Google has announced it will invest $600 million in expanding its data center footprint in Loudoun, according to the Loudoun Department of Economic Development, adding to its $1.2 billion investment in Loudoun so far. “I’m thankful to Google for choosing to do business in Loudoun,” stated Supervisor Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge). “Their investment is mutually beneficial as it helps keep taxes low for our residents while ensuring a high quality of life for their employees…. Source link
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You might want to file your taxes soon — even though there’s an extension
The IRS extended the filing deadline for 2020 taxes from April 15 to May 17, giving American taxpayers an extra month to prepare their returns. For the procrastinators, this may be welcome news, but not everyone should take advantage of the extra time. In some cases, filing early is advantageous. Read more: Tax Tips, Free Tools & How To’s One factor to keep in mind is stimulus checks. The IRS uses the information it has on hand to determine your eligibility for a stimulus. If your income in… Source link
Read More »‘I wish’ FTC had sued Google in 2013, Biden’s acting chair says
“It’s incumbent on the FTC to bring hard cases in all areas, not just in tech, not just in platforms,” she said. “We need to go back and take a look at our past analysis, figure out where our analytical tools are lacking, where our predictions were wrong and what we need to do better going forward.” In an earlier part of her testimony, Slaughter said: “It is clear we have a deterrence problem.” Not so fast: Republican FTC Commissioner Noah Phillips declined to weigh in on whether the… Source link
Read More »‘Bullish cocktail’ still in play for the stock market: strategists
A strong case could still be made to long stocks even as rising 10-year yields continue to place pressure on certain sectors of the markets, argues Merrill Lynch strategists. “We think the three pillars of the bull market are firmly in place — massive free liquidity, an exceptionally strong EPS growth cycle and substantial market breadth,” Merrill Lynch equity strategists Ajay Singh Kapur and Ritesh Samadhiya co-wrote in a research note on Thursday. They believe a “bullish cocktail” for… Source link
Read More »Google doubles down on office space despite the rise in remote work
On Thursday, Google (GOOG) said it plans to invest more than $7 billion in offices and data centers in the United States and create at least 10,000 additional full-time jobs this year. “Coming together in person to collaborate and build community is core to Google’s culture, and it will be an important part of our future,” CEO Sundar Pichai said in a blog post. “So we continue to make significant investments in our offices around the country.” Google said it will invest more than $1 billion… Source link
Read More »Google to invest $500 million, expanding operations in South Carolina
“I believe a lasting economic recovery will come from local communities, and the people and small businesses that give them life,” said Sundar Pichai, CEO, Google and Alphabet. “Google wants to be a part of that recovery. That’s why we plan to invest over $7 billion in offices and data centers across the U.S. and create at least 10,000 new full-time Google jobs in the U.S. this year.” Source link
Read More »Google to invest $500 million, expanding operations in South Carolina
“I believe a lasting economic recovery will come from local communities, and the people and small businesses that give them life,” said Sundar Pichai, CEO, Google and Alphabet. “Google wants to be a part of that recovery. That’s why we plan to invest over $7 billion in offices and data centers across the U.S. and create at least 10,000 new full-time Google jobs in the U.S. this year.” Source link
Read More »Third civil suit filed against Texans QB alleging sexual assault
HOUSTON — A third civil suit filed against Deshaun Watson alleges the Houston Texans quarterback forced a massage therapist to perform oral sex on him during a session with a woman in December of 2020. This is now the third sexual assault and harassment civil suit filed against Watson since Tuesday, each involving a female massage therapist represented by Houston attorney Tony Buzbee. A league source told Yahoo Sports on Thursday that the NFL’s investigative arm, led by senior vice… Source link
Read More »Google expanding in Austin and Texas
The investment comes as part of the company’s intention to spend $7 billion and create 10,000 new full-time jobs throughout the U.S. in 2021. AUSTIN, Texas — Google has announced it plans to invest $50 million in Texas this year in office space and data center sites, the company confirmed to KVUE. The investment comes as part of an overall plan to spend $7 billion and create 10,000 new full-time… Source link
Read More »AHL coach Joel Ward opening doors for next generation of Black hockey fans
You could make a movie about Joel Ward’s hockey career. It’s a journey that took him through the OHL, WCHL, U Sports and AHL before he finally arrived at the NHL, where he became a cult hero in multiple markets and one of the most recognized Black faces in the game. In April 2020, the pride of Scarborough, Ont., and veteran of over 700 NHL games announced his retirement as a player, but he didn’t step away from the game for long. Just seven months later, Ward received a call from the… Source link
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