Norris won the F1 World Championship title.
Lando Norris clinched his first Formula 1 World Championship title in Abu Dhabi, sealing a breakout season that ended Max Verstappen’s four-year run at the top. He finished third in the finale—enough to stay ahead of both Verstappen and teammate Oscar Piastri after a year defined by tight margins and shifting momentum. Norris’ late-season surge, including key wins in Mexico and Brazil, helped him recover from midyear setbacks and reclaim control of the standings. His victory marks McLaren’s first drivers’ title since Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 breakthrough.
Michael Jordan has spoken out in a Nascar antitrust lawsuit to challenge the racing entity.
Michael Jordan’s testimony in his antitrust case against Nascar underscored how sharply the sport’s internal politics contrast with Formula 1’s championship spotlight in Abu Dhabi, where McLaren’s Lando Norris secured his first world title. Jordan argued that Nascar’s revenue structure leaves teams at a disadvantage and described why 23XI Racing rejected a contract that offered no path to permanent charters and barred legal action. He recounted a last-minute ultimatum from Nascar leadership and said he pursued the lawsuit to push for a fairer, more sustainable model for teams. His comments cast the trial as a fight over long-term stability in American motorsport.
The late Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Abu Dhabi—his final project—is approaching completion.
New images show the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi moving toward completion, giving a clear view of the late Frank Gehry’s final major work as it rises on Saadiyat Island’s cultural waterfront. The long-delayed museum, now the largest Guggenheim outpost, has been under construction for more than a decade and features a cluster of intersecting volumes that will house galleries, research spaces, and education facilities. Development stalled for years before restarting in 2019, and the project still has no confirmed opening date. As crews finish the structure, the building stands as the last chapter in Gehry’s eight-decade career and a major addition to the district that includes the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Foster + Partners’ new Zayed National Museum.
More than 200 environmental groups are rallying against the United States’ data center expansion.
More than 200 environmental groups are calling for a national freeze on new U.S. data centers, arguing that unchecked expansion has driven up electricity costs and strained local water supplies. Their letter to Congress points to stalled or blocked projects across the country and links the backlash to recent election outcomes where voters prioritized rising utility bills. The movement has gained traction as households struggle with higher energy costs and worry about the projected surge in power demand tied to A.I. infrastructure. With data-center consumption expected to nearly triple within a decade, critics warn that communities will bear the financial burden long before they see any benefits from the technology boom.
This year, Art Basel Miami Beach managed to deliver commercial successes across industries.
Despite a soft global art market, Art Basel Miami Beach generated strong commercial activity this year. The fair drew high-spending international collectors and business leaders, boosting local hotels, restaurants, and services, with estimates suggesting economic activity could reach $565 million. While many galleries face declining sales and rising costs, Art Basel’s global draw keeps Miami as a strategic hub for collectors, investors, and corporate networking. Investments in digital art, improved infrastructure, and support for smaller galleries further reinforced the fair’s ability to deliver across multiple industries.
