O2 have apologised after their Priority ticket website offering customers early access to Peter Kay tickets crashed due to “extraordinary demand”. The rush for tickets followed the announcement that the comedian would be returning to the stage after years away from the spotlight. London’s O2 Arena announced that the 49-year-old Phoenix Night’s star would become
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Jennifer Aniston has revealed she tried to get pregnant through IVF and said she has “zero regrets”. The Friends actress said “the baby-making road” was “challenging” in an interview with Allure magazine. The 53-year-old discussed the effect media scrutiny has had on her over the years and described her late 30s and 40s as “really
If you are looking for Black Friday deals on electric vehicles this year, you’re in luck. EV prices in the US dropped again in October as new models hit the market. An early Black Friday for electric vehicle buyers According to a new report from Cox Automotive, US electric vehicle prices dropped by 2.3%, or
Oscar winner Sean Penn has given one of his awards to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a third visit to the country amid Russia’s ongoing war. Penn, who was forced to leave Ukraine in March while filming a documentary about the conflict, donated the trophy as a “symbol of faith” in the country. The Hollywood
Tesla has disclosed that Elon Musk sold another $3.9 billion worth of Tesla (TSLA) shares, which the CEO is likely using to finance the dumpster fire that is his Twitter acquisition. After years of promising that he would be “the last one to sell Tesla”, Musk started to sell billions of dollars worth of Tesla
Matt Hancock has said viewers will see him “warts and all” while he is on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! The former health secretary said he hoped to show “the real me” in a short teaser clip at the end of Tuesday night’s episode. In the video, the MP was officially confirmed
In France, solar just got a huge boost from new legislation approved through the Senate this week that requires all parking lots with spaces for at least 80 vehicles – both existing and new – be covered by solar panels. The new provisions are part of French president Emmanuel Macron’s large-scale plan to heavily invest
Bill Treacher, who played Arthur Fowler in EastEnders, has died at the age of 92. He was one of the BBC soap’s original cast members and appeared from 1985 until 1996. Mr Treacher died late on Saturday night after suffering declining health for some time, his family said. A statement from his family said: “The
Nearly a quarter of the 200,568 megawatts (MW) of coal-fired capacity currently operating in the US has reported plans to retire by the end of 2029, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported today. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now
The man who shot John Lennon told a parole board he knew it was wrong to kill the Beatle – but was seeking fame and had “evil” in his heart. Mark Chapman said he had a “selfish disregard for human life of global consequence”. The board denied him parole for a 12th time. Chapman, in
EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton is publicly urging automakers to consider continuing internal combustion engine vehicle production over fears of lost jobs and a future in which middle class consumers cannot afford EVs. Breton may want the EU to remain a “export force” in combustion vehicles, but will anyone still be interested in them
Rebel Wilson has announced the birth of her first child via surrogate. The Australian actress, 42, posted to Instagram on Monday, welcoming her daughter to the world. She wrote: “Beyond proud to announce the birth of my first child, Royce Lillian, born this past week via surrogate. “I can’t even describe the love I have
Scientists have used advanced computing tech and AI to design a clear window coating that could lower the temperature inside buildings, thus saving a whole lot of cooling energy. Cooling accounts for about 15% of global energy consumption, and it’s only going to get hotter, especially in more tropical climates. The sun’s ultraviolet and near-infrared
Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter has paid tribute to his “baby brother” Aaron after he was found dead. The singer, 42, wrote on Twitter that his “heart is broken” and uploaded several photos of the pair in their younger years. “Even though my brother and I have had a complicated relationship, my love for him
There’s something fun about trademark infringement reproducing retro-looking vehicles in an electric form factor. You get all of the exciting, old school design vibes that today’s automotive culture is sorely lacking, yet in a modern vehicle that doesn’t require two hours of wrenching for every hour of driving. And this awesome-looking reproduction of a 60’s
Glastonbury Festival tickets have sold out in an hour but many fans were left frustrated after the booking site experienced a “technical problem”. People complained that the site was repeatedly crashing at different stages of the booking process after the tickets went on sale at 9am on Sunday. They usually sell out in around half
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Music stars have paid tribute to singer Aaron Carter following his death at the age of 34. The former child star, and brother of Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter, was reportedly found dead in a bath at his home in California on Saturday. His cause of death is being investigated, his representative told Sky News.
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes a new best-bang-for-your-buck electric bike known as the Lectric XP 3.0, Gates unveiled a new belt drive system, SONDORS is headed for an IPO, test rides of two upcoming