F1 2024: Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix

The F1 24 season has officially begun and this season saw some drastic changes. AlphaTauri is now called RB, Sauber dropped Alfa Romeo for Kick, the return of the Chinese Grand Prix, and an April schedule for the Japanese Grand Prix. 

This season marks Lewis Hamilton's final outing as a Mercedes driver before transferring to Ferrari next year.

The 2024 F1 season kicked off at Bahrain International Circuit for the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix and expectations are high over who will draw first blood this season.

As the lights went off, the season's first race was on with Lance Stroll spinning at the start and damage to Nico Hulkenberg's front wing. Come Lap 10, a mishap sent Logan Sargeant to last place while Max Verstappen continued to hold his lead. As Valtteri Bottas' pit stop hits a snag on Lap 32, Verstappen is still holding his lead from Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz.

Screengrab from Formula 1

Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing drew first blood of the season after winning the season opener while Sergio Perez finished 2nd and Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz finished 3rd.

The next race of the F1 24 season is the STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this March 9th.

Let's Do The News! (March 2, 2024)

                     

                                                                        

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- The United States says it will airdrop relief goods to Gaza as President Joe Biden says innocent lives are in danger.

- Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was buried in Moscow. Thousands of supporters chanted anti-Putin slogans despite heavy police presence.

- Elon Musk sues OpenAI - the artificial intelligence firm he co-founded - for breach of contract saying it's abandoned its non-profit mission.

- Bugatti will unveil the first-ever V16 hybrid-powered hypercar this June. 

- A new Dodge will be unveiled this March 5th.

- The next Grand Theft Auto Online update, titled Cluckin' Bell Farm Raid, will be out this March 7th.

- The next Duel Masters TV series, titled Duel Masters LOST, will air this autumn.

- UNIQ member Sungjoo admits to being married and having a child.

- The NCAA is suspending its investigations into booster-backed collectives or other third parties making name, image, and likeness compensation deals with Division I athletes following its loss at the Tennessee case.

TTFN.

Dune: Part Two

The Dune saga returns in the latest installment of the movie adaptation of the best-selling book series where Paul Atreides continues his journey across the most dangerous planet in the universe.

Dune: Part Two

With Timothee Chalamet reprising his Paul Atreides role as well as Zendaya as Chani from the previous installment, the second chapter of the Dune saga directed by Denis Villeneuve sees Paul and Chani as well as the Fremen as he's going hellbent on revenge against those who killed his family. Caught in a consequential choice between love and the fate of the universe, Paul is on a mission to avert a possible cataclysm he foresaw.

The second part of the Dune saga truly picked up where the first part left off spectacularly as fans prepared to see what's next for Paul Atreides as he's on a critical race against time to save the universe by all means. Not only the sequel is better than the first Dune movie, but it's also better than most of the sequels of every movie universe we know such as Batman's The Dark Knight and Star Wars' The Empire Strikes Back. A real tour de force for the first quarter of 2024.

If you enjoyed the first Dune movie three years ago, now's your chance to pick up where it left off with Part Two. It's worth catching up if you're into it.

Let's Do The News! (March 1, 2024)

                    

                                                                        

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- The PH Department of Education has received several complaints about school personnel selling and requiring learners to buy booklets or workbooks for Catch-Up Fridays, as well as other school activities. DepEd reiterates that such acts are strictly prohibited.

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos stood firm in front of the Australian Parliament that the Philippines would not surrender an inch of territory. 

- Religious leader Apollo Quiboloy played to the public and gave a riddle for his location with a prize of 1000 pesos.

- Senator JV Ejercito believes that problems in NAIA will be resolved now that San Miguel Corporation is the operator of the said airport.

- A magnitude 5.2 quake hits the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture with a depth of approximately 30km. No tsunami alert was issued.

- Hundreds of Russians risk arrest to pay tribute to the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

- Former UK Labour MP George Galloway won the Rochdale by-election. Galloway overturned a Labour majority after the party withdrew its support for its candidate over remarks he made that were widely alleged to be antisemitic.

- Marcus Osborne was given a rare whole-life sentence for the murder of his ex-partner and her boyfriend in Huddersfield, UK.

