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Travis Kelce is used to drama on the pitch – now he’s set to experience it on the small screen. Following girlfriend Taylor Swift into the world of entertainment, the NFL star is to take on his first major acting role in a new series by renowned producer Ryan Murphy, the creative powerhouse behind hit

Games Of Thrones actor Ian Gelder has died at the age of 74. His death was announced by his husband, fellow actor Ben Daniels, who paid tribute to the “kindest, most generous spirited and loving human being”. Daniels, 59, said Gelder was his “absolute rock” during their relationship of more than 30 years. The British

Photo: Shenzhen Government Online Shenzhen, the home of Chinese EV giant BYD, says it’s become the first in China to have more supercharging plugs than gas pumps. As Electrek reported in April, BYD received direct government subsidies of “at least” $3.7 billion to grow its EV business and undercut the competition with aggressively low pricing.

Earlier this year, Apple canceled its decade-long Project Titan electric car initiative, but a new report from DigiTimes says that Apple’s electric vehicle ambitions might not be over. According to the story, Apple is “assessing the possibility of teaming up with a certain US EV startup, and Rivian is a very likely candidate.” The report

The Met Gala always produces the most memorable red carpet looks of the year. Following this year’s theme, The Garden Of Time, the stars pulled out all the botanical stops with their outfits, with floral and garden-inspired fashion unsurprisingly dominating. Zendaya, Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez and Gigi Hadid were among the celebrities in

Photo: Cypress Creek Renewables A 208-megawatt (MW) solar farm with 80 megawatt hours (MWh) of storage has come online west of San Antonio, Texas. Solar + storage developers Cypress Creek Renewables brought Zier Solar + Storage online in Brackettville, Texas, on May 2, 2024. Zier can produce enough energy annually to power 41,600 homes. Cypress

A Scottish singer plucked from obscurity at the last minute to replace Olly Murs as the opening act for Take That in Glasgow has told Sky News he thought the life-changing opportunity was a “joke”. Daniel Rooney, 26, was playing at the Radisson Red hotel opposite the OVO Hydro when news broke that Murs was

Republicans have introduced a bill to eliminate the US EV tax credit in the Inflation Reduction Act, with the effect of slowing US progress on EV manufacturing, thus handing the lead in EV manufacturing to China. How the Inflation Reduction Act helps American health, economy & manufacturing The Inflation Reduction Act included hundreds of billions

German equipment manufacturer Kramer showed off a pair of zero-emission equipment options at the Paris Intermat show last week – the 5065e electric wheel loader and 1445e electric telehandler. Kramer says the quiet operation of its new electric wheel loader and telehandler are ideal for noise-sensitive areas such as city centers, cemeteries and golf courses, hotels,

Actor Bernard Hill, who played roles in Lord Of The Rings and Titanic, has died aged 79, his agent has confirmed. Hill also featured as Yosser Hughes in the iconic drama series Boys In The Blackstuff. Hill was given a number of awards for his role as King Theoden in the Lord of the Rings

Multi-million-dollar grants adding up to more than $46 million from the US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will help support electrification efforts at several American ports. The Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT) in Long Beach, California has received a $34.9 million grant from the FHWA to replace 155 on-site commercial trucks and buses with zero-emission vehicles

You may have noticed an unusual German rap song in the background of an increasing number of videos on your TikTok feed. But what is it – and how did it spread so fast? What is Barbara Rhubarb Bar? What sounds like a rap is in fact a German tongue twister written by musical comedian

Photo: Tesloid Elon Musk has revealed that Tesla software-locked its cheapest Model Y (Standard Range RWD), and it plans to offer 40 to 60 more miles of range for $1,500-$2,000. Over the years, Tesla has periodically offered cheaper vehicles with shorter ranges, and rather than building a new vehicle with a smaller battery pack, the

After firing its entire Supercharger team, Tesla has sent out an email to suppliers which shows just how chaotic the decisionmaking leading up to the firings must have been. Earlier this week, Tesla abruptly fired its entire Supercharging team, leading to an immediate pullback in Supercharger installation plans. Now we’ve seen the email that Tesla

Kendrick Lamar and Drake have both released new diss tracks as the feud between them intensifies with brutal verses dragging in their families. Lamar earlier this week replied to two tracks by Drake with Euphoria – where he called the Canadian rapper a “scam artist”. On Friday, Drake responded with Family Matters, hitting back: “Why

Olly Murs has apologised for cancelling a performance in Glasgow at the last minute. The singer has been supporting Take That on tour, but was forced to cancel his appearance with the band at the OVO Hydro due to transport issues. Murs said he had been at Heathrow from 11am ahead of his performance on

Kevin Spacey has denied new allegations of inappropriate behaviour from men who feature in a Channel 4 documentary released next week. In an interview with journalist Dan Wootton posted on X, the double Oscar winner said he will “no longer be speechless”. Last year, Spacey was found not guilty by a jury of nine sexual

Today’s Green Deals are jam-packed once more with EV sales to get you geared-up for the cruising months ahead, led by Lectric eBikes’ 5-year anniversary celebration that is taking up to $570 off select e-bikes, like the XPedition Single-Battery Cargo e-bike at $1,399, while also giving away choices of five add-on accessories. It is joined

Gyles Brandreth says he blames himself for the death of Rod Hull, who died in 1999 when he fell from the roof of his home while attempting to adjust his television aerial. The 63-year-old entertainer was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital with a coroner later recording a verdict of accidental death. Image: Hull and

Hit sitcom Gavin & Stacey will return for its “last ever episode” on Christmas Day, James Corden has announced. Corden posted a picture on his Instagram of himself and co-creator Ruth Jones holding a script. The text on its cover reads: “Gavin & Stacey: the finale. Written by James Corden and Ruth Jones 2024.” In