Raviha Imran
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How a Smart-Home Pioneer Lost Its Edge: Roomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy
For years, the quiet hum of a Roomba moving across a living-room floor symbolized something close to magic. A machine that cleaned on its own felt like the future arriving early. But that future flickered this week. Late Sunday, as markets prepared to open, iRobot — the company behind the iconic Roomba vacuum — filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, sending shockwaves through Wall Street and millions of households that had come to trust the brand. By Monday morning, the stock had collapsed, and a once-celebrated innovator found itself fighting for survival.
By Raviha Imranabout a month ago in Trader
Is Spotify offline? What Happened During the Widespread Spotify Outage
On Monday afternoon, millions of music fans all over the world suddenly found themselves in awkward silence. This was not because their favorite song had a missing chord; rather, Spotify was down. Users rushed to social media, messaging apps and news sites wondering the same thing: Is Spotify down, and if so, why? Within minutes, it became clear that this wasn’t a glitch affecting just a handful of listeners — it was a major outage.
By Raviha Imranabout a month ago in Geeks
The Tragic Deaths of Michele Singer Reiner and Rob Reiner at Their Brentwood Home
One of Hollywood's most enduring storytellers met a shocking end on a quiet Sunday afternoon in the affluent Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. The twist was as shocking as any movie plot twist. Rob Reiner, the actor-turned-director whose work helped define modern American cinema, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead inside their home on December 14. Their deaths have now been the subject of a homicide investigation by law enforcement, according to preliminary reports.
By Raviha Imranabout a month ago in Geeks
Tallahassee experiences its coldest temperatures of the year as Arctic air moves in.
At first, the cold slipped in slowly, moving south under the darkness. Winter had made its presence abundantly clear by the time many Tallahassee and North Florida communities' inhabitants awoke. In a region more accustomed to mild Decembers and lingering warmth, the air felt sharper and heavier, the kind of cold that doesn't belong.
By Raviha Imranabout a month ago in Earth
Lake-Effect Snow Returns to Buffalo as Winter Weather Advisory Is Issued
In Western New York, the calm before the storm didn't last long. After a chilly Sunday with lingering lake-effect snow across the region, a new weather system began to take shape late Sunday night, casting long shadows of expectation over Buffalo and neighboring communities. Winter wasn't ready to let go of its grip.
By Raviha Imranabout a month ago in Earth
Ohio is covered in snow as a winter storm causes road hazards and emergency situations.
On Saturday morning, the first flakes began to fall almost unnoticed by people who were drinking coffee or going about their weekend activities. However, as time went on, that gentle dusting became more resolute and developed into a white, sound-dampening blanket that began to transform Ohio's landscapes.
By Raviha Imranabout a month ago in Earth
After snow falls, Chicago faces icy roads and severe wind chills.
At first, the snow didn't bring much excitement. It crept in quietly overnight, brushing rooftops and roadways with a thin, deceptive layer of white. By early morning, Chicagoans stepping outside were met with that unmistakable crunch beneath their boots — the sound that signals winter has fully taken hold. What followed was not a blockbuster snowstorm, but something more insidious: slick roads, biting winds, and a cold so sharp it demanded respect.
By Raviha Imranabout a month ago in Earth
The Northern Rockies are hit hard by a winter storm that brings heavy snow, flash freeze, and bitter cold.
This week, winter did not arrive quietly. It rushed in with a gusty wind, freezing temperatures, and a sudden change that took many by surprise. The end of the week is unfolding under a severe winter grip in parts of Montana and the northern Rockies. This grip is marked by a dangerous flash freeze, heavy snow, and bitterly cold air that leaves little room for error.
By Raviha Imranabout a month ago in Earth
Cameroon Budget 2026: 50B Youth Fund, 650km of New Roads, and a Doubling Deficit
The 2026 budget plan was delivered to government ministry desks on a chilly Yaoundé morning. Even seasoned authorities hesitated at the top figure: CFA 8,816.4 billion. This was bold for a country accustomed to moderate budgetary inclinations—a 14% increase in expenditure from the previous year and a signal that Cameroon was prepared to develop, change, and invest in a manner seldom seen before.
By Raviha Imran2 months ago in Trader
2025 Airbus A320 Recall: How a Cosmic-Linked Software Error Caused 6,000 Jets to Go Down and Started World Travel
It started off as simply another A320 soaring into the sky, transporting tired passengers between towns, dreams, and goodbyes. However, something went horribly wrong somewhere hundreds of miles above the ground, in the thinning air. The unseen ropes tugging the jet's wings and tail momentarily lost their hold, causing it to tumble downward rather than due to turbulence or bad weather.
By Raviha Imran2 months ago in Trader
Strong winds and a lot of snow are predicted for Chicago this weekend.
Chicago had an unsettling calm late on Friday night, the type of silence that precedes a storm. The cold air was filled with the dull glimmer of streetlights. The city's pulse continued to beat with the typical Friday-night bustle, despite a few early flakes dancing in the breeze. Unaware that nature was preparing one of the city's largest November snowstorms in years, residents inside houses turned on fires or opened tea cups.
By Raviha Imran2 months ago in Earth
Airbus A320 Recall: Global Fleet Is Grounded Before Holiday Travel Due to Solar Radiation Bug
As the passengers on Flight 399 were getting used to the routine of flying, the floor practically gave way. The Airbus A320 abruptly plunged downward somewhere between cruising altitude and blue sky. It was neither the soft swaying that most tourists are accustomed to nor the steady shudder of turbulence. It happened suddenly. severe. Clearly incorrect.
By Raviha Imran2 months ago in Trader
