As a young adult, Chet Kapoor harbored a dream of working alongside the tech legend, Steve Jobs. Kapoor took a leap of faith and landed an internship at NeXT, a software company founded by Jobs. While Kapoor started off as an intern, doing simple tasks like making coffee, he was just a stone’s throw away
“Elevation,” a new sci-fi thriller starring Anthony Mackie and Morena Baccarin, takes place in a post-apocalyptic Rocky Mountains setting. The story follows a single father along with two women as they step out of their comfort zones to confront monstrous creatures in order to save a young boy’s life. Directed by George Nolfi and produced
Recently, a former diversity manager at Facebook and Nike, Barbara Furlow-Smiles, was sentenced to five years and three months in prison for stealing over $5 million from the companies earmarked for DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) initiatives. Furlow-Smiles, a resident of Georgia, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in December after being accused of orchestrating a
Google made an exciting announcement at Google I/O 2024 with the introduction of Android 15 Beta 2. This new beta version of the upcoming major operating system update brings a host of security and privacy features to Android users. This article will delve into the various new additions and enhancements that come with Android 15
United Airlines announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given them the green light to add new aircraft and routes. This approval comes after a period of increased scrutiny from the FAA due to safety incidents earlier in the year. The airline shared the exciting news with its employees, highlighting the proactive safety measures
Walmart has recently announced its quarterly earnings, surpassing the expectations of analysts and investors. The big-box retailer reported an increase in both earnings per share and revenue, showcasing a 6% growth compared to the previous year. This growth was primarily driven by significant gains in e-commerce, as well as the success of newer ventures such
The recent China-based INTERACT 4 trial aimed to investigate the effects of bringing blood pressure under control in the ambulance on stroke outcomes in an unselected population. The trial, led by Gang Li, MD, PhD, of Shanghai East Hospital, compared early systolic blood pressure reduction to 130-140 mm Hg with usual care en route to
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is facing a major investigation from the European Union over alleged breaches of the bloc’s strict online content law concerning child safety risks. The European Commission has expressed concerns about the potential impact of Meta’s Facebook and Instagram platforms on children’s behavioral addictions and privacy risks. The European Commission
In a remarkable discovery in southern Germany, scientists have unearthed a rare fossil of a six-armed brittle star in the process of regenerating one body half. This exceptional find, dating back 155 million years, sheds light on the ancient origins of asexual reproduction in star-shaped echinoderms. The fossil was excavated from a limestone deposit that
Cryptosporidiosis disease, caused by the parasite cryptosporidium, has been spreading in the town of Brixham in South West England. This parasite can be contracted through contaminated water or contact with infected animals or humans. The outbreak has prompted urgent warnings for residents to boil their tap water to prevent further infections. The symptoms of cryptosporidiosis