Economy

11-Year-OId Inks $11 Million Deal with Whole-Foods: 'Secret Formula' Seals the Deal

Mikaila Ulmer, 11 years old, has landed a multi million dollar deal with Whole Foods to sell her lemonade "Bee Sweet."

8 Things Millionaires Do at the Workplace to Overcome Challenges, Hardships and Obstacles

Everyone faces a major challenge at some point. However, truly successful people find ways to overcome them and continue on their route towards success. The following is a list of what millionaires do to overcome obstacles.

Immigrants in America Create Over $1 Billion for US Businesses

A new National Foundation for American Policy study finds half of U.S. start-ups worth upwards of $1 billion were founded by immigrants. The non-partisan organization recently shared their findings along with the stern recommendation that laws governing the flow of immigrants into this country should be made easier for those looking to launch businesses.

10 Habits Millionaires Follow Everyday to Be Successful to Consider During Your Easter Reflection

People always wonder what it takes to become a millionaire. There is no real formula, but there are definitely steps that can be taken to improve one's professional status. This Easter weekend, consider these 10 steps if you've got millions on your mind.

The Rise of David Gorodyansky and Competition for Facebook

Facebook seems to have found its adversary in David Gorodyansky's new social media app Anchorfree. The Russian CEO seems to have found a way to compete with Mark Zuckerberg's "Free Basics" campaign on Facebook.

iPhone SE & iPad Pro Release & Specs: Apple Unveils Latest Products in Keynote Speech

The new iPhone SE has a smaller screen. Apple held a special event Monday to announce a new, smaller version of the iPhone, along with other product announcements.

New Wage Theft Prevention Bill Cracks Down on Bosses Stealing, Mishandling Paychecks Even After Unemployment

The Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act would crack down on employers who steal wages from their workers.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: Governor Urges Swift Congressional Action Now With Zika Virus Threatening Island

Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla is continuing his campaign for congressional leaders to move forward with legislation that will give the U.S. commonwealth solutions for its debt and health crises.

Bill Gates 2016 Reddit AMA Touches on Success, Education and Technology; Most Asked Question Not 'What Do You with your Money?'

A few days ago Bill Gates had his fourth AMA on Reddit in which he shared his thoughts on the education system, new technology, his life at Harvard and his daily hobbies. He gave insight into his beliefs and fostered an interesting and unique conversation.

Bankruptcy Lawyer on Reddit's AMA Says 'Student Loans Are Killing Millenials'; Cold Advice on Pitfalls and Best Practices

More and more students are fighting off increasingly potent college loans, but there are still some people out there willing to help.

Much of Latin America is Unprepared for Cyber Attacks - Report

Latin America needs to get on its cybersecurity game, according to a new study. Latin America needs to get on its cybersecurity game, according to a new study.

Democrats Introduce Bills to Alleviate Debt Crisis in Puerto Rico

Democrats introduced two bills on Monday meant to extend Puerto Rico more powers to get rid of some of its $72 billion debt.

Shop by Taking Selfies: Amazon's Approach to Secure Online Purchasing; Foolproof Mechanism Included

Amazon wants you to use selfies instead of passwords to verify your identity when making purchases online in the future, if a recent patent filing is any indication.

Excluding Undocumented Immigrants From Social Safety Net Affects Documented Latinos Too

The lack of a social safety net is a challenge for undocumented immigrant families and contributes to inequality. A new study found that immigrant Latino families being excluded from public assistance not only increases the childhood poverty rate, but affects documented Latino children as well.

WhatsApp and Snapchat Close Ranks, Expand Encryption Amid Fight Between Apple and FBI

WhatsApp has decided to expand its encryption scheme to voice calls, as the fight between the U.S. government and Apple expands to include other major technology firms.

Uber Sets Eyes on Argentina But May Receive a Chilly Welcome - Here's Why

Uber is broadening its operations by setting its sights on Argentina. The announcement, however, wasn't welcomed warmly.

3 Major US Companies Finalize Business Deals with Cuba as Obama's Visit Looms

Three major U.S. companies are finalizing business deals with Cuba as President Barack Obama’s visit to the country approaches. These are AT&T, Starwood and Marriott.

GW Pharmaceuticals' Cannabis Drug Epidiolex Successfully Treats Rare, Severe Epilepsy

There has been previous research that cannabis is beneficial for those with neurological disorders like epilepsy. A new marijuana-deprived drug by GW Pharmaceuticals called Epidiolex was found to successfully treat a severe and rare form of epilepsy.

Latin America Braces for Wave of Corporate Acquisitions

A wave of mergers and acquisitions is set to sweep corporate Latin America, as the region's stagnant economy, political instability and a lack of cash flow all encourage multinationals invested in the region to find ways to acquire liquidity.

HBO's 'Silicon Valley' Creators on Art Imitating Diversity in Tech Industry

Silicon Valley has a diversity problem, but what about its namesake HBO satire? Over the weekend, the creators of "Silicon Valley" had some pointed words about the show's diversity and that of the industry it skewers.
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