EPA nominee Lee Zeldin. Photo by SecretName101 on wikimedia It looks like the next EPA head will likely be Lee Zeldin, a former New York Congressman and failed gubernatorial candidate, and he’s already promising policy moves that would make the air dirtier and increase health and fuel costs for Americans. The nominee doesn’t have a
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👉 Listen to Sky News Daily on your podcast app 👈 After 25 years, Gary Lineker is leaving the BBC’s Match Of The Day. He’ll stay on for the corporation’s coverage of the FA Cup and the next World Cup – but he’ll get his Saturday nights back from the end of this season. The
Lectric Ebikes has sent another salvo across the bow of the e-bike industry, this time further entrenching itself in the best-selling cargo e-bike role with major upgrades to the new XPedition 2.0 electric cargo bike. The original Lectric XPedition was already a runaway success, ushering in unheard-of bang for your buck in the quickly growing
China’s EV giant is ready to unleash its newest secret weapon on the global stage. With the arrival of the new Sealion 7 in Europe, BYD expects sales to pick up rapidly. BYD’s new mid-size electric SUV will challenge top-selling EVs in Europe, including the Tesla Model Y. After unveiling the new mid-size electric SUV
No one under the age of 25 knows Match of the Day without Gary Lineker. A TV era is ending with the Saturday night hot seat being vacated when the Premier League season ends in May, Sky News has been told. The arrival of a new director of BBC Sport made this decision increasingly inevitable
Gary Lineker is to leave Match Of The Day after 25 years, Sky News understands. The former England striker will step down at the end of the current football season. It is understood he will stay at the BBC until the end of the next World Cup which is being held in the US, Mexico
Australian Parliament. Photo by Marcus Reubenstein on Unsplash The Australian government has announced that it plans to allow EVs in the country to use V2G/bidirectional charging as early as Christmas of this year, right at the start of an Australian summer that promises to be one of the hottest ever. Australia has been struggling with
A course dedicated to studying Beyonce is coming to Yale University, allowing students to dig deeper into the “artistic genius” of the global superstar. Titled Beyonce Makes History: Black Radical Tradition History, Culture, Theory & Politics Through Music, it will kick off next spring. According to a description of the module, which is offered through
In a bid to clean up its streets in more ways than one, the city of Madison, Wisconsin has added two Class 8 electric trucks to its garbage fleet earlier this year in the form of a pair of Mack Electric LR HDEVs … and the city already has plans to add two more. In
MTV Awards host Rita Ora has paid an emotional tribute to her friend Liam Payne on stage at the ceremony, saying he had the “biggest heart”. Ora, who duetted with Payne on the song For You in 2018, became emotional as she spoke about the One Direction star towards the end of the event. The
Static photo, Colour: Morning Haze Audi is embracing its future in China with the launch of a new Chinese market electric sub-brand called AUDI that ditches the iconic “four rings” logo in favor of four capital letters – but one thing it hasn’t ditched is AUDI Audi’s sexy teutonic long-roof design language. As you might
Jamie Oliver has withdrawn a children’s book he wrote from sale after criticism that it stereotyped First Nation Australians. In his book, Billy And The Epic Escape, the TV chef tells the story of a First Nations girl living in foster care in an Indigenous community who gets abducted by the novel’s villain. But the
With Camp Mode, Tesla started a new era for car campers. Quiet climate control, a multimedia entertainment display, a glass roof, and a large rear flat compartment area that easily fits most 6′ adults with a mattress mean that hotels on long solo drives are now optional. It can also be a nice camping option
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss how Trump’s victory will impact the EV market, TSLA surging, the new Ioniq 5 being a great deal, and more. Sponsored by ALSET Auto: North America’s leader in paint protection and restyling; offering colored
Tony Todd, the actor best known for his title role in the Candyman horror films, has died aged 69. The father-of-two died of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. He featured in the Transformers and Final Destination films, as well as playing the Starship Enterprise’s Commander Kurn on several Star
Photo: Hitachi Rail A “UK-first” intercity battery trial train proved that single battery technology can outperform diesel engines cost-effectively. Hitachi Rail, Angel Trains, and TransPennine Express just wrapped up the trial, which took place in the north of England. It proved that powerful batteries offer significant benefits for emissions, fuel savings, and air quality. Hitachi
As Paddington Bear returns to cinemas this weekend – with his third film in 10 years – Ben Whishaw, the actor who voices the marmalade-loving bear, says he had “had no idea” the character would prove to be a golden goose to the UK film industry. Speaking to Sky News, the actor confessed that when
Beyonce and Taylor Swift have made Grammy history, with the nominations for this year’s awards revealed. Beyonce leads this year’s nominations, receiving 11 nods – making her the most nominated artist in the show’s history. Her success as the most-nominated artist comes after her country album, Cowboy Carter, was roundly snubbed at this year’s County
Finally, Bentley says it has found the winning formula to giving an all-electric vehicle the Bentley stamp of approval. It’ll scream luxury and likely cost a bloody fortune. The British ultra-luxury brand, owned by Volkswagen AG, is once again pushing back its target to exclusively offer BEVs by five years to 2035, but says it
Gladiator director Ridley Scott says he had to persuade Joaquin Phoenix to stay on the first movie, after the Joker star threatened to quit. Phoenix, 50, played the corrupt Roman emperor Commodus in the first film, and was nominated for an Oscar for his performance. Image: Paul Mescal and director Ridley Scott on the set