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Detectives investigating allegations of sexual offences against DJ Tim Westwood have submitted evidence to prosecutors to consider charges. Claims of non-recent sexual abuse were made against the former BBC Radio 1 DJ in 2022. The Met Police previously said it was investigating alleged offences in London that occurred between 1982 and 2016, and officers have

Photo: Sunrun Support for Biden’s federal clean energy incentives cuts across party lines – 78% of 2020 Trump voters support them. Nearly 9 in 10 American voters support clean energy incentives in the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), according to polling released by Global Strategy Group (GSG), North Star, and the Solar Energy Industries

The presenter of Prince William’s Earthshot Awards says he’s been “crying all day” following Donald Trump’s win in the US presidential election. Billy Porter, the Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning actor and singer spoke to Sky News ahead of presenting William’s environmental award ceremony in Cape Town. He said he had been feeling “horrible” following

LiveWire, the electric motorcycle company spun out of Harley-Davidson, is flexing the versatility of the company’s S2 Arrow powertrain with the unveiling of an electric maxi scooter. A maxi-scooter is a type of large, powerful scooter designed for comfortable riding. Unlike traditional urban-oriented scooters, maxi-scooters typically have more powerful motors that make them suitable for

Victoria Beckham shared a sweet moment on stage with her daughter, Harper, as she collected a Harper’s Bazaar women of the year award. The fashion designer and Spice Girls star was recognised with an entrepreneur prize for her “innovation and dedication to the British and global fashion industry”. Her daughter Harper presented the award on

Tesla appears to be doubling down on its new “Oasis” Supercharger station concept, which consists of larger stations powered by solar and a microgrid battery system. Although, this new one is a bit less ambitious. Last month, Tesla announced its “project Oasis” (pictured above), which should become one of Tesla’s largest Supercharger stations with several

Glastonbury is changing the way fans can buy tickets for the world-famous festival. While the booking process itself will remain the same, the way people join it is different. Organisers warned hopefuls to log in “at least a few minutes” before the sale opens on 14 November, to avoid refreshing the page and not to

On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Tesla’s Cybertruck is now available in Canada – and, like in the US, there’s no waiting! Plus, we’ve got an “actually” smart summon Tesla that’s actually stuck, GM reaches a sales milestone, and we get a brand-new title sponsor! Today’s episode is the first with our new title sponsor, BLUETTI

Taylor Swift has given a “friendly but extremely important reminder” to her American fans to vote in the presidential election. The neck-and-neck race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump – which is believed to be the closest since 2000 – has seen US stars throw their weight behind both candidates. Instagram This content is provided

All-terrain E-scooter developer Ausom had a busy year, debuting several new products in the US and EU. To celebrate, it is offering sales on a majority of its lineup, but only for a limited time! Table of contents Introducing Ausom E-scooters Ausom is a micro-mobility developer specializing in off-road electric scooters. The company is driven

Oprah Winfrey, Sir Elton John and Barack Obama among the famous figures who have paid tribute to Quincy Jones following his death at the age of 91. Following the announcement of his death on Monday, a string of friends, collaborators and admirers have been speaking out to praise the music producer and composer. TV host

When it first debuted earlier this year, the 240 hp 600e was the most powerful production Abarth model in the brand’s history. Now, it’s got 40 more horsepower from its front-mounted electric motor and a whole lot more track-focused attitude. The latest Abarth 600e Scorpionissima‘s power boost comes courtesy of an exclusive, 280 hp electric

Quincy Jones, the music producer and composer, has died at the age of 91. Jones worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and countless other artists. Among his best-known credits was as the producer of Jackson’s historic Thriller album. He oversaw the all-star recording of 1985 charity record We Are The World. Jones also

Maryland-based nonprofit Climate United announced its intention to spend $250 million to buy up to 500 electric semi trucks over three years in what the group is calling “the biggest single order of zero emission Class 8 trucks in the country.” First, we should state the obvious: as hard as it is to imagine a

For director Roshan Sethi, his latest film is deeply personal. His project, A Nice Indian Boy, is set in the US and follows Naveen, an introverted doctor who brings home his fiance Jay to meet his traditional Indian family. Sethi, in addition to filmmaking, is a practising physician in palliative care at Dana Farber Cancer

I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on

Margot Robbie has reportedly given birth to her first child. The Australian actress has welcomed a baby boy with her husband, British actor and film producer Tom Ackerley, according to People magazine. The couple have not publicly announced the arrival or revealed the baby’s name. The 34-year-old actress went into labour two weeks ago, shortly

