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Hundreds of passengers evacuated after plane engine catches fire
Sky News· 2025-04-21 20:56
The Federal Aviation Administration said it is going to investigate what happened. Hundreds of passengers have been taken off a plane after one of its engines caught fire as it was about to take off, airport officials have said. The Delta Air Lines plane carrying nearly 300 people was pushing back from the gate at Orlando International Airport in Florida when smoke began to appear from the engine on its right wing on Monday. There were no initial reports of injuries, the airline said. Pictures and video pub ...
Nvidia and major AI chipmakers slump - after new China rules revealed
Sky News· 2025-04-16 22:13
US stock markets suffered more significant losses on Wednesday, with stocks in leading AI chipmakers slumping after firms said new restrictions on exports to China would cost them billions. It comes as China remains the focus of Donald Trump's tariff regime, with both countries imposing tit-for-tat charges of over 100% on imports. The US commerce department said in a statement it was "committed to acting on the president's directive to safeguard our national and economic security". Please use Chrome browser ...
Spotify suffering major outage - as streaming app confirms 'issues'
Sky News· 2025-04-16 13:51
Core Insights - Spotify is experiencing a significant outage affecting many users who are unable to load the app [1] - The company acknowledged the disruption on social media, stating they are investigating the issues [1] - Downdetector reported thousands of outage reports and user comments expressing frustration [1] Company Response - Spotify confirmed awareness of the issues and is actively checking them out [1] - User reactions on social media indicate a strong demand for the service, with comments highlighting the urgency for background music [1] User Impact - The outage has led to a considerable number of reports on Downdetector, indicating widespread user impact [1] - Comments from users reflect a mix of frustration and humor regarding the service disruption [1]
Nintendo Switch 2 launches straight into Trump's trade war
Sky News· 2025-04-11 12:11
It was going to be the revivifying event the video games industry desperately needed - instead, thanks to Donald Trump's tariffs, the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 is experiencing a troubled birth. Barely had Nintendo announced the pre-order date and price point of the hotly awaited new handheld console when the US president slapped tariffs on China and Vietnam, among others, prompting the Japanese gaming giant to immediately suspend US pre-orders of the Switch 2. Today, Nintendo invited Sky News to be a ...
Recession is a 'likely' outcome of tariffs chaos, says JPMorgan CEO
Sky News· 2025-04-09 16:36
The CEO of JPMorgan Chase has said Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs are "likely" to spark a recession. Jamie Dimon is one of the most prominent voices in corporate America and has regularly been consulted by administrations during times of crisis. Tariffs latest: US-China trade war escalatesA recession is when there are at least two six months of economic contraction in gross domestic product (GDP), the total value of goods and services produced over a specific period.Appearing on US channel Fox Business, Mr ...
Parental controls on Instagram expanded - and brought to Facebook
Sky News· 2025-04-08 14:04
Group 1 - Meta has updated Instagram to require parental permission for users under 16 to livestream and disable a nudity-blurring feature in messages [1][2] - The Teen Accounts system is being expanded to Facebook and Messenger, following the initial launch for Instagram in September [2][3] - Approximately 54 million teenagers globally have transitioned to Teen Accounts, with the new changes first implemented in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia [3] Group 2 - Existing safeguards for teen users include private accounts by default, blocking messages from strangers, limits on sensitive content, reminders for screen breaks, and notification restrictions during bedtime [3] - Increasing regulation, such as the UK's Online Safety Act, is pushing platforms to enhance parental controls and protect children from harmful content [6] - Concerns over end-to-end encryption in messaging apps have led to criticism from organizations like NSPCC, which argues it complicates efforts to combat child abuse [7]
Tesla protesters are 'bums', Elon Musk's dad says
Sky News· 2025-03-31 17:37
Elon Musk's father has told Sky News that protesters targeting his son's cost-cutting work for the US government are "bums". Errol Musk was responding, in an interview with Business Live, to a growing backlash among US taxpayers and Tesla customers against his son's role in the Trump administration-created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). 0:36 'Elon Musk has got to go' Musk Sr told presenter Darren McCaffrey: "To take notice of the bums that are trying to hurt Tesla by damaging cars, well that's ...
Lib Dem leader says he would not buy a Tesla - as he tries another way of getting around
Sky News· 2025-03-31 12:55
Sir Ed Davey has said people are "changing their mind" on Tesla electric cars and he would not buy one. Asked if people should boycott Tesla - run by Trump adviser Elon Musk - Sir Ed said: "Let's get tariffs on them first." Launching their local election campaign in Henley-on-Thames, Sir Ed said the Lib Dems were now "the party of Middle England". He denied this meant they were the "posh party" or that their appeal was limited to those with middle or higher incomes. Asked who he sees as Middle England, Sir ...
Trump announces 25% tariff on all imported cars
Sky News· 2025-03-26 22:00
Group 1 - The announcement of a new 25% tariff on all imported cars by the US President is set to take effect on April 2, referred to as "liberation day" [1][2] - The tariffs may lead to increased costs for American car manufacturers who source components globally, potentially resulting in lower sales [2][4] - Despite the optimism surrounding the tariffs, shares of General Motors fell by approximately 3%, while Stellantis saw a nearly 4% drop, indicating market concerns [3][4] Group 2 - The tariffs are part of a broader strategy by the US President to reshape global trade relations, including reciprocal taxes that match tariffs imposed by other nations [4] - Previous tariffs include a 20% tax on imports from China and 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, indicating a consistent approach to trade policy [5]
Top Tesla investor calls for Musk to step down
Sky News· 2025-03-18 17:07
Group 1 - Ross Gerber, an early investor in Tesla, suggests that Elon Musk should step down as CEO unless he relinquishes his new government position [1][2] - Gerber believes Tesla has been neglected and requires a new CEO to address its current crisis [3] - Tesla's market value has decreased by $800 billion since December, indicating significant financial challenges for the company [4] Group 2 - Gerber's comments come amid public discontent regarding Musk's involvement in the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency [1][3] - The ongoing trade war initiated by the Trump administration has negatively impacted Tesla's performance [4]