The UK car industry has warned its efforts to support the transition to electric vehicles cannot be sustained indefinitely as it faces fines for missing climate-linked sales targets. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said that a government mandate, which requires its members to sell a minimum percentage of zero-emission vehicles each year,
A couple killed when Hurricane Helene hit the US last week were found hugging each other in bed, their grandson has said. Jerry Savage, 78, and his wife Marcia, 74, were sheltering with family members at their home in Beech Island, South Carolina, while winds of up to 140mph (225kmh) roared outside. One of their
Volkswagen-backed battery developer 24M Technologies has shared test data showcasing its Impervio separator technology, which helps reduce the risk of EV battery fires. The video footage below shows a side-by-side comparison of conventional EV cells overcharged with and without an Impervio separator in real-time, demonstrating the technology’s potential in the future. 24M Technologies is a
In this article TSLA .NSEI .HSI .N225 NKE .SPX .DJI .IXIC Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Customers at a restaurants on Nanjing East Road in Shanghai, China, on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open
Financial markets are now pricing in a shock interest rate cut for the UK at the next Bank of England meeting following remarks by its governor. There was a huge shift in expectations after Andrew Bailey told the Guardian newspaper the bank could be “a bit more aggressive” in its approach. He talked about inflation
Indian scientists recently made a fascinating discovery: the global COVID-19 lockdowns of 2020 affected not only Earth but also the Moon’s temperature. A study published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters found that lunar nighttime temperatures dropped by 8-10 Kelvin during the strict lockdown period between April and May 2020. Led
On 29th September, Earth captured a temporary new companion, an asteroid named 2024 PT5. This near-Earth object, roughly the size of a bus at 33 feet wide, has entered Earth’s orbit for 57 days before it’s expected to resume its path around the sun. While the term “minimoon” sounds exciting, 2024 PT5 is far too
Open Extended Reactions So begins the Mauricio Pochettino era. On Wednesday, the new U.S. men’s national team head coach revealed his first roster, which consists of a 25-man call-up that will take part in friendlies against Panama at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 12 and against Mexico at Guadalajara’s Estadio Akron on Oct.
Five people have been killed and at least eight injured in an airstrike in Beirut, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. The building, in the Bachoura area of the capital, is close to Lebanon‘s parliament and the United Nations headquarters. Officials said two people died immediately after the strike, while three others died later. It
A special set of stamps is being issued to mark the 60th anniversary of veteran rock band The Who. Royal Mail revealed details of 12 stamps which feature images of some of The Who’s most popular album covers and group shots from some of their live performances. The album covers are My Generation from 1965;
Doctors at one of the biggest hospitals in southern Lebanon say they’re scared for their lives after a string of nearby attacks within a few days. Half of the staff have already left. The others have moved into the building and have been living at the hospital for the past ten days. “You know, it’s
Elon Musk is celebrating winning a lawsuit over his misleading claims regarding Tesla’s self-driving program. However, before celebrating, he should take a closer look at the defense his lawyers took: puffery. By definition, “puffery” refers to exaggerated or false praise. It’s also a legal defense used by defendants in cases of false advertising or misleading statements.
The Iranian flag above the new Phase 3 facility at the Persian Gulf Star gas condensate refinery in Bandar Abbas, Iran, in 2019. Ali Mohammadi | Bloomberg | Getty Images The oil market faced a rude awakening this week after Iran launched a large-scale ballistic missile attack against Israel, briefly sending crude prices more than
In this article GOOGL TSLA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT For a decade, Elon Musk has championed the idea that one day Tesla cars will drive themselves as robotaxis. Next week, the company will unveil the design of its autonomous cabs. Despite years of bold predictions and missed deadlines, fans of the company are
Sir Keir Starmer has paid back more than £6,000 worth of gifts and hospitality received since taking office, Downing Street has said. The prime minister is covering the cost of six Taylor Swift tickets, four to the races and a clothing rental agreement with a high-end designer favoured by his wife, Lady Victoria Starmer. Follow
In this article TSLA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A worker unloads a new Tesla Model 3 from a truck at a logistics drop zone in Seattle, Washington, US, on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tesla posted its third-quarter vehicle production and deliveries report on Wednesday. The stock fell about
Compass Group, the FTSE-100 catering giant which counts the Wimbledon tennis championships among its most prestigious contracts, is in talks with its investors about increasing its boss’s potential pay package by millions of pounds a year. Sky News has learnt that Compass is consulting its biggest institutional shareholders about substantial hikes to the annual bonus
Police Scotland considered recording notorious double rapist Isla Bryson as a female on the sex offenders’ register, Sky News can reveal. Bryson, who changed gender while waiting to stand trial, was last year jailed for eight years for raping two women in West Dunbartonshire and Glasgow while known as Adam Graham. Scottish Prison Service (SPS)
A doctor charged in connection with the death of Friends star Matthew Perry has pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiring to distribute the drug ketamine. Dr Mark Chavez appeared in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday to enter his plea. He could face up to 10 years in prison. Perry was found dead at
Naomi Campbell’s charity was reported to the Charity Commission by UNICEF over a fashion event in 2019, the humanitarian organisation has said. It comes after the supermodel was banned from being a charity trustee for five years last week, following an inquiry that concluded only a small proportion of money raised by Fashion For Relief