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Chart: A record two-thirds of car sales in China are now electric vehicles
New-energy vehicles reached a record 67% of China’s car sales in September, driven by declining combustion-engine vehicle sales amid rising fuel prices following the Hormuz crisis.
Burnham in danger of sleepwalking into climate disaster, say campaigners
Environmental campaigners warn Prime Minister Burnham that decisions on North Sea drilling, airport expansion, and EV targets could collectively undermine UK climate goals if not considered together.
Energy Transition Plans Keep Freezing Today’s Demand Into Tomorrow
Energy transition analysis often assumes current market size continues into the future, potentially overestimating replacement needs as industries transform and demand shifts with technology and pricing.
Can Undersea Volcanoes Power Cities? A Seattle Startup Just Took the First Step
A Seattle-based geothermal startup successfully generated net-positive electricity from an underwater volcanic plant, marking a potential breakthrough for clean energy generation in coastal cities.
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There Are Scores of Great New Animated Shows. The Emmys Won’t Nominate Them.
The Emmys’ animated program category repeatedly nominates long-running shows like The Simpsons and South Park while overlooking newer series with innovative storytelling and fresh creative approaches.
Dr. Dre Says the Only People Who See AI as a Threat Are Those ‘Who Have Trouble Creating’
Dr. Dre characterized AI as a creative tool similar to synthesizers, stating that only people struggling with creativity view it as threatening. The legendary producer is actively using AI technology in his music work.
‘Seduction,’ Helmed by Zelito Viana and Marcos Palmeira, to Premiere at the Inffinito Fest in Miami (EXCLUSIVE)
A new feature film ‘Seduction,’ co-directed by Marcos Palmeira and Zelito Viana, will premiere Sept. 11 at Miami’s Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival. Distributor H2O will also release a documentary about composer Tom Jobim in January.
Leslie Parrish, Actress in ‘Li’l Abner’ and ‘The Manchurian Candidate,’ Dies at 90
Leslie Parrish, who starred as Daisy Mae in the 1959 film adaptation of Li’l Abner and appeared in The Manchurian Candidate, has died at age 90.
Nick Glennie-Smith, Composer on ‘The Rock,’ ‘The Man in the Iron Mask’ and ‘Secretariat,’ Dies at 74
Nick Glennie-Smith, a British composer and conductor known for collaborations with Hans Zimmer on films like The Rock and The Lion King, has died at 74.
‘Sentimental Value’ Star Anders Danielsen Lie and Anne Marie Ottersen Inducted Into the Haugesund Walk of Fame: ‘It Feels Full Circle’
Norwegian actors Anders Danielsen Lie and Anne Marie Ottersen were inducted into the Haugesund Walk of Fame during the Norwegian International Film Festival, recognized for their contributions to Norway’s acting community.
Martin Short Gets Honest: What It’s Like to Be All Over the Emmy Race, Thanks to Three Very Different Projects
Martin Short earned Emmy nominations across three distinct projects this year: as lead actor in ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ host of ‘Match Game,’ and subject of Netflix documentary ‘Marty, Life Is Short.’
Grace Passô’s ‘Our Secret’ Nabs the Best Film Kikito at the 54th Gramado Film Festival
Grace Passô’s debut feature ‘Our Secret’ won best film at the 54th Gramado Film Festival, also taking cinematography and art direction honors at the closing ceremony.
Ridley Scott Says ‘I’m Not a Filmmaker, I’m an Influencer’
Director Ridley Scott tells The Times he identifies as an “influencer” rather than a filmmaker, citing his history of innovative work and staying ahead of industry trends.
Katseye Earns First No. 1 on Albums Chart; Phoebe Bridgers Debuts at No. 2
Katseye achieves their first Billboard 200 No. 1 album with “Wild,” debuting with 170,000 equivalent album units, while Phoebe Bridgers enters at No. 2.
Shelley Fabares, Star of ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ Dies at 82
Shelley Fabares, known for ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ has died at age 82. The actress also appeared in three Elvis Presley films and had a No. 1 hit with ‘Johnny Angel’ in 1962.
Oil prices plunge and Europe’s markets rally after Trump calls off Iran strikes
Oil prices fell sharply and European stocks rallied after Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran and signaled peace talks were imminent, though Tehran denied negotiations would begin.