Delta Air Lines recently faced a massive outage that resulted in thousands of flight cancellations. Despite the severity of the situation, Delta reportedly rejected onsite help from CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company. This decision came as a surprise to many, especially considering the significant financial impact the outage had on the airline. Delta CEO Ed Bastian
A group of researchers, led by PhD student Kenny Cheng from the University of British Columbia, stumbled upon a remarkable discovery while working on water-repelling technologies for wood. They were utilizing high-energy plasma gas and noticed that the application of the gas turned the ends of wood cells completely black. Further examination revealed that the
The Asia-Pacific markets have been experiencing a significant sell-off, with Japan’s markets leading the losses. The Nikkei 225 and Topix dropped by 7% in volatile trading, following Friday’s sell-off where markets in the region plummeted. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Topix fell by more than 5% and 6% respectively, marking the worst day for the broader
Noah Lyles has been adamant in his claim to the title of the “world’s fastest man” since last August. His conviction was solidified on Sunday night at the Stade de France, where he clinched his first Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter final. Lyles clocked a personal-best time of 9.784 seconds, narrowly edging out a
Intermittent calorie restriction has been shown to improve executive function and memory measures in cognitively intact older adults, according to an exploratory pilot study. This study compared the effects of a 5:2 intermittent fasting plan versus a “healthy living” diet on brain health in overweight, cognitively normal older adults with insulin resistance. The findings from
The recent announcement by Walgreens to close a significant number of its U.S. stores has sent shockwaves through the retail pharmacy industry. This move comes on the heels of CVS closures and Rite Aid filing for bankruptcy, signaling a troubling trend in the sector. According to GlobalData retail managing director Neil Saunders, the traditional role
A political action committee supported by billionaire Elon Musk is currently under investigation by the Michigan secretary of state’s office for its activities related to voter data collection. This PAC, known as the America PAC, was founded and financed by Musk, who is the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. With a staggering net worth of
The anecdotal evidence surrounding the connection between autism and board games has long been a topic of interest. Recent studies conducted by researchers from the University of Plymouth and Edge Hill University shed light on why individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) tend to gravitate towards board games. The findings from these studies have revealed
Tadge Juechter’s journey with the iconic Chevrolet Corvette spans nearly five decades, starting with his initial research in 1985 to assess the market for a high-performance model known as the ZR1. Fast forward to the present, and his retirement is marked by the introduction of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, the most powerful and fastest
The Amazon Basin, holding one-fifth of the world’s fresh water, is currently at the beginning of the dry season with many of its rivers experiencing critically low levels. This situation has prompted governments in countries such as Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela to consider contingency measures to address various issues caused