Let's Do The News! (July 13, 2024)

                             

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

- US President Joe Biden is back on the campaign trail in Detroit following his embarrassing performance at the NATO Summit and the White House press conference. "I am running and we're going to win", Biden said as he faced intense scrutiny amid questions over his age.

- Thousands of inmates across the UK will be freed early to make room for more. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood says failure to act would result in "the collapse of the criminal justice system". Prisoners on “standard determinate sentences” will be released after serving 40% of their sentences, rather than half. But there'll be exemptions for sexual and serious violent offenders.

- Audi will unveil a new model this July 16th. The upcoming yet-to-be-revealed model will have a saloon and Avant versions.

- The Mercedes-AMG GT63 PRO 4MATIC+ was unveiled.

2025 Mercedes-AMG GT63 PRO 4MATIC+

- The Red Bull RB17 was unveiled. It is a 1200bhp V10 hybrid track-only machine that premiered at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Only 50 will be made.

- Ford showcased its Raptor T1+ rally raid car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

2025 Ford Raptor T1+

- The FIA World RX Championship's 2024 season adds a China double-header for October 19-20.

- Microsoft Rewards auto-renewal for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass is ending on August 12th, meaning users won't be able to use their Microsoft Rewards points to auto-renew their subscription which saw its recent price hike effective September 2024.

- The judge grants the motion to dismiss with prejudice in the Alec Baldwin manslaughter trial.

TTFN.