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Amazon Prime Offers Discounts on Video Games

The program is included in Prime members' accounts. Thanks to a new program from Amazon, gamers can save 20 percent on all newly released and prepurchased video games.

GameStop to Shut Down All Stores in Puerto Rico Amid Economic Crisis

American video game retailing company, GameStop, is shutting down all of its stores in Puerto Rico amid the island's on-going economic crisis. A total of 35 stores will be closed at the end of March with at least 400 employees losing their jobs.

Tips to Jumpstarting Your Own Company in Latin America

What you need to know when starting a business that targets the people in Latin America. The rich culture of Latin America can either make you an instant successful businessman in the region or a cramming startup business that deals with the effigy of substandard cultural practices.

David Bowie’s Caribbean Tropical Hideaway Mansion Goes On Sale for £14 Million

David Bowie's 30 year-old glamorous and extravagant with lavishly colorful interior five-bedroom mansion is now on sale with an asking price of £14 million ($20 million) under the global estate agency Knight Frank.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: I Did Not Mean to Scare Angela Merkel With My Labrador

Russian President Vladimir Putin has explained his side through an interview with Bild, a German newspaper, saying 'he did not mean to scare Chancellor Angela Merkel with his dog' in a press conference that happened nine years ago.

Petrobras Cuts Investment Budget Amid Brazil's Corruption Scandal

State-controlled oil producer Petrobras announced that the company would be cutting its investment budget after Brazil's corruption scandal. The oil giant slashed a total of $32 billion on Tuesday.

Molina Healthcare 'Buy' Rating Reaffirmed by Analysts at Jefferies Group

Analysts at Jefferies Group recently restated healthcare provider company, Molina Healthcare Inc.'s "buy" rating in a research report that was released Friday according to reports. In light of this, the company is seen to have been in a positive light this year.

United Airlines Blames Paris Attacks for Low Passenger Traffic in Q4 Revenue Stats, Loses ‘America’s Second-Largest Airline’ Title

United Airlines has been stripped off as the second-largest airline company in the United States after its rival, Delta Air Lines Inc., passed their traffic figures. Delta’s gain came after a series of mergers changed the industry landscape. While United Continental Holdings Inc., United’s parent company, announced on Monday that the Nov. 13 Paris attacks affected the company’s passenger traffic in the fourth-quarter revenue stats.

United Airlines to Introduce New System to Help Customers Retrieve Lost Items

United Airlines will be introducing a new system to help their customers retrieve lost items like tablets, smart phones, toys, dentures, and many more. The system is an improvement from the 2014 version that already helped thousands of United passengers.

Former Hispanic Chamber CEO Varsovia Fernandez Elected as New Market Leader for Fast-Growing Philly Bank

Former president of GPHCC Varsovia Fernandez will become the new market leader of Customers Bank's Philly branch.

Latin America's Slow Start May Halt Economic Growth This 2016

World Bank sees the Latin America region on a low point economic stability this 2016. Latin America has dealt with the inconsistencies of growing economic competency, and with the region's fluctuating economic stand, they are considered to be at the low end of the countries that will face a slow economic start this 2016.

Iris Fontbona: The Success Story of the Richest Latina

Chilean Businesswoman Iris Fontbona, the richest person in Chile and the 35th in the list of World Billionaires, has an assessed net worth of $9.9 billion as of January 2016.

Molina Healthcare's 10,000 Stocks Sold by Insider J Mario Md Molina

Molina Healthcare Inc., a company that provides healthcare to low-income families receiving Government assistance recently sold a heap amount of stocks by insider J Mario Md Molina, reports confirm. The news comes after the company also sold stocks one month earlier.

Music Streaming Doubled in 2015, But Some Old Fashioned Ways of Listening Grew, Too: Nielsen

Last year was the year of streaming, especially when it comes to music. According to Nielsen's recently released year-in-review Music report, digital streaming services grew a huge amount, taking some of the steam away from digital music sales.

AT&T Brings Back Unlimited Data to TV Customers Only

Customers who have DirecTV or U-Verse can get unlimited data. AT&T is bringing back the unlimited data plans that it recently phased out. Unfortunately, only select customers will be able to take advantage of the new plans.

Amancio Ortega: The Humble Life of One of the World’s Richest Men

Behind the popular company Inditex is the 79-year-old Amancio Ortega, the company's fashion executive and founding chairman who ranks as one of the world's richest men with a real time net worth of $67.8 Billion.

Playboy Mansion for Sale With $200 Million Price Tag and Hugh Hefner ‘Life Estate’

The Playboy Mansion is one of the most famous -- and infamous -- houses in the world, and now it’s up for sale. Those who want to call home the setting of some of the entertainment industry’s wildest, most legendary parties can now purchase the sprawling estate for a hefty price tag with a pretty famous resident in tow.

Copas Restaurant Offers Central, Latin America Flavors to Bethel

Sandra Parra-Flores, owner of Copas Restaurant and Bar, reveals their new establishment in Grassy Plain Street in Bethel.

Volkswagen Refuses to Disclose Internal Documents Amidst Emission Scandal

Amidst emission scandal, Volkswagen is again summoned for failing to obliged on submitting their internal documents for investigation.

Job Opportunities for Latinos -- Marketing Specialist

Market Specialists are the people who help companies, organizations or businessmen figure out what sells. They gather information about local, national and the regional market then figure out which products are in demand and the products people love to buy. Latinos who are interested in this position must have analytical, communication and critical-thinking skills. They should also know how to analyze data and focus on detail.
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