Every single past Oscar nominee for Best Picture would still qualify under new diversity rules being introduced by the Academy Awards next year, according to its President, Janet Yang. Speaking exclusively to Sky News ahead of Sunday’s Oscars ceremony, when asked whether a film like All Quiet On The Western Front – top-heavy with white
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Tesla has added a rare new paint color option, “Ultra Red,” available on the Model S and Model X built at Fremont Factory. Back in the early days of the Model S, Tesla used to offer a variety of colors, but the automaker decided to streamline options in order to facilitate production and service. It
Margaret Lake, known as Mystic Meg, has died aged 80. The astrologer had written daily horoscopes for The Sun newspaper for almost 23 years. The paper reported that she was admitted to St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, London, last month suffering from flu. She died at 3.45am on Thursday morning. Her agent of 34 years
Lion Electric (LEV) filed a civil lawsuit against EV maker Nikola Motors (NKLA) in the US District Court for Arizona on March 2. The filing alleges Nikola tried to steal customers after breaking its battery pack purchase agreement with Lion. The purchase agreement between Lion and Romeo (Nikola) Although Lion Electric designs, manufactures, and assembles
A loaded gun found in the hand luggage of actor and comedian Mike Epps at an airport has been confiscated by US federal agents. The 52-year-old was trying to board a flight from Indianapolis International Airport before the incident on Sunday morning. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers discovered the Smith & Wesson .38-calibre pistol inside
By the time the Academy Awards rolls out the red carpet each year, most stars in the running have spent months travelling the world, attending premieres and screenings, and schmoozing with industry VIPs to promote their films and themselves. Oscars campaigning is a multimillion-dollar industry. While the Academy has strict rules to help ensure standout
Micromobility Europe, along with Micromobility America, is one of premier trade shows focused purely on small format vehicles designed for personal mobility. If it rolls, moves a few people, and doesn’t look like something you’d never want to park in a crowded city, it will probably be there. On June 8-9, Amsterdam will play host
Elon Musk commented on Tesla’s next car, saying that it will operate “almost entirely in autonomous mode,” but the automaker has yet to deliver on its promise to make all its cars made since 2016 autonomous. While Tesla unveiled its plan to build a new vehicle platform that will be more efficient to manufacture at
There’s no doubt that this year’s Oscars frontrunner for best picture is not your standard awards fare. Everything Everywhere All At Once is an existential exploration of relationships and love via a launderette, taxes and the multiverse, with themes of nihilism and absurdism thrown in for good measure. The film’s writer-director duo, Daniel Kwan and
It’s the biggest night in showbiz, at the heart of which lies the greatest accolade for any actor – an Academy Award. Their performances have been judged by Hollywood’s great and good, and their teams have been campaigning for months – but who gets the gong on the night is yet to be revealed. So,
Vietnam’s largest conglomerate, Vingroup, announced Monday the formation of a new electric car and scooter rental company that will use VinFast EVs to promote green mobility. Vingroup aims to “create a better life for people” through its sustainable technology, services, and social enterprises. Despite having a hand in everything from software development to AI and
When you hear “Radio Flyer,” chances are your mind goes to the little red wagon. However, the iconic company has recently gotten into the e-bike game with the Flyer M880, which is currently on sale for $999 with the code ELECTREK. Down $800 from its normal rate, this marks a new low that we’ve tracked.
A Florida state senator told the state’s Department of Transportation that he thinks EVs could run out of charge and block traffic during hurricane evacuations. EVs in Florida hurricane evacuations State senator Jonathan Martin, a Republican who represents Fort Myers, sits on the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources and also the new Select Committee
If there’s two cool pieces of green technology that have greatly improved my day-to-day life, they’re probably electric bikes and solar-powered portable power stations. I’ve reviewed plenty of both, and they’re even better when you combine them. Take the case of the Mokwheel Scoria, which straps an inverter onto an e-bike to create a mobile
Haitian rapper and musician Wyclef Jean officially launched the Attucks Apex APO electric supercar at The Amelia in Florida Sunday, dubbed “the lightest-ever electric Supercar” on the market. Rapper Wyclef Jean launches an electric supercar Best known for his early days with the Fugees and later trailblazing his own solo path that includes timeless hits
American Honda Motor Company is giving the public a first look at its latest generation WALL-E Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) prototype before it showcases its full capabilities at CONEXPO 2023 in Las Vegas later this month. The autonomous prototype was designed to support worksite efficiencies in the construction industry and can haul up to 2,000
A new law already passed by the New York City Council will ban the sale of electric bicycles, electric scooters, and other electric mobility devices that are not UL-certified. The move is part of an ongoing push to improve e-bike safety and reduce the risk of fires. The law, which is expected to be signed
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Comedian and aspiring politician Eddie Izzard has announced a new name she says she has wanted to use since childhood – Suzy. The 61-year-old spoke about being trans in 1985, something she has described as being a “superhero thing”. She has also described herself as gender-fluid. In 2020, she publicly announced she would be using
Music star Rhianna has joked that her baby son is upset that she is taking his soon-to-be-born sibling to the Oscars instead of him. The pop superstar, 35, revealed she was pregnant last month, just hours after her performance at the Super Bowl in Arizona. On Sunday, she shared a video of her eldest son,