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Dec 09 2024BUSINESS

Big Companies Hire Protection After CEO Shooting

The tragic shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson, has sparked a wave of action among major companies. To safeguard their top executives, businesses are now hiring protection managers. Just a few days after the incident, Amazon advertised for an executive protection manager. The job invo

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Dec 09 2024CRIME

Searching for a Hidden Killer: NYPD and FBI on the Case

In the heart of Manhattan, a mystery continues to baffle the NYPD and FBI. One week ago, UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson, was tragically shot and killed. The search for his killer is intense, with new photographs showing the masked suspect both in a car and on the street. Authorities believe

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Dec 09 2024SCIENCE

Tadpoles' Swimming Slowdown: Antimony's Impact on Metabolism and Genes

Antimony, a heavy metal, affects the swimming speed of Pelophylax nigromaculatus tadpoles. Researchers found that when these critters are exposed to antimony in two different ways—either in short bursts (pulse exposure) or continuously (constant exposure) for 28 days—they swim significantly slower.

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Dec 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

ChargePoint's Payment Fraud Woes: A Digital Dilemma

ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (CHPT) has a big problem on its hands. Its fancy charging systems for electric vehicles (EVs) are getting tricky to manage, especially when it comes to online payments. You see, ChargePoint's Cloud Services platform is where all the payment action happens. But with great p

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Dec 08 2024SCIENCE

Editing Grapevines for Better Mildew Resistance

Ever wondered how to make grapevines tougher against disease? Scientists have found a clever way using something called CRISPR/Cas9. By editing two genes, MLO6-7 and NPR3, they've made grapevines more resistant to powdery and downy mildew. The best part? These edited plants can lose the extra gene b

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Dec 08 2024CELEBRITIES

Boxer Ramla Ali: From Olympic Rings to Film Sets

Imagine a refugee from Somalia's civil war who eventually becomes an Olympic boxer. Now, picture that same person starring in a biopic about her life. That's the fascinating journey of Ramla Ali, who recently spoke with Deadline about her upcoming film "In the Shadows" and her new production company

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Dec 07 2024BUSINESS

Boosting Security After Shocking CEO Killing

The tragic killing of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, has prompted many businesses to step up their security measures. Some companies have temporarily closed their headquarters, while others have scrubbed their websites of executive photos. Companies across various industries are hiring mor

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Dec 07 2024EDUCATION

CITY PUTS SPECIAL ED SERVICES AT RISK FOR PARENTS GIVING UP LEGAL RIGHTS

A shocking turn of events has left many NYC families worried. Private and homeschooled kids needing special education services were recently denied resources due to a missed form deadline. This news came as a rude awakening to about 3, 000 families who learned that their children would not receive c

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Dec 05 2024EDUCATION

NYC High School Application Deadline Extended After Online Glitch

Families in New York City applying for public high schools have a little more time to make their choices. The original deadline of Wednesday has been pushed back to Monday due to a technical issue with the online application system. A small group of students, affected by problems with the MySchools

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Dec 05 2024CRIME

A Strange Crypto Coins Up After a Murder Case

A peculiar memecoin has popped up in the crypto world. It’s called "Deny. Defend. Depose. " These words were reportedly scribbled on bullet casings found at the crime scene where UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed. The coin appeared just before midnight on December 4, with the suspect's

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