Apple expands renewable energy footprint in Europe

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World’s largest onshore wind turbines in Denmark and new clean energy efforts in Germany advance Apple’s new 2030 carbon neutral goal Apple is investing in the construction of two of the world’s largest onshore wind turbines near the Danish town of Esbjerg. Today Apple announced it will invest in […]

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Mapping wildfires with the power of satellite data

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Search Wildfires Satellite Data_1.png Ten years ago, I was inside the Google office in Haifa, Israel when the devastating Carmel Mountain fire started blazing not far from us. The team started searching the web to learn more. And while we did find some details confirming what we already knew—a […]

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As WNBA Season Tips Off, PayPal CEO Dan Schulman and Phoenix Mercury Star Diana Taurasi Exchange Notes On Working As One TeamNever Stand Still – Dan Schulman and Diana Taurasi

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In a recent #NeverStandStill conversation, Phoenix Mercury basketball player Diana Taurasi spoke to PayPal CEO Dan Schulman virtually from the WNBA’s “bubble,” where she and other players recently tipped off the season in isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The wide-ranging conversation included discussion of the WNBA’s recent stance […]

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Apple donates its proceeds from John Lewis documentary to museums that honor his legacy

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National Civil Rights Museum and National Museum of African American History and Culture to receive proceeds from documentary film “John Lewis: Good Trouble” “John Lewis: Good Trouble” is an intimate account of the legendary US representative’s life and legacy. Apple will donate its portion of the proceeds from the […]

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Health Records on iPhone now available to veterans across the US

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Providing Veterans a Better Understanding of Their Health Across Multiple Providers like Johns Hopkins and University of California San Diego Health Records on iPhone brings together veterans’ hospitals, clinics and existing information on the Health app to make it easy for them to see their medical data across multiple […]

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Apple gets perfect score in Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ inclusion

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Apple has again been awarded a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRCF) annual Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ equality and inclusion. The organization says that the rating criteria reflect three key pillars … Non-discrimination policies across business entities Equitable benefits for LGBTQ workers and their families […]

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Apple commits $2.5 billion to combat housing crisis in California

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Developed by First Community Housing, North San Pedro is the type of project Apple funds will support, and when completed, will provide housing for extremely low-income adults, veterans and disabled formerly homeless individuals in San Jose. Cupertino, California — Apple today announced a comprehensive $2.5 billion plan to help […]

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Apple commits $2.5 billion to address California’s housing crisis and homelessness issues. Apple announced this morning a significant $2.5 billion commitment toward easing the California housing availability and affordability crisis. The investment includes a $1 billion commitment to an affordable housing investment fund, $1 billion toward a first-time homebuyer mortgage assistance fund and $300 million in Apple-owned land, which will be made available for affordable housing. Another $200 million will go to support new, lower-income housing in the Bay Area, including by way of a $150 million Bay Area housing fund, with partners like Housing Trust Silicon Valley. This will consist of long-term forgivable loans and grants. Another $50 million will be directed toward vulnerable populations, specifically to address homelessness in the Silicon Valley area. Apple says it also will look into similar efforts across both Northern and Southern California that are designed to prevent homelessness. The company says the full commitment in the state — which is being done in partnership with Governor Gavin Newsom, the state of California and community-based organizations — will take approximately two years to be fully utilized, and will depend on the availability of projects. The capital returned to Apple will also be reinvested in future projects over the next five years. The investment comes at a time when the housing crunch in California has forced people from their homes, Apple explained in its announcement. Visit our site link in bio to read the full story.

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Apple Reveals Hundreds Of New Emojis Inclusive Of Interracial Families, The LGBTQ Community And Those With Disabilities

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Apple unveiled dozens of emojis aimed at providing a more inclusive experience for users. CNN reports the emojis are a part of the iOS 13.2 software update. The new additions include gender-neutral people, interracial couples, people in wheelchairs and a seeing eye dog. ‘ Apple began working on the […]

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