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Apple No. 1 OEM with 41 Percent in US, Samsung Increases Smartphone Subscribers

Apple Inc. has preserved its position as king of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) market in the United States.

How to Foster the Latino Entrepreneurial Spirit

Being an entrepreneur in an already competitive landscape may seem daunting to some, especially for many Latinos who aren't graduating with engineering degrees or start-up mentalities, but with a different outlook and approach, you can foster an entrepreneurial spirit.
LAX

LAX Airport Shooting: Armed Gunman Gets Through Security, Shoots Two With Rifle

Terminals 2 and 3 at Los Angeles International Airport have reportedly been evacuated after a shooting took place at the airport Friday morning, the Los Angeles Times reported

A Case of the Bordeaux Blues: How a 'Global Wine Shortage' Could Be the Biggest Buzzkill

Wine lovers are drinking more wine than the vineyards are producing, due to a spike in popularity in the U.S. and China, which has quadrupled its wine consumption in the past five years, according to a recent report by Morgan Stanley Research.

EA Exec Predicts PS4 & Xbox One Will Sell Ten Million Consoles

Electronic Arts is expecting big numbers in the new upcoming video game platforms and the company thinks there will be ten million combined units sold prior to the end of March

Arizona, California Tap into Solar Energy Even When the Sun Doesn't Shine, Will Mexico Follow Suit?

While solar power is nothing new, maintaining solar power when the sun doesn't shine is another approach that is being implemented in both Arizona and California.
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Toyota Slapped With $3 Million Fine After Faulty Car Causes Accident

Acceleration issues with Toyota cars have translated into a jury verdict and lawsuit that is costing the automobile company $3 million

Colombian Drug Lord Pablo Escobar's Corrupt Legacy Sparks Tourism in a Country that Wants to Rid Its Narco-related Reputation

Glorified Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, one of the world's most notorious and ruthless narco-traffickers of all time, continues to conjure up raw emotions and bring in revenue - not from cocaine, but tourism dollars generated by his corrupt legacy.

Spanish Language Books Are Hitting Best-Seller Lists in the U.S.

The Spanish-language book market in the United States is turning a new chapter in its appeal to the Latin population with more accessibility to Spanish-language publications.

Countries that Master Healthcare: Can They Serve as a Model for the U.S.?

The United States may be considered a super power, but lately with the government shutdown, confusion surrounding Obamacare and the initial HealthCare.gov fiasco, we seem to be in need of a systematic prescription ourselves.

Corporate Coffee Giants Like Nestlé Make Colombia Farmers Codependent

Colombian coffee farmers are vital cultivators of one of the world's most profitable products, yet they can't even taste the fruits of their labor - nor have the financial stability to support their families.
Walmart

Walmart Bit Off More They Could Chew When Allowing Food Stamp Recipients to Have Shopping Spree

Walmart, who hosted the EBT shopping spree this past weekend after a technical glitch caused Food Stamp recipients’ cards to temporarily become limit-free, are on the hook for all of the food that they attempted to bill to the government/Louisiana tax payers.

Puerto Rico, an Island Swimming in Debt Needs Saving: Will the U.S. Provide an Economic Life Raft?

Puerto Rico, known for its beautiful beaches and the charm of Old San Juan, has a lot more going on than its tourist spots; it's an island that is facing a major debt crisis and it's in need of a U.S. economic boost.

New $100 Bill Design & Release Date 2013: Revamped Benjamins Are Harder to Counterfeit, and Harder to Look At

The United States is finally unveiling its first redesigned $100 bill since 1996.

Affordable Care Act: Will Big Pharma, Health Insurance Providers Now Tap into the Hispanic Market?

The implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA or Obamacare), has many wondering will major pharmaceutical companies and health insurance providers tap into the Hispanic health market, and seize this potentially robust opportunity? Portada took a closer look and tackled the top 50 2012 Hispanic market advertisers as compiled by Kantar Media.

Juan Diego Calle: The Next Latin Steve Jobs?

Colombian entrepreneur and owner of .CO, an internet domain company, could be considered to be the next Latin Steve Jobs for he is a visionary in his own right, and he sees the bigger picture when investing in a product while paying it forward to the country in which he was raised.

Top Countries to Start a Business: Where Do Latin America and Spain Rank?

According to the World Bank's most recent report that ranks 185 economies for ease of doing business, New Zealand is the top choice to start a small and medium-sized enterprise, CNN reports.

Venezuela Expels Three U.S. Diplomats Over Alleged 'Sabotage' Plot, U.S. Defends Its Stance

Venezuela has announced it is expelling three US diplomats, whom it accuses of plotting to sabotage the economy, according to BBC News.
Apple Replaces Coca-Cola As Most Valuable Brand

Apple Replaces Coca-Cola As Most Valuable Brand

Apple Replaces Coca-Cola As Most Valuable Brand

Postal Service Rate Increase: USPS Proposes 3-Cent Increase in Stamp Price

Amid "precarious financial conditions", the United States Postal Service has proposed a 3-cent increase for first-class postage stamps
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