The TikTok app icon sits displayed on a smartphone in front the national flags of China and the U.S. in this arranged photograph in London, U.K., on Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. Hollie Adams | Bloomberg | Getty Images An updated export rule from China could jeopardize the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations, according to reports published
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Donald Trump has visited a city badly hit by Hurricane Laura, surveying widespread damage and receiving briefings on relief efforts. His trip to Lake Charles came just two days after the category four storm ravaged the Gulf Coast, particularly Louisiana and Texas. At least 16 people were killed, more than half due to carbon monoxide
Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks during the F8 Facebook Developers conference on April 30, 2019 in San Jose, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images When I was in college in 2008, I bought and sold used items on Craigslist. I used it to buy speakers, TVs and old microwaves. But, when it came time for
August 29th, 2020 by Press Release Vestas has received a 409 MW order from the joint venture between Votorantim Energia and the Canadian fund CPP Investments for the projects Ventos do Piauí II and Ventos do Piauí III, in Serra do Inácio, in the state of Piauí, in Brazil. Vestas has secured a 409 MW
August 29th, 2020 by Steve Hanley Puerto Rico’s utility system was virtually wiped out after Hurricane Maria devastated the island three years ago. Some utility customers were without electricity for almost a year. The reasons for the disaster that befell Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, the island’s utility company, were themselves a perfect storm of
Electric flight has progressed in leaps and bounds over the last few years as motors and batteries have become better optimized for flight. And now a team of five electric flight enthusiasts are setting out in the electric Pipistrel Velis Electro plane to show just how far the technology has come. Along the way they
Chadwick Boseman’s death at just 43 has stunned the movie world. Heralded as a “true original” who “shattered stereotypes” he won legions of fans for his role in Black Panther. But why was the film such an important cultural moment, as well as a box office phenomenon? Most importantly, it was the first big-budget superhero
The former chief executive of Saga, the over-50s insurance and travel provider, is to stage a stunning comeback as part of a £150m capital-raising to shore up its coronavirus-hit balance sheet. Sky News has learnt that Sir Roger de Haan, who sold Saga for £1.3bn in 2004, is to inject up to £100m into the
There could be nationwide restrictions or very extensive local lockdowns in England if there is a second spike in COVID-19 cases this winter, Matt Hancock has warned. The health secretary also said in a worst-case scenario, the UK could be fighting a bad outbreak of flu and a growth in coronavirus as people spend more
The Italian coastguard has helped a rescue boat funded by British street artist Banksy after the vessel became stranded in the Mediterranean Sea. The boat was unable to move due to an overcrowded deck after picking up 219 migrants off the Libyan coast since Thursday. The crew said on Twitter they were close to declaring
A man described as a “sick monster” has been charged over the murders of two young brothers after being invited to stay at their Florida property. Mark Wilson Jr, 30, allegedly used a knife and hammer to attack Robert Baker, 12, and his brother, Tayten, 14. He has been arrested. The boys’ mother found their
August 29th, 2020 by Guest Contributor In 2019, U.S. shipments of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, also referred to as solar panels, reached a record-high 16.4 million kilowatts (kW), 2.9 million kW more than the previous record of 13.5 million kW set in 2016. Solar PV module shipments include imports, exports, and modules produced and sold
Elon Musk isn’t content with electric cars, shooting people into orbit, populating Mars and building underground tunnels to solve traffic problems. He also wants to get inside your brain. His startup, Neuralink, wants to one day implant computer chips inside the human brain. The goal is to develop implants that can treat neural disorders —
Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden is among those who have shared their grief at the death of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman. The Black Panther star has died at the age of 43 after a four-year fight with colon cancer. Mr Biden wrote on Twitter: “The true power of Chadwick Boseman was bigger than anything
Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman has died aged 43 after a four-year fight with colon cancer. Boseman played black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown early in his career before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe. He died at home in Los Angeles with his wife and family by
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including The Big Tesla Hack, Model 3 frunk change, Model Y taillights, and more. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our