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iOS 8 Beta Download, Release Date, Features, Rumors 2014: New Device for HomeKit Debuts in November

i-Bell throws down the hammer on traditional doorbells In the old days, when the family was sitting in the living room and the doorbell rang, someone physically had to go to the door to see who was there.

Obamacare Pros and Cons: States That Rejected Medicaid Expansion to Pay $152 Billion in Taxes, Will Benefit States with ACA

States that have not adopted the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, could pay up to $152 billion for the benefit of states with the ACA.

Amazon’s CFO Thomas Szkutak to Retire, Replacement Announced

Online retailer Amazon.com Inc., is planning to replace their financial chief after an announcement of his departure Wednesday.

Julio Ponce, Son-In-Law of Former Chilean Dictator Augusto Pinochet, Fined $70 million

Julio Ponce was levied the highest-ever fine in Chile for illegal share trading One of the richest men in Chile, Julio Ponce, was been fined $70 million by the regulator of the Chilean stock exchange for illegal share trading.

Mariachi Barbie Doll 2014: Mattel Tries Again With Mexico Barbie Doll, This Time Without a Chihuahua

On Sept. 15, Mattel will launch its latest Mexico Barbie Doll, all dressed up in mariachi clothes, as part of its Dolls of the World collection.

Andrew Madoff, Son of Bernie Madoff, Dies at 48

The last of the Madoff sons dies of cancer Andrew Madoff, son of multi-billion-dollar Ponzi scheme mastermind Bernie Madoff, died Wednesday at a New York City hospital at the age of 48.

Home Depot May Have Been Hit by Credit Card Security Breach; Could Be Worse than Target Breach 2013

Home Depot could have been hit by fraud artists and hackers Home Depot is looking into a possible data breach involving stolen credit cards and debit cards that may have been happening since earlier this spring, the company said Tuesday.

German Court Bans US-Based Ridesharing Service Uber

A Frankfurt court on Tuesday barred the ridesharing service Uber from operating in Germany without a permit under the country's transport laws.

Hispanic Millennials Seeking Education and Financial Stability Before Home Ownership

The lingering effects of the recession caused an entire generation of graduates and post-graduates to reevaluate their options, take on low-wage jobs and retreat to their parents' home. Despite this, Latino millennials remain focused on their futures and determined to become future home owners.

NFL News: Topps, NFL.com Team Up for 2014 Trading Cards Collectors Set

Capitalizing on the popularity of fantasy league football, The Topps Company, Inc partnered up with NFL.com to develop an innovative 2014 card set for collectors of both hobbies.

Immigration Border Problems: Gov. Chris Christie to Skip Mexico Border Visit During Economic, Trade Trip

Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is set to arrive in Mexico for a three-day trade talk, but immigration might not be a top priority for the potential presidential candidate.

McDonald's Fast Food Strike 2014: Workers Planning Biggest Protest Ever?

Fast food employees plan walkout to protest low wages and poor healthcare Employees at McDonald's, the world's largest fast food chain, and other huge chains are planning a strike in the U.

Latin American Fast-Food Chains Profit From Florida's Hispanic Population, Plan on Increasing Number of US Restaurants

South American restaurant chains are moving to South Florida in the hopes of getting a piece of the United States' growing food service industry.

Alibaba IPO: Launch Set to Be Largest in Years

The Chinese ecommerce company Alibaba is launching its initial public offering the week of Sept. 8, and anticipation is building for its release

Argentina Debt Crisis: Swiss Banks Call for New Debt Rules in Wake of Hedge Fund Case

Earlier this month, Argentina was pushed into default when a court ruling blocked interest payments of $539 million to some of the country's restructured bondholders. The ICMA, a group of banks and investors, released new standards aimed at reducing the ability of predatory funds and holdout investors to undermine debt restructuring.

Social Media Saturday: WhatsApp Hits 600 Million, Twitter Opens Analytics to Everyone, and Facebook's Expanding Graph Search

This week in social media, we learned that messaging giant WhatsApp has hit a new milestone in active monthly users. Meanwhile, Twitter opened its analytics to everyone, Snapchat might officially be worth $10 billion, Facebook is expanding Graph Search, and Instagram unleashed an amazing app.

Android Continues to Gain Market Share in Latin America and Europe

Google's Android operating system continues to make gains against Apple's iOS around the world, with market share data indicating that Latin America and Europe are in Google's camp.

Tesla Motors to Begin Construction of 400 Charge Stations in China

Telsa signed the deal with a Chinese telecom company to use their retail stores as charge stations. Electric carmaker Tesla continues to expand its presence in China with the upcoming addition of 400 charging stations around the country.

President Barack Obama Nominates Three Latinos to Key Roles, Including ICE and Small Business Administration

President Barack Obama announced his latest nominations to "key" administration posts, including three Latinos, which could affect immigration management.

New Nintendo 3DS Announced, Called Simply the "New 3DS"

Another confusing name for Nintendo? Nintendo sent out a video this morning that many thought would be the announcement of "Super Smash Bros. " However, it was the announcement of a new, revamped 3DS handheld unit called "New 3DS.
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