Economy

Diversity in Tech: Intel's Diversity Report Shows Imperfect Progress, Sets a Standard for Depth and Transparency

Intel is one of the cornerstones of Silicon Valley, which famously has a diversity problem. Intel, not surprisingly, is not very diverse. But the company has been pushing for action on diversity, and its latest report -- though showing halting progress within its own workforce -- is setting a standard for the industry with its depth and transparency.

United Airlines Letting Families Board Early Again After Reversing 4-Year Policy

United Airlines is finally letting families with young children board early again after four years. Starting Feb. 15, families with children aged two and under will be prioritized before first class and elite members.

Puerto Rico Continues Quest to Eradicate Debt

Puerto Rico is trying another financial strategy to finally eradicate its whopping $72 billion debt. The country has recently suggested a bond swap to some of its creditors for the almost $50 billion debt, Fox News Latino reports.

Chef Gaston Acurio: Meet the Ambassador of Peru’s Culinary Ascent

Years ago, Peruvian gastronomical culture has never always been the world's "next big thing." But one day, a man created a change. He revolutionized the culinary field in Peru which turned the world upside down. Today, Peru has become one of the world's leading culinary capitals. The man who is guilty of starting that change is none other than Chef Gaston Acurio.

Reacting to the Fine Bros. Controversy: YouTube's Thin Line Between Artistic Fairness and Big Business Copyrights

For YouTube, and the content producers that dominate the site, the line between giving producers the credit and revenue they deserve and overreaching with copyright law has become quite hard to delineate, if the Fine Brothers' recent controversy is any indication.

Dreamers Roadmap: An App Finding College Funding for Undocumented Students

Finding money to pay for college is a daunting task, but for undocumented Dreamers with aspirations of getting a college education, the landscape can be even more bewildering. One Dreamer, Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca, says she's working on an app for that, thanks to her own overwhelming experience with the financial side of college.

Ex Petrobras Executive Jorge Zelada Sentenced to 12 Years in Brazil Prison

Authorities continue to investigate the huge scandal, which alleged that the state-owned company is ridden with bribery and corruption.

CDC Announces End of Chipotle E. Coli Outbreak

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Monday that the two Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli outbreaks linked to Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. appear to be over. However, CDC officials were unable to determine the cause of the outbreak.

One Direction Loses Another Member as Harry Styles Goes Solo

It looks like February is going to be a tough month for One Direction fans as reports say that Harry Styles is no longer part of the famous British boy band and will soon be going solo.

Astrid y Gaston: Exploring One of Peru’s Finest Restaurants

Peruvian Chefs could create the most exotic and rich flavors perfect to satisfy every craving. Peru's capital, Lima, is slowly becoming the culinary capital of Latin America. And Astrid y Gaston is one of those Peruvian restaurants that really stands out.

World’s Top Chef Benoît Violier Found Dead

The 44-year old French Top Chef Benoît Violier was found lifeless in his apartment with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Crissier, Switzerland, Sunday, Jan. 31. His cause of death was believed to be suicide.

Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer to Cut 1,600 Jobs, to Close Business Units

Yahoo! Chief Executive Mayer is expected to cut 1,600 jobs and several local and international business units or about 15 percent of the company's total workforce as part of its big cost-cutting plans.

Bolivia’s Lithium Dream Bound to Come True? Nation’s Lithium Potential Foreseen to Boost Economic Growth

Bolivia, Chile and China are three of the most notable countries in the world where the alkali metal lithium exists. And Bolivia has set to become a significant part in the development of green technology.

Nigeria Seeks $2.5 Billion Loan From World Bank

Nigeria has recently expressed its need to get a loan from the World Bank and the African Development Bank.

Google Testing 5G Gigabit Wireless Internet Beamed From a Solar Powered Drone in New Mexico

Forget "loony" weather balloons; Google is now testing the prospect of delivering high-speed gigabit Internet via solar-powered drones, if a recent report is accurate.

Diversity in STEM: Obama Announces $4 Billion 'Computer Science for All' Initiative

Over the weekend, President Obama announced he was pledging $4 billion in funding to boost computer science education in the nation's schools as part of the Computer Science for All Initiative.

Puerto Rico Debt Restructuring Plan Unveiled

The government of Puerto Rico on Feb. 1 released the details of its plan to restructure the commonwealth's massive debt and satisfy creditors' demands, but the island's creditors was questioned by one bond insurer.

Salvage Team Attempts to Save Modern Express Cargo

Modern Express cargo awaits team to tow the distressed ship in the middle of the French ocean. If the bad weather persists, the Panamanian cargo ship named "Modern Express" might hit the coast of France between Monday night and Tuesday morning the GCaptain reports.

Social Media Sunday: Facebook Takes on Periscope, Twitter Has Worst Week Ever

This week in social media, Facebook took on Periscope by opening up live streaming on iPhone to everyone, while Twitter had one of its worst weeks ever. Meanwhile, Snapchat made it easier to add friends in an update to its app.

Man Arrested for Carrying Guns to Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris investigates a case of hand carried ammunition in one of its hotels. Disneyland Paris is yet to come out from another tribulation after a man was discovered carrying two guns while entering a hotel near the famous theme park.
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