After nearly four months without a winner, a single ticket sold in California has won the Powerball jackpot worth $699.8m (£514m), officials have said. The winning numbers were drawn on Monday and the winner, from Morro Bay, matched all five numbers and the Powerball. This was the first grand prize winner since 5 June after
SpaceX’s Inspiration4 crew carried out medical research during their space mission, talked to their family back on Earth, and enjoyed the company of a xenomorph, like those seen in Aliens. But they also took time out to capture the breathtaking views of the Earth through the huge glass dome named “cupola” on the SpaceX Dragon
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Workers cut up coal carts in Dec. 2019 at a coal mine in Mentougou, west of Beijing, where many mines have been shut as China scrambles to cut carbon emissions. Greg Baker | AFP | Getty Images China needs to bolster its coal supply to avoid an economic slowdown this quarter, but Beijing’s icy relations
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) has backed NBA players refusing to get the vaccine after previously criticizing some NFL players for taking a knee during the national anthem. #CNN #News
In this article FB Facebook Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies at a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, October 23, 2019. Erin Scott | Reuters Facebook employees and contractors complained on Monday that they were unable to log into their work accounts following the company’s worst service outage since 2008. The outage, which
The latest James Bond left the UK and Ireland box office shaken and stirred during its opening weekend, generating £25m in three days. No Time To Die has broken the UK record for the highest opening weekend of any entry in the near 60-year history of the Bond franchise, topping predecessors Skyfall and Spectre. Universal
Even on a Monday morning, the beaches would usually be bustling in the place that calls itself “Surf City USA”. But the sands in Huntington Beach in California are deserted. So too, the beaches that stretch for miles south. The closures are part of a massive response to the spill of thousands of gallons of
A Conservative donor has suggested the party convenes a “special investigation'” into conflicts of interest surrounding the Tory co-chairman Ben Elliot. Mohammed Amersi, a telecoms entrepreneur and philanthropist, has also argued the party should improve its governance structures and remove Mr Elliot if he does not comply. “[Ben Elliot] has done a great job in
There are nearly 1,800 more streets across Britain where the average home is valued at more than £1m compared with a year ago, new figures have shown. Some 11,673 streets in September 2021 had an average property price into seven figures, which was 1,782 more than the 9,891 last September, according to property firm Zoopla.
A life-changing drug treatment is to be released to thousands of people in England in what has been described as a historic moment for people with sickle cell disease. The condition – which is particularly common in people with an African or Caribbean background – causes severe pain and organ failure, often requiring hospital admissions.
Two more earthquakes have rattled the Spanish island of La Palma amid a fresh surge of lava from an erupting volcano. Part of the volcano’s crater has also collapsed – two weeks after the eruption on what is one of the Canary Islands situated off northwest Africa. Spain’s National Geographical Institute said it recorded two
A gigantic comet — one of the largest ever seen — is heading toward the solar system. The comet, named Bernardinelli-Bernstein (BB), was discovered earlier this year and will reach its closest approach to the Sun in 10 years from now, around 2031. However, the comet poses no threat to the Earth. It is likely
When it comes to belt drives in the e-bike industry, Gates is the undisputed leader. And those quality drives usually come at a high cost, but now we’re seeing the lowest-priced Gates carbon belt drive-equipped e-bike yet: the new Ride1Up Roadster V2 Gravel Edition. Just in case you need a refresher, belt drives on e-bikes
Wall Street may be on the verge of an uncharacteristically painful quarter. Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel, who’s known for his positive market forecasts, is sounding the alarm on the market’s ability to cope with inflation. “We’re headed for some trouble ahead,” he told CNBC’s “Trading Nation” on Friday. “Inflation, in general, is going to
Residents on the Canary Island of La Palma are trying to go about their normal lives but are worried that toxic fumes released when lava hits water will head their way. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews
CNN’s Brianna Keilar speaks to veteran journalist Carl Bernstein after Idaho election officials found nothing in their investigation into voter fraud in the state during the 2020 election. #CNN #News
7:36 PM ET It wasn’t quite as chaotic of an ending as it could have been, but the 2021 MLB regular season is finally in the books. Now, playoff baseball is finally in store. In the AL, the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees renew their historic rivalry in what promises to be an
In this article FB Olivier Douliery | AFP | Getty Images A Facebook whistleblower who brought internal documents detailing the company’s research to The Wall Street Journal and the U.S. Congress unmasked herself ahead of an interview she gave to “60 Minutes,” which aired Sunday night. Frances Haugen, a former product manager on Facebook’s civic
Soldiers will begin delivering fuel to petrol stations this morning as parts of the country continue to struggle with shortages. Around 200 military personnel are being deployed on Operation Escalin in an effort to increase the number of tanker drivers. Most of the troops, who have been on standby since last week, will work in
An emergency clean-up effort is under way in Huntington Beach, California, after a massive oil spill described by the city’s mayor as an “environmental catastrophe”. More than 572,000 litres – 3,000 barrels – of heavy crude spilled into the Pacific Ocean between Huntington Beach Pier and Newport Beach, a distance of more than five miles.
