Economy

Small Businesses Favor Donald Trump Over Remaining Democratic and Republican Candidates for Election: Pepperdine University Survey

A Pepperdine University survey found 34 percent of respondents believe businessman Donald Trump is the the candidate best suited to aid small businesses, well more than the 18 percent who chose former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Social Media Sunday: Facebook Bought a Face Swapping App & Twitter is Bribing Employees Not to Quit

It's time for Social Media Sunday! This week in social media, Facebook is still showing Snapchat envy with its latest startup acquisition. Meanwhile, the effectiveness of Snapchat advertising might actually be measurable, thanks to a new startup, and Twitter is giving out bonuses to keep employees from leaving the company.

Persistent Latin American Gender Pay Gap Harms Progress, Says UN

Latin America is lagging behind on gender pay equity, and that's a problem for the region's economy and culture as a whole, according to the United Nations.

Apple Warns FBI Encryption Battle Could Affect Latinos

Apple told Univision this week that the FBI's demand for weaker security on iPhones could give the government more power to track immigration.

Is Baltimore Discriminating Against Latino Business Owners?

The city of Baltimore is treating Latino businesses unfairly, according to some Latino business owners in the region. The owners claim the city is targeting Hispanic-run establishments, often shutting them down for illegitimate reasons.

Study Finds Immigrants Responsible for Innovation in US Economy, but Education Is Key

Giving immigrants more opportunities to succeed in innovative fields is a good idea, especially since the biggest innovations tend to come from immigrants and not graduates (or dropouts) of elite colleges, according to new research.

White House Expands TechHire STEM Education Initiative; Is It Coming to Your Area?

Ahead of South by Southwest, President Obama has announced the expansion of the federal initiative to boost high-tech education in America called TechHire.

Inequality Skyrockets in Mexico as Rich Get Richer, Poor Get Poorer

Inequality has been seen all over the world, with many living in poverty while others live in extreme wealth. Such vast inequality is not uncommon in Latin America, where countries have consistently faced difficulty addressing the issue.

Millennials Begin Buying Cars, Help Boost Sales in Big Ways

Millennials typically avoided buying cars. The auto industry was worried about millennials, thinking the generation would never transition into a stable customer base.

Jeff Bezos' Space Travel Ready by 2018 But How Much Could a Ticket Cost?

Most of us think that outer space is an endeavor reserved only for astronauts. Now, your dreams of traveling to space can be made possible by Blue Origin, a space company owned by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.

Democratic Debate 2016 Highlights: Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton Pledge to Save Puerto Rico From Debt Crisis

Puerto Ricans, who if born within the commonwealth are given U.S. citizen status, received some attention during the "Latin America" segment of the latest Democratic presidential debate.

FCC Finalizes Lifeline Modernization Proposal to Fix Digital Divide

Even in the age of seemingly ubiquitous Internet access in the U.S. there remains a persistent gap between those who can and cannot afford access to Internet connections and associated hardware. Known as the "digital divide," the FCC has a new plan to tackle the problem, and the vote on that plan is coming up soon.

Shakira Shares How She Raises Her Kids Via Development of New Parenting App

Shakira, musician, actor and mother, is now becoming an entrepreneur. She has developed an app to help young parents develop their skills and document the growth of their children.

Mark Zuckerberg, Silicon Valley Chiefs to Supreme Court: Let Immigrants Stay, 'Current Immigration System Inhibits Productivity of US Companies'

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and a group of Silicon Valley chiefs have come out in official support of President Obama's executive actions that seek to protect undocumented immigrants.

All Eyes on Argentina as Stocks Continue to Rise: Why Investors are Flocking

Investors who have lost faith in Argentina’s economic conditions may have a change of heart soon. Under President Mauricio Macri’s rule, the country is bouncing back from decades of stagnancy.

Tech Giants Meet With GOP Elite, Looking for Any Way to Stop Trump

Billionaire technology CEOs met with some of the top establishment Republican figures this weekend at the American Enterprise Institute's yearly World Forum. One of the topics of discussion? How to stop Trump's seemingly inevitable nomination.

Facebook Upgrades Tech Center for Latino Students, Partners With LULAC

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) held an open house to celebrate and show off an upgrade to its San Francisco technology center at Mission Graduates, a result of the organization's ongoing partnership with Facebook.

Latina Broadcaster Says FCC Jeopardizing Her 'American Dream' With Exclusionary Spectrum Auction

Despite protesting and a filing court action to delay the FCC's spectrum auction because of an eligibility debacle, it looks like Latina Broadcasters of Florida will not be able to participate.
Millennial Business

Tips for Millennials Looking to Start a Business

Millennials have the opportunity to become their own successful bosses. Millennials have a wonderful opportunity to become their own bosses, if they take some risks and remain persistent.

Mexico-based Startup Platzi is Teaching Professional Skills to Latin America One Subscriber at a Time - How This Can Increase Employment Opportunities for Latinos

Gone are the days when people are required to attend tedious classes and undergo physical training to acquire professional skills. With the continuing rise of the digital age, it's no wonder that education platforms are also innovating.
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