College Majors With the Lowest Unemployment Rates: Report | Entrepreneur

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Majoring in nutrition, art history, or philosophy could set you up for more employment success than majoring in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) field like chemistry or physics.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York tracked the unemployment rate for recent college graduates ages 22 to 27 and found that it hit 5.5% in February, above the 2.6% rate experienced by college graduates of all ages.

The bank published data that month showing that some college majors were more affected by unemployment than others. According to the bank, the college majors with the lowest unemployment rates for the calendar year 2023 were nutrition sciences, construction services, and animal/plant sciences. Each of these majors had unemployment rates of 1% or lower among college graduates ages 22 to 27.

Is Fortnite Apple Blocked From the Apple App Store? | Entrepreneur

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Fortnite players in the U.S. and E.U. have been caught in a battle royale that they hope will soon end: Apple vs. Epic Games.

On Friday, Fortnite, which is owned by Epic Games, said that Apple blocked access to the online game on iPhone devices, writing on X: “Apple has blocked our Fortnite submission so we cannot release to the U.S. App Store or to the Epic Games Store for iOS in the European Union.”

An Apple spokesperson told CBS News that it had asked Epic Sweden to “resubmit the app update without including the U.S. storefront of the App Store so as not to impact Fortnite in other geographies. We did not take any action to remove the live version of Fortnite from alternative distribution marketplaces.”

What’s new to streaming this week? (May 16, 2025) | Mashable

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Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that’s before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each one!

Don’t be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to watch. We’ve got your back, whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy, thriller, horror, documentary, and animation, among others. But if you’re seeking something brand-new (or just new to streaming), we’ve got you covered there, too.

‘Are We Dating the Same Guy?’ Facebook group lawsuit dismissed | Mashable

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An Illinois federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” Chicago Facebook group and dozens of people.

Private Facebook groups like “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” aim to help (typically heterosexual) women avoid men who exhibit bad behavior like lying or ghosting. In some cases, multiple women in the group are dating the same man they met on dating apps — hence the group name. In one story Mashable reported on in 2023, a woman discovered her husband seeing other women across the U.S.

Uber is launching a cheaper new carpool option for the rush hour crowd | CNN Business

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Uber is launching a new service called Route Share, a carpool-like option aimed at budget-conscious commuters.

Route Share will function somewhat like a commuter shuttle: “consistent and frequent pickup options along direct routes,” running every 20 minutes during the peak commute hours of 6 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. on weekdays.

Commuters will walk a “short distance” to designated pickup and drop-off points, and they may share rides with up to two additional passengers, Uber said in its announcement Wednesday. The service will launch in seven major cities, including New York City, San Francisco, and Chicago, before expanding nationwide.

Apple may owe you money. Here’s how to get it | CNN Business

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Have you ever had Siri go off unintentionally? If so, you might be entitled to some cash from Apple.

The possible payout is part of a $95 million settlement stemming from a class action lawsuit alleging that accidental Siri activations enabled the digital assistant to listen in on private conversations. Apple denies the allegations, according to a website connected to the lawsuit, and the company did not immediately respond to CNN’s request for additional comment.

To be eligible for compensation, you must have owned or purchased an Apple device with Siri enabled in the United States between September 17, 2014 and December 31, 2024. You also must have experienced an unintended Siri activation during a private conversation

The universe is dying much faster than scientists thought, new study suggests | Live Science

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Our universe could be dying much faster than scientists thought, but it’s still going to be around for a mind-bogglingly long time, a new study finds.

Researchers have proposed an updated theoretical maximum lifespan for the universe based on Stephen Hawking’s most famous prediction about black holes: that they will eventually evaporate. The new estimate suggests that most remnants of the last stars will die after around 1 quinvigintillion years — that’s 1 followed by 78 zeros, or 1078.

‘River of fire’ unleashes toxic gases as eruption destroys town in La Palma — Earth from space | Live Science

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This striking satellite photo shows red-hot lava winding into the sea during a volcanic eruption on La Palma in the Canary Islands. The “river of fire” completely wiped out a small town and unleashed plumes of toxic gases, which have plagued the Spanish island for years, locals and experts told Live Science.

On Sept. 19, 2021, after a swarm of more than 22,000 earthquakes in less than a week, a large fissure suddenly opened up above the town of Todoque on the western flank of Cumbre Vieja — a volcanic ridge that runs through the southern half of La Palma — shooting lava fountains hundreds of feet in the air. The effusive eruption, which was the first volcanic outburst on the island since 1971, persisted for 85 days until Dec. 13, according to the Global Volcanism Program at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

Top 10 Most and Least Stressful Jobs | Business News Daily

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Some jobs are inherently more stressful than others. But the world of work has changed drastically over the last several years. New jobs have been created, while technology has eliminated others. The pandemic and the emergence of remote work and flexible jobs, followed by a “return to office” push, have also changed how we experience stress in the workplace and specific roles.

It may come as no surprise that careers in the military and public safety sector are considered among the most stressful jobs. Alternatively, job roles that allow for less interaction or more positive interactions are often less stressful. Keep reading for our lists of the most and least stressful jobs, along with tips for managing stress at work.