Recent discussions among police chiefs have highlighted the need for new powers to allow officers to instantly disqualify drink or drug-drivers at the side of the road. This move is seen as necessary to take drivers who pose a risk to others off the road “immediately”. Currently, drivers charged with drug or drink-driving offences are
Boeing recently announced a leadership change within its 737 Max program, replacing Ed Clark, the head of the program, with Katie Ringgold. This change comes less than two months after an incident in which a panel blew out on one of the jet models during an Alaska Airlines flight, leading to a temporary federal grounding
The recent plummet of Palo Alto Networks shares by 28% has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity industry. This sharp decline followed the company’s decision to slash its full-year revenue outlook, marking it as the worst trading session since its initial public offering in 2012. Despite a remarkable doubling in stock value in 2023, the company’s
PhonePe, a leading fintech firm owned by Walmart, has taken a significant step forward in the app marketplace by launching its Android-based mobile app marketplace, Indus Appstore. The app store aims to address a major pain point in the market – the lack of regional language content. In a country as diverse as India, where
In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environment, it is not uncommon for individuals to feel overwhelmed and stressed. The constant pressure to perform and meet deadlines can take a toll on both mental and physical well-being. However, identifying those who are at risk of experiencing burnout is not always easy. While a quick check-in may
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has recently endorsed the use of fecal microbiota-based therapies for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infections (CDIs). The guideline recommendations suggest that immunocompetent adults with recurrent CDIs should receive such therapies after completing treatment with standard-of-care antibiotics. On the other hand, mildly or moderately immunocompromised adults with recurrent CDIs are advised to
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) got a head start on its 2024 PGA Awards by announcing the winners in the Sports and Children’s categories. The Outstanding Sports Program award was given to Season 1 of Netflix’s docuseries Beckham, while Season 53 of Max’s Sesame Street emerged victorious in the Outstanding Children’s Program category. The
The recent proxy fight being waged against Starbucks by a coalition of unions sheds light on the coffee giant’s alleged flawed human capital management strategy. The Strategic Organizing Center has accused Starbucks of mismanagement, highlighting reputational risks, diminishing shareholder returns, and alienating customers as a result of its anti-union stance. The coalition is seeking to
The X social media platform recently restored the account of Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, after a brief suspension. The reason for the initial suspension remains unclear. Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation had tagged Elon Musk in a post questioning the violation of any rules by Navalnaya. While Navalnaya’s account
News broke as marine police teams discovered a body in the River Thames in London, bringing an end to the search for Abdul Ezedi, the suspect in the Clapham chemical attack. This tragic incident involved Ezedi throwing a strong alkali on his ex-partner and injuring her young daughters aged three and eight. The body was