United Airlines denies a chaplain an unopened pop as it could be used as a weapon
A Muslim chaplain claimed discrimination and hatred by an airline attendant on asking an unopened can of pop. Her FB post on her experience garnered mass support, many declaring to boycott the said airline service.
Jun 03, 2015 1:35 AM EDT
The Future Is Now: Scientists Claim Fuel-Free Spacecrafts Now Possible
A group of scientists from Nankai University in Tianjin, China discovered the special capability of graphene, which are atom thick sheets of carbon considered as miracle material. They claim that it can be used to run spacecraft through fuel-free light-powered propulsion system.
Apple TV Gets An Update For Live WWDC Broadcast
Apple updated its Apple TV to stream live its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday. Apple updated Apple TV by adding the Events Channel back in the app to broadcast live the Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday at 10 A.
CIA Director John Brennan Claims Battle Versus ISIS is a Long Fight
CIA Director John Brennan claims that the battle against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is going to be a long fight. He also claimed that while the US forces are coordinating with Iranian forces, they are not necessarily considered US allies. He insists a political solution is the best way to end the ISIS crisis.
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Uber Hires Its First India President To Lead Its Business In The Country, Proves Commitment to South Asian Market
Uber is proving its commitment to the South Asian market by hiring its first president Amit Jain in India. Amit Jain used to work for Rent.com, TPG Capital and McKinsey. Now, he is in charge of overall business strategy, operations, and growth in a market of global strategic importance for Uber- India.
Jun 02, 2015 10:28 PM EDT
Indian Heat Wave death toll goes over 2200
Heat wave persists in India, raising the death toll to 2200. Weekend showers bring little help as the day time temperature continue to hover around 47 degree Celsius.
Jun 02, 2015 10:22 PM EDT
Microsoft’s ‘Get Windows 10' app annoys users; update KB3035583 bound for removal as Windows 10 comes on July 29
Microsoft inserted a “Get Windows 10 app” in an update version KB3035583. The app would continue to remind users to reserve and download Windows 10 OS. However, many were annoyed about it, and called it as Microsoft’s “nag campaign.”
Jun 02, 2015 3:13 PM EDT
Air France to undergo new safety probe in the wake of freighter incident
Air France is in the crosshairs of safety officials yet again after a recent calculating incident involving one of its freighters.
Jun 02, 2015 1:24 PM EDT
Google must boost hiring of women, Blacks, and Hispanics as data show 1%, 2%, and 3% of employment respectively
Google releases data showing an increased hires of women by 1 percent, Black communities by 2 percent, and Hispanic backgrounds by 3 percent. However, the company is doubling its effort to “build a workforce more reflective of the diversity of people we serve.”
Jun 02, 2015 1:17 PM EDT
Intel and Altera may become big players in ‘Internet of Things’; to rival Google’s Project Brillo and Weave
Intel Corp. buys Altera Corp. for $16.7 billion as a way to invest in the “Internet of Things (IoT).” Both companies will rival Google’s own IoT service: Project Brillo and Weave.
Jun 02, 2015 12:51 PM EDT
U.N. humanitarian operations in Iraq may be stopped due to lack of funding
The United Nations' ongoing humanitarian operations in Iraq may soon be stopped if no new funds are immediately provided.
Jun 02, 2015 12:48 PM EDT
U.N. uncovers more indicators showing Russian involvement in ongoing Ukraine war
New evidence uncovered by the U.N. could be indicating increased Russian involvement in the Ukraine war.
Jun 02, 2015 12:46 PM EDT
U.N. Paris Climate Conference could serve as endpoint for 2C goal, as preliminary talks begin in Bonn
The U.N. Paris Climate Conference could serve as the final resting place for the 2C goal it was initially meant to meet.
Jun 02, 2015 12:36 PM EDT
Libyan government forces running low on ammo as battles continue in Benghazi
Libyan government forces dealing with ammunition shortages in the most of battles in Benghazi Libyan government forces are now being forced to deal with ammunition shortages just as battles with Islamists in the city of Benghazi continue.
Jun 02, 2015 12:29 PM EDT
New ‘revolutionary’ cancer treatment offers hope for patients with advanced melanoma
Immunotherapy or the combination of two drugs is now being looked at as the potential cure for cancer. A study was conducted on 925 patients with advanced melanoma and were placed under the said treatment for a year. The research findings were groundbreaking, with nearly 60% of participants experiencing a halt in the advancement of the disease.
Jun 02, 2015 12:20 PM EDT
World Health Organization passes resolutions to address air pollution
Air pollution is now the world biggest environmental health risk, which led to seven million deaths or nearly one in eight global deaths in 2012, according to the World Health Organization. The organization cited during the World Health Assembly that these alarming figures could help initiate change in cleaning the air we breathe.
Jun 02, 2015 11:19 AM EDT