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David Bowie has been named Britain’s most influential artist of the last 50 years for his ability to transcend music, film and fashion. The Starman musician topped the Sky Arts list of 50 influential artists ahead of 12 Years A Slave Oscar-winning filmmaker Sir Steve McQueen, and It’s A Sin writer Russell T Davies, who

SparkCharge, the world’s first mobile EV charging company, welcomed President Biden at the Chips and Science Act signing Ceremony yesterday. The Chips and Science Act, signed into law yesterday, invests in US chip-making ability to strengthen supply chains and boost the clean energy industry. With this in mind, almost every piece of tech, from smartphones

Author and illustrator Raymond Briggs, best known for the 1978 classic The Snowman, has died aged 88. The announcement was made by his publisher, Penguin Random House. The Snowman was first released as a picture book – and has sold more than 5.5 million copies worldwide – before it was turned into a much-loved animation

Tesla has disclosed that CEO Elon Musk sold around $6.5 billion worth of Tesla (TSLA) shares last week. It’s a significant chunk of his Tesla stake, but the reason behind the sale is unknown as of now. A Twitter settlement maybe? Today, Tesla released a series of SEC filings on Tuesday evening revealing that Elon

Shane MacGowan has led tributes to fellow The Pogues bandmember Darryl Hunt, who has died aged 72. The punk group tweeted to say they were “saddened beyond words” to share that Hunt, the band’s bassist, had died on Monday afternoon in London. They posted a black and white photo of Hunt holding a guitar case

Are you ready to get outside and enjoy the sunshine while we still have some time left in summer? Well, Razor’s EcoSmart Metro electric scooter lets you do just that. The included seat makes riding around more comfortable and the built-in battery lasts for up to 12 miles per charge. With a top speed of

EastEnders star Samantha Womack has revealed she has breast cancer in a tribute to Dame Olivia Newton-John, who died on Monday after a long battle with the disease. The actress, 49, tweeted a photo showing her and her daughter Chloe with the Grease star and wrote: “I now start my own battle with this disease.”

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Dame Olivia Newton-John has died at the age of 73, her husband has said. Her family said in a statement that she “passed away peacefully at her ranch in southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends”. They added: “Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her

Mazda has reported its sale numbers for July, which exhibit an overall decline compared to a year ago. What’s even worse, Mazda sold less MX-30 EVs than the number of seats some people have at their dinner tables. As a compliance EV with dozens upon dozens of better options available, the MX-30 is becoming a

Magnum PI star Roger E Mosley has died aged 83 after sustaining injuries in a car crash, his daughter has confirmed. Best known for his role of Theodore ‘T.C.’ Calvin – helicopter pilot and buddy to Tom Selleck’s titular private investigator – he starred in all eight series of the hit show. His daughter Ch-a

The Senate has voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes nearly $400 billion over 10 years in funding for climate and energy related programs, and an extension and improvement of the US electric car tax credit. The bill passed with a vote of 51-50, with all Democrats supporting and all republicans opposed and

Ford has sent two electric F-150 Lightnings to help with Kentucky flood response, providing mobile power for crews to help get 10-15 families back in their homes per day. Heavy flooding hit Kentucky at the end of July, with 37 deaths so far and tens of thousands of Kentuckians losing electricity. Water levels set all-time

Actress Anne Heche is in a “stable” condition following a crash in Los Angeles that saw her car burst into flames, her spokesperson has said. Reports surfaced on Saturday that suggested she had been driving at speed down an LA street before crashing her car into a building and suffering severe burns. According to the

Newcastle has become the latest city to throw its hat into the ring as the UK searches for a host city for next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. It comes after the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) ruled the event could not be held in Ukraine next year, despite its win, due to Russia’s invasion of the