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DS has unveiled a sporty reimagining of its No4 hatchback, which showcases some new features coming to its models in the future, according to design boss Thierry Métroz. Called the No4 Taylor Made (because it was partially penned by DS Formula E driver Taylor Barnard), the concept is based on the standard EV but sits lower, has a wider track and gains a host of aero features. That points to the upmarket French brand’s racing influence, said Métroz, but still makes it a proposition “for the road, not the track”. While it isn’t bound for production, despite Métroz admitting he would love to see it…
Image generated by Google Gemini With AI becoming more accessible, concerns are growing about the impact it could have on local democracy in Yorkshire and across the UK, as the technology is being used to create convincing but false political content. Recent fake social media posts posing as official council announcements have shown how easily AI-generated content can mislead the public, particularly in the run-up to elections. Fake council posts spread online The fabricated social media posts, which circulated widely online, appeared to come from City of York Council and promoted non-existent initiatives such as asking residents to house asylum…
Old-school, upright vacuums left a lot to be desired, and cordless models are here to right many of those wrongs. These types of vacuums tend to be thinner, lighter and easy to maneuver around a home, and you don’t really have to sacrifice suction power anymore to get those benefits. Dyson isn’t your only option anymore either — like the robot vacuum space, there are dozens of cordless vacuums to choose from today. Variety is great, but it can also lead to decision fatigue and confusion.We at Engadget can help make that decision a bit easier. After testing a bunch…
This week, Donald Trump repeated his desire to take over Greenland and make it part of the United States, potentially by using military force. The BBC’s Europe Editor Katya Adler visited the Arctic island’s capital, Nuuk, to ask locals what they thought of the US president’s renewed threats. One Greenlander said she thought Trump was “crazy”, while another said residents “just want to be left alone”. It comes against a background of global superpowers scrambling for the Arctic for its strategic defence capabilities, as well as for rare earths and other minerals, which are newly accessible due to melting ice.
Kevin FitzpatrickNorth WestBBCJen Dinelow paid higher “non-resident” charges for her parents’ burialsBereaved families have condemned as a “tax on grief” the policy of most councils in Greater Manchester to charge higher fees for burying people who lived in another borough.Some local authorities charge “non-residents” double the price for graves and burials.Families and funeral directors are campaigning for a flat fee to be levied across Greater Manchester’s 10 boroughs.Manchester City Council said its fees were calculated to “protect the limited grave space” for local families and offered them a discounted rate.Jen Dinelow’s parents lived in the Gorton area of Manchester for…
According to reports, Manchester United have ‘tabled an offer’ for Liverpool target Yan Diomande, though a transfer hinges on one ‘huge’ condition. The RB Leipzig sensation is being linked with several European giants as he is enjoying a breakout season for the Bundesliga outfit this term. Manchester United are among those linked with Diomande, as they are said to be keen on further strengthening their attack this year. In the summer, the Red Devils focused on overhauling their attack as they spent over £200m to sign Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha. Sesko has struggled, but Mbeumo and Cunha…
A global company with the incredible technical and organisational skill to make cars at scale should be able to monetise a car in more ways than just selling it to a dealer.This core belief has gripped the car industry for the past decade but so far has met with little success. Alternative forms of ownership in particular have been pursued with a single-mindedness whipped into fever pitch by consultants.
In a new executive order, President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will withdraw from 66 international organizations and bodies, including several focused on tackling climate change. Trump made his disregard for climate change clear when he withdrew the US from the Paris climate agreement for a second time in early 2025, but these new withdrawals further confirm the second Trump administration is against global collaboration in general.Among the organizations targeted, the US will no longer participate in the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and organizations focused on trade, conservation, reproductive…
Former Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios said he had chosen not to contest the men’s singles competition at his home slam because he does not yet feel ready to play five-set matches.The 30-year-old, who has fallen to 670th in the world after struggling with injuries over recent seasons, will enter the men’s doubles competition, having won that event in 2022 alongside compatriot Thanasi Kokkinakis.”After some good conversations with Tennis Australia I’ve made the call to focus on doubles for this year’s AO,” Kyrgios wrote on social media.”I’m fit and back on court, but five-setters are a different beast and I’m not quite…
Elon Musk’s platform X has limited image editing with its AI tool Grok to paying users, after it came under fire for allowing people to make sexualised deepfakes.There has been a significant backlash after the chatbot honoured requests from users to digitally alter images of other people by undressing them without their consent.But Grok is now telling people asking it to make such material that only paid subscribers would be able to do so – meaning their name and payment information must be on file.The BBC has approached X for comment.