By Elizabeth Perkin
Facebook launches a parent controlled Messenger app for kids.
Category: Business
Cyber Monday Expected Sales Skyrocket to $6 billion
Juliet Fusco
On Cyber Monday, retail companies, such as Amazon, anticipated large purchases from online shoppers.
Uber discloses information relating to hacking of accounts
By Ian Sloan
Uber disclosed that hackers had stolen 57 million driver and rider accounts and that the company had kept the data breach secret for more than a year.
U.S. Justice Department Plans to Sue AT&T
By Sarah Maugaotega
The U.S. wants to sue AT&T over its $85 billion bid for Time Warner Cable.
General Electric Announces Plans To “Transform” The Company
By Isabella Pelletiere
Wall Street is on its toes until Flannery announces General Electric’s plan on Monday.
Positive Turnaround for the U.S. Economy
By Juliet Fusco
After the natural disasters this fall, the American Economy suffered a major job loss. However, statistics show a revival of employment this October.
Puerto Rico Terminates Contract with Montana-Based Energy Company
By Cailyn Carr
Over a million Puerto Ricans are still without power after Hurricane Maria struck almost six weeks ago. Hopes for regaining electricity are slim now that the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority has cancelled their contract with Whitefish Energy over high prices.
Boston Submits an Amazon Bid
By Matthew Grady
Amazon’s looking for a place to base their second headquarters and Massachusetts seems eager to accept. What does that mean for the region?
AOL Instant Messenger Gone Forever
By Elizabeth Perkin
AOL Instant Messenger is shutting down after 20 years online.
Boston Homeless Vets Get Special Help
By Catherine Lazerwitz
The city of Boston offers aid to over 200 homeless veterans.