Apple could pay you $25 as part of settlement for slowing phones

A Texas-based tech watchdog group released a document in July revealing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a staunch critic of big-tech, could sue Apple for violating trade practice laws by slowing older iPhones in an ongoing multi-state probe.

Virtual internships on the rise as pandemic forces remote work
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As COVID-19 restrictions hamper in-person work, many are turning to virtual internships to gain experience during the pandemic.

Scammers impersonating DEA employees are calling victims demanding money, threatening arrest

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is warning members of the public to be on the lookout for phone calls by scammers impersonating DEA employees attempting to defraud and/or extort those receiving the calls. 

These are the major retailers closed on Thanksgiving Day 2020

Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, major retailers have announced the decision to close businesses on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.

Poll: Nearly half say job lost to coronavirus won't return

Nearly half of Americans whose families experienced a layoff during the coronavirus pandemic believe those jobs are lost forever.

US new home sales jump 13.8% in June

The Commerce Department reported Friday that the June gain pushed sales of new homes to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 776,000. The increase follows a 19.4% jump in May.

FDA expands hand sanitizer recall to over 70 products

As of July 23, roughly 75 cleansers have now tested positive for methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, according to the FDA's latest update.

Remote jobs during coronavirus hiring for six-figure salaries now

Remote job roles in engineering, communications and marketing are hiring at these companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trader Joe's to update packaging for international foods

The retailer said that while the names "may have been rooted in a lighthearted attempt at inclusiveness, we recognize that it may now have the opposite effect."

State increases apprenticeship funding amid difficult job market

Illinois is expanding an apprenticeship program that officials hope will help people in underserved communities learn skills and connect with employers amid a difficult job market.

Tips for acing your next virtual job interview
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Jason Harris, author and CEO of Mekanism, joins Good Day Chicago to dish out helpful tips for virtual job interviews.

Another 1.3 million Americans sought unemployment aid last week

The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.

Walmart, Kroger to require customers to wear masks

The Walmart policy will begin July 20 while Kroger shoppers will be required to wear face coverings in stores starting July 22.

Chipotle to hire 10,000 employees

The Mexican grill pledged to ramp up hiring as more restaurants reopen.