March 22, 2022 - Brief Briefing

Chevy shares better look at $30,000 Equinox EV, including two-tone exterior

Following the Chevy Equinox EV’s debut during CES in January, General Motors has shared a new video of the upcoming vehicle, showcasing a new...

by admin March 22, 2022

Environment

Two states are temporarily suspending their gas taxes and others could follow. But don’t expect big savings

A sign reflects the price per gallon of fuel at a gas station on March 10, 2022 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty...

by admin March 22, 2022

Sports

Sources: Vikes land OLB Smith with $42M deal

1:59 PM ET Outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith has agreed to terms on a three-year, $42 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings, sources told ESPN’s...

by admin March 22, 2022

Politics

Sunak to unveil plans to build a ‘stronger, more secure economy’ in spring statement

Rishi Sunak is expected to pledge to “stand by” hardworking families and set out further plans to support people with the rising cost of...

by admin March 22, 2022

Politics

Chancellor has far less cash to satisfy expectations he himself has set unsustainably high

As he faces yet another mini budget on Wednesday, Rishi Sunak now suffers from having set expectations unsustainably high during his two years as...

by admin March 22, 2022

Business

Change in law signed of by Chris Grayling meant P&O could sack staff without telling govt, maritime lawyer says

A change in the law signed off by former Conservative minister Chris Grayling cleared the way for P&O Ferries to legally sack 800 staff...

by admin March 22, 2022

Technology

Elon Musk breaks out the dance moves as he opens new Tesla factory in Germany

In this article TSLA SpaceX founder and Tesla CEO Elon Musk looks on as he visits the construction site of Tesla’s gigafactory in Gruenheide,...

by admin March 22, 2022

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And the Oscar goes to…? Our predictions for the big awards night

After COVID restrictions led to a somewhat muted ceremony (and terrible ratings) last year, the Oscars is back where it belongs at the Dolby...

by admin March 22, 2022

Business

Four possible measures chancellor may bring in as he prepares another budget under emergency conditions

One of these days, Rishi Sunak will produce a fiscal statement which lays out his vision for the nation. We will hear about his...

by admin March 22, 2022

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Coronation Street and Shameless actress Maggie Fox dies ‘suddenly after accident’

Actress Maggie Fox, best known for her roles in Coronation Street and Shameless, has died following a “sudden accident”. Her death was announced by...

by admin March 22, 2022

‘He’s dead, he’s dead’: Harrowing 999 call after Tory MP’s killing is played to court

A harrowing 999 call made after Sir David Amess was fatally stabbed has been played at the trial of the alleged terrorist accused of...

by admin March 22, 2022

World

China plane crash investigators face ‘very high level’ of difficulty due to severe damage to aircraft – official

Investigators looking into the China Eastern Airlines crash face a “very high level” of difficulty due to the severe damage to the aircraft, an...

by admin March 22, 2022

Inflation rises to 6.2% as chancellor expected to unveil help for growing bills

The annual rate of inflation has hit 6.2% as the chancellor prepares to outline how he will help households with soaring living costs in...

by admin March 22, 2022

Culture wars, funny women and tackling racism: Meet one of this year’s Oscars hosts

For the first time since 2018, the Academy Awards is returning to an emcee format in a bid to inject some humour into proceedings...

by admin March 22, 2022

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AlphaESS 1,036Wh Portable Power Station review: The big boy to power all your devices off-grid

When it comes to storing electricity for off-grid uses, portable power stations are key. But for larger devices that require more power than a...

by admin March 22, 2022

Environment

Washington’s ‘trigger-happy’ sanctions may push countries away from the dollar, says think tank

The U.S. has been “extremely trigger-happy” with stinging economic measures, and central banks may decide to diversify their portfolio of foreign reserves instead of...

by admin March 22, 2022

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Is CODA about to pull off a shock win at the Oscars?

Filmmaker Jane Campion’s gothic western Power Of The Dog has been a steady favourite throughout this awards season – but could consistent crowd-pleaser CODA...

by admin March 22, 2022

Texas tornado rips roofs from schools, smashes windows and grounds flights

A tornado outbreak in Texas and Oklahoma has left widespread damage and is drifting east towards Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. The US National Weather...

by admin March 22, 2022

Technology

Alibaba surges more than 11% after it ups share buyback program to $25 billion

In this article BABA Alibaba’s headquarters in Hangzhou, China, on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Alibaba’s Hong Kong-listed...

by admin March 22, 2022

Science

OneWeb to Launch Satellites With Rival SpaceX After Suspending Ties With Russian Agency

Weeks after Moscow forced the 11th-hour cancellation of a rocket launch for British satellite venture OneWeb from Russia’s Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the company...

by admin March 22, 2022