Graduates in the Class of 2020 with computer and information sciences degrees received the highest average starting salaries at the advanced degree levels, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Summer 2021 Salary Survey report. Graduates earning master’s degrees in the computer and information sciences discipline received an average starting salary of $99,268—the […]
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AppLovin Buys MoPub From Twitter for $1.05 Billion
SAN FRANCISCO — Twitter, Inc. has agreed to sell MoPub to AppLovin Corporation, a leading marketing software company based in Palo Alto, for $1.05 billion in cash. MoPub provides an advertising network for app publishers. Twitter bought the company for about $350 million in 2013 but is selling to focus on its own products and […]
McDonald’s to Give Free Breakfast for Teachers
McDonald’s is making school day mornings a little brighter for teachers with a free breakfast Thank You Meal all next week from October 11 to 15. “Together with our Owner/Operators, we’re proud to serve the people who make our communities a better place, and this is an important time to say thank you to some […]
United Expands Schedule for Holiday Travel
United Airlines announced it will fly its biggest domestic schedule since the start of the pandemic to meet an expected surge in holiday travel, with an emphasis on connecting the Midwest to warm weather cities like Las Vegas and Orlando as well as offering nearly 70 daily flights to ski destinations, including new service between Orange County and Aspen. United reported […]
Massive Outage Hits Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp
If you’ve been trying to view your Facebook or Instagram feed, you’ve been out of luck most of the day. One of the world’s largest Internet services has been down for over three hours. Facebook, which also owns Instagram and Whatsapp, has seen its websites and apps go down since around 8:37 am Pacific time […]
Walmart to Hire 150,000 Holiday Workers
Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, said it wants to hire approximately 150,000 new U.S. workers for the holiday season. Most of the jobs are permanent, full-time positions for its stores across the country. The new hires will help customers shop whether they’re in a store, using curbside pickup or shopping online. In addition to the […]
McDonald’s Brings Back McRib on November 1
McDonald’s is bringing back the McRib nationwide as the iconic pork sandwich celebrates its 40th anniversary. The legendary McRib will make its triumphant return to McDonald’s USA menus this fall – you can grab the sandwich beginning Nov. 1 for a limited time at participating restaurants nationwide. The McRib made its debut 40 years ago and quickly […]
Apple Introduces Advanced 3D Maps for Bay Area, NY, LA
Apple has updated its Maps software in iOS 15 with a new city experience that offers rich details, driving routes with better navigation, immersive walking directions shown in augmented reality, and much more. The update, which expands on the new map that Apple spent years building from the ground up, is now available in San […]
Chipotle Offers Beef Brisket on Menu
Chipotle Mexican Grill, a national fast-casual food chain with 2,850 locations, announced that smoked brisket will be available at U.S. and Canada restaurants for a limited time. Made with Responsibly Raised beef, the new beef is smoked to tenderness, charred on the grill, and seasoned with Mexican spices, including fire-roasted jalapenos and chipotle chili peppers. […]
Red Cross Reports Blood Shortage
As the nation returns to in-person workplaces and schools amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the American Red Cross faces an emergency blood and platelet shortage. Donor turnout has reached the lowest levels of the year, decreasing by about 10% since August. Those who are eligible to donate are urged to do so now to […]
US Postal Service to Hire 40,000 Workers for Holidays
The U.S. Postal Service is currently hiring for more than 40,000 seasonal positions as preparations continue for the 2021 winter holidays, the agency’s peak season for mail and package deliveries. Seasonal opportunities include but are not limited to city and rural mail carriers, mail handlers and drivers. Job seekers can find and apply for open […]
Intuit Launches Venture Capital Division
MOUNTAIN VIEW— Intuit Inc., the financial software company known for TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint and Credit Karma, is getting into the venture capital business with the launch of Intuit Ventures, its corporate venture capital arm. Intuit Ventures will help accelerate innovation for businesses and consumers through the companies it invests in, driving future innovations for consumers and small businesses. The […]