It’s not just those involved in the agricultural industry who need to be concerned about the current outbreak of bird flu in the United States. According to scientists, even city residents, especially those with pets, are advised to be cautious. The New York City Virus Hunters (NYCVH) Program, a community science initiative, has conducted research
Chet Kapoor, chairman and CEO of DataStax, has had a remarkable career in the tech industry. His journey began as a teenager with a dream of working for the iconic Steve Jobs. Kapoor’s dream eventually came true when he landed an internship at NeXT, a software company founded by Jobs. Born in Kolkata, India, Kapoor
Elevation is a gripping sci-fi thriller set in a post-apocalyptic Rocky Mountains, where a single father and two women embark on a dangerous journey to save the life of a young boy. The movie is filled with suspense, action, and monstrous creatures that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The film stars
A shocking case of corporate fraud has recently come to light involving a former diversity manager at Facebook and Nike. Barbara Furlow-Smiles, a Georgia resident, was sentenced to five years and three months in prison for stealing over $5 million from these companies that had been allocated for DEI initiatives. Furlow-Smiles, who was once a
United Airlines recently faced heightened scrutiny from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) following a series of safety incidents. This scrutiny prevented the airline from launching new routes, impacting its plans for the summer travel season. The FAA’s increased oversight was a response to safety concerns raised after incidents involving United Airlines aircraft earlier this year.
Google I/O 2024 saw the announcement of Android 15 Beta 2, signaling the release of the next major operating system update for Google Pixel smartphones. With a strong focus on security and privacy features, Android 15 promises to enhance the user experience and safeguard personal information. One of the highlight features of Android 15 is
Walmart recently announced its quarterly earnings and revenue, beating expectations across the board. The company attributed its success to significant growth in e-commerce, boosted profits from newer ventures like advertising, and an increase in high-income shoppers. As a result, Walmart now anticipates hitting the high-end of its full-year guidance, if not slightly surpassing it. The
In a recent development, the European Union has launched a major investigation into Meta, the parent company of Facebook, over potential breaches of the bloc’s stringent online content laws, particularly focusing on child safety risks. The European Commission has raised concerns about whether Meta’s platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, may be contributing to behavioral addictions
An outbreak of a waterborne disease in Devon has prompted urgent warnings for residents to boil their tap water. At least 22 cases of cryptosporidiosis disease have been confirmed in and around the town of Brixham in South West England. But what is the parasite that is making people sick, what are the symptoms of
A recent study conducted in China, known as the INTERACT 4 trial, aimed to determine whether bringing blood pressure under control in the ambulance would improve stroke outcomes for patients. However, the findings of the study showed that there was no significant improvement in functional outcomes when early systolic blood pressure reduction to 130-140 mm