- A total of 23 places in Malaysia are under Level 1 heatwave alert, including Perlis and almost the entire Kedah, while Pokok Sena in Kedah is under Level 2 heatwave alert.

- Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner dismisses 'anonymous speculation' after files leaked ahead of the F1 2024 season. His statement was forced by a stunning off-track development: As the second practice was going on for the Bahrain Grand Prix, files were emailed to nearly 200 people in the F1 paddock, including Liberty Media, F1, the FIA, the other nine team principals, and multiple media outlets.

- Nacon and KT Racing announced the Endurance Motorsport Series video game coming this 2025.

- The Renault Scenic E-Tech wins European Car of the Year 2024.

- The all-new Maserati GranCabrio was unveiled and it's the open-top version of the second-generation GranTurismo.

2025 Maserati GranCabrio

- Anime studio 8-Bit will become a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Filmworks this April 1st.

- The Netflix original animated movie Ultraman Rising will stream this June 14.

- A new Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendo TV series is airing this April 5th.

- SEVENTEEN member S.Coups has been exempted from military service, according to PLEDIS.

TTFN.

Nintendo Switch Pokémon Scarlet-Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Super Music Collection

 

Nintendo Switch Pokémon Scarlet-Violet +
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Super Music Collection

Launched in late 2022, Pokemon Scarlet/Violet welcomed players to the Paldea Region, a vibrant landscape where players are free to decide what will their Paldean adventure be from the moment they become academy students. Accompanied by the legendary Koraidon/Miraidon, players explored the Paldea region by all means while uncovering the biggest secret lurking in the underbelly of this region.

At long last, the original soundtrack from the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet games has arrived. This six-disc mega compilation features all of the background music heard not just in the main game but also in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero chapters; The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk, as well as the epilogue.

From the time you've begun your Paldean escapade with your starter, the showdown against Paldea's top gym leaders, the clash against Team Star, bringing down Titan Pokemons in search of mysterious ingredients, exploration to Area Zero, saving Ogerpon from the so-called Loyal Three in Kitakami, battling Blueberry Academy's finest trainers, your return to Area Zero for one last encounter, all the way to your encounter with the mythical Pecharunt, this soundtrack has it all. It even comes with a 36-page booklet that highlights the game's Paldean adventures.

This is a must-have for those who have fully completed their Paldean adventures.

Pokémon LEGENDS Arceus Super Music Collection

 

Pokémon LEGENDS Arceus Super Music Collection

Launched in January 2022 for the Nintendo Switch, Pokémon LEGENDS Arceus uncovers the origin story of the Sinnoh Region, which used to be known as the Hisui Region. As a new recruit of the Galaxy Expedition Team, players freely explored the sights and sounds of the Hisui Region while incorporating new ways to catch and battle Pokemon.

The original soundtrack of Pokémon LEGENDS Arceus is finally here, giving Pokemon fans a chance to listen to all of the background music from the game with this four-disc compilation. It even comes with a 28-page booklet that highlights The Arceus Chronicles.

If you've enjoyed making history in the Hisui Region, this soundtrack is for you. Just don't let the Alpha Pokemons get in your way from listening to this historic compilation fresh from a distant past.

Nintendo Switch Pokémon Sword-Shield + Expansion Pass Super Music Collection

 

Nintendo Switch Pokémon Sword-Shield
+ Expansion Pass Super Music Collection

Launched in late 2019 for the Nintendo Switch, Pokemon Sword and Shield brings players on a memorable journey across the Galar region, where they can capture new Pokemon, battle trainers, master the Dynamax phenomenon, and uncover the secrets of Zacian and Zamazenta.

After a long wait, the original soundtrack of the Pokemon Sword and Shield has finally arrived, and this four-disc OST features background music heard not just in the Sword and Shield but also in the Expansion chapters such as The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra. 

This soundtrack has everything from the moment you picked your Galar starter, your final battle against Leon, a showdown against Mustard in the Isle of Armor, and the capturing of Calyrex in The Crown Tundra. It even comes with a 24-page booklet that takes you behind the scenes on the making of the Galar Region.

This is a must-have for every Pokemon fan who has fully experienced the entire Galar adventure from the start to The Crown Tundra.