Barbara Furlow-Smiles, a former diversity manager at tech giant Facebook and sportswear company Nike, has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison for embezzling over $5 million from these corporations that had been designated for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This case sheds light on the devastating impact of corporate fraud
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United Airlines recently announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given them the green light to add new aircraft and routes, marking a positive turn of events for the airline. This development comes after the FAA increased its scrutiny of United Airlines following a series of safety incidents earlier this year. The airline expressed
Google has recently announced the release of Android 15 Beta 2 at the Google I/O 2024. This latest beta version of the operating system comes with a host of new security and privacy features, making it a significant update for Android users. The company showcased some of the powerful new features during a developer session,
In a recent financial report, Walmart revealed impressive numbers that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations. The retail giant showcased significant growth in various areas, including e-commerce, newer business ventures, and an expansion of its customer base. Let’s delve deeper into the details to understand the factors contributing to Walmart’s success. Walmart’s quarterly earnings per share of
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is currently under investigation by the European Union for alleged breaches of the bloc’s strict online content law, particularly in relation to child safety risks. The European Commission has expressed concerns about the potential behavioral addictions and “rabbit-hole effects” that Facebook and Instagram may have on children. Moreover, the
The recently conducted China-based INTERACT 4 trial aimed to evaluate the effects of bringing blood pressure under control in the ambulance on stroke outcomes. The trial, led by Gang Li, MD, PhD, of Shanghai East Hospital at Tongji University in Shanghai, did not show any improvement in functional outcomes when systolic blood pressure was reduced
Recently, an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis disease has been reported in Devon, specifically in and around the town of Brixham in South West England. This waterborne disease has affected at least 22 individuals and has prompted urgent warnings for residents to boil their tap water. The parasite responsible for causing cryptosporidiosis is called cryptosporidium, commonly known
The fossil record of Earth provides a glimpse into the ancient history of life on our planet, capturing moments frozen in time when living organisms were buried and slowly turned into stone. Recently, scientists in Germany made a groundbreaking discovery – a six-armed brittle star fossilized in the midst of regenerating one body half. This
The Cleveland Cavaliers faced a major setback in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Boston Celtics as they were without three of their top players. Star guard Donovan Mitchell, along with Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert, were sidelined due to various injuries. Mitchell was dealing with a left calf strain, Allen
The 2024 Cannes Film Festival has kicked off with a bang, featuring Quentin Dupieux’s The Second Act as the opening-night film. This year’s lineup boasts major Hollywood premieres such as Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, Kevin Costner’s first installment of the planned four-part series Horizon: An American Saga, Francis