Just months ago, when my mom was dying, I was the only one with her—a few thousand miles from my home—for the first three days of her last week of life. If I didn’t know God was good and His timing is perfect and nothing takes Him by surprise, I would’ve been an emotional wreck….
Month: March 2025
Delta Air Lines A330 Reports Hydraulic Problem on Approach to Amsterdam
A Delta Air Lines flight reported a hydraulic problem while on approach to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on 22 February 2025. Delta Air Lines flight DL56, operated by an Airbus A330-300, was conducting an approach to runway 18R Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The flight was a scheduled long haul service from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC),…
City Council Holds Hearing on Brooklyn Museum Layoffs
In a special oversight hearing at New York City Hall this morning, February 28, Brooklyn Museum workers, union representatives, and City Council members called on the institution to “exhaust all options” before implementing its recently announced mass layoffs affecting 47 full- and part-time employees. Earlier this week, District Council 37 Local 1502 and UAW Local…
2025 Volvo EX90 EV gets $10,000 discount for Costco members
Costco members who lease a 2025 Volvo EX90 electric SUV can now take advantage of the biggest discount offered by the retailer’s auto program. Fellow Internet Brands site CarsDirect found a potential $10,000 in savings for Costco members who are also current Volvo customers, and are planning to lease a new EX90 between now and…
Peristaltic pump flow induces amyloid formation
The factor that tips you over the edge from being at risk for a disease to actually developing the disease is not always clear. Now, researchers from Japan report one factor that triggers problematic proteins to start behaving badly. In a study published recently in npj biosensing, researchers from Osaka University have revealed that high…
Succession Planning — the Best Way to Ensure Your Company’s Future
If you’ve seen the award-winning HBO show “Succession,” you know how dramatic and challenging it can be to adequately succession plan for the next generation of business leaders. I’ve personally worked at companies that took succession planning seriously, and those that didn’t, and the difference was stark. According to this 2023 report, “three years is…
Torn in the USA, but inclusion runs deeper in India Inc now
New Delhi: American companies may be toeing the line set by Donald Trump and ditching their policies on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), but corporate India is resolute on its commitment and in fact doubling down on initiatives to achieve the next level inclusion targets. The RPG Group that owns companies such as CEAT, KEC…
Apple Adds More Child Safety Measures, Including Age Assurance Controls
Apple is introducing new child-safety measures affecting the way the accounts of minors are set up and what they can see across the App Store. The changes, detailed in a “Helping Protect Kids Online” white paper on Apple’s developer website, highlight how the company is taking steps to better protect young people online. It’s part…
Fasting during Ramadan: Tips to stay healthy and energized – National
Manal Elfakhani looks back fondly on childhood memories from the month of Ramadan. She would break her fast at the mosque with family and snack on sweet semolina flour cookies that she’s since learned to bake herself. Ramadan is about spiritual reflection and the value of having enough to eat, she said. For about a month, many Muslims don’t eat or drink from dawn to sunset. This year,…
Sexual Abuse Cases: Legal Guidance for the Accused
Facing accusations of sexual abuse is an incredibly distressing and life-altering experience. The emotional turmoil, social stigma, and potential legal ramifications can be overwhelming. It is crucial to remember that everyone, regardless of the charges against them, is entitled to due process under the law. Accusations of sex offenses are particularly sensitive, often carrying significant…
Winning Her Heart by ‘Walking a Thousand Miles for Love’
Emma Gray and Adam Chadroff’s romance grew stronger during the pandemic when Mr. Chadroff would walk from his Manhattan apartment to Ms. Gray’s place in Brooklyn several times a week to see her.