Economy

NYSE, United Airlines 'Technical' Issue Disrupted: Suspected Cyberattack Debunked by Officials

The New York Stock Exchange came to a screeching halt on Wednesday morning following a suspicious post via Twitter by hacker group "Anonymous" Tuesday night. See the details and Tweets here.

Tidal Music News: Jay Z's Music Service Adds Family Plan, Will It Help Against the Competition?

Apple Music and Spotify already offer a family plan and now Tidal is jumping on the bandwagon in an attempt to stay competitive.

Oklahoma Wal-Mart Robbed of $75,000 by Man Dressed as Armored Truck Driver

Officials in Oklahoma are searching for a man who stole over $75,000 from an Oklahoma Wal-Mart while disguised as a security guard over the weekend.

Windows 10 News: PC Makers Could See Operating System This Week, July 29 Release On Schedule

Microsoft is putting final touches on software, which will be available to computer makers later this week.

Amazon 'Prime Day' to Help Create New Black Friday as Company Celebrates 20th Anniversary

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Amazon has declared July 15 "Prime Day," an event with which the online retail giant hopes to create a new kind of Black Friday.

Amazon Prime Day: How to Participate in the Huge Sale

What will be on sale on Prime Day? Amazon will have various items on sale across their departments. Amazon is turning 20 years old. To celebrate, the e-commerce giant is having a huge sale that they say will be bigger than Black Friday, according to Gotta Be Mobile.

Puerto Rico News: Democratic Congressmen Working on Bills Granting Commonwealth Chapter 9 Benefits

With Puerto Rico facing $70 billion of debt, U.S. congressional lawmakers are attempting to introduce legislation granting the commonwealth to file for Chapter 9 bankruptcy.

Carnival Cruise Lines Granted US Approval For Cuba Travel

As the United States and Cuba are renewing their relationship with the opening of embassies in their respective countries. American businesses are taking advantage of the improved relations.

Greece Votes 'No' to Austerity: What Awaits Greece and Europe?

Faced with accepting a bailout offer to ease their massive debt, Greece voted no on Sunday's national referendum.

Reddit News: Pages Back Online, Dispute Still Not Solved, Users Want CEO to Resign

150,000 people want CEO Ellen Pao to resign following the firing of AMA moderator Victoria Taylor. Reddit's pages are mostly back up and running after a dispute between subreddit moderators and the website administration caused them to be shutdown for the weekend.

Latino Tipping Point: Univision Expects as Much as $1B From IPO Planned Later This Year

Amid the Trump controversy and rising Latino spending power, Univision is making plans for an IPO later this year.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: Declining Population, Jobs in Mainland US Linked to Island's Troubles

Puerto Rico is $70 billion in debt, and their trouble continues with a declining population. Puerto Rico is $70 billion in debt, and their trouble continues with a declining population.

Chevy Features: Carmaker Will Add a Special Cooling System for Smartphones

Chevrolet wants users to keep their smartphones cool and charged. The carmaker will not only offer wireless charging in some of their cars but also a cooling system designed for smartphones.

Justice Department Investigates US Airlines' Overcharging

The Department of Justice is investigating whether U.S. airlines cooperated and deliberately limited available seats to keep airfares high, a charge major carriers strongly denied through their trade group.

Windows 10 Release News: Not All Users to Receive Update on July 29

Update to new OS will depend on status and reservations Microsoft will reward its most loyal users with the earliest upgrade to the new Windows 10. The users who have helped provide feedback on the upcoming operating system will receive the full version the quickest, according to CNET.

Diversity in Tech: The Top 25 Colleges Graduating Latinos in STEM

To meet our workforce and economic needs, America must accelerate degree completion generally and particularly in STEM fields

Google Self-Driving Cars Crashes: Two More Minor Accidents Reported, Other Drivers at Fault

Google's self-driving cars involved in accidents, but the human drivers' fault. Google's self-driving cars have been busy driving around the company's headquarters and mapping roads.

Whole Foods Apologized for Overpricing at New York City Stores

Whole Foods Chief Executive John Mackey, who in the past has advocated for what he calls "conscious capitalism," and his co-CEO, Walter Robb, on Wednesday said they were sorry for overcharging customers at the retailer's New York City stores.

US Jobs Report June 2015: Latino Unemployment Rate Slips to 6.6 Percent But Millions Not Job Searching

The U.S. and Latino unemployment rate slipped based on May's jobs data. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), an agency within the U.S. Department of Labor, announced the overall unemployment rate decreased to 5.3 percent as 223,000 jobs were added.

President Obama Proposes Overtime Protections Expansion for Five Million Workers

The Obama administration announced Tuesday that the Department of Labor will propose a new rule that would extend overtime pay for up to five million American workers.
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