Exploring the psychopathic traits behind the rise and fall of Madoff
A new academic study examining the actions of Bernie Madoff, the New York banker behind the world's biggest Ponzi fraud, suggests companies do more to root out "corporate psychopaths" within their organizations to prevent financial ruin......»»
Say "neigh" to west Nile virus, eastern equine encephalitis
As summer turns to fall, most of the U.S. officially enters peak mosquito season. And with peak mosquito season comes a rise in mosquito-borne illnesses, including West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)......»»
Discovery about ice layer formation in ice sheets can improve sea level rise predictions
A newly discovered mechanism for the flow and freezing of ice sheet meltwater could improve estimates of sea level rise around the globe......»»
3 great British TV crime shows you need to watch in September 2024
September marks the beginning of fall, and what better way to celebrate than by watching these three great British TV crime shows?.....»»
Losses due to cryptocurrency and BEC scams are soaring
Every type of fraud is on the rise, and 2023 was a particularly devastating year for victims of cryptocurrency and business email compromise (BEC) scams, according to the FBI. Cryptocurrency fraud Based on complaints filed to FBI’s Internet Cri.....»»
Overheard: Rise in EV warranty work in service departments should spur new strategies
Warranty work on EVs is expected to increase. This should prompt new strategies for dealership service departments, said Jim Roche, CEO of warranty processing platform WarrCloud......»»
Minimum wage increases are important, but workers deserve more
This fall, several provinces across Canada are scheduled to increase their minimum wages. These provincial adjustments follow the federal government's decision to raise the federal minimum wage to $17.30 back in April......»»
If you have to watch one Hulu show this September, stream this one
This 2022 Hulu show is under the radar, but it's well worth checking out as the fall season approaches......»»
AirPods Pro hearing aid upgrade hits stocks of major brands
Apple’s announcement of the new AirPods Pro hearing aid feature has triggered a fall in the stock value of major standalone hearing aid brands. The Cupertino company had long been expected to add hearing aid features to AirPods, and Monday’s e.....»»
More Indians than ever are going on holiday abroad. Where are they heading and why?
Travel is on the rise again. According to the UN's tourism agency, international travel for all purposes reached 97% of its pre-pandemic level in the first quarter of 2024. In some regions such as Africa and Europe, arrivals are already surpassing th.....»»
5 most anticipated action movies of fall 2024, ranked
Now that fall is just around the corner, it's a good time to review the most highly anticipated action movies of the season......»»
Jeep seeks ‘perfect quality" on EV launch in quest to reverse sales slide
The brand originally vowed it would launch the Wagoneer S this fall, but CEO Antonio Filosa said he needs to ensure the EV is high quality before sending it to dealerships......»»
5 most anticipated Netflix movies of fall 2024, ranked
Netflix still has several high-profile releases and award hopefuls on the remaining slate. These are the five most anticipated Netflix movies of 2024......»»
Diet change for more sustainable finfish aquaculture
As the cost of fish oil continues to rise, Australian aquaculture operators are looking for safe and more sustainable sources for healthy formulated feed in order to expand commercial production of the popular yellowtail kingfish......»»
NASA scientific balloon takes flight with student-built payloads
NASA's Scientific Balloon Program's fifth balloon mission of the 2024 fall campaign took flight Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, from the agency's Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. The HASP 1.0 (High-Altitude Student Platform).....»»
Exploring how income, race and design affect pedestrian casualties
Pedestrian fatalities in the United States have increased more than 50% over the last decade, with 1 in 6 traffic deaths involving pedestrians. Programs like Vision Zero and Safe Systems focus on making transportation safe for vulnerable users, prima.....»»
Studying fungi"s "weak link" to fight global rise in deadly fungal infections
A group of scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have conducted neutron scattering research to reveal key information about fungus cell membranes that could aid in developing new antifungal treatments......»»
7 most anticipated movies of fall 2024, ranked
With summer movies in the rearview mirror, awards season has officially begun. Here are the seven most anticipated movies of fall 2024......»»
In September 1994, American television changed forever thanks to these four shows
In the fall of 1994, the landscape of American television shifted thanks to two iconic shows that changed the way we experienced television......»»
The best movies on Peacock right now (September 2024)
The best movies on Peacock include The Fall Guy, Get Out, School of Rock, Friday Night Lights The Bikeriders, Marry Me, Furious 7, Casino, and more......»»
Hidden, compact galaxies in the distant universe—searching for the secrets behind the little red dots
Astronomers exploring the faraway universe with the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA's most powerful telescope, have found a class of galaxies that challenges even the most skillful creatures in mimicry—like the mimic octopus. This creature can imp.....»»