Jean Alesi's 1992 Ferrari F92A Formula 1 car, driven and owned by the former driver, has been put up for auction with no reserve and an estimate of €3million-€5million.
Alesi was given the car by Ferrari at the end of the 1992 season and he has kept it on display in his villa ever since. “The car had been serviced, I did two laps of the track at Fiorano and then came back into the pits ...Keep reading

Source: Jean Alesi's 1992 Ferrari F92A F1 car heads to auction with €3-5million estimate

Yamaha’s satellite partner Pramac has showcased its 2026 MotoGP bike for the first time ahead of the start of pre-season testing later this month.
The Italian team revealed a revised version of the blue-and-purple livery it adopted in 2025, when it switched to Yamaha and signed a sponsorship deal with Renault Group brand Alpine.
Both new star signing Toprak Razgatlioglu and incumbent Jack ...Keep reading

Source: Pramac becomes first MotoGP team to reveal 2026 livery

NASCAR has a new championship format for 2026, and the overwhelming reaction has been positive. But what exactly has changed with this latest iteration and why is it such a good thing? Let's take a look:
Looking over the format, it is much better in regards to rewarding the best driver during each particular season. The eliminations and multiple rounds/resets are completely gone, replaced by a ...Keep reading

Source: The pros and cons of NASCAR's new championship format for 2026

Daytona International Speedway announced today the 65th edition of the Rolex 24 will take place January 28-31, 2027. Additionally, the Roar Before the Rolex 24 will run from January 22-24.
“With so many fans traveling from all 50 states and dozens of countries for North America’s most prestigious sportscar race, we wanted to give fans plenty of time to make their travel and lodging plans ...Keep reading

Source: Date announced for 2027 Rolex 24

Juncos Hollinger Racing (JHR) announced Ricardo Escotto for the 2026 season in Indy NXT.
This will mark the 21-year-old Mexican’s return to JHR, after having previously driven for the organization for five races in 2024.
“I’m super excited to be back with Juncos Hollinger Racing for the 2026 Indy NXT Season,” said Escotto. “I have a great relationship with everyone in the team and ...Keep reading

Source: Escotto confirmed by Juncos Hollinger Racing for 2026 Indy NXT campaign

Garett Mitchell, better known as the popular YouTuber Cleetus McFarland, began his stock car racing career last year in the ARCA Menard's Series. He did so under the guidance of NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, who became close friends with Mitchell over the past 1.5 years.
However, Biffle was among seven who lost their lives in December plane crash in Statesville, North Carolina. They were planning ...Keep reading

Source: Cleetus McFarland considered quitting NASCAR after Greg Biffle's passing

Jules Bianchi's father, Philippe Bianchi, has confirmed that the late Formula 1 driver's kart has been found after he shared that nine karts had been stolen from his home last week.
"It is with great joy that I confirm that Jules' kart has been found. A huge relief for our entire family," he posted on Facebook.
"A huge thank you to everyone who shared on social networks, to the media who ...Keep reading

Source: Jules Bianchi's father shares positive update after nine karts stolen

While the headline changes in the power unit regulations for the new Formula 1 era in 2026 centre around the mix of power between internal combustion and electrical deployment, the way the FIA measures, controls, and interprets the fuel that reaches the engine through the flow meter is shifting too.
The dual verification system required a profound evolution, given the move to 100% sustainable ...Keep reading

Source: How more aggressive e-fuels and advanced additives will have unexpected effects in F1 2026

Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart is back, at least for one race at the national level of NASCAR.
Stewart, who is now 54 years old but still actively racing, will pilot the 'free agent' truck for Kaulig Racing and Ram in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season-opener at Daytona International Speedway. 'Smoke' hasn't started a NASCAR race since retiring from the Cup Series at ...Keep reading

Source: Tony Stewart to make surprise NASCAR return with first Truck start in 20 years

Cadillac, Formula 1's newest team, will appear at Barcelona's pre-season shakedown sporting a monochrome livery.
Cadillac is joining F1 as an 11th expansion team in 2026, fielding cars for returning F1 veterans and race winners Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez.
The Graeme Lowdon-led team, which operates out of bases in Silverstone and the US, has revealed its first-ever F1 livery - a ...Keep reading

