For many of us who grew up in the ’80s and ’90s, making sure we were plonked in front of the TV ready for 5.35pm every weekday was non-negotiable. After a hard day’s school, Blue Peter, Grange Hill, Byker Grove were all in the teatime viewing mix, but nothing commanded eyeballs more than Neighbours. While
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The US Attorney General has given his clearest indication yet that former President Donald Trump could be prosecuted for his role in attempting to overthrow the result of the 2020 election. In an interview with NBC News, Merrick Garland spoke more explicitly than he has ever before about the Justice Department investigation into the 6
Tesla tried to force a customer to pay $4,500 ransom over 80 miles of range that the company software-locked in his battery pack. The automaker only started to walk back on the strategy to squeeze $4,500 out of its customers after an uproar on social media. Tesla used to sell Model S vehicles with software-locked
In this article ENPH Workers install solar panels on the roofs of homes under construction south of Corona, California. The California Energy Commission in May 2018 adopted new energy building standards requiring solar panels for virtually all new homes built in the state starting in 2020. MediaNews Group/Inland Valley Daily Bulletin via Getty Images |
7:28 PM ET Associated Press A federal judge said Tuesday a national horse racing authority cannot enforce its rules in Louisiana and West Virginia while a lawsuit challenging the organization is in court. In granting a preliminary injunction, Western District of Louisiana Judge Terry Doughty said the Horseracing Integrity & Safety Authority likely went beyond
In this article MSFT Microsoft shares rose 5% in extended trading on Tuesday after the software maker issued a rosy income forecast for the year ahead, despite issuing quarterly results that failed to reach Wall Street consensus. Here’s how the company did: Earnings: $2.23 per share, adjusted, vs. $2.29 per share as expected by analysts,
In this article GOOGL Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks during the Google I/O keynote session at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California on May 7, 2019. Josh Edelson | AFP | Getty Images Alphabet reported weaker-than-expected earnings and revenue for the second quarter. The stock rose more than 4% in extended trading. Here’s how the
5:59 PM ET SHEFFIELD, England — If you want to seal a famous victory, it doesn’t really matter how you do it. The goal will speak for itself, whether it is a tap-in or a spectacular 30-yard strike. But there is also another level entirely, and Alessia Russo delivered Euro 22’s viral moment with a
CNN’s Nic Robertson shows how Western technology used in drones is helping Russia to track and kill Ukrainian forces.
There was a small but noisy crowd waiting to greet Donald Trump for his return to ‘the swamp’. “Indict Donald Trump” they chanted outside a hotel hosting the America First Agenda Summit where the former US president was the star speaker. Mr Trump has not set foot in Washington DC since January last year when
Rishi Sunak has announced a plan to scrap VAT on energy bills – a significant U-turn on his previous pledge not to make any immediate tax cuts. The former chancellor said that if he becomes prime minister he would implement the temporary measure to save the average household £160. It marks a significant change of
European Union members have agreed a plan for dramatic cuts in their use of natural gas in the event that Russia halts its supply to the continent. Under the deal agreed by the energy ministers in Brussels, member states will reduce their consumption by 15%. However, the deal has been done on a voluntary basis,
Pulp are getting back together for a series of reunion shows next year, Jarvis Cocker has confirmed. During their 1990s heyday, the Sheffield band were regarded among the “big four” bands of Britpop, along with Oasis, Blur and Suede. Speaking at a Guardian-hosted talk and Q&A for his new memoir Good Pop, Bad Pop, Cocker
England’s Lionesses are celebrating after they thrashed Sweden 4-0 to book their place in the women’s Euro 2022 final at Wembley. Sarina Wiegman’s side won their semi-final in impressive style and will now face either Germany or France who play on Wednesday in Milton Keynes. There was elation in London’s Trafalgar Square where big screens
German automaker Volkswagen has announced the start of production of its all-electric ID.4 SUV at its manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This start of production solidifies the ID.4 as the first Volkswagen EV to built and sold in the United States. Volkswagen’s ID.4 began production in late 2020 as the first all-electric crossover SUV donning the
In this article @NG.1 The Nord Stream 1 pipeline, through which Russian natural gas has been flowing to Germany since 2011, will be shut down for around 10 days for scheduled maintenance work. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Natural gas prices are surging around the world as scorching temperatures stoke demand for
A chess-playing robot grabbed the finger of a seven-year-old boy and broke it during the ongoing match with him at the Moscow Open last week, according to news reports. The incident took place on July 19 and videos of it were soon circulated on the Internet. A clip, shared by the Baza Telegram channel, shows the
8:14 AM BST Ian Foster has shrugged off queries over his future as New Zealand coach ahead of a tour of South Africa that could spell the end of his tenure. Despite huge pressure, Foster survived a New Zealand Rugby review into the 2-1 series defeat to Ireland, with his assistant coaches instead taking the
In this article SHOP-CA An employee works at Shopify’s headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Chris Wattie | Reuters Shopify is laying off roughly 1,000 workers, or around 10% of its global workforce, the company announced Tuesday. Shares of Shopify sank more than 15% in early trading following the announcement. In a memo to staff, CEO
Russia has said it will withdraw from the International Space Station (ISS) after 2024 to focus on building its own orbital outpost. Yuri Borisov, who was appointed to lead the state-controlled space corporation Roscosmos earlier this month, said during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin that Russia would fulfil its obligations to other partners before