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Author: Ben Tobin, USA TODAY

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Google suspended from LGBTQ equality index after failing to remove controversial app

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019Ben Tobin, USA TODAYComments Off on Google suspended from LGBTQ equality index after failing to remove controversial app

HRC noted that it became aware of an appdistributed in Google’s Play Store that “supports the practice of so-called ‘conversion therapy’.”

Tech

Amazon plans 800-job expansion in Austin — but it’s not related to HQ2

March 28, 2019March 29, 2019Ben Tobin, USA TODAYComments Off on Amazon plans 800-job expansion in Austin — but it’s not related to HQ2

Austin serves as one of Amazon’s 17 North American tech hubs, and it currently houses 6,600 Amazon employees.

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Centene to buy smaller rival WellCare Health Plans in deal worth $17.3 billion

March 27, 2019March 27, 2019Ben Tobin, USA TODAYComments Off on Centene to buy smaller rival WellCare Health Plans in deal worth $17.3 billion

The companies also saidthey expect to havepro forma 2019 revenues of approximately$97 billion and will have about 22 million members nationwide.

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Unproductive workers cost employers $4 billion during March Madness NCAA Tournament

March 22, 2019Ben Tobin, USA TODAYComments Off on Unproductive workers cost employers $4 billion during March Madness NCAA Tournament

Workers bet money in office pools, with the average bet on the NCAA Tournament $20 to $50. Restaurants see uptick in beer and chicken wing sales.

Money

It’s not just you: 4 in 5 Americans stressed out from poor office communication

March 20, 2019March 20, 2019Ben Tobin, USA TODAYComments Off on It’s not just you: 4 in 5 Americans stressed out from poor office communication

Poor company communication has not only led employees to feel more stressed, but also to resent their bosses.

Tech

Myspace loses 12 years’ worth of music uploaded to the site – up to 50 million songs

March 19, 2019Ben Tobin, USA TODAYComments Off on Myspace loses 12 years’ worth of music uploaded to the site – up to 50 million songs

Formerly one of the world’s leading music sharing platforms, Myspace apologized for the accident, which it said was the result of a server migration.

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How often should I start my car and let it idle in cold weather? Answer: Don’t.

March 4, 2019Ben Tobin, USA TODAYComments Off on How often should I start my car and let it idle in cold weather? Answer: Don’t.

Letting a car idle requires more time for the vehicle to warm up and allows excess fuel to get into the engine, which isn’t good for wear and tear.

Tech

Volvo announces Polestar 2, an electric vehicle that aims to compete with Tesla Model 3

March 1, 2019Ben Tobin, USA TODAYComments Off on Volvo announces Polestar 2, an electric vehicle that aims to compete with Tesla Model 3

Polestar, Volvo’s standalone electric vehicle brand, is unveiling its Polestar 2 model, a five-door car that will contain two electric motors.

Money

Google combats opioid epidemic through providing disposal locations on Google Maps

February 21, 2019Ben Tobin, USA TODAYComments Off on Google combats opioid epidemic through providing disposal locations on Google Maps

By entering searches like “drug drop off near me” or “medication disposal near me,” Google Maps users will be able to find permanent disposal spots.

Tech

Nike smart sneakers experience connection issues days after release, users report

February 21, 2019Ben Tobin, USA TODAYComments Off on Nike smart sneakers experience connection issues days after release, users report

Just days after the $350 self-lacing shoes were released, customers have been unable to pairing their shoes to the Nike Adapt app.

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