A train accident involving a passenger train and a freight train occurred in eastern Bangladesh, on 23 October. “The crash occurred after one train entered the same line as the other” a general manager of the Railway said. This accident led to 14 instant fatalities, with 3 others at the hospital. According to the BBC,…
Congo: 50+ Killed in Boat Accident
The Republic of Congo, also referred to as Congo or Congo-Brazzaville, is a country located in the western part of Central Africa. It is bordered by Gabon to the west, Cameroon to its northwest, Cabinda to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest. According to recent reports, a boat travelling near the town…
USA: Kaiser Healthcare Workers End Strike
Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers have reached an agreement with the company, and the news is great for workers and patients alike. The agreement includes significant wage increases, improved benefits, and a focus on quality patient care. It’s a breakthrough for the workers, who have been advocating for better conditions for weeks. According to recent reports,…
USA: Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes in between the Earth and sun, blocking the sun from some areas on Earth, either completely or partially. A partial eclipse occurs when only parts of the sun is blocked, and a total eclipse occurs when the sun is completely obstructed. According to NASA, a partial solar…
Microsoft: $28.9 billion Back Tax bill
Microsoft has been confronted with a $28.9 billion USD tax bill by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the 2004 to 2013 tax years. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is an agency of the Department of the Treasury in the United States of America (USA), responsible for collecting US Federal taxes, resolving wrong or fraudulent…
Mercedes Maybach and Space Perspective
Mercedes Maybach has partnered with space tourism company Space Perspective, to induce luxurious transportation in every aspect of their space exploration experience. Space Perspective is the world’s first carbon-neutral spaceflight company. The company was founded in 2019 and aims to offer commercial space flights using a giant SpaceBalloon. Mercedes Maybach electric vehicles (EVs) will exclusively…
ExxonMobil: $60 billion Pioneer Deal
ExxxonMobil Corporation is a multinational oil and gas company with its headquarters in Texas, USA. Founded in 1882 (141 years ago), the energy company was formerly Standard Oil of New Jersey, and through a merger of Exxon and Mobil the new corporation was formed in 1999. The company’s revenue in 2022 was over one quarter…
Google: Passkeys by Default
In May 2023, Incognito Blog reported that Google was launching a passkey feature to phase out passwords. This is now going to be offered as a default option, prompting users to Skip password when possible, in Google Account Settings. Passkeys work by using public key cryptography to create a unique digital key pair for each…
Perfecta: The AI Powered Grill
Cooking can be a hassle, especially for those who are short on time or don’t have much experience in the kitchen. But what if there was a way to cook delicious meals with just the touch of a button? Meet Suraj, the CEO and founder of Seergrills Ltd, a Birmingham headquartered company looking to make…
Japan: $205 million Electric Aircraft Investment
Japan is taking to the skies with a bold and ambitious plan, investing about $205 million USD (30.6 billion yen) to develop electric powered aircrafts. Japan has been working on electric aircraft technology for some time, and the new investment is aimed at accelerating the development of this technology. According to recent reports, prototype test…