Economy

Ted Cruz on Immigration: Senator Not Blocking DHS Funding Bill; Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama Working for Top 1 Percent

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, called for the Republican Party leadership to address the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding and block President Barack Obama's immigration executive action.

Bluetooth Speaker Deals: Affordable Speakers to Fill Your Room with Sound

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Increase the power of your smartphone with a Bluetooth speaker Even with smartphones getting better speakers, it is hard to get quality sound from those tiny speakers.

US Unemployment Rate 2015: Latino Unemployment Rate Surpasses National US Average

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

While the overall U.S. unemployment rate grew during January, the Latino unemployment also saw minor growth.

Microsoft Execs Says Supporting Gay Marriage, LGBT Equality Helps Businesses

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Microsoft posted to its blog on its official website in support of marriage equality in the workplace. The tech giant argued businesses like Microsoft can grow better with support of marriage equality.

Gotham Air App and Website Provides Helicopter Rides, Transporation to New York JFK and Newark, New Jersey Airports

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Getting to New York airports can be tough, especially when there is traffic or you are running late. Gotham Air has the answer: fly over the traffic.

Social Media Saturday: Twitter Earnings Report, Instagram Looping Videos and Google Search Results

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

This week in social media, Facebook opened up celebrity sharing to Instagram and Twitter while WhatsApp began testing voice calling. Meanwhile, Twitter's latest earnings report led to Wall Street's habitual dumping of the stock -- that is, until it was confirmed that Twitter had a deal with Google to begin including tweets in search results again.

Cheap Valentine's Day Gifts: Inexpensive, Personal Presents Your Loved Ones Will Appreciate

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Valentine's Day is a time to show love to the person you consider the most special in your life. Unfortunately, it can get very expensive. Good thing there are ways to show you care without breaking the bank.

Taco Bell New Items 2015: Fast Food Chain Testing the Quesalupa, a Chalupa With Cheese-Stuffed Shell, in Toledo, Ohio

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

If Toledo, Ohio, does not love Taco Bell's newest idea, the Quesalupa, the rest of the nation will not get a chance to try it.

Venezuela Protests & Inflation: Two Top Farmatodo Executives Arrested After Being Accused of Pricing Irregularities, Understocking Products

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Venezuela has just arrested two top executives of Farmatodo, one of the Latin American nation’s largest drug store chains.

US Jobs and Employment Statistics: Increase in Job Growth Reportedly Points to Higher Wages, Salaries for 2015

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The United States job market is growing closer to its full health as employers added 257,000 jobs in January and increased wages.

Recession, Financial Scandal Prompting Brazil to Cut Back on Carnival Season 2015

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Brazilian economy continues to feel the pinch of a stiff and unrelenting recession that is now threatening to bring about a significant downsizing to the region's carnival season, including prompting the dire downsizing of one of the country's most colorful and long celebrated events.

Muslim Woman Says She Feared Being Labeled a Terrorist by Delta Airlines Flight Attendant, Passengers [Video]

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A Muslim woman from Michigan is claiming harassment by another passenger while both were aboard a Delta Air Lines flight, during which she also alleges flight attendants did nothing to aid her.

State Income Tax Return, Filing & Refund: TurboTax Says Hackers Are Using Preparation Software to File Fake Returns, Steal Customers' Refunds

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

TurboTax put a stop to allowing state income tax returns to be e-filed after numerous reports of suspicious filings were found, the company said.

Radioshack Bankrupt: Company to Sell Its Stores to Sprint, Standard General After 11 Straight Quarters of Losses

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Radioshack will start selling up to 2,400 stores to Sprint and its lender and largest shareholder, Standard General. This is all part of Radioshack's bankruptcy protection, which the company filed for on Thursday.

Twitter Blames Weak Fourth Quarter Growth on Apple iOS 8 Issues, Safari Bugs Driving Away 4 Million Users

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Twitter added new users by 1.8 percent in the fourth quarter, down from 4.8 in the third quarter. The company cites various bugs, including Apple's latest iOS, 8 as some of the reasons why Twitter did not have a strong quarter for growth.

AT&T, Verizon, Dish Network Big Spenders in FCC Spectrum Auction

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

In a rather quiet affair, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) concluded a record-setting telecommunications spectrum auction last week, raising $44.9 billion.

Immigration Reform News Update: President Obama's 2016 Fiscal Year Budget Increases Immigrant Detention Funding

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

President Barack Obama proposed his budget for the 2016 fiscal year earlier this week, but an immigrants rights groups expressed concerns.

Sony Pictures Entertainment Co-Chairman Amy Pascal Resigns Follow 'The Interview' Hack, to Get Own Company

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Amy Pascal will be stepping down from her position at Sony Pictures Entertainment as a co-chairman. Amy Pascal will be stepping down from her position at Sony Pictures Entertainment as a co-chairman.