Apple reportedly freezes hiring except for R&D

Apple has reportedly paused hiring across its department except for research & development to help reduce its budget. The company is said to be looking for ways to cut spending as it anticipates a slow holiday period. The freeze won't affect teams working on future devices or long-term projects. But it will affect corporate functions and standard hardware and software roles. Apple will also still hire in some departments if the circumstances require it. 

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Xbox and Marvel Studios join forces with Wakanda actress Letitia Wright

Xbox and Marvel Studios have joined forces, along with actress Letitia Wright, to inspire a new generation of heroes like Wakanda’s Chief Scientist Shuri played by the actress, to innovate and create through immersive activations, digital experiences, coding initiatives, custom hardware and accessories and people that represent achievement in STEM. 

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Selena Gomez Radio launches on SiriusXM for a limited run

SiriusXM announced the launch of Selena Gomez Radio, a limited-run channel presented and curated by Selena Gomez. Listeners can tune in to Selena Gomez Radio beginning today, Friday, November 4 on SiriusXM’s channel 14 and streaming on the SXM App.

Selena Gomez Radio will feature Selena’s music along with selections from her personal music library from pop to rhythm with influential classics. Selena Gomez Radio will also showcase her upcoming song My Mind & Me and spotlight Selena Gomez’s new documentary film Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, which will be available on Apple TV+ on Friday, November 4.   

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Subway Canada's Never Miss Lunch Program is back this November

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If you're thinking about what to get for lunch tomorrow, you might want to try out Subway. And you might want to order through its app or online. Until November 20, Subway Canada's Never Miss Lunch program will donate $1 from every transaction to Food Banks Canada's After the Bell program. This program aims to provide nutritious food to kids in need during the summer months when school-based lunch programs end. This initiative supports 190 communities across the country.