Source: Cadillac launches stealthy first F1 livery for Barcelona testing

McLaren has named former Peugeot driver Mikkel Jensen as the first signing for its World Endurance Championship Hypercar programme for 2027.
The Dane will race for McLaren United Autosports in the WEC next year, while also playing a "significant" role in the development of the as-yet-unnamed LMDh prototype that will succeed the McLaren F1 GTR in the top echelon of sportscar racing.
Jensen ...Keep reading

Source: McLaren announces first driver for 2027 WEC Hypercar programme

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Maharashtra gears up for its local body elections, with the State Election Commission announcing the schedule for Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti polls. Voting is set for February 5th, following a Supreme Court-mandated deadline extension. Key dates for nominations, scrutiny, and withdrawals have been released, with counting on February 7th. Special arrangements will ensure accessibility for all voters.

Source: Maharashtra civic body polls: Campaigning ends, SEC enforces MCC — all you need to know

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Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt again criticised playing conditions at the India Open, saying the move to Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium has not helped. She described the venue as cold, dirty and unhealthy, making warm-up difficult, and urged organisers and the BWF to intervene ahead of the World Championships. Canada’s Michelle Li and former world champion Ratchanok Intanon also raised concerns over the cold conditions.

Source: Controversy! Amid Olympic 2036 dreams, Dane blasts India Open conditions - 'Unhealthy'

India anticipates minimal impact from US tariffs on Iran trade, with government sources highlighting limited exposure. Exporters confirm compliance with US norms for humanitarian trade, primarily food and pharmaceuticals, suggesting no adverse effects. However, currency depreciation poses a greater concern for Indian businesses.

Source: US sanctions on Iran to have minimal impact on India, say govt sources - here’s why

Budget 2026 income tax expectations: Will the old income tax regime be eventually phased out by the government? With increasing push for the new income tax regime, and higher adoption, we ask experts if the old regime be discontinued:

Source: Budget 2026: Will old income tax regime be discontinued leaving new regime as the only option?

Honda claims Yuki Tsunoda remains one of its drivers, but his job as a Red Bull-Ford reserve driver in Formula 1 might be a hindrance.
A product of the Honda Formula Dream Project (HFDP) since his single-seater debut in 2016, Tsunoda rapidly rose through the junior formulae. He won the 2018 Japanese F4 championship and spent just two years in Europe prior to his Formula 1 debut in 2021 - one ...Keep reading

Source: Yuki Tsunoda yet to sign 2026 Honda contract amid Red Bull-Ford role

Volcano earthquake report for Tuesday, 13 Jan 2026

Quakes detected near: Abu (7 quakes between mag 0.5-1.1), Akita-Komagatake (1 quake mag 1.8), Akuseki-jima (2 quakes between mag 1.8-2.4), Aso (7 quakes between mag 0.3-1.6), Augustine (1 quake mag 1.6), Bardarbunga (3 quakes between mag 1.0-2.4)
Baru (1 quake mag 2.3), Brennisteinsfjöll (1 quake mag 1.1), Cabalian (1 quake mag 1.9), Campi Flegrei (Phlegrean Fields) (5 quakes between mag 0.1-1.2), Clear Lake (20 quakes between mag 0.3-2.1), El Chichón (2 quakes between mag 2.1-3.0), Etna (4 quakes between mag 0.8-1.9), Geureudong (1 quake mag 2.3), Graciosa (3 quakes between mag 2.0-2.4), Grímsvötn (1 quake mag 1.3), Kalatungan (1 quake mag 2.3), Katla (3 quakes between mag 0.9-2.0), Katmai (2 quakes between mag 0.9-1.2), Kilauea (15 quakes between mag 0.7-2.0), Kolumbo (2 quakes between mag 1.5-1.7), Kozushima (1 quake mag 1.9), Licto (1 quake mag 3.0), Loihi (4 quakes between mag 1.7-2.2), Mariveles (1 quake mag 3.0), Martin (1 quake mag 1.0), Mauna Kea (1 quake mag 1.8), Maunaloa (3 quakes between mag 0.9-2.6), Mayon (1 quake mag 1.7), Morne Watt (1 quake mag 1.3), Moyuta (1 quake mag 2.5), Nikko-Shirane (6 quakes between mag 0.1-1.2), Ontake-san (3 quakes between mag 0.4-1.5), Perbakti (1 quake mag 2.1), Pocdol Mountains (2 quakes between mag 2.0-2.3), Ruapehu (1 quake mag 1.2), Sangeang Api (2 quakes between mag 2.4-2.4), Sousaki (10 quakes between mag 1.2-2.0), Taal (1 quake mag 3.0), Talakmau (1 quake mag 2.5), Tana (1 quake mag 1.4), Tjörnes Fracture Zone (1 quake mag 1.5), Ugashik-Peulik (1 quake mag 2.0) (updated 13h50)

