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Good News Tuesday for May 30, 2023: Formerly Paralyzed Man Walks with Brain Implants, Singapore Airlines Shares Profits, Offshore Drilling Blocked in Brazil, and Empathy Stops a Bank Robbery

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Man Who was Paralyzed is able to Walk with Brain and Spine Implants

Gert-Jan Oskam, a 40-year-old Dutch man, was paralyzed in a cycling accident 12 years ago. Now, with the help of electronic implants that transmit his thoughts from his brain to his legs and feet, he is able to walk again. The system was developed by Swiss researchers including Prof Jocelyne Bloch, the neurosurgeon who carried out the surgery. This article from BCC contains a video of Gert-Jan walking.

Singapore Airlines is Sharing Profits

Singapore Airlines will give huge bonuses to staff honoring a profit-sharing bonus formula agreed with staff unions. Some bonuses do not go to senior management. A spokesperson for the airline said the bonuses are “in recognition of our employees’ dedication, hard work, and sacrifices, including pay cuts during the pandemic.” Insider has details HERE.

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