With a massive, 240 ton payload and a host of new features, the first of Caterpillar’s next-generation CAT 793 XE Early Learner battery electric trucks has arrived at Newmont’s Cripple Creek and Victor (CC&V) mine in Teller County, Colorado. Just weeks after the next generation of Caterpillar’s battery electric Large Mining Truck line was announced,

The late Queen Elizabeth II will make a brief appearance in the new film Paddington in Peru. It follows her skit alongside the world-famous bear in a short film for her 2022 Platinum Jubilee celebrations, just months before her death. Now, a photo of Queen Elizabeth II and the marmalade-loving bear will appear in the

With its new electric SUV rolling out, NIO’s (NIO) sales topped the 20,000 mark again in Oct, its sixth straight month hitting the milestone. NIO sold 20,976 vehicles last month, up 30.5% from October 2023. The NIO brand sold 16,657 vehicles, while its new “family-oriented smart vehicle brand,” Onvo, contributed 4,319 in its first full

Scottish comedian Janey Godley has died a month after she moved to a hospice for end-of-life care, her agent has said. The 63-year-old, who found viral fame with her dubbed imitations of Nicola Sturgeon’s COVID-19 news briefings during the pandemic, had announced last month that she was receiving end-of-life care for terminal cancer. “It is

https://unsplash.com/photos/solar-panels-on-green-field-513dBrMJ_5w Enbridge, a Canadian energy company, just announced it’s moving forward with an 815-megawatt (MW) solar project called Sequoia in Texas. When it’s done, it’ll be one of the largest solar farms in North America. The project’s price tag is a hefty $1.1 billion. Enbridge’s Sequoia, around 150 miles west of Dallas, has already landed

An appeals court has upheld a ruling that Ed Sheeran’s hit song Thinking Out Loud did not illegally copy the Marvin Gaye classic, Let’s Get It On. The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan, New York, agreed with a lower-court judge’s dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Structured Asset Sales (SAS), which owns

Photo: RWE Rivian will power its DC fast-charging network with renewable energy company RWE’s Champion Wind farm in Texas. The two companies just signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for electricity from RWE’s repowered Champion Wind in Nolan and Mitchell counties, west of Abilene. The 127-megawatt (MW) Champion Wind is getting new turbine nacelles

Hyundai’s new low-cost EV is getting a bold design upgrade. The Hyundai Casper EV Cross was spotted for the first time in public, revealing new design elements. Although we knew a rugged “Cross” variant was headed to Europe, this was the first time the domestic model was spotted with an upgraded design. Hyundai unveiled the

Denver is joining the ranks of several other cities around the US by adding a fleet of electric bikes to its police department’s patrol vehicles. According to local Fox 31 KDVR, Denver will be adding 27 new electric bikes to its police force, spread across six police districts. The new e-bike initiative, which was led

Comedian Marcus Brigstocke has revealed he became addicted to pornography and received help to overcome the issue. The TV star discussed the issue on The Hidden 20% podcast, saying he became addicted after he had an affair which led to the end of his first marriage. Brigstocke, who has regularly been a panellist on Have

GB News has been fined £100,000 for breaking impartiality rules over a programme featuring Rishi Sunak, Ofcom has said. The regulator announced in May that the show called People’s Forum: The Prime Minister was found to have broken broadcasting rules. GB News chief executive Angelos Frangopoulos said the fine was a “direct attack on free

China has reportedly already told its major automakers to hold off investments in EU countries that supported Europe’s new EV tariffs, according to Reuters. While China started a little slow in the EV game, its investments into EV manufacturing have now started to bear fruit, and the country’s manufacturers have rapidly caught up and now

It’s easy to see why Anora, the film currently creating a lot of awards buzz, is being described as a modern day Pretty Woman. It tells the story of a young woman, a sex worker, who ends up falling in love with a very rich man; this time round, he’s the son of a Russian

Nearly 20 additional Cineworld cinemas are facing the threat of closure next month amid crunch talks with landlords. Sky News has learnt that the company has compiled a list of 18 sites across the UK which could shut before Christmas if deals are not reached with their owners. If negotiations to keep them open fail,

On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, Lucid proves than an EV company can keep its promises while Xiaomi teams up with Chevrolet and Honda to prove – at least conceptually – that records are made to be broken. We’ve also got a trio of heavy-hitting Tesla insiders selling nearly $300 million worth of TSLA stock and

A woman who appeared as a younger version of one of the Spice Girls in one of the group’s videos nearly 30 years ago, has told Sky News she is still hoping to get all five of them back together after a previous attempt failed. Sharna D’Rosario played Baby Spice and appeared in the video