Why was a US-bound flight diverted to Canada over Ebola concerns?
An Air France flight to Detroit was diverted to Canada after a passenger from an Ebola-affected region boarded in error, triggering health protocols.
May 24, 2026 · 6 new explainers
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Why is Valorant's anti-cheat turning cheaters' hardware into 'paperweights'?
Riot Games says a Vanguard anti-cheat update disabled expensive external cheating devices, prompting jokes about turning a $6,000 rig into a paperweight.
Why do people keep searching for the tax filing deadline?
Tax deadlines trend year-round because filing isn't a single date — extensions, quarterly payments, and business deadlines all fall at different times.
Why did Microsoft just open-source the earliest known DOS source code?
Microsoft released what it calls the earliest DOS source code yet found, preserving a piece of computing history that shaped the modern PC.
Why are scammers abusing a Microsoft account to send spam links?
Scammers found a way to route spam links through a legitimate Microsoft account, helping their messages slip past filters that trust the sender.
Why is Chris Evans's new Netflix thriller 'Sacrifice' generating buzz?
Netflix took US rights to Sacrifice, a star-studded satirical thriller with Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy playing a doomsday cult leader.