Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has joined Instagram and used his first post to introduce his baby girl to the world. The 32-year-old actor shared a selfie of him sitting in a big yellow chair holding his daughter in his arms. Grint also revealed the six-month-old’s unusual name in his message, writing: “Hey Instagram….only 10
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Wind and solar capacity will double over the next five years globally and surge past both gas and coal, according to a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report published today, “Renewables 2020,” which is an analysis and forecast to 2025. Green energy used for generating electricity will grow by almost 7% in 2020 — its
Britney Spears’ father has had strict control over his daughter’s life for 12 years, following the pop star’s very public breakdown in 2007. Now, the singer is attempting to take charge of her personal affairs and finances once again – and has taken her fight to court. Here is the background to Spears‘ conservatorship, and
Emmerdale producers have defended a “hugely emotive” storyline about a couple’s decision to have an abortion after being told their unborn baby has Down’s syndrome. Producer Laura Shaw said viewers would have “strong views” but that it is “an important story to tell”. In the ITV soap, Laurel Thomas, played by Charlotte Bellamy, and her
Tesla announced that it is extending its warranty for its MCU touchscreen over a longtime eMMC failure problem that rendered the screen useless. The move comes after NHTSA put some pressure on Tesla. Owners of older Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles have been reporting some issues with their MCUs. The touchscreen becomes less
Sacha Baron Cohen has targeted Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg in a tweet that shows the tech billionaire shaking hands with Donald Trump. The British comedy actor, whose latest film Borat Subsequent Moviefilm was released last month, has suggested Zuckerberg should be the next one to lose his job after Mr Trump was defeated in
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Seven countries with the dirtiest electricity in 2030 will undermine EU climate goals. Biden-Harris have already published their plan to create union jobs by tackling the climate crisis. UK civil engineering group Keltbray trials vegetable oil in its heavy construction excavators. Arcadia Power is committed to making clean energy
Acting legends Sean Connery and Kirk Douglas, sports stars Jack Charlton and Diego Maradona, forces’ sweetheart Vera Lynn, Black Panther hero Chadwick Boseman and TV presenter Caroline Flack – we have said goodbye to many famous faces in 2020. Other stars who have died this year include basketball star Kobe Bryant, rock ‘n’ roll founding
A graphic designer who created counterfeit bank statements which are alleged to have been used to persuade Princess Diana to take part in her 1995 tell-all TV interview is demanding an apology from the BBC. Matt Wiessler says he mocked up two documents at the request of Martin Bashir, the journalist who conducted the landmark
Tesla announced today that the Supercharger network has now reached a total of 20,000 stalls around the world. Over the last few years, Tesla has made several grand promises about expanding the Supercharger network, but it has been falling short. The delay appeared to be at least partly related to the deployment of the new
K-pop band BTS has taken four of the big prizes at the MTV Europe Music Awards. The South Koreans picked up awards for best song (Dynamite), best group, best virtual live, and biggest fan base. It caps off a massive year for the boyband, which has built its loyal following despite the restrictions brought about
FREY’s electric mountain bikes powered by the industry-leading Bafang Ultra mid-drive motor have expanded their reputation in the sport of electric mountain biking considerably over the past year. And now they are putting their powerful motors and high-end suspension to the test by taking on the world of enduro racing. Enduro mountain bike racing consists
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Celebrities are reacting to the news that Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States of America. The Democrat’s campaign was littered with star-studded endorsements as many in the creative world voiced their displeasure with Donald Trump’s leadership. Among those celebrating on social media were Lizzo, Lady Gaga, and the stars of
Why would a state that is extremely vulnerable to climate change vote for Donald Trump? Small Island Developing States lead the fight against climate change — and usually suffer the most. The president of the Oakland Firefighters Union talks about what it’s like to face wildfires firsthand. And more… Florida is one of the most