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A completed documentary about Kanye West has been shelved following his recent antisemitic remarks – with his ex-wife Kim Kardashian saying hate speech is “never OK or excusable”. Studio executives Modi Wiczyk, Asif Satchu and Scott Tenley – from the documentary’s production company MRC – said in a statement on Monday that they “cannot support
The Ryvid Anthem electric motorcycle is one of the most innovative light electric motorcycles we’ve seen in years. The bike already began taking pre-orders, with deliveries expected next year, and I recently got the chance to test out a pair of Ryvid Anthem prototypes during a trip to LA. At just $7,800, the Anthem is
Friends star Matthew Perry says he has spent around $9m (£8m) on rehab over the years, trying to break free of his substance and alcohol abuse. The 53-year-old actor, who is publishing his autobiography next month, says he is currently clean and has been for the last 18 months. Perry, who played Chandler Bing in
Earlier this year, Jessica Chastain won an Oscar for her portrayal of the real-life TV preacher Tammy Faye – and soon she’ll be seen playing the singer Tammy Wynette in the series George & Tammy. Chastain‘s current film The Good Nurse also sees her playing another real person – and though this one wasn’t famous,
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Last week we reported on Fiido’s latest e-bike frame recall, which saw yet another one of its models demonstrate a propensity to break in half after several months of riding. Now the company is stepping up with a redesign and a $10,000 promise to make Fiido T1 e-bike owners feel more secure about their rides.
Author Sir Salman Rushdie has lost the sight in an eye and the use of a hand after he was stabbed on stage, his agent has revealed. The Indian-born British writer, who faced death threats for his novel The Satanic Verses, was attacked in August as he was about to deliver a lecture in New
The city of Chaozhou, in China’s Guangdong province, is going to build an offshore wind farm so large that it is expected to provide more power than all of Norway’s power plants combined. The city intends to start work on the 43.3 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm before 2025, according to the city’s five-year plan,
In a recent letter to current reservation holders of the R1T, Rivian has said it will halt the production and installation of the powered tonneau cover on all future deliveries. Those reservation holders can now choose between a manual tonneau cover or no cover at all, while Rivian “upgrades” the powered version. Here are the
Former EastEnders actress Josephine Melville has died backstage after performing in a play. The 61-year-old died after appearing in a performance of Nine Night on Thursday, Nottingham Playhouse said. Ms Melville received assistance from the Playhouse’s first aiders and a medically qualified member of the audience before paramedics arrived. She was treated but passed away
EV battery tech company Enevate and electric boat propulsion company Sealence have completed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop a high-performance battery for jet boats. Italy-based Sealence has developed an electric propulsion system called DeepSpeed (pictured above and below) that operates silently and reduces vibration for sea craft ranging from fast tenders to large yachts. DeepSpeed electric
Taylor Swift has thanked her fans for “doing something mind blowing” as her new release broke the Spotify record for most-streamed album in a single day. The popstar’s latest offering, Midnights, sparked a surge of interest after it went live on Friday – and caused something of a stir with a couple of sweary lyrics.
One of the last nations you would expect to join the electric vehicle revolution, Saudi Arabia, has announced its intentions to build and export EVs. The world’s largest oil-exporting nation, Saudi Arabia, aims to export over 150,000 EVs in 2026. Saudi Arabia released its “vision 2030” strategy to reduce carbon emissions while putting the nation
Prolific film composer Hans Zimmer has spoken of his Brexit frustrations, the “grim” state of the world and says he fears the consequences of what’s happening in Number 10 “are going to be dreadful”. The 12-time Oscar nominee – who is the subject of a new BBC documentary, Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel – told Sky
Chloe Grace Moretz’s new show may be set in the future, but it’s a future where progress is still sadly lacking when it comes to girls and gaming. In The Peripheral, an eight-part Amazon series based on the book by science fiction author William Gibson, the actress plays Flynne Fisher, a talented gamer who uses
The first General Motors dealership in North America officially installed Level 2 EV chargers Thursday morning as part of GM’s Dealer Community Charging Program. General Motors revealed its Dealer Community Charging Program a year ago, with plans to install up to 40,000 Level 2 chargers across North America. The program is an extension of its
Are you tired of using gas and loud motors to mow the lawn? Well, it’s time to change over from that ancient technology to something more fitting of the 21st century. BLACK+DECKER’s corded electric mower is on sale for $158 on Amazon right now, which is the second-best price that we’ve tracked all year. There
The official trailer for series five of The Crown has been released – and it recalls how the infamous Panorama interview with Diana, Princess of Wales, sent shockwaves through the Royal Family. The latest season of the Netflix drama is set to launch on 9 November and will take inspiration from the pressure the monarchy
Harvey Weinstein is facing four rape charges and seven other counts of sexual assault in Los Angeles. Opening statements in the case are expected to begin today. The charges are the latest in a long line of allegations against the disgraced movie mogul – previously considered Hollywood royalty, and one of the most award-winning producers