Let's Do The News! (July 24, 2024)

                                      

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

- The DILG recommends declaring a state of calamity in Metro Manila due to Typhoon Carina. The typhoon continues to intensify as it reaches parts of Taiwan, according to PAGASA.

- Former UK foreign secretary and home secretary James Cleverly confirms he is running to become the next Conservative Party leader.

- Top Democrats in Congress "proudly endorse" US Vice-President Kamala Harris to run for president at the November 2024 presidential elections.

- US Secret Service boss Kimberly Cheatle steps down after admitting failures in lead up to the Donald Trump shooting.

- Radical preacher Anjem Choudary was found guilty under UK terror laws of directing the banned terror group Al-Muhajiroun.

- Donald Trump says he will end the EV mandate on day one, saying he will "save the US automotive industry from obliteration". He also plots scrapping the Inflation Reduction Act as well.

- Cadillac showcased its Soleil Concept.

Cadillac Soleil Concept

- Koenigsegg confirms that the Gemera will be offered only with a V8. The 3-cylinder TFG variant was canned for now.

- Former Ferrari team chief Mattia Binotto got poached by Audi for its Formula 1 campaign.

- The Formula 1 commission rules out points system change and sets out 2026 pre-season testing plans.

- Xiaomi showcased its SU7 Ultra track-only EV saloon featuring a new aero kit and a tri-motor setup with 1527bhp of power output.

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra

- iKON member Yunhyeong announced his military enlistment this August 13th.

- Team GB dressage Charlotte Dujardin withdraws from the Paris 2024 Olympics over a video showing an "error of judgment" in a coaching session.

- Andy Murray announced his retirement from tennis after the Paris 2024 Olympics.

- BBC boss Tim Davie apologized for complaints of abusive behavior on Strictly Come Dancing but confirmed the show would continue.

- Tampa Bay Rays' Taylor Walls says his Donald Trump gesture is unintended and he was unlikely to do it again.

- Michelle Madrigal is now married to her American fiance in Texas.

TTFN.