16 h. ago Savvy couple use car to power home during severe UK storm blackout

Tina Griffin and husband John used their car battery to save frozen food, charge phones and keep lights on during power outage

Events

17 h. ago Couple who lost power in blackout ran their home off car battery

Tina and John were able to keep their freezer going, run lights and wi-fi, charge their phones and even get some ironing done

Politics

19 h. ago Does fast charging an electric car shorten the battery's lifespan?

On average, EV batteries lose just over 2% of their capacity a year, a new study has found. But there is a detrimental impact to battery lifespan for those who regularly use rapid and ultra-rapid chargers.

Science

1 week ago Blackout in Ukraine leaves 1mn without power in freezing weather

Russian drone strikes trigger widespread electricity outage in two regions on Wednesday

Politics

2 w. ago The hidden winter car problem leaving drivers stuck in the cold

Cold temperatures quietly trigger a surge in car breakdowns every winter, catching thousands of drivers out when they least expect it

Transport

2 w. ago Shark January sale sees 'brilliant' vacuum for cleaning home and cars now £59

"Great suction for a handheld. Battery life as expected, perfect for taking out to the car to clean car seats, doing the stairs or little messes around the house."

Economics

2 w. ago Berlin power outage for 45,000 homes blamed on ‘politically motivated’ attack

The incident saw a fire erupt on a cable bridge over the Teltow Cana

Politics

3 w. ago Miles Teller has wife’s wedding dress that was lost in fire remade for Christmas

The couple lost their home in the Palisades during the wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles in January.

Events

3 w. ago Where are Meghan and Harry's PRs now? Couple have lost 11 advisers

With the departure of her eleventh publicist in just five years, Meghan Markle is probably wondering how Team Sussex can stop the revolving door of her communications team.

Politics

3 w. ago Met Office Christmas Day weather warning with 'blackout' alert for 26 areas

Residents were warned that 55-65 mph winds could bring power cuts during Christmas Day, sparking fears of a Christmas blackout for millions of homes in Wales and the south west of England

Events

4 w. ago Massive power blackout leaves at least a third of San Francisco in darkness

The power failure left a large swath of the northern part of the city in the dark on Saturday, beginning with the Richmond and Presidio neighborhoods and areas around Golden Gate Park.

Politics