Elevation is a new sci-fi thriller starring Anthony Mackie and Morena Baccarin, set in a post-apocalyptic Rocky Mountains. The film follows a single father and two women as they face monstrous creatures to save the life of a young boy. Directed by George Nolfi and produced by Brad Fuller, the movie offers a unique take
A former diversity manager at Facebook and Nike, Barbara Furlow-Smiles, recently made headlines after being sentenced to five years and three months in prison for stealing more than $5 million from the companies. This money was meant for DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives, making the case even more troubling. Furlow-Smiles, a 38-year-old Georgia resident,
Google announced the release of Android 15 Beta 2 during its annual developer conference, Google I/O 2024. This new beta version of the operating system update brings a host of new security and privacy features. One standout feature is the introduction of Private Space, which allows users to hide specific apps on their smartphones in
United Airlines recently announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given them the green light to add new aircraft and routes. This news comes after several months of increased scrutiny by the FAA due to safety incidents involving the airline. In a note to employees, United Airlines expressed gratitude for the FAA’s approval after
Walmart has consistently been a key player in the retail industry, setting benchmarks for other companies to follow. The recent quarterly earnings report from Walmart has shaken the industry, surpassing all expectations and showcasing the discounter’s resilient growth strategies. Walmart’s quarterly earnings exceeded Wall Street estimates, with adjusted earnings per share coming in at 60
A recent study conducted in China, known as the INTERACT 4 trial, sought to investigate the effects of bringing blood pressure under control in the ambulance on stroke outcomes. The findings of the trial, presented by Gang Li, MD, PhD, and colleagues, were published in the New England Journal of Medicine and discussed at the
In Devon, an urgent warning has been issued to residents to boil their tap water due to an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis disease. Cryptosporidiosis is caused by the parasite Cryptosporidium, commonly known as crypto. This parasite can be contracted through drinking contaminated water, swallowing contaminated water in swimming pools, or coming into contact with the feces
The European Commission, the executive body of the European Union, has announced that it is launching a major investigation into Facebook parent company Meta for potential breaches of the bloc’s strict online content law related to child safety risks. The Commission is particularly concerned about the possibility that Meta’s Facebook and Instagram platforms could be
The fossil record of planet Earth is a treasure trove of information that stretches across vast expanses of time. Each fossil serves as a snapshot in time, capturing the moment when a living organism was buried and slowly turned to stone. In a recent discovery in Germany, scientists have unearthed a remarkable fossil of a
The 2024 Cannes Film Festival has kicked off with a bang, featuring a star-studded lineup of films from renowned directors and actors. Quentin Dupieux’s The Second Act, starring Léa Seydoux and Louis Garrel, set the tone as the opening-night film. This year’s selections include highly anticipated Hollywood premieres such as Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