Note: Earthquakes within 20 km from and at depths less than 50 km under active volcanoes are reported. The list is not complete because many volcanoes are not monitored and/or seismic data in high resolution is not available publicly.

Volcanoes with recent earthquakes above magnitude 2 or more than 10 quakes are listed below:

Akuseki-jima volcano (Ryukyu Islands): 2 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.4

2 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 8 hours, the last being recorded quake 12 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 11.10 and 2.00 km.
Earthquake details:
2.4 quake East China Sea, Kagoshima-ken, 37 km southwest of Suwanose-jima Island, Japan, Jan 13, 2026 02:44 am (GMT +9) (15 km SW)
1.8 quake East China Sea, Kagoshima-ken, 40 km southwest of Suwanose-jima Island, Japan, Jan 13, 2026 10:57 am (GMT +9) (18 km SW)
All earthquakes at Akuseki-jima

Bardarbunga volcano (Iceland): 3 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.4

3 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 55 seconds, the last being recorded quake 7 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 12.40 and 2.30 km.
Earthquake details:
2.4 quake 6.3 km ESE of Bárðarbunga Jan 13, 2026 06:20 am (Universal Time) (6 km E)
1.8 quake 6.8 km E of Bárðarbunga Jan 13, 2026 06:20 am (Universal Time) (7 km E)
1.0 quake Iceland: 5.5 km ESE of Bárðarbunga Jan 13, 2026 06:20 am (Reykjavik time) (5 km E)
All earthquakes at Bardarbunga

Baru volcano (Panama): magnitude 2.3 earthquake

A magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred at the volcano 1 hour 39 minutes ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 34.00 km depth at 15 km distance S from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.3 quake 30 km northwest of David, Provincia de Chiriqui, Panama, Jan 13, 2026 07:11 am (GMT -5) (15 km S)
All earthquakes at Baru

Clear Lake volcano (California): 20 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.1

Possible earthquake swarm: 20 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 21 hours, the last being recorded quake 3 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 5.92 and 0.05 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
2.1 quake 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Jan 12, 2026 06:49 pm (GMT -8) (18 km SSW)
2.1 quake Sonoma County, 14 mi southwest of Clearlake, Lake County, California, United States, Jan 12, 2026 11:39 am (GMT -8) (16 km SSW)
1.3 quake 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Jan 12, 2026 06:03 am (GMT -8) (16 km SSW)
1.2 quake Lake County, 28 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Jan 12, 2026 07:22 pm (GMT -8) (15 km S)
1.0 quake 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Jan 13, 2026 12:35 am (GMT -8) (17 km S)
All earthquakes at Clear Lake

El Chichón volcano (Southern Mexico): 2 earthquakes up to magnitude 3.0

2 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 1 hour 15 minutes, the last being recorded quake 16 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 3.50 and 3.00 km.
Earthquake details:
3.0 quake Estado de Chiapas, 38 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Jan 12, 2026 03:34 pm (GMT -6) (1 km SW)
2.1 quake Estado de Chiapas, 38 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Jan 12, 2026 02:20 pm (GMT -6) (2 km WNW)
All earthquakes at El Chichón

Geureudong volcano (Sumatra): magnitude 2.3 earthquake

A magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred at the volcano 10 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 5.00 km depth at 3 km distance WSW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.3 quake Kabupaten Bener Meriah, 61 km southwest of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia, Jan 13, 2026 10:52 am (GMT +7) (3 km WSW)
All earthquakes at Geureudong

