A winter storm sweeping across the US has left millions without power and killed at least 20. The rare bout of weather, which had earlier hit the Southern Plains, brought heavy snow and freezing rain into New England and the Deep South, knocking out power and shutting schools and shops More freezing temperatures are forecast,
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A miniature rover being developed to explore the Moon’s surface is on track to join the search for water there, its Hungarian inventors believe – using a device that weighs less than a bag of sugar. Named after a Hungarian breed of dog, the Puli rover is a low-cost platform designed to carry different payloads,
Here are the companies making headlines on Tuesday: MicroStrategy — The enterprise software company’s shares fell more than 5% Tuesday after the announcement to purchase more bitcoin. MicroStrategy said it plans to offer $600 million of senior convertible notes and use the net proceeds to buy bitcoin,. The move would mark the second time the company has made a
The NHS is likely to remain under pressure for at least another six weeks, according to a top health executive. Chris Hopson, chief executive of NHS Providers, which represents NHS trusts in England, is calling on the prime minister to be cautious with the easing of restrictions. In a letter to Boris Johnson, he said
Sitting on a chair, on his own, Charles Burns looks exhausted. He has a big, woolly hat on, emblazoned with the word DALLAS, and he’s wrapped up for the cold. But his shoulders are hunched and his eyes are glazed. Smiling takes effort. He is taking refuge at a so-called warming shelter in the town
Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos reclaimed his title as the world’s richest person after he leapfrogged Tesla CEO Elon Musk, according to real-time data from Forbes. Musk saw his net worth slide by $3.9 billion on Tuesday as Tesla shares closed at $796.22, down more than 2.4%. The 49-year-old
Tesla owns almost 79% of the electric car market in the US, according to registration data, but that needs to change, as per Tesla’s own mission. During the first half of 2020, registration data showed that Tesla owned nearly 80% of the US’ electric car market. This was especially impressive considering 2020 was the first
Every adult in the UK could receive both doses of a coronavirus vaccine by August or September “or maybe sooner if we need to”, the head of the country’s vaccine taskforce has told Sky News. Clive Dix, who runs the body which identifies and buys vaccines on behalf of the UK government, said he was
7:15 AM ET The mere mortals among us who slap it around a golf course while looking for some idea as to how far we need to hit a shot to the green have embraced the use of distance-measuring device for years. Golf’s governing bodies made them legal back in 2014, which meant those who
Jeff Bezos, founder and chief executive officer of Amazon.com Inc., speaks at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Amazon has bought Selz, a company that makes tools to help businesses launch their own online stores. Amazon quietly acquired the e-commerce platform on
Footage of Caroline Flack breaking down in tears has been shared in a trailer for a new documentary about her life and death. The Love Island presenter’s mother Christine and twin sister Jody both feature in the programme, along with friends including Olly Murs and Dermot O’Leary. Flack, 40, took her own life on 15
A missing Dubai princess says she is a “hostage” in secret videos released to Sky News. For three years, the world has heard nothing from Princess Latifa, a daughter of one of the world’s richest men, Dubai’s billionaire ruler Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum. She attempted to escape her family in March 2018, but was
Rare frigid weather in America’s southern states has been caused by a polar vortex. Five people have died after ice storms, plummeting temperatures and heavy snowfall swept across a number of states not used to dealing with such conditions. Two people were killed in Texas and two more in Kentucky – both in crashes on
Another 799 COVID-related deaths and 10,625 more cases have been reported in the UK in the last 24 hours, government data shows. This is down from the 1,052 deaths and 12,364 cases recorded this time last week. That’s a fall since last Tuesday of 253 deaths and 1,739 cases respectively. Yesterday, a total 230 fatalities
8:12 AM ET Nick Parkinson Close •Reports on boxing for ESPN.co.uk, as well as several national newspapers•Has been reporting on British boxing for over 15 years•Appears on BoxNation’s Boxing Matters show With the clock ticking down on the legendary career of 42-year-old Manny Pacquiao, the choice of his next opponent will be an interesting one.
A phased return of pupils to classrooms in Scotland will begin on Monday, the first minister has announced. Nicola Sturgeon revealed the news in a statement to the Scottish parliament this afternoon, as she said the country’s lockdown would continue until at least the beginning of March. “The core stay at home requirement will remain