India launches “Khoya Paya”, a website for missing children
India decides to fight kidnapping by launching "Khoya Paya" , a "lost and found" website for missing children.
Jun 07, 2015 10:59 AM EDT
“I have aged 30 years in these last 30 days”: Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s COO, mourns husband’s death; Writes a touching, emotional post in Dave’s honor
30 days after her husband Dave’s death, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg still mourns his passing. Her grief and loss are such that Sheryl says that she has aged “30 years” during the 30-day mourning period.
MERS Virus Claims Two Lives In South Korea
Health officials have confirmed that two people in South Korea died from Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). They are the first death from an outbreak in the country. Around 700 people who are now under quarantine.
Indiana gears up to deal worst of bird flu
Indiana is hit by a virulent bird flu for the first time and is taking multiple measures to deal with worst case scenario. 300 inmates being trained for culling and other handling. Ban on bird shows in county fairs was also implemented.
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Google Says 21 percent of Tech Hires in 2014 Were Women, Resulting from Efforts to Bridge Gender and Minority Gaps in the IT Industry
Google reveals that 21 percent of their tech hires in 2014 are women, as part of their efforts to bridge gender and minority gaps in their workforce.
Jun 03, 2015 1:56 AM EDT
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
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
Protesters Rally Against ‘Fake Name’ Policy outside Facebook’s Headquarters
Over 100 protestors have shown up outside Facebook’s headquarters to rally about the “fake name” policy of the social media site.
Jun 02, 2015 5:55 AM EDT
Paris Officials Remove Love Locks From Pont Des Arts Bridge Due To Added Weight On Infrastructure
Paris officials already started to remove the padlocks that have been placed on the Pont Des Arts bridge. The main reason for this was that the added weight on the infrastructure was the cause of a collapse on one of the railings last year.
Jun 02, 2015 12:19 AM EDT
B.B. King Laid to Rest in Mississippi as Obama Praises the Blues Legend; Cause of Death not Poisoning?
The Blues legend B.B. King was laid to rest at a funeral service in his hometown of Indianola, Mississippi on Saturday. President Barack Obama even paid his tributes to the iconic singer.
Jun 01, 2015 8:44 AM EDT
Child-Friendly Apps Are Easier To Find In Google Play, Filters For Age And Interest Are Now Available
Google announced at the I/O Developer Conference today that the Google Play Store will let people find child-friendly apps easier than before. A filter for a child's age and his or her interests has been added in the Play Store's features.
May 29, 2015 4:35 AM EDT
Screentendo turns screenshots into a Super Mario level
Screentendo is a Super Mario inspired app that turns boredom into a stress-relieving and brick-smashing game. Aaron Randall developed the app and is currently only compatible with Mac.
May 28, 2015 3:34 AM EDT
Wind and solar-powered Eco Capsules will allow owners to live off the grid, no matter where they are
New wind and solar-powered Eco Capsules promises to enable its owners to live off the grid completely no matter where on Earth they may be.
May 27, 2015 10:46 PM EDT
Matthew McConaughey enjoying his 'Interstellar' career heights
Matthew McConaughey's upcoming film about a journey beyond the stars may as well be about the Texas actor's own stratospheric career these days.
Oct 24, 2014 2:34 PM EDT
Jennifer Lawrence says photo hacking is sex crime: magazine
Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, one of dozens of actresses, models and celebrities whose intimate images have been posted online, spoke about the photo hacking scandal for the first time on Tuesday, saying it is a crime and sexual violation.
Oct 08, 2014 11:45 AM EDT
Wild pitch moves Giants into National League playoffs
The San Francisco Giants will take on the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Championship Series after eliminating the Washington Nationals with a 3-2 Game Four win on Tuesday.
Oct 08, 2014 11:41 AM EDT