Greta Thunberg has said it’s “weird” when “heterosexual, cis, white privileged middle-aged men” are threatened by children “just stating the facts” about climate change. The teenage climate activist added that when “they feel like they must send some kind of letter or just kind of vent online… it’s very weird.” Thunberg was talking to comedian
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“True crime has been around from the very beginning. It’s the ultimate human drama.” That’s the opinion of retired cold case investigator Paul Holes, who spent 27 years specialising in serial predator crimes. He’s also the man, who after four decades, finally tracked down the Golden State killer. On the subject of serial killers –
According to its financial results report for Q3 2022 released today, Fisker remains on schedule to begin production of its flagship Ocean SUV two weeks from now. The American EV automaker is also reporting over 62,000 combined reservations and orders ahead of a four phase production plan that’s expected to produce 42,400 units by the
Kanye West paid a settlement to a former employee who alleged he had used antisemitic language in the workplace, according to documents seen by NBC News. In addition, six people who have worked with West or witnessed him in professional settings over the past five years said they had heard the US rapper praise Adolf
Maryland’s Montgomery School District has the most prominent electric school bus fleet in the US and is now unlocking the true potential behind these clean EV machines. Leading electric school bus provider Highland Electric Fleets is partnering with CPower to use the nation’s largest zero-emission bus fleet to help stabilize electricity demand, provide grid reliability,
A Labour MP who was the target of a far-right murder plot has criticised a “stupid, stupid, stupid” ITV series dramatising the story. Speaking in the House of Commons, Rosie Cooper accused the broadcaster of using her as a “marketing tool” over The Walk-In, starring Stephen Graham. The drama focuses on informant Robbie Mullen, his
It would be 10 times more expensive to operate gas-fired power plants in the long term than to build new solar PV capacity in Europe, according to a new study from Oslo-based energy research company Rystad Energy. Natural gas is presently very expensive in Europe, due to the plunge in Russian gas exports. Rystad Energy
Tesla is starting to release a new Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software update that includes many high-level changes that should positively impact performance. FSD Beta enables Tesla vehicles to drive autonomously to a destination entered in the car’s navigation system, but the driver needs to remain vigilant and ready to take control at all times.
Elon Musk pledged to make getting rid of spam accounts one of his main priorities after buying Twitter – but there’s another mounting exodus that he perhaps did not intend. Fears over the SpaceX founder’s potentially loose stance on content moderation has plenty of genuine users considering their future on the platform, including some of
Rapper Takeoff has been shot dead at a party in Houston, Texas, his representative has confirmed. The 28-year-old Migos star was fatally shot at the private event, which was held at a bowling alley. Takeoff – whose real name is Kirshnik Khari Ball – was reported to have been playing dice with bandmate Quavo, 31,
Ford’s electric vehicles are winning over the hearts of long-time Ford fans with an upgraded driving experience and new capabilities. EV owners are using their vehicles’ frunks and added technology such as vehicle-to-load (V2L) to upgrade their Halloween festivities, taking trick or treating to the next level. This Halloween, a few Ford EV owners showcased
Taylor Swift has become the first artist to claim all top 10 slots in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. All of the songs are from the popstar’s latest album Midnights, which was released just over a week ago on Friday 21 October. The record was previously held by US rapper Drake, who had nine
Months after announcing plans to terminate its Jeep joint venture in China with GAC Group, the Stellantis JV has officially filed for bankruptcy. Following the approval by GAC, Stellantis’ Jeep production overseas will cease, putting an end to a joint venture that began in 2010. Stellantis ($STLA) is a top-ten global automotive manufacturer that is currently riding
Cormac Roth, musician and youngest son of actor Tim Roth, has died from cancer, his family have announced. It was confirmed that he passed away surrounded by his family, on Sunday 16 October, following a year’s battle with the disease. A talented guitarist, composer and producer, Cormac revealed on Instagram that he had been diagnosed
No need to get caught in the dark, trick-or-treaters: Portable power station leader BLUETTI is offering great deals on power generators, batteries, and solar panels. This Halloween sale is running until November 5 at 7:00 p.m. PDT. Don’t miss it, as these deals are a treat. You can find the full sale if you click
The G-FORCE ZM electric bike is one of those e-bikes that borrows heavily from motorcycle styling while maintaining its street-legal status as an electric bicycle. But the motorcycle influence doesn’t just run skin deep; it’s also got a powerful ride to match. G-FORCE ZM tech specs Motor: 750W geared rear hub motor Top speed: 28 mph (45
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One of the best things about scouring Alibaba for awesomely weird electric vehicles is that many of them seemingly start from something rather normal. There’s nothing strange about an electric tour bus, until it comes shaped like a tiger. Stuffed animals are rather normal, until engineers added wheels, motors and batteries to make them rideable.
Trevor Noah has defended his comments about Rishi Sunak, insisting he didn’t say “the entire UK is racist” in a monologue discussing the appointment of the United Kingdom’s first British Asian prime minister. Speaking in a video posted on social media from his US satirical news programme The Daily Show, presenter and comedian Trevor Noah
A gossip column threatening to “out” actress Rebel Wilson was “likely to cause substantial offence and distress”, the Australian Press Council has found. Earlier this month, the Australian star labelled Sydney Morning Herald journalist Andrew Hornery’s attempt to reveal her relationship with fashion designer Ramona Agruma “grubby behaviour”. His Private Sydney column, titled Rebel Starts