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Has Penny put her foot down and told Rod it’s time to quit the spotlight, look after his health… and finally sail off into the sunset?
Rod Stewart has announced that his 2027 tour, The Final Encore, will “most definitely” be his last, following a serious heart scare. The article suggests his wife, Penny Lancaster, has helped push him to take his health and the limits of touring more seriously after years of resisting calls to slow down. During a 2026…
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New York households use batteries to keep air conditioning running during grid peaks
A New York City startup called Every Electric has deployed batteries to roughly 1,000 households to power window air conditioners during peak demand periods, allowing residents to maintain comfort whilst participating in demand response programmes that pay them to reduce electricity use. This approach creates a “virtual power plant” that gives the electrical grid more…
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Rivian deliveries climb 45% as its more affordable R2 gains traction
Rivian reported a sharp rise in third-quarter production and deliveries, as its more affordable R2 begins to contribute to growth. The increase stands out in a US electric vehicle market where sales have fallen, and the R2’s success matters to Rivian’s prospects as an independent, scaled manufacturer. The company produced 19,751 vehicles and delivered 19,248,…
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Global Diesel Crisis: G7 Releases Strategic Reserves as Prices Hit Records
G7 countries have agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of emergency reserves, including a substantial amount of diesel, after Donald Trump threatened to ban US diesel exports. The move aims to ease shortages and price pressures, but has drawn criticism from experts who say the US threat pressured European leaders into acting. The…
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Neighbours recount three-hour police search at slain executive’s widow’s home
New York Times games executive Jonathan McKinsey was shot dead in Dublin, California, on Saturday, days before a divorce hearing. His in-laws, Shili Chen and Shouyong Zhang, both 77, have been charged with murder; authorities have not publicly stated a motive. Neighbours say investigators questioned them about McKinsey’s widow, Candice Jang, and her care of…
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Beehiiv raises creator plan prices as users weigh platform costs
Beehiiv is raising subscription prices for creators, prompting some users to question whether the newsletter platform remains worth the cost. The change matters because many creators chose Beehiiv as an alternative to Substack, which takes a 10 per cent share of subscription revenue. The renamed Lite plan will cost $139 a month for up to…
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Braverman Identity Row, House Prices Ease, France’s Debt Crisis Deepens
Braverman sparks identity row as house prices ease and French debt crisis worsens. Separately, a British soldier dies in Ukraine while FDA approves a heart valve that expands as children grow.
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UK diesel hits a record £2 a litre, squeezing businesses and farmers
The average price of diesel at UK forecourts reached a record £2 a litre on 2 October, increasing costs for businesses and farms that rely on it. The rise matters because diesel powers transport, tools and machinery across sectors including independent trades, agriculture and haulage. Prices have climbed 40.5% since late February, when the US-Israel…
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Nacon’s new PS5 controller can mix audio from your phone and console
Nacon has announced the Revolution 5 Unlimited, a premium PS5 controller with a built-in screen for changing settings and mixing audio. It can combine game sound with music from a phone when headphones are connected to the controller, and is designed to work with PCs and Android devices as well as PS5. Pre-orders start today…
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Merged Paramount and Warner Bros. to adopt Skydance corporate name
Paramount and Warner Bros. are set to operate under the corporate name Skydance when their planned merger closes. CEO David Ellison says the new identity, named after the company he founded, is intended to give the combined business a shared name while allowing both studios and their brands to retain their identities. The $110 billion…