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On an extra Sky News Daily, Kimberley Leonard discusses the latest developments in claims that a BBC presenter paid a teenager thousands of pounds for explicit photos. A lawyer acting for the young person said the original story in The Sun was “totally wrong” and allegations made by their mother were “rubbish”. But The Sun
General Motors is slashing the prices of its Cadillac Lyriq by almost 14% amid heightening competition in China’s EV market. The move comes days after Volkswagen introduced a “historical low price” offer on its ID.3 electric car. According to the company’s website and social media, the Cadillac Lyriq now starts at 379,700 yuan ($52,443), down
The Metropolitan Police is “assessing information” supplied by the BBC over claims a male presenter paid a teenager for explicit pictures. The force is now carrying out further enquiries to establish whether any crime has been committed following the allegations which were first revealed by The Sun newspaper on Saturday. Representatives for the broadcaster earlier
If you’ve been hoping to get your snowboarding fix even in the summer, Traqpod just might have the thing for you. The Barcelona-based skateboarding company has just gone electric, launching a powered version of their board known as the Traqpod 3 Electric. The board eschews typical skateboard trucks and uses a novel type of folding
The BBC presenter who is alleged to have paid a 17-year-old tens of thousands of pounds for sexually explicit images reportedly made two “panicked” calls to the young person after the story broke last week. In new allegations published in The Sun, the male presenter – who has not been named but is said to
The Pedego Avenue is a remarkable electric bike that combines the best of customization and performance. Crafted with precision by experts in the American eBike industry, this bike offers a unique riding experience that can be tailored to suit individual preferences. With a minimalist design, powerful motor, and an array of custom-made accessories, the 10
The BBC “clearly has questions to answer” after one of its presenters was accused of paying a teenager for explicit photographs, a senior Conservative MP has said. The young person’s mother said that while she complained to the BBC on 19 May, it was “obvious” to her that the corporation had not spoken to the
Nearly two years ago, BMW gave us a look at a futuristic light electric motorcycle known as the CE 02. Welcome to the future folks, because now the BMW CE 02 has officially launched as the brand’s latest electric motorbike. While there’s no single delineation on where scooters stop and motorcycles start, the CE 02
Sir Elton John has performed for the last time on his 330-date farewell tour. The 76-year-old star has been travelling the world performing his Farewell Yellow Brick Road show since 2018. He told fans they will remain in his “head, heart and soul” as he closed Saturday night’s show in Stockholm. Sir Elton confirmed he
Liftgate trucks are the workhorses of the delivery industry, combining heavy-hauling capacity with the ability to load or unload at street level instead of needing a loading dock. When I occasionally buy the weird Alibaba vehicles that I’ve become known for, I always have to ask the delivery company, “Do you guys have a lift
Labor union members at New York’s Ravenswood Generating Station will become the US’s first fossil fuel power plant workers to transition to operating offshore wind equipment. Ravenswood is a 2,480-megawatt (MW) power plant in Long Island City, Queens, across from Roosevelt Island. Powering 20% of the city, it’s New York City’s largest fossil-fuel plant, and
Paris Hilton has been criticised by animal rights group PETA for buying a new chihuahua puppy - which is related to her beloved dog who died earlier this year. The US media personality revealed the newest addition to the “Hilton pets family” in an Instagram post this week – two months on from her heartbreak at
The BBC has said it takes “any allegations very seriously” following claims that one of its male presenters paid a teenager more than £35,000 for sexually explicit photos. The unnamed “household name” allegedly first requested images from the youth when they were aged 17 back in 2020 and has made a series of payments over
California-based Fisker Inc. dropped its Q2 production numbers Friday, showing over 1,000 Ocean electric SUVs built over the past three months. Although this is up significantly from the first quarter, the total falls short of Fisker’s guidance due to supplier challenges. Fisker produces 1,022 EVs in Q2, falling short of its target After starting production
Music fans will flock to Malmo next May for the next instalment of the Eurovision Song Contest, organisers have announced. Sweden won the right to host the 2024 contest after Loreen emerged victorious in Liverpool with her track Tattoo, holding off competition from its Nordic neighbours Finland and Norway. Loreen made history at the event,
The first monopile for Ocean Wind 1, New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm, has been built at a New Jersey manufacturing facility – and Cape May County isn’t happy about any of it. New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm July 6 update: An even bigger milestone occurred yesterday – the US Department of the Interior