Graciosa volcano (Azores): 3 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.4

3 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 7 hours, the last being recorded quake 3 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 3.50 and 0.00 km.
Earthquake details:
2.4 quake North Atlantic Ocean, 6.5 km west of Ilha Graciosa Island, Azores, Portugal, Jan 13, 2026 02:09 am (GMT -1) (11 km WNW)
2.3 quake North Atlantic Ocean, 5.9 km west of Ilha Graciosa Island, Azores, Portugal, Jan 13, 2026 09:32 am (GMT -1) (10 km WNW)
2.0 quake 5 km southwest of Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Azores, Portugal, Jan 13, 2026 09:37 am (GMT -1) (8 km WNW)
All earthquakes at Graciosa

Kalatungan volcano (Mindanao): magnitude 2.3 earthquake

A magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred at the volcano 23 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 5.00 km depth at 19 km distance SW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.3 quake 38 km west of Maramag, Province of Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao, Philippines, Jan 12, 2026 10:48 pm (GMT +8) (19 km SW)
All earthquakes at Kalatungan

Kilauea volcano (Hawai'i (Big Island)): 15 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.0

Possible earthquake swarm: 15 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 12 hours, the last being recorded quake 1 hour 58 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 41.97 and 0.11 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
2.0 quake 27 mi south of Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Jan 12, 2026 03:12 pm (GMT -10) (13 km ESE)
1.8 quake 26 mi southwest of Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Jan 13, 2026 01:42 am (GMT -10) (2 km SSE)
1.8 quake 3.8 mi southwest of Volcano, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Jan 13, 2026 01:39 am (GMT -10) (1 km ESE)
1.8 quake 29 mi southwest of Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Jan 12, 2026 01:55 pm (GMT -10) (15 km WNW)
1.7 quake 3.6 mi southwest of Volcano, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Jan 13, 2026 01:30 am (GMT -10) (2 km ESE)
All earthquakes at Kilauea

Licto volcano (Ecuador): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 9 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 12 km distance NNW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
Reported seismic-like event (likely no quake): 2.2 km south of Riobamba, Chimborazo, Ecuador, Jan 13, 2026 12:13 am (GMT -5) (12 km NNW)
All earthquakes at Licto

Loihi volcano (Hawai'i (Big Island)): 4 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.2

4 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 13 hours, the last being recorded quake 3 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 34.13 and 32.37 km.
Earthquake details:
2.2 quake North Pacific Ocean, 13 mi southeast of Pāhala, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Jan 12, 2026 03:19 pm (GMT -10) (18 km NNW)
1.8 quake North Pacific Ocean, 40 mi southeast of of Hawai‘i Island, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Jan 12, 2026 12:18 pm (GMT -10) (17 km NNW)
1.7 quake 20 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii, Jan 13, 2026 01:02 am (GMT -10) (18 km NW)
1.7 quake 19 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii, Jan 12, 2026 12:23 pm (GMT -10) (19 km NW)
All earthquakes at Loihi

Mariveles volcano (Luzon Island): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 7 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 15 km distance E from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
Reported seismic-like event (likely no quake): 16 km northeast of Mariveles, Province of Bataan, Central Luzon, Philippines, Jan 13, 2026 03:05 pm (GMT +8) (15 km E)
All earthquakes at Mariveles

Maunaloa volcano (Hawai'i (Big Island)): 3 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.6

3 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 14 hours, the last being recorded quake 10 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 43.18 and 6.26 km.
Earthquake details:
2.6 quake 7.5 mi northeast of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Jan 12, 2026 06:00 pm (GMT -10) (17 km WNW)
2.0 quake 37 mi southwest of Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Jan 12, 2026 06:19 pm (GMT -10) (4 km ESE)
0.9 quake 31 mi southwest of Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Jan 12, 2026 04:26 am (GMT -10) (17 km ESE)
All earthquakes at Maunaloa

Moyuta volcano (Guatemala): magnitude 2.5 earthquake

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred at the volcano 16 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 5.00 km depth at 8 km distance WNW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.5 quake 28 km southeast of Cuilapa, Departamento de Santa Rosa, Guatemala, Jan 12, 2026 03:54 pm (GMT -6) (8 km WNW)
All earthquakes at Moyuta

