UK China accuses UK, US and Australia of ‘going further down dangerous road’ with submarine pact March 14, 2023 admin China has hit out at the US, UK and Australia over their pact to create new nuclear-powered submarines, saying they have “gone further down a dangerous road”. It follows Rishi…
World Biden to visit Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland to mark anniversary of Good Friday Agreement March 14, 2023 admin Joe Biden will visit Northern Ireland following a formal invitation from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The invitation was extended as the pair met for talks in San Diego to announce…
Technology Uber and Lyft shares rise after California court victory lets them classify drivers as contractors March 14, 2023 admin In this article UBER LYFT DASH Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Ride-sharing apps, including Uber and Lyft, can continue to treat their drivers as independent contractors, a California appeals…
Entertainment This US solar company is about to ramp up flexible thin-film solar March 13, 2023 admin Thin-film solar panel maker Ascent Solar Technologies announced today that it’s going to repurpose its Thornton, Colorado, factory to accelerate industrial-scale commercialization of perovskite solar modules. Perovskite solar cells use…
Entertainment Volkswagen plots first North American EV battery cell plant location March 13, 2023 admin Volkswagen has officially selected St. Thomas, Ontario, as the home for its first North American EV battery cell plant Monday, after revealing its rugged electric SUV and pickup line Scout…
Entertainment Biden just approved an Alaska oil drilling project – here’s why that stinks March 13, 2023 admin The Biden administration said on Monday that it’s approving the Willow oil drilling project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. New oil drilling in Alaska Biden’s Willow plan will allow three…
Entertainment Porsche reports record 2022 earnings, updated EV pipeline includes entirely new SUV model March 13, 2023 admin During its annual press conference earlier today, Porsche AG is reporting four new financial records for 2022 following a successful IPO last fall. With record revenues for the previous year,…
Entertainment Tesla Model S Plaid delivers on originally promised 200 mph top speed with new brakes March 13, 2023 admin Tesla Model S Plaid is finally delivering on original promises to achieve a 200 mph top speed with its new ceramic brakes. When Tesla first announced the Model S Plaid,…
Entertainment Lexus gives us a closer look at its first all-electric RZ 450e model [Images] March 13, 2023 admin Lexus has begun accepting orders for its first fully electric vehicle, the RZ 450e, an upscale luxury alternative to the Toyota bZ4X. Check out the latest RZ 450e images from…
UK BBC ‘climbdown’ over Lineker row sparks jibes among celebrities – but Tory MPs not happy with U-turn March 13, 2023 admin High-profile figures from sport and broadcasting appear to have poked fun at the BBC over its U-turn on the Gary Lineker impartiality row. After the corporation last Friday suspended the…
Business National Savings & Investments mulls giving acting chief Harkins top job March 13, 2023 admin The government’s savings bank is weighing the appointment of Dax Harkins, its new interim boss, as its next permanent chief executive. Sky News has learnt that National Savings & Investments…
UK King calls for unity in first Commonwealth Day speech as protesters gather at Abbey March 13, 2023 admin King Charles has given his first Commonwealth Day address as monarch against the backdrop of protests at Westminster Abbey. The King urged the family of nations to “strive together” for…
Environment Biden Interior approves controversial Alaska oil drilling project March 13, 2023 admin Climate activists gather to protest with demanding President Biden stop the Willow Project by unfurling a banner on the Lafayette Square in front of the White House on January 10,…
US Biden to approve scaled-back version of controversial $7bn oil and gas drilling project March 13, 2023 admin Joe Biden’s administration will approve a scaled-back version of a controversial $7bn oil and gas drilling project. The move comes despite criticism from environmentalists who say the development of the…
Technology Silver Lake and CPP Investments to acquire Qualtrics for $12.5 billion March 13, 2023 admin In this article Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Signage in front of Qualtrics International Inc. headquarters in Provo, Utah, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. George Frey | Bloomberg…
Business Inflation basket update sees e-bikes added but alcopops drowning their sorrows March 13, 2023 admin Men’s belts and electric bikes are in while many CDs and alcopops are out, in the annual update to the basket of goods and services used to calculate inflation. The…
World Indian film song beats entries from Rihanna and Lady Gaga to win historic Oscar March 13, 2023 admin Naatu Naatu from the Telugu-language blockbuster RRR has made history as the first Indian song to win an Academy Award, taking the Oscar for best original song. With its catchy chorus and…
Business West Midlands mayor Street set for £1.2bn Budget devolution boost March 13, 2023 admin The Treasury is this week expected to deliver a £1bn-plus devolution boost to Andy Street, the West Midlands mayor. Sky News understands that the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, will outline plans…
Entertainment Tesla significantly ramps up hiring for Cybertruck production March 13, 2023 admin Tesla has significantly ramped up its hiring effort for Cybertruck production, which is just a few months away. The Cybertruck production program is being closely followed by the industry as…
UK Climate change protester jailed for five weeks after blocking motorway traffic March 13, 2023 admin A climate change protester has been jailed for five weeks after blocking traffic on the M4. Stephen Pritchard, 63, was sentenced at Inner London Crown Court for his part in…