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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Google helps Kansas businesses generate $2.1 billion in 2020

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Google products have helped Kansas businesses generate $2.1 billion in 2020. Google says it released its Economic Impact Report on Thursday, March 18, and shared that 13,100 businesses, publishers and nonprofits in Kansas used its products to increase their online presence and connect with individuals and communities across the state, which helped generate $2.1 billion in economic activity in 2020. Google also said it plans to invest over $7 billion and create at least… Source link

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Google to expand into Berkeley County, investing $500M in SC

Google has announced plans to invest $500 million in South Carolina, expanding to Berkeley County. BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. — Google has announced plans to invest $500 million in South Carolina, expanding its Berkeley County operation.  According to an announcement on March 18, Google plans to invest more than $7 billion and create at least 10,000 new, full-time Google jobs across the United States… Source link

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Google to expand into Berkeley County, investing $500M in SC

Google has announced plans to invest $500 million in South Carolina, expanding to Berkeley County. BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. — Google has announced plans to invest $500 million in South Carolina, expanding its Berkeley County operation.  According to an announcement on March 18, Google plans to invest more than $7 billion and create at least 10,000 new, full-time Google jobs across the United States… Source link

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Google doubles down on office space despite the rise in remote work |

(CNN) — Google is the latest tech company to commit to more office space despite the ongoing pandemic and the rise of remote work. On Thursday, Google 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… Source link

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