Perbakti volcano (West Java): magnitude 2.1 earthquake

A magnitude 2.1 earthquake occurred at the volcano 9 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 15.00 km depth at 4 km distance NNW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.1 quake Bogor Regency, 13 km northwest of Cicurug, Indonesia, Jan 13, 2026 11:32 am (GMT +7) (4 km NNW)
All earthquakes at Perbakti

Pocdol Mountains volcano (Luzon Island): 2 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.3

2 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 20 minutes, the last being recorded quake 17 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 28.00 and 17.00 km.
Earthquake details:
2.3 quake 17 km southeast of Legaspi, Province of Albay, Bicol, Philippines, Jan 13, 2026 04:22 am (GMT +8) (9 km WNW)
2.0 quake 13 km northwest of Sorsogon, Province of Sorsogon, Bicol, Philippines, Jan 13, 2026 04:42 am (GMT +8) (4 km NW)
All earthquakes at Pocdol Mountains

Sangeang Api volcano (Lesser Sunda Islands): 2 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.4

2 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 1 hour 35 minutes, the last being recorded quake 7 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 33.00 and 17.00 km.
Earthquake details:
2.4 quake Flores Sea, 15 km north of Pulau Sangeang Island, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Jan 13, 2026 03:19 pm (GMT +8) (16 km N)
2.4 quake Flores Sea, 8.1 km northwest of Pulau Sangeang Island, Indonesia, Jan 13, 2026 01:44 pm (GMT +8) (9 km NNW)
All earthquakes at Sangeang Api

Taal volcano (Luzon Island): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 3 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 9 km distance WNW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
Reported seismic-like event (likely no quake): 34 km southwest of Calamba, Province of Laguna, Calabarzon, Philippines, Jan 13, 2026 06:51 pm (GMT +8) (9 km WNW)
All earthquakes at Taal

Talakmau volcano (Sumatra): magnitude 2.5 earthquake

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred at the volcano 19 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 24.00 km depth at 6 km distance SSW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.5 quake Kabupaten Pasaman Barat, 58 km northwest of Bukittinggi, Indonesia, Jan 13, 2026 01:46 am (GMT +7) (6 km SSW)
All earthquakes at Talakmau
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes-volcanoes/news/291802/Volcano-earthquake-report-for-Tuesday-13-Jan-2026.html

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - Banda Sea, 88 km southwest of Pulau Teor Island, Maluku, Indonesia, on Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026, at 01:46 pm (Universal Time)

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22610829/mag3quake-Jan-13-2026-Indonesia-Banda-Sea.html

Elite universities like Stanford once guaranteed top-tier opportunities, but this is changing. Companies, including Google, are now prioritizing skills over degrees, recognizing talent beyond formal education. This shift signals a reevaluation of what credentials truly represent in the evolving job market, prompting universities to reconsider their role.

Source: 'Google has hired tons of people without college degrees,' says Sergey Brin: Here’s why

SPC - No MDs are in effect as of Tue Jan 13 13:29:02 UTC 2026
No Mesoscale Discussions are in effect as of Tue Jan 13 13:29:02 UTC 2026.
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SPC - No watches are valid as of Tue Jan 13 13:29:02 UTC 2026
No watches are valid as of Tue Jan 13 13:29:02 UTC 2026.
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PUMA has announced Rachel Robertson, who took part in the all-female racing series round in Las Vegas in 2025, as its full-time F1 Academy driver for 2026.
Robertson began competitive karting in 2022 and went on to compete in the British Kart Championships within a year of starting. The Scottish driver was selected at the end of 2024 to drive with Radical Racing Rebels in the 2025 Radical Cup ...Keep reading

Source: PUMA announces 2026 F1 Academy driver after impressive 2025 stand-in performance

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Election Commission of unilaterally deleting 54 lakh names from draft electoral rolls, alleging a BJP-EC nexus. She claimed genuine voters, including women who changed surnames, were removed without notice, possibly using AI tools. Banerjee further alleged plans to remove another crore names and accused the EC of restricting booth-level agents.

Source: 'BJP-EC nexus': Mamata says poll body deleted 54 lakh 'genuine voters', plan to remove 1 cr more