In early May, the Smart division of Mercedes-Benz announced the discontinuation of U.S. and Canadian sales of the Smart Fortwo, a tiny two-seater. It is fair to say that the move surprised no one who had been paying attention to the manufacturer’s travails — the car had nearly been discontinued before, and the vehicle’s shortcomings were obvious. Despite its tiny size, it has a minuscule 60-mile range, room for only two passengers and a boot that would reject more than four or five bags of groceries. Read More...
By David CoxFeatures correspondent
iStockYellowstone harbours a giant magma chamber that will blow one day if we don't act (Credit: iStock)With an eruption brewing, it may be the only way to prevent the extinction of the human race.
Lying beneath the tranquil settings of Yellowstone National Park in the US lies an enormous magma chamber. It’s responsible for the geysers and hot springs that define the area, but for scientists at Nasa, it’s also one of the greatest natural threats to human civilisation as we know it: a potential supervolcano. Read More...
Indiana Pacers star Paul George posed for the cameras as his half-court heave sailed through the air. Lance Stephenson tried to throw two balls at once over his shoulder. Roy Hibbert smiled when his shot clanked off the rim and guard George Hill shimmied his shoulders after his attempt swished through the net. They all yelled their approval once a team equipment manager did the same.
For another team, this would simply be another diversion during another off-day shoot-around of another playoff series. Read More...
