UK Millions of households facing 5% council tax rise from April February 14, 2023 Millions of households are facing a further squeeze on finances with almost three in four local authorities planning to increase council tax by the maximum amount allowed. Of the 114…
Sports Ukraine youth hockey team wins again in Quebec February 14, 2023 8:27 PM ET Associated Press QUEBEC CITY — If Mykyta Staskevich needed another reminder of what his boys’ hockey team of Ukrainian refugees was playing for back home, it came…
Technology China’s tech giants are launching ChatGPT clones — and Beijing is watching closely February 14, 2023 Chinese technology giants over the past week have announced their intentions to launch ChatGPT-style products, joining the artificial intelligence arms race sparked by the popular chatbot. But announcements from China’s…
Entertainment Tesla shows new ‘Godzilla’ robot and in-depth look at latest electric car production line February 13, 2023 Tesla has released an in-depth, impressive look at its latest electric car production line deployed at Gigafactory Berlin, including its new “Godzilla” robot. Gigafactory Berlin and Gigafactory Texas are Tesla’s…
Sports Lewis named U.S. captain for 2024 Solheim Cup February 13, 2023 Feb 13, 2023 Former world No. 1 Stacy Lewis has been named U.S. captain for the 2024 Solheim Cup in Gainesville, Virginia, the LPGA announced Monday. Lewis is already on…
Sports Michigan had proof against fired assistant Weiss February 13, 2023 6:08 PM ET Associated Press Michigan fired football co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss in January after he failed to attend a meeting to discuss whether he had gained access to computer…
Technology Crypto firm Paxos to face SEC charges, ordered to stop minting Binance stablecoin February 13, 2023 In this article BUSD.CM= BNB.CM= Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Chad Cascarilla, CEO of Paxos. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Cryptocurrency firm Paxos will cease issuing new Binance USD, or…
UK Police ‘help save Easter’ after almost 200,000 stolen creme eggs recovered February 13, 2023 Officers from West Mercia Police have congratulated themselves for saving Easter after recovering almost 200,000 stolen chocolate eggs. The creme eggs were stolen from a unit in Stafford Park, Telford,…
Entertainment Ford announces $3.5B Michigan LFP battery factory with China’s CATL in 2026 February 13, 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning manufacturing at Rouge Electric Vehicle Center (Source: Ford) Ford today announced a significant move to LFP batteries for its electric vehicle line. The Dearborn company is tapping…
US China has high-altitude balloon programme linked to army, White House says February 13, 2023 The White House has determined that China has a “high-altitude balloon programme” for intelligence gathering. It comes as tensions are mounting between the US and China after the US shot…
Entertainment Ford is expected to announce a new LFP battery factory with CATL in the US February 13, 2023 Ford is expected to announce today a new LFP battery factory in the US in partnership with China’s CATL. The automaker has called a press conference this afternoon where it…
Entertainment Tesla secures massive new 1 GWh Megapack project in Canada February 13, 2023 Tesla has secured a massive new 1 GWh Megapack order for a large-scale energy storage project in Canada. Back in 2019, Tesla launched the Megapack; it was Tesla’s third stationary energy…
Entertainment Toyota finally admits ‘timing is right’ for an EV-first mindset amid business reshuffle February 13, 2023 Amid new leadership changes, Toyota is reshuffling its business structure, claiming the “time is right” to accelerate battery electric vehicle (BEV) development. Toyota says it will take a new EV-first…
Entertainment Tesla is preparing to launch its new Autopilot hardware 4.0 upgrade February 13, 2023 Tesla is preparing to launch its new Autopilot hardware 4.0 upgrade, according to a filing with European regulators. The automaker is expected to announce a new Autopilot/Self-Driving hardware suite, which…
US China claims US balloons flew over its airspace ‘more than 10 times over the past year’ February 13, 2023 China has claimed US high-altitude balloons have flown over its airspace more than 10 times over the past year. Beijing has made the claim after Washington accused China of operating…
Politics BBC chairman retains support of Sunak despite Johnson loan row February 13, 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak still supports BBC chairman Richard Sharp, despite revelations about the part he played in securing an £800,000 loan for Boris Johnson, his spokesman has said. Mr…
World Chinese ship used laser against coast guard vessel, Philippines says February 13, 2023 The Philippines has accused a Chinese coast guard ship of hitting a Philippine coast guard vessel with a military-grade laser and temporarily blinding some of its crew in the disputed…
Technology Chinese e-commerce giant PDD splashes on Super Bowl ad for its Temu U.S. shopping site February 13, 2023 In this article PDD Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT An ad spot during the Super Bowl costs millions of dollars. Temu, the U.S. shopping site launched by China’s PDD…
US Kansas City Chiefs fight back to narrowly beat Philadelphia Eagles in classic Super Bowl February 13, 2023 The Kansas City Chiefs fought back to beat the Philadelphia Eagles in a classic Super Bowl that will be remembered as one of the greatest of all time. The Chiefs’…
Business American fund KPS sets sail with purchase of British yacht-builder Princess February 13, 2023 Britain’s biggest luxury yacht-builder is being sold to new private equity backers 15 years after it last changed hands. Sky News has learnt that Princess Yachts, which is based in…