Delta Air Lines faced a massive outage last month, leading to thousands of flight cancellations that cost the company an estimated $500 million in losses. Despite the severity of the situation, Delta CEO Ed Bastian revealed that the airline had rejected onsite help from CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company. This decision could have potentially prevented or
The creation of a super-black wood-based material that absorbs over 99% of light was a serendipitous discovery by researchers working on water-repelling technologies for wood at the University of British Columbia. The high-energy plasma gas used in the process turned the ends of wood cells black, leading to the identification of the new material with
Noah Lyles has been adamant about claiming the title of the “world’s fastest man” for some time now, and he solidified that claim on Sunday night at the Stade de France. In a nail-biting 100-meter final, Lyles clocked a personal-best time of 9.784 seconds to win his first Olympic gold medal. He narrowly edged out
As the week begins, Asia-Pacific markets are facing a significant sell-off, with investors closely monitoring key trade data from China and Taiwan. Furthermore, central bank decisions from Australia and India are adding to the volatility in the region. Japan’s markets took the lead in losses, with the Nikkei 225 and Topix plummeting by 7% in
A political action committee backed by billionaire Elon Musk is currently under investigation by the Michigan Secretary of State’s office for its efforts to collect voter data. Musk, known for being the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has disclosed his involvement in the America PAC, which is focused on supporting former President Donald Trump. With
In a recent exploratory pilot study, it was found that intermittent calorie restriction may have a positive impact on executive function and memory in cognitively intact older adults. The study, conducted over an 8-week period, included 40 overweight older adults with insulin resistance who were randomly assigned to either a 5:2 intermittent fasting plan or
In a recent report to investors, Walgreens revealed its plans to close a significant number of its stores in the United States. The CEO, Tim Wentworth, stated that only 75% of the chain’s locations were profitable, leading to the decision to shut down the remaining one-quarter of stores by 2027. This move comes in the
Research conducted by the University of Plymouth and Edge Hill University in the UK has shed light on the increased enjoyment of board games among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Anecdotal evidence has indicated a strong affinity towards board games within the autistic community. In a survey of 1,603 board game players, 7 percent
Tadge Juechter, the man considered the “godfather” of the modern Corvette, recently retired from General Motors after contributing significantly to the iconic sports car brand for nearly 47 years. His first project on the Corvette back in 1985 involved researching whether there was a market for a new high-performance model, which led to the creation
The Amazon Basin, known for holding a significant portion of the world’s fresh water, is currently grappling with one of the most severe droughts in recent years. Member countries of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization, including Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela, are already feeling the effects of this crisis. Water levels