Gordon Brown has pleaded with the government not to go ahead with a £20-a-week cut to universal credit. The former prime minister said: “It is not too late for the government to spare millions of people the choice between heating and eating this winter.” He cited research showing that 3.4 million households – or 6.3
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to announce a £500m expansion of government action to tackle unemployment and support job seekers following the end of the furlough scheme. In a speech at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester on Monday, Mr Sunak will outline fresh funding for schemes designed to increase the chances of employment for
The new James Bond film, No Time to Die, is set to break a pandemic box office record and gross an estimated $119.1m (£87.9m) internationally. According to NBC Universal, No Time To Die – Daniel Craig‘s last outing as James Bond – is set to be the first title from a big studio to be
Sarah Everard’s killer will spend the rest of his life in prison. A judge at the Old Bailey has given Wayne Couzens a whole life order, meaning he will never be released. The judge said Couzens had shown no contrition or remorse for kidnapping, raping and killing Sarah. Read more on the story: https://news.sky.com/story/sarah-everard-murder-wayne-couzens-sentenced-to-whole-life-order-12421499 SUBSCRIBE
CNN’s Ana Cabrera speaks with David Oakley, president and creative director of BooneOakley, about an ad he helped create to spread a message to unvaccinated individuals. #CNN #News
Today, Tesla (TSLA) released its Q3 2021 delivery and production numbers – confirming it achieved again new records. The automaker managed to deliver 241,300 electric vehicles during the last quarter. Earlier this month, we reported on CEO Elon Musk telling employees in a company-wide call that “‘this is the craziest month of deliveries Tesla (TSLA)
A general view shows the Wujing Coal-Electricity Power Station in Shanghai on September 28, 2021. Hector Retamal | AFP | Getty Images BEIJING — Local Chinese authorities have abruptly ordered power cuts at many factories in the last week, reflecting a system trying to react to a number of directives from Beijing, and macroeconomic developments.
BOULDER, Colorado — Feeling overwhelmed with details when it comes to going solar? Don’t know where to start? Need to see the numbers for yourself? Check out your neighbor’s solar system and decreased energy bills! The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) invites you to attend their 26th annual ASES National Solar Tour this weekend, October 2-3.
The YouTube channel “Corridor Crew” has shared an awesome video demonstrating just how many solar panels it would take to power the world. The video starts off with the host showing us a future time, 2100, and what it would be like if the world successfully transitioned to sustainability and there were no more climate
The fuel supply crisis is “virtually at an end” in parts of the UK, but problems persist in London and the South East, the Petrol Retailers Association has said. There has been no overall improvement in the crisis in the last 24 hours, the group added. However, issues with getting fuel were “virtually at an
A bomb has exploded in the entrance of a mosque in the Afghan capital Kabul, leaving a “number of civilians dead”, according to the Taliban. The blast happened as a memorial service was being held for the mother of deputy information minister Zabihullah Mujahid, who later tweeted the attack had claimed civilian lives. Those killed
Boris Johnson has not ruled out shortages continuing until Christmas, but said the festive period this year will be “considerably better” than last year. “I’m very confident this Christmas will be considerably better,” the prime minister said during a visit to a youth club in Manchester. Live updates from the Conservative Party conference When it