UK Police investigate after 800-year-old castle damaged with hammer August 1, 2023 Police are appealing for information after an 800-year-old castle was damaged with a hammer. Dolbadarn Castle in Llanberis is located around 12 miles from Bangor. It is believed to have…
Technology Chinese EV maker Xpeng sees highest deliveries this year but is eclipsed by rivals Nio, Li Auto August 1, 2023 In this article 9868-HK XPEV NIO LI Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Xpeng G9 SUV is on display during the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at the National…
World Iran announces nationwide shutdown due to soaring heat August 1, 2023 Iran has announced a nationwide shutdown due to “unprecedented heat”. A two-day national holiday will start tomorrow with governmental offices, banks and schools all closing. The health ministry said hospitals…
Science Apple Patent Application Hints at AirPods Sensors That Allow Measurement of Brain Electrical Activity August 1, 2023 AirPods — Apple’s truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones — could double as a health monitoring tool in the future, according to a patent application recently published by the US Patent…
Technology Uber shares rise on rosy guidance and operating profit, despite revenue miss August 1, 2023 In this article UBER Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi addresses the audience during the keynote at the start an Uber products launch in San Francisco,…
UK House prices ‘likely to fall further’ after biggest drop in 14 years August 1, 2023 House prices will likely fall further in the coming months after a closely-watched index reported the biggest drop in 14 years, experts predict. It comes after Nationwide reported that annual…
World China limits drone exports as Russia compares Moscow strike to 9/11 August 1, 2023 China is to limit the export of long-range drones over fears they are being converted for military use in Ukraine. Beijing says it will limit the export of some high-performance…
Environment From Washington to Warsaw, a ‘greenlash’ is picking up steam despite extreme heat August 1, 2023 Demonstrators hold placards and chant slogans during a rally to protest against the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London, at Marble Arch, central London, on June…
Environment Oil major BP posts 70% drop in second-quarter profit, raises dividend by 10% August 1, 2023 The BP logo is displayed outside a petrol station near Warmister, on August 15, 2022 in Wiltshire, England. Matt Cardy | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — Oil…
World France and Italy to fly citizens out of Niger – as two West African nations back the coup August 1, 2023 France and Italy have announced plans to fly their citizens out of Niger following a military coup in the country. It comes after Niger’s presidential guard surrounded the palace in…
Business Tax on wines and spirits increases from today, but some good news if you’re going to the pub for a pint August 1, 2023 Wine and gin drinkers will have to shell out more from today as alcohol taxes rise. The shake-up aims to encourage drinkers to cut back by taxing all alcohol based…
Entertainment As Texas hits 112F, here’s how big battery storage is keeping the grid online August 1, 2023 As the brutal heat wave in Texas continues, Electrek spoke with Julia Souder, CEO of the global nonprofit Long Duration Energy Storage Council, about how big battery storage is helping…
Entertainment Tesla and other automakers are in talks with Exxon to secure lithium August 1, 2023 Tesla and other automakers are reportedly in talks with Exxon Mobil to secure lithium from a new source in Arkansas. There are a few metals that need to be mined…
Technology Chinese are forking out more money for smartphones despite wider slowdown — that’s good news for Apple July 31, 2023 In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT IPhone 14 Pro models are promoted outside Apple Inc’s flagship store in Shanghai, China, October 13, 2022. CFOTO | Future…
Sports German ailing, as Yankees turn to Brito vs. Rays July 31, 2023 ESPN News Services Jul 31, 2023, 04:24 PM ET The New York Yankees recalled right-handed pitcher Jhony Brito from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to start Monday night’s game against the visiting Tampa…
Sports Oregon lands son of ex-Ducks QB great A. Smith July 31, 2023 Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterJul 31, 2023, 03:59 PM ET Close ESPN staff writer Joined ESPN in 2011 Graduated from Central Michigan Oregon got a commitment from 2025 quarterback Akili…
Technology Elon Musk’s X Corp. seen taking down giant glowing sign in San Francisco July 31, 2023 CNBC/Kif Leswing SAN FRANCISCO —Elon Musk marked San Francisco as the spot for X Corp. over the weekend, erecting a giant glowing X sign on top of the headquarters of…
Sports Nebraska DB Farmer given indefinite suspension July 31, 2023 Associated Press Jul 31, 2023, 01:53 PM ET LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska defensive back Myles Farmer, the team’s second-leading tackler last season, was not on the 120-man roster when the…
Entertainment Uber is buying 100 Tesla Model Ys to deploy in Tokyo July 31, 2023 Uber announced that it is buying 100 Tesla Model Y electric vehicles to deploy in Tokyo as part of a new program. In 2020, Hertz announced an important effort to…
Sports Burning MMA questions: What’s next for Dustin Poirier? How good is Alex Pereira at 205? July 31, 2023 Jul 30, 2023, 11:38 PM ET The final week of July was huge in combat sports, from UFC 291 in Salt Lake City to a rare Bellator vs. Rizin event…