
After a year away from the gid, Valtteri Bottas is now "dreaming of points" as he returns to the sport with F1's brand new team, Cadillac F1. The Finn, who spent 2025 as Mercedes' reserve driver, admits it's given him a new perspective on the sport and was confirmation that F1 is where he truly belongs. He and Cadillac are under no illusions of the uphill task awaits, particularly with the introduction of drastic set of new rules to cars and engines that he believes will "shake-up" the competitive order. Bottas has been telling CNN's Amanda Davies why the unique challenge of the American backed team is one he couldn't turn down.

After a year away from the gid, Valtteri Bottas is now "dreaming of points" as he returns to the sport with F1's brand new team, Cadillac F1. The Finn, who spent 2025 as Mercedes' reserve driver, admits it's given him a new perspective on the sport and was confirmation that F1 is where he truly belongs. He and Cadillac are under no illusions of the uphill task awaits, particularly with the introduction of drastic set of new rules to cars and engines that he believes will "shake-up" the competitive order. Bottas has been telling CNN's Amanda Davies why the unique challenge of the American backed team is one he couldn't turn down.

A large fire at a hotel in the Dominican beach resort of Bayahibe has killed at least one person and forced nearly 1,700 tourists to evacuate, according to local authorities.

After defeating Australia 2-0, the United States will move on to the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup. CNN's Andy Scholes talks to Team USA fans in Seattle about the team's performance so far and their chances of winning it all.

Dataland, which calls itself the first museum dedicated to "AI arts" is opening in Los Angeles. But at a time of growing concern about AI's place in society, is America ready for an AI museum? CNN's Jon Sarlin reports.

A powerful tornado hit an Illinois man’s home while he was inside, as severe storms swept across the Midwest on Wednesday.

Comedian Dave Chappelle said the opening of the Obama Presidential Center felt “like medicine,” describing the event as a hopeful celebration of culture, laughter and unity.

Boston’s bars have stocked up on their beer shipments, as they prepare to host Scottish fans for a second time in a week. Some bars nearly ran out of beer last weekend when Scotland played their first World Cup match in 28 years and fans descended on the city. Scotland face Morocco later today.

Some blue material at the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is peeling off, days after it was painted blue and refilled as part of a multi-million dollar renovation ordered by President Donald Trump. CNN's Tom Foreman reports.


