The recent case of Barbara Furlow-Smiles, a former diversity manager at Facebook and Nike, highlights the severe consequences of corporate fraud in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Furlow-Smiles, a Georgia resident, was sentenced to five years and three months in prison for stealing over $5 million from these companies’ earmarked DEI funds. This shocking
After facing increased scrutiny from the Federal Aviation Administration due to safety incidents earlier in the year, United Airlines has received clearance to add new aircraft and routes. This recent development comes after the FAA had put a hold on the airline’s certification activities, including launching new routes to destinations like Faro, Portugal. In a
Google recently announced the release of Android 15 Beta 2 at Google I/O 2024, showcasing a range of new security and privacy features that are set to enhance the user experience on Android devices. This latest beta version is now available for download on Google Pixel smartphones and will be rolled out to select smartphones
The European Union has launched a major investigation into Meta, the parent company of Facebook, over alleged breaches of the bloc’s strict online content law related to child safety risks. The European Commission, the EU’s executive body, has expressed concerns that Meta’s Facebook and Instagram platforms may be stimulating behavioral addictions in children and creating
The China-based INTERACT 4 trial brought to light some interesting findings on prehospital blood pressure control in stroke patients. Contrary to expectations, bringing blood pressure under control in the ambulance did not improve stroke outcomes in an unselected population. The study, led by Gang Li, MD, PhD, of Shanghai East Hospital at Tongji University in
Walmart just released its quarterly earnings report, and the results exceeded expectations. The discounter reported higher earnings per share and revenue figures compared to what Wall Street had estimated. This positive performance can be attributed to significant e-commerce gains, the success of newer businesses like advertising, and attracting more high-income shoppers. One of the driving
The fossil record of Earth contains snapshots of ancient lifeforms that have been petrified over vast stretches of time. Recently, scientists in Germany made a remarkable discovery of a six-armed brittle star fossil that was in the process of regenerating one body half. This exceptional find was unearthed from a limestone deposit in southern Germany,
Recently, an outbreak of a waterborne disease in Devon has stirred concern among residents in the town of Brixham and its surrounding areas. At least 22 cases of cryptosporidiosis disease have been confirmed, prompting urgent warnings for residents to boil their tap water to prevent further spread of the illness. Cryptosporidiosis is a disease caused
The 2024 Cannes Film Festival kicked off with Quentin Dupieux’s The Second Act, starring Léa Seydoux and Louis Garrel. The buzz surrounding the opening-night film set the tone for what promises to be an exciting lineup of screenings, premieres, and events. This year’s festival boasts a star-studded lineup of major Hollywood premieres, including Furiosa: A
The Cleveland Cavaliers found themselves in a tough spot heading into Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Boston Celtics. The absence of star guard Donovan Mitchell, along with key players Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert, due to various injuries posed a significant challenge for the team. Mitchell was sidelined with a