Newly-released surveillance video shows Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman before his escape from his prison cell – after which he traveled to freedom through a mile-long, highly sophisticated tunnel. … [Read more...]
Delta Beats Street 2Q Forecasts
DALLAS (AP) — Delta Air Lines' second-quarter profit nearly doubled, to $1.5 billion, as huge savings on fuel offset weak growth in revenue. The company predicted a record quarter when it next reports financial results, in October. … [Read more...]
Computer Chip Made of Wood Works as Well as the One in your Phone
Biodegradable, wood-based computer chips can perform just as well as chips commonly used for wireless communication, according to new research. The inventors argue that the new chips could help address the global problem of rapidly accumulating electronic waste, some of which contains potentially toxic materials. … [Read more...]
Airtel Africa announces App challenge for startup developers
Telecommunications provider, Airtel has unveiled a new application challenge for startup developers, aimed at attracting the ‘next big app developers’ into the Airtel group of companies. The application challenge is a partnership between Bharti Airtel, Singaporean Telecommunications Company, Singtel and smartphone company Samsung. … [Read more...]
The Urban Farming Trend That’s Taking Over Major League Baseball
In May of 2001, Boston Red Sox’ coach John Cumberland planted beefsteak tomato plants in the team’s bullpen — 18 of them, to represent the last time that the team had won the World Series in 1918. … [Read more...]
Glasses that Make Cancer Glow
When Sandy Sagitto was diagnosed with breast cancer she was devastated. "First thought is that I couldn't believe that I drew that card from the deck. I had no risk factors going in, I had no family history. It wasn't real for a while," she said. … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why Bradley Cooper May Not Be the Villain in ‘Wedding Crashers’
Wedding Crashers celebrates its 10th anniversary today and, though Owen Wilson played lovable John Beckwith in the film, which ends with him winning the heart of Rachel McAdams' Claire, he's no saint. … [Read more...]
Cop’s Son Arrested in Alleged Terror Plot Expected in Court
The estranged son of a Boston police captain arrested on terrorism-related charges on July 4 is expected to appear in a Massachusetts court today for a detention hearing. … [Read more...]