Economy

Minimum Wage 2015 Debate: Vice President Joe Biden to Push Higher Minimum Wage in Hollywood

Vice President Joe Biden will travel to Southern California on Wednesday to promote the Obama administration's efforts to raise the minimum wage across the nation. Biden is set to speak at Bobrick Washroom Equipment, a local business in North Hollywood.

US, Cuba Relations Today: US Stonegate Bank Announces Business Relationship With Cuban Bank

As the United States and Cuba diplomatic relations get better, U.S. businesses are taking advantage of it.

Minimum Wage in Los Angeles Could Increase to $15 for Some Workers

Los Angeles County is considering lifting the minimum wage for some workers to $15, which is more than twice the federal baseline. The change would take effect gradually over the next five years.

Washington DC Beckons Latino Population Amid Opportunities in Business, Politics, Economics & Education

Washington D.C. will see the doors of the Cuban embassy open for the first time in several decades, signaling a new era for Cuban-American relations. Nonetheless, the town, once termed "Chocolate City," has long been the stomping ground for motivated Hispanics/Latinos, from Cuba and beyond, searching for nothing more than opportunities in business,politics, economics and education.

Twitter Features: No More Background Images for Profiles, Users Complain

Custom wallpapers are no longer offered for profiles, the social media giant announced Monday. Though many users complained, others have found ways around it.

McDonald's 'Secret Menu' List: Restaurant Manager Opens up About Off-The-Menu Sandwiches Like the McGangBang

Apparently, the "secret menu" at McDonald's is a real thing and not just an urban myth.

Apple vs Samsung: Google, Facebook, Other Silicon Valley Bigs Back Samsung in Court Filing

The copyright infringement saga of Apple vs. Samsung is long, ever shifting, and mostly technical. But things just got more interesting in that never-ending game of lawsuits as big players like Google, Facebook, HP, Dell, eBay, and others have just entered the fray -- and are supporting Samsung.

Ashley Madison Hack: Website Offers to Delete Profiles For Free After Hack

After hackers threatened to release information on millions of adulterous clients, Ashley Madison, the online dating service for married people seeking extramarital relations, is allowing their customers to delete accounts for free.

Microsoft Windows: Vulnerability Found in Windows, Users Urged to Download Security Update

Microsoft has discovered a security breach that could allow hackers to gain access to users' computers. The vulnerability allows an attacker to "install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights."

Apple Watch More Popular Than Original iPhone, iPad, Survey Finds

The Apple Watch is making customers happy, according to a survey released by Techpinions. Specifically, users that are traditionally not connected to the tech industry are really enjoying their experience with the new smartwatch.

iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus Rumors: Expect More RAM, Faster Processor and Updated Camera

Apple is expected to introduce the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus this year. Apple has been refreshing its iPhone smartphones yearly. The most recent model was the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

CVS Photo Website Taken Down Due to Possible Hack

CVSPhotos.com taken offline due to possible security breach CVS shoppers hoping to order prints online through CVSPhotos. com will have to wait due to a possible security breach discovered on Friday.

Latino, Black, Ethnically Mixed Hardest Hit by Housing Crisis, Racial Segregation Fuelled Conditions

Black, Hispanic/Latino and ethnically mixed communities were hardest hit by the housing crisis during the mid-late 2000s, a terrible situation that was made worse by the phenomenon known as "white flight."

Honda Motor Corp. Forced to Refund Black, Latino Customers $24 Million After Charging Them Higher Interest Rates Than Whites

Honda Motor Corp. has reached a settlement with federal regulators to refund $24 million to minority borrowers they allegedly discriminated against by charging them higher interest rates than white customers.

2016 Presidential Race: Jeb Bush to Deliver Keynote Address at Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Convention

The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) announced on Monday that Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush will deliver the keynote address at the group's annual convention later this year.

Real Madrid, Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees, FC Barcelona Among Forbes' Most Valuable Sports Teams for 2015

Real Madrid is Forbes' World's Most Valuable Sports Team of 2015 with American and European football teams besting the rest of the top 50 list.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: US Democratic Senators Introduce Bill Granting Island Chapter 9 Benefits

Senate Democrats finally introduced legislation aimed to help Puerto Rico's $70 billion debt crisis.Democratic Sens. Chuck Schumer of New York and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut announced the "The Puerto Rico Chapter 9 Uniformity Act" (S. 1774), which would grant the island commonwealth the authority to allow its municipalities and public utilities to adjust their debts through bankruptcy court supervision.

Microsoft Opens Universal App Store for PCs, Tablets, Phones

Microsoft wants all its apps for all of its devices to come from one place. Because of this, the company is combining the Windows Stone and Windows Phone Store into one.

Amazon Prime Day Deals: Shoppers Angry Over Lackluster Sale, Items Selling Out Quickly

Amazon argues that Prime Day was a big success; however, shoppers disagree, complaining of not enough products.

Iran Deal News: US Nuclear Deal With Iran Could Bring Gas Prices to $2 Per Gallon

The U.S. Iran nuclear deal, which President Obama announced Tuesday, could add 1 million barrels of crude oil to global markets and bring gas prices in the U.S. down to $2 a gallon.
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