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Zakir Hussain, one of the greatest exponents of tabla music, a form of Indian drumming, has died. Hussain, who during his career worked with George Harrison and Van Morrison among others, died at a hospital in San Francisco from complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, his family said. A family statement said: “He leaves

MAN Truck & Bus reached another milestone on its path towards decarbonization by delivering its first regular production Ultra Low Liner eTGX electric semi truck to international logistics service provider Duvenbeck – who plan to add over 100 more such trucks to its fleet in total. (!) Duvenbeck signed a letter of intent (LOI) to purchase

Just two years ago, 10% electric equipment operation seemed like an ambitious target for Sweden’s pioneering, fossil-free construction site. Last week, the site reached a 50% all-electric threshold with the addition of a new, Volvo L120H Electric Conversion wheel loader. The recently-launched wheel loader joins a pair of 30-ton Volvo EC230 Electric excavators at the

Comedian Chris McCausland has become the first blind contestant to win Strictly Come Dancing. The 47-year-old, who lifted the glitterball trophy with dance partner Dianne Buswell on Saturday night, said “anything can happen” with support and determination. They beat Miranda actress Sarah Hadland, Love Island star Tasha Ghouri and JLS singer JB Gill. Speaking after

Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx has been injured after being struck in the mouth with a glass – as reports suggest he was involved in a “physical altercation” while celebrating his birthday. A representative for Foxx said the 57-year-old “had to get stitches and is recovering” after the incident at the Mr Chow restaurant in Beverly

Tesla is turning some of its Foundation Series Cybertrucks into regular Cybertrucks to sell them and sending hundreds of US Cybertrucks to be homologated in Canada as it is having issues selling them in the US. There have been several signs lately that Tesla has worked through its Cybertruck reservation backlog and it is now

Davina McCall has become emotional during her first public appearance since undergoing brain surgery, speaking at a Brain Tumour Research Campaign (BTRC) event on Thursday. The 57-year-old presenter took to the podium at All Saints Church in Fulham, sharing her personal story with the audience. Earlier this month she had an operation to remove a

Smog over Los Angeles. Photo: Steven Buss on Flickr The US government is ready to approve California’s emissions rules which would end gas-only car sales within the state by 2035, according to a report by the Washington Post. The Post spoke with anonymous sources stating that California’s “Advanced Clean Cars 2” light-duty emissions rules, which

A woman who has accused rappers Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping her when she was 13 after the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000, has acknowledged inconsistencies in her story. The woman, who is identified only as “Jane Doe” (a US legal term to say that she is anonymous), told Sky’s US partner

Lucid (LCID) may be in line for several new EV partnerships. CEO Peter Rawlinson revealed that the company is actively talking with “a couple” of automakers about supplying its tech. Coming off its third straight quarter of record deliveries, Lucid wants to play a more prominent role in the EV industry. Lucid delivered more than

TV presenter and radio DJ Fearne Cotton says she and her husband have separated after 10 years of marriage. In a post on her Instagram story on Friday, the 43-year-old star announced the split from Jesse Wood – the son of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood. The couple have two children together. Image: Jesse Wood

On today’s heavy-duty episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at Nikola Motors’ troubling finances, reliability problems with their hydrogen semi trucks, and an all-new, all-different electric Toyota cute-ute makes its debut. Will it be enough to take Toyota to the front? On any other day a new Toyota crossover – and an electric one

Toyota is already offering big savings opportunities on the new version of its electric SUV. The 2025 Toyota bZ4X is available with a $10,000 discount, and the model has yet to hit dealerships. Here’s how you can snag the deal. 2025 Toyota bZ4X is available with a $10,000 discount Although the new model is expected

“Drastic change” is needed to end the “backwards” British stunt industry’s use of men in wigs pretending to be women, according to leading female stunt experts. “From my point of view, it’s heartbreaking,” says stunt co-ordinator Tiger Lilli Rudge talking to Sky News at Space Studios in Manchester. A stunt performer for 15 years, she

Photo: First Solar The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has unveiled a “Top 10” solar and storage priorities list for President-elect Trump and the 119th Congress – here’s what it wants. Solar, storage – and Trump SEIA president and CEO Abigail Ross Hopper states:  This is a roadmap for the Trump administration and Congress to capitalize

Coronation Street actress Carol Royle says her “heart is aching” following her husband’s death, caused by a sudden brain haemorrhage after jumping into a freezing swimming pool. The actress, 70, had been married to her husband Julian Spear for almost five decades and the couple had two children together, according to ITV. Image: Royle with

New EV sales were strong in November, with early estimates pointing to the second-best month ever in the US, just behind August 2024, according to Kelley Blue Book. Like the new vehicle market at large, generous incentives are driving the momentum. The average transaction price (ATP) for a new EV in November was $55,105. That’s

Photo: Nextracker Nextracker just set a milestone in US clean energy manufacturing: It has delivered the first-ever solar trackers expected to meet 100% domestic content requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These US-made trackers are now on their way to power SB Energy’s Pelican’s Jaw solar project in Kern County, California. (Solar trackers, typically

Pamela Anderson’s famous red swimsuit from Baywatch will go on display in London. The actress shot to fame in the 1990s in the show, known for its much-parodied slow-mo sequences and high drama on the beaches of Malibu. The swimming costume will be shown off at the Design Museum’s exhibition Splash! A Century of Swimming

Costco Wholesale has collaborated with North American EV charging network Electrify America and rolled out a series of DC fast chargers available to all EV drivers at select store locations. The EV chargers are operational at those Costco stores now, beginning in three states. If you drive an EV, you’re well aware of Electrify America’s