Urban areas like New York City are not immune to the threat of bird flu. While traditionally associated with hunters, poultry farmers, and dairy farmers, the current outbreak has shown that city dwellers, especially those with pets, need to be cautious as well. The New York City Virus Hunters (NYCVH) Program conducted a community science
Chet Kapoor, the current CEO of DataStax, had humble beginnings in Silicon Valley as an intern at NeXT, a software company founded by tech icon Steve Jobs. Kapoor, who idolized Jobs since his teenage years, found himself working just yards away from the visionary leader. Despite starting off as an intern tasked with making coffee,
Vertical has recently acquired the U.S. rights to the highly anticipated sci-fi thriller, Elevation, starring Anthony Mackie and Morena Baccarin. Directed by George Nolfi, the film is set in a post-apocalyptic world in the Rocky Mountains. The storyline follows a single father and two women as they brave the dangers lurking outside their homes to
Barbara Furlow-Smiles, a former diversity manager at Facebook and Nike, was sentenced to five years and three months in prison for stealing over $5 million from the companies. She utilized a scheme involving fraudulent vendors, fake invoices, and cash kickbacks to embezzle the funds, as reported by federal prosecutors. Furlow-Smiles, 38, used the stolen money
Following a period of heightened scrutiny from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) due to several safety incidents, United Airlines has received clearance to add new aircraft and routes. The FAA has acknowledged the proactive safety measures taken by United and has allowed the carrier to restart its certification activities. The delay in obtaining FAA approval
Google announced the release of Android 15 Beta 2 during its annual developer conference, Google I/O 2024. The latest beta version of the operating system update is now available for download on Google Pixel smartphones while select smartphones will receive the update in the upcoming weeks. This year, Google is focusing on enhancing the security
Walmart exceeded expectations for both quarterly earnings and revenue in its recent financial report. The company showcased significant growth in its e-commerce sector, along with profitable ventures in newer businesses like advertising. These successes have also contributed to attracting more high-income shoppers to Walmart’s stores and online platforms. Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey highlighted
Recently, an outbreak of a waterborne disease in Devon has caused major concern among residents. At least 22 cases of cryptosporidiosis have been reported in and around the town of Brixham in South West England, leading to urgent warnings for residents to boil their tap water to prevent further infections. Cryptosporidiosis is a disease caused
The recently conducted INTERACT 4 trial in China has sparked debates and discussions within the medical community regarding the efficacy of bringing blood pressure under control in the ambulance for stroke patients. The trial, led by Gang Li, MD, PhD, of Shanghai East Hospital at Tongji University, aimed to determine whether reducing systolic blood pressure
The fossil record on Earth is like a time capsule, offering brief glimpses into moments long past. Recently, scientists in Germany made an extraordinary discovery – a six-armed brittle star fossil in the process of regenerating one body half. This fossil was unearthed from a limestone deposit that was once a thriving ecosystem filled with