Banksy has confirmed he was behind pieces of street art which appeared in Suffolk and Norfolk. People flocked to see the art that began appearing a week ago in East Anglia, with many speculating that Banksy was behind them. But the artist remained silent. However, he has now claimed responsibility for them on his Instagram
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Tesla made a rare comment about the Tesla Semi electric truck’s weight, which is going to be crucial to the success of the electric truck. The automaker says that Tesla Semi will be able to transport a payload “at least as high as it would be for a diesel truck.” In the US, class 8
Formula E’s season finale is coming up this weekend in Berlin with a doubleheader of races at the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit. It’s another two-race weekend, but this one is a little different – for the second race, the cars will go the opposite direction around the track to shake things up a bit. Last
A number of musicians and celebrities have joined forces to back calls to end the sexual harassment of women at live music events. Paloma Faith, Beverley Knight and Sophie Ellis-Bextor are among those who have signed an open letter calling for change as venues begin to reopen their doors over the next few weeks. In
CODA first hit the headlines back in January when it won four major prizes at the Sundance Film Festival and was snapped up by Apple TV+ for a reported festival record of $25m (£18m). Now the movie has been released on the streaming service and is likely to be one of their contenders come awards
The head of Disney has defended his company’s multi-platform release of Black Widow, after its star Scarlet Johansson began legal action for breach of contract. Johansson has played Black Widow and her alter-ego Natasha Romanoff since her first appearance in the Marvel franchise in 2010’s Iron Man 2. She says that the contract for her
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Canada’s Prince Edward Island buys 35 more Lion electric school buses, reaching 47 total. LG Electronics will cut emissions in its major products by 2030. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price
Kim Kardashian has spoken out about being compared with the Duchess of Cambridge while they were both pregnant with their first children, revealing she was left in tears as she was “brutalised” by the press. The billionaire reality TV star and businesswoman was expecting daughter North at the same time Kate was pregnant with Prince
Tesla has filed with the Chinese government to produce 5 more versions of the Model Y electric SUV at Gigafactory Shanghai. Some of those variants are expected to be exported to other markets that will get the electric SUV for the first time. Yesterday, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in China released its
Gorillaz returned to the stage with a free concert in London for NHS workers and their families to thank them for their sacrifices during the pandemic. The virtual band, created by Blur’s Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, performed at the O2 Arena on Tuesday – their first gig in front of a live audience
Audi invited us out to LA for a first look at their new Skysphere concept, which they will be showing at Pebble Beach this week. The car, while only a concept so far, gives us a glimpse into the future of Audi design and engineering, and we’re seriously here for it. When we first heard
Tesla has apologized to Model S buyers who are experiencing significant delays without communication. However, they are short on explanation, and there are some worrying things going on. Last week, we reported on Tesla buyers asking the automaker for better communications over Model S deliveries, which have been quite messy. Many buyers who placed orders
If you’re in the market for a new way to get around town without using a gas-powered car or person-powered bike, then the Gotrax XR Elite electric scooter deal we found today could be the solution to your problems. It travels at up to 15.5MPH for a maximum of 18.6 miles on a single charge,
Christina Applegate has revealed she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The Emmy-winning actress is widely known for her cameo in Friends as Rachel’s sister Amy, but has also appeared in a raft of films and TV shows. Tweeting on Tuesday, the star wrote: “Hi friends. A few months ago I was diagnosed with
Roberta Kaplan has quit her role as the head of the Time’s Up board, after facing criticism over her work advising New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on his sexual assault allegations last year. The organisation was founded by Hollywood celebrities in the wake of the widespread allegations made against film producer Harvey Weinstein, and has
Johnny Depp is set to be given a lifetime achievement award from a major film festival in Spain. The 58-year-old actor will receive the Donostia Award at next month’s San Sebastian festival, its highest honour, with organisers calling him “one of contemporary cinema’s most talented and versatile actors”. They add Depp “has played writers, undercover
Tesla has now finally confirmed that the Cybertruck electric pickup truck is delayed to 2022 after months of hinting at the possible delay in reaching production. When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck back in 2019, Tesla said that the electric pickup truck would make it to market by the end of 2021. Over the last year,
While building and riding electric bikes takes up most of my time, woodworking has always been a guilty pleasure of mine. And perhaps that’s why I was so excited when woodworker Evie Bee reached out to share her impressive looking wooden electric bicycle that combines these two fascinating yet divergent fields. Evie’s passion for woodworking
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Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, saxophonist and one of the co-founders of soul-funk band Kool & The Gang, has died aged 70. A statement from his representative said he died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday in New Jersey, where he was a resident of the town of Montclair. Thomas enjoyed a music career that spanned