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Giant screens, spartan interiors: Electric vehicles go high tech

Sunday, April 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — Electric vehicles are transforming how Americans "refuel." There are changes happening inside the cabin, too. No more start/stop buttons. Radio dials now programmed into massive tablets that are mounted to the center dash. Simple functions like heated seats and climate control... Read More.

What to know about COVID-19 vaccine ‘passports’ and why they’re controversial

Saturday, April 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — There's been a flurry of news about vaccine "passports" of late. New York State created its own digital pass; Florida and Texas attempted to outlaw them; and Baltimore's former health commissioner wrote that we shouldn't be using the word "passport" at all, which she called a divisive phrase... Read More.

Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama vote not to form a union

Friday, April 9 by ABC News

(BESSEMER, Ala.) -- Amazon has secured an apparent victory as warehouse workers in Alabama voted not to form a labor union. Of the some 3,200 votes cast in the closely-watched union election, a total of 1,798 votes were against unionization, compared to 738 in favor... Read More.

Man selling tweet of Fyre Fest sandwich as NFT to help with medical expenses

Friday, April 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Nearly four years ago, a photo tweeted from the Bahamian island of Exuma of two flimsy cheese slices laying lifeless atop some whole wheat bread with a soggy-looking side salad went viral and perfectly captured the failed Fyre Festival experience. Now, Trevor... Read More.

Preliminary results lean ‘no’ in Amazon union vote count

Friday, April 9 by ABC News

(BESSEMER, Ala.) -- The closely-watched union vote count at an Amazon warehouse in Alabama has waged on for over a week, and early results lean not in favor of unionization. Not all of the ballots have been counted, but as of Thursday evening following the... Read More.

Starbucks launches reusable cup program — here’s how it works

Thursday, April 8 by ABC News

(SEATTLE) -- Starbucks' latest initiative is a simple concept to help reduce single-use plastic -- simply order, sip, return and repeat. The coffee chain announced a new two-month borrow-and-return trial program launching at five Seattle store locations that will allow customers to order a beverage... Read More.

Citi adds environmental, social and governance scores to its data platform

Thursday, April 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Citigroup said it has incorporated environmental, social and governance scores (ESG) to its securities services data platform to let clients better analyze the sustainability exposure of their investments. The major update comes to Citi Velocity Clarity, the bank's online data and analytics... Read More.

Majority of pandemic stimulus checks went toward savings or paying off debt: NY Fed

Thursday, April 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Americans saved or paid off debt with most of their pandemic stimulus payments, according to surveys from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. For the second round of relief checks that gave $600 to eligible Americans and were issued at the... Read More.

Biden administration faces increasing calls to stop companies from ‘greenwashing’

Thursday, April 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In the weeks leading up to Earth Day shoppers will see messages about companies' commitment to combating climate change or even products claiming to have a more positive impact on the environment than others by generating less waste or being produced with... Read More.

How OpenTable is getting diners back to restaurants

Wednesday, April 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As restaurants continue to welcome back diners across the U.S. there is increased demand for data when it comes to choosing where to eat or drink. To help, OpenTable launched Back to the Table, a new information hub with tools and insights... Read More.

Microsoft, LinkedIn aim to support skills-based hiring with next steps of global initiative

Wednesday, April 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Nearly one year after Microsoft launched a global skills initiative aimed at helping people acquire the digital skills needed in a COVID-19 economy, the company -- together with LinkedIn -- is extending its commitment to help job seekers in 2021. Microsoft said... Read More.

Old Navy responds to first grader’s request for girls’ jeans with real pockets

Wednesday, April 7 by ABC News

(BENTONVILLE, Ark.) -- A 7-year-old's request for Old Navy to make girls' jeans with real front pockets has been answered after she wrote a letter to the brand's corporate office. Kamryn Gardner, a first grader at Evening Star Elementary School in Bentonville, Arkansas, sent the... Read More.

Giant screens, spartan interiors: Electric vehicles go high tech

What to know about COVID-19 vaccine ‘passports’ and why they’re controversial

Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama vote not to form a union

Man selling tweet of Fyre Fest sandwich as NFT to help with medical expenses

Preliminary results lean ‘no’ in Amazon union vote count

Starbucks launches reusable cup program — here’s how it works

Majority of pandemic stimulus checks went toward savings or paying off debt: NY Fed

Biden administration faces increasing calls to stop companies from ‘greenwashing’

How OpenTable is getting diners back to restaurants

Microsoft, LinkedIn aim to support skills-based hiring with next steps of global initiative

Old Navy responds to first grader’s request for girls’ jeans with real pockets

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