In a move set to align with a new state mandate to transition to a zero-emission off-road equipment and vehicle fleet by 2035, the City of Berkeley, California becomes the first to take delivery of a a 70 hp Monarch MK-V electric tractor. It’s been a rough week for fans of electric farm tractors, with
Sharon Osbourne has hit out at Amanda Holden after the presenter appeared to call her “bitter and pathetic” over comments she made about Simon Cowell. The 71-year-old music manager and wife of former Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne said Cowell “doesn’t know how to keep friends” in a conversation with their fellow former X Factor
Australians have witnessed the “humanity and heroism” of their fellow citizens, the country’s prime minister has said. Anthony Albanese said emergency services and “everyday people” could “never have imagined” they would face a lone knifeman in a shopping centre in Sydney. Five of the six people killed were women. A further eight victims – including
Five people have been arrested after police discovered what they believe to be human remains of a young baby. Officers said those arrested are aged between 20-70, and are being held on suspicion of concealing a death and unlawful burial. They have all been bailed pending further enquiries. Chief Superintendent Clare Jenkins from Greater Manchester
Liz Truss has revealed she considered abolishing the UK’s economic watchdog and replacing leaders at the Treasury and Bank of England, accusing the bodies of being “pro-China” and “pro-Remain”. The country’s shortest serving prime minister said she discussed scrapping the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) with her Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng but concluded it would have
The U.S. government is considering laws to help society adapt to the introduction of artificial intelligence. Early users of the technology are already seeing labor productivity gains. For example, Klarna, a buy now, pay later financial services provider, estimates that its AI assistant tool will increase its profit outcome by $40 million by the end
Getir, one of the world’s largest grocery delivery platforms, is in talks about a radical restructuring just two years after it was valued at nearly $12bn (£9.6bn). Sky News has learnt that Getir, which was founded in Turkey and now operates in five markets including the UK, is examining a number of options as part
The International Energy Agency on Friday downgraded its forecast for 2024 oil demand growth, citing “exceptionally weak” OECD deliveries, a largely complete post-Covid-19 rebound and an expanding electric vehicle fleet. In its latest monthly oil market report, the IEA said it had revised down its 2024 oil demand growth forecast by around 100,000 barrels per
ESPN News Services Apr 12, 2024, 03:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted his team are tired, saying they are in “big, big, trouble” due to their current list of injuries. As the club chases a second straight treble of major trophies, City midfielder Rodri pleaded for a rest following
Shakira has announced an upcoming world tour during a surprise performance at Coachella 2024. The Colombian singer shocked the crowd as she rose from a platform during the set of Argentinian DJ Bizarrap to perform their new track, La Fuerte. During the performance, the extravagant backdrop on the Sahara stage switched to say “Shakira, Las
A major police operation is under way after reports of multiple stabbings in a shopping centre near Bondi Beach in Sydney. Hundreds of people have been evacuated from the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre. Reuters reported a man had been shot. One witness said they saw a woman lying on the ground before sheltering in
Three of the “big four” boiler manufacturers for the UK cannot guarantee customers will be refunded the so-called “boiler tax” that companies added to new boilers earlier this year. In January boiler-makers hiked costs by up to an extra £120 per boiler to cover anticipated penalties for a green scheme – which has now been
The world’s oldest conjoined twins have died at the age of 62. Lori and George Schappell were born in 1961 in Pennsylvania with partially fused skulls and shared vital blood vessels and 30% of their brain, Guinness World Records reported. The pair died on 7 April, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, according
Following a successful launch in Texas last year, energy storage leader BLUETTI is expanding its Solar+ program to California, Massachusetts, and North Carolina. BLUETTI brings its Solar+ program to these states for a reason: California ranks highest in the number of power outages, with North Carolina at No 8 and Massachusetts at No 13, according
Disney has announced it is making changes to its policy that helps guests with disabilities avoid queuing after people who do not meet the criteria have been exploiting current rules. The company’s Disability Access Service programme (DAS) was launched in 2013 to assist guests who are unable to wait in ride queues for an extended
Drivers charge their Teslas in Fountain Valley, CA, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Jeff Gritchen | Medianews Group | Getty Images Tesla said on Friday that it’s cutting the subscription price of its premium driver assistance system for customers in the U.S. Marketed as its Full Self-Driving, or FSD, package, Tesla customers will now pay
Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has died, the company has announced. “The Roberto Cavalli company shares condolences with Mr Cavalli’s family loss,” Sergio Azzolari, chief executive of Roberto Cavalli said in an Instagram post. Cavalli was known for exotic prints and for creating the sand-blasted look for jeans. The company he founded sells luxury clothing,
File photo of Israeli F-16 fighter jets performing during an air show over the beach in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv on May 5, 2022. Jack Guez | Afp | Getty Images Crude oil futures rose Friday as Israel is reportedly preparing for a direct attack by Iran this weekend, in what would
Horse racing carries risk, just like football or F1, a boss at the Aintree course has told Sky News – as Saturday’s Grand National faces renewed scrutiny despite changes intended to make it safer. Two horses were put to death after falling at fences at the Merseyside track – Giovinco in today’s first race and
Angela Rayner has said she will “do the right thing and step down” if she is found to have committed a crime in the police investigation into her former living arrangements. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed earlier today that it was re-examining claims the deputy Labour leader may have broken electoral law over information she