Monthly Archives: August 2022

An airline gave a passenger $2,740 after it forgot his wheelchair on his transatlantic flights to and from New York

Icelandair gave Michael Strunk Kristiansen $2,740 in compensation after it forgot to put his custom-made wheelchair on his transatlantic flights both to and from New York. Courtesy of Michael Strunk Kristiansen, TriggerPhoto via Getty Images A passenger said Icelandair forgot his wheelchair on his flights both to and from New York. The airline has now…

How businesses can manage fraud and risk without compromising on customer experience

PayPal Businesses have witnessed an influx of fraudulent activity over the last few years. Merchants and e-commerce brands are feeling the pressure to provide customers with seamless and secure user experiences.  Partnering with a vendor that uses the most up-to-date data can address fraud challenges and offer a seamless shopping experience. Fraud is on the…

No male sea turtles are being born in Florida because hotter sand from climate change is producing only females, scientist said

An adult female Leatherback turtle nesting in Florida on January 6, 2019. Mark Conlin/VW PICS/UIG via Getty Image All of sea turtles that hatched in Florida recorded this year were female, a turtle hospital said.  Climate change is warming up the beaches, which is skewing the sex balance towards more females.  Experts disagree on what…

Legendary investor Mark Mobius warns that stocks still have further to fall as the Fed hikes interest rates

Investing legend Mark Mobius has warned that stocks haven’t hit the bottom yet, with Federal Reserve rate hikes set to drive a further sell-off. Richard Brian/Reuters Mark Mobius believes that there’s further pain ahead for investors as interest rates rise. Tech stocks will struggle in particular as their cash flow dries up, the investing legend…

Former health minister Steve Brine cleared of lobbying breach for second time in a year because no VAT was paid

Steve Brine during the First International Congress on Golf and Health at the Houses of Parliament on October 17, 2018 in London, England. Andrew Redington/R&A/R&A via Getty Images Former minister Steve Brine has been cleared of breaching lobbying rules because no VAT was paid. Brine told then-health secretary Matt Hancock Remedium Partners was “very worth a…

Find out why EZVIZ’s cameras are superb – whether they’re solar or battery powered

Until recently, most security cameras have been hardwired into the electrical grid or needed a power source. But wired security systems have an innate flaw – they’re susceptible to blackouts and power failures. They have also been inaccessible to renters who can’t hardwire new devices to their homes lest they lose their security deposit. But…

Blizzard battling Diablo 4 leaks

Blizzard is attempting to scrub the internet of Diablo 4 leaked footage and screenshots, which were posted over the weekend. It seems these stem from an ongoing Friend and Family beta version of the game, which is labelled as a “private test build”. Images and video currently circulating show the game’s title screen, character customisation…