Britney Spears has claimed she was hit in the face by a security guard when she tried to tap a 7ft 4in tall NBA star on the shoulder. The singer said she was “back handed” and nearly knocked to the ground after she approached Victor Wembanyama from behind as he walked into a hotel restaurant
There’s no denying the appeal of gliding over the open water, wind in your hair, and the sun on your face. Boat ownership has long been a cherished dream for many, and with more options for small, affordable boats than ever, that dream is widely becoming a reality. But in recent years there has been
Cillian Murphy and the makers of Peaky Blinders have said they “strongly disapprove” of the use of clips from the show being used in a video shared by supporters of Ron DeSantis’ US presidential campaign. A statement released on behalf of creator Steven Knight, Murphy and the show’s production companies said the footage used was
Global energy tech company Enphase Energy just announced the first shipments of its microinverters made in Columbia, South Carolina. In April, Enphase, which supplies microinverter-based solar and battery systems, announced that it would begin manufacturing its products in the US. A microinverter is a device used with solar arrays to convert the energy that’s generated (Direct
Kevin Spacey subjected a man he met at a celebrity event to a “barrage” of “vile” sexual comments before grabbing his crotch “like a cobra getting hold”, a court has been told. Jurors at Southwark Crown Court in London heard this evidence from the third of four men who have accused the Hollywood actor of
SAIC Motor, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is doubling down on its EV strategy in Europe following encouraging sales so far this year. The massive automaker recently shared plans to erect a new EV production facility overseas, to help deliver models to its growing audience in the market. SAIC Motor (aka Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation) is
Adele has warned concertgoers about throwing things on stage after a spate of recent incidents. In a video posted on Instagram by a concertgoer, the 35-year-old singer had a special message for her fans, which she delivered as she paced the stage with a t-shirt gun in her arm. Adele, performing at her Weekends with
On Tuesday, Stellantis unveiled its latest electric SUV, the FIAT 600e, with up to 248 miles range (400 km) starting at under $40,000 (€36,490). The new compact electric SUV is set to compete against the upcoming Volvo EX30 in the lucrative crossover market. The new 600e is the predecessor of the family-friendly Fiat 600 from
TV presenter Fiona Phillips has revealed she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The 62-year-old star, who is best known as the former host of ITV breakfast programme GMTV, was told she had the illness over a year ago after experiencing months of brain fog and anxiety. In an exclusive interview with the Mirror where
Fresh off the first US deliveries of its flagship SUV, the Ocean, the EV automaker’s chairman and CEO teased its third model on social media – a convertible GT called the Fisker Ronin. We still don’t know much about this EV yet (Fisker still needs to deliver a model before this one), but we do
Kevin Spacey told a man he met in a pub to “be cool, be cool” as he kissed his neck and grabbed his crotch just hours after meeting him, a court has heard. The alleged victim told police officers that when he moved Spacey away, saying he “did not bat for that team”, the Hollywood
Tesla has changed its standard paint color for the Model 3 and Model Y. Now everything but Midnight Silver is at least $1,000. “Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is black,” that’s what Henry Ford supposedly said when asked why Ford was not offering different colors
Kevin Spacey behaved as if he “thought he could groom” one of his alleged victims of sexual assault – and good-looking young men were warned about the “slippery” Hollywood actor as it was “well known he was up to no good”, a court has heard. During the first day of evidence at Southwark Crown Court
A Chinese electric car designed for battery swapping has dropped its entire battery pack while driving down the road. Several EV companies have tried to make battery swapping, an alternative to charging, a reality, but they have mostly been unsuccessful – except in China. Some Chinese EV companies have had some success. For example, Nio
Robert De Niro’s grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez has died. Drena, De Niro‘s eldest daughter, posted on Instagram on Monday announcing the death of her 19-year-old son – saying the family had lost a “sweet angel”. The 51-year-old shared the news in an emotional post. She wrote: “My beautiful sweet angel. I have loved you
Tesla (TSLA) announced its production and delivery numbers for the second quarter of 2023, and the automaker has crushed expectations with deliveries of over 466,000 electric vehicles. Earlier this week, we reported that Wall Street was expecting another record quarter for deliveries from Tesla, with a consensus of 448,000 vehicles. That’s up from Tesla’s previous
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