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Companies hiring 604K workers: Walmart, Amazon, CVS, Ace Hardware and more

The economy has taken a serious hit and jobs are hard to come by. But all hope is not lost as some of America's biggest companies like Amazon and Walmart have actually expanded their workforces. They aren't the only ones. A handful of companies are hiring a combined 604,000 people right now. We've got the complete list.

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Hackers are coming for your Apple ID – how to protect your iPhone

Phishing schemes are everywhere these days, but Apple users face a significantly higher risk factor than any other groups including Netflix and bank accounts. As shocking as it sounds, it's true. If you're using an Apple device, here's what you need to do to stay safe.

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3 reasons why you didn’t get your COVID-19 stimulus check

Still waiting on your stimulus check? Many others are in the same boat as you, and the IRS web portal for tracking payments isn't providing much help. Instead of explaining what's wrong with your check, you'll get a generic error message with multiple meanings. Here's what it actually spells out.

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Major companies are hiring – here's how NOT to get the job Unemployment is skyrocketing, and major companies are desperate to hire qualified employees. Before you jump into action, I have a warning: Scammers are at the ready, waiting for job seekers to slip up. I’ll tell you the safe way to find work. Tap or click to listen to the latest Consumer Tech Update. →

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1.	Watch out for scam sites claiming to sell COVID-19 treatments. Tap or click to see what to be looking out for.
2.	Coronavirus safety: Comparing N95, surgical masks, respirators, cloth masks. Tap or click to find out which one is best.
3.	Free tools to check if your Mac or Windows computer is infected with a virus. Tap or click to discover what you need to do.
4.	Shockingly, Amazon wants you to shop less. Tap or click to find out why it's asking shoppers to cut back.
5.	Apple is releasing a discount iPhone. Tap or click to find out how much it costs and if it lives up to the hype.

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Mitochondria aren’t just the powerhouse of the cell

Back in high school biology, you may have learned about mitochondria and I bet the only thing you remember is that it is, “the powerhouse of the cell.” But that tiny little organelle does so much more than that and it will blow your mind to find out what.

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A mythical sight: Unicorn spotted in Florida suburb

Despite how glum the current state of the world seems to be, leave it to good-natured civilians to keep their friends and neighbors cheerful. In Florida, a woman who had purchased a seven-foot-tall inflatable unicorn costume during Halloween decided to don her hooves one more time to bring cheer to the rest of her block under lockdown.

During her morning jog, Corey Jurgensen could be seen from the streets literally galloping and dancing for a mile around her home. Neighbors smiled through windows and passing cars stopped to take photos, which also brought a good deal of happiness to Jurgensen. And believe us, she needs it right now. As a former massage therapist, she hasn’t been able to get any work in weeks thanks to the lockdown. Hopefully, once all this is over, the people in her neighborhood will be happy to repay her for the smiles.

There are few things funnier than athletic people in ridiculous inflatable costumes.

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