Economy

Obamacare Second Open Enrollment Deadline Update: 9.5 Million People Enrolled on Federal, State-Based Insurance Platforms

With less than three weeks before the second open enrollment period of the Health Insurance Marketplace concludes, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) revealed 2.5 million enrollees are mostly millennials.

'Minecraft' for PS4 & Xbox One Mods & Gameplay: Game Made Millions for Microsoft in 2014

"Minecraft" has begun raking in the big bucks for Microsoft less than a year after Microsoft bought Mojang, the Swedish game developer behind "Minecraft." However, the game has also experienced some problems this month, which Mojang has tried to rectify.

Malaysia Airlines Hacked: Notorious Lizard Squad Attacks Website, Experts Say Customers at Risk

A hacker group, already infamous for ruining Christmas for new PlayStation and Xbox users, could now be involved a new incident. The Lizard Squad allegedly hacked into Malaysia Airlines’ website.

FCC vs ISPs: Upcoming Net Neutrality Vote a Moment of Truth, or Just the Beginning of Another Fight?

About one month from now on February 26, the Federal Communications Commission will vote on new Open Internet rules that govern Internet Service Providers. But what looks like the moment of truth for Net Neutrality debate may be just the beginning of more quarrelling between ISPs and the FCC.

New Facebook Lite App for Older Android Devices Could Appeal to Large 2G Mobile Community in Latin America

Over the weekend, Facebook launched an app called Facebook Lite, which is optimized for low-end Android devices in emerging markets across Asia and Africa.

Fitbit Surge, Flex, Charge Review, Price & Features: Apple Distances Itself From Fit Bit Ahead of Apple Watch Debut

News on Fitbit Fitbit fitness trackers are legitimate health devices and will not be limited by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA is calling Fitbit and other fitness trackers low-risk devices and basically is saying they can only help better a person's body rather than harm it.

Caribbean Energy Summit 2015: US Announce Investments in Energy Security for Caribbean Countries During First-Ever DC Summit

The Obama administration recently hosted the first Caribbean Energy Security Summit to support the region's improved governance, access to finance and increased donor coordination for the energy sector.

Apple Patents Attachable Game Controllers, Keyboard Accessories: Joysticks, D-Pads to Be Designed for iPod, iPhone Gaming

On Tuesday, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted Apple's patent for a snap-on iPhone game controller that extends in-game controls onto joysticks or D-pads, saving screen space in the process.

Apple Pay Stores and Retailers: Despite Growing Popularity, Mobile Payment Service Won't Add to Profits Anytime Soon

In the three months that Apple's mobile payment service, Apple Pay, has operated, it has already achieved a goal other mobile wallets could not: persuading consumers to use it.

Hershey's Stops Import of British-Made Chocolates, Claims UK Candy Resembles US Cadbury, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups & York Peppermint Patty

British chocolate fans will be disappointed to know that British-made chocolates will not be sold in the U.S. any longe as part of a deal brokered by Hershey's and a distributer.

Target Store News 2015: California Mother to Sue Retail Giant Following Son's Death

A California mom is suing retail giant Target alleging her 22-year-old Asperger's Syndrome suffering son committed suicide just days after store managers had him wrongfully arrested on theft charges.

TURNOUT: Q&A With Laura Maristany, NALEO's Director of Policy, on Issues Facing Latino Voting Bloc

In this edition of Latin Post's "Turnout", Laura Maristany, the Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs for the National Association of Latino Elected Appointed Officials (NALEO), discusses the issues facing the Latino voting bloc.

Verizon, AT&T & T-Mobile Wireless Plans for Families: How to Share Data, Minutes and Texts With your Family

Family plans offer savings The wireless price war continues into 2015 with the four major carriers fighting for business by changing up their plans and offering attractive features.

State of the Union 2015 Address Reaction: Latino Millennials Talk Economy, Free Community College & Immigration

President Barack Obama covered several topics during the latest State of the Union address on Jan. 20, ranging from the free community college program, immigration and notably the economy. Latin Post spoke with Latino millennials about the State of the Union on the aforementioned topics.

Social Media Saturday: Facebook's Hoax-Killing Machine & Google+ Still Exists (No Hoaxing), But Barely

This week in social media, Facebook began cracking down on hoaxes, Twitter launched a new feature for infrequent iOS users, and -- this just in -- Google+ still exists!

SABOR: How Dyckman Beer Co. Founder Juan Camilo Found Success at NYC's Only Latino-Owned Brewery

Dyckman Beer Co. founder Juan Camilo took a chance and never looked back leaves the corporate finance world to launch New York City's first and only Latino-owned beer brewing company.

DreamWorks Animation Shutting Down Studio, 500 Employees Fired

The animation studio's reorganization has led to the closing of one of its studios and the firing of hundreds of employees in attempts of long-term cost savings. DreamWorks Animation will also release only two movies a year.

SkyMall Files for Bankruptcy: CEO Scott Wiley Hopes Someone Will Fund Bankrupt Magazine

SkyMall magazine, the magazine that travelers are so used to picking up when bored on an airplane, just filed bankruptcy.

Ford Announces $800M 4Q Charge Thanks to Venezuela Inflation: F-150 Truck Cars Add to Slump

In a regulatory filing on Friday, Ford announced it will record an $800 million pretax accounting charge in the fourth quarter after the Detroit-based car company decided to remove all Venezuelan operations from its consolidated earnings. The charge will effectively lower its 2014 fourth-quarter net income results by $700 million. Ford, the No. 2 U.S. automaker, is set to report its quarterly earnings this coming Thursday.

Galaxy Note 4 vs iPhone 6 Specs: Samsung Releasing Faster Version of Phablet Version With Better Camera Than Apple iPhone 6 Plus

Samsung called the Galaxy Note 4 the "single best big phone you can buy in 2014." Now, the company is trying to make the phone even better. A new version, to debut this week in South Korea, of the Galaxy Note 4 will make the phablet (phone/tablet) even faster, especially its LTE speeds.
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