Economic opportunity is not guaranteed in America. In fact, Americans across the board have less economic opportunity today than they did 40 years ago, despite a growth in social and educational opportunities.
A framework was suggested As tech companies Google and Dell embrace the online currency Bitcoin, the state of New York is proposing new rules regarding its regulation.
The Obama administration Friday approved offshore oil and gas exploration in the Eastern Seaboard as well as seismic surveys with the use of sonic cannons.
New hiring data released by the Labor Department on Friday revealed that job growth has actually increased at a faster pace in the 13 states that raised minimum wages than in those that haven't.
Bright red in color, juicy, aromatic, and sweet, strawberries enliven pies, fruit juices, ice creams, preserves and milkshakes, and they help to embolden California's immigrant population.
This could put an end to people looking for an outlet to charge their smartphone. Are you tired of turning off then turning back on your electronic devices so you can save on battery life? And are you tired of charging your smartphone in the restroom at work? Here are some simple but effective ways to saving and perhaps recharging your battery life on most of your electronic devices, including your smartphones and tablets, that run on iOS, Android, Windows, and BlackBerry systems.
Despite being a major company, Amazon failed to lure major publishers to its online subscription content library and is facing competition with two other services, which began last year -- and have at least two of the five major publishers. The cost is also more expensive than the other two companies.
Tech behemoths Apple and IBM announced a partnership Tuesday that will bring the two companies together with the aim of creating new enterprise solutions for business users.
Microsoft announced Thursday that it plans on laying off 18,000 employees worldwide with a special emphasis on trimming its mobile division. The firings represent the largest in the tech giant's 39-year history.
Abbvie avoids U.S. taxes by relocating. AbbVie, the U. S. based pharmaceutical company, said Friday it will buy U. K. -based drug maker Shire for $54 billion.
The regional and state unemployment rate in the U.S. saw little change during June, but for 22 states and Washington D.C., the unemployment rate declined. Meanwhile, 14 states saw their unemployment rate increase.
Makes impulse buys easier Facebook really does want to provide it all for their users and let them perform all online activities within its website, as the social media website is now testing a "Buy" button that would allow transactions to be made without leaving the website.
Largest cuts since 2009 On Thursday, Microsoft announced its largest round of layoffs in the company's history, cutting about 18,000 jobs as part of its efforts in reconstructing the company.
To better acquaint Chicago with the importance of her mixed roots and Afro-Latino heritage, blogger Raquel Dailey-Parham opened an Afro-Latino eatery, Maracas, which exemplifies the Afro-Latino presence in Chicago.
The MLB trade deadline is approaching and many teams are in need of help. The second half of the season is crucial as we begin our playoff push to separate the good teams from the great teams. Here are some trade rumors from around the baseball world.
Economists had predicted a much stronger month in residential building. Housing starts and residential building permits fell in June to the lowest rate since September, indicating the housing recovery may be slowing, according to a Reuters report on U.
LIRR workers, 5,400 of them, were set to walk off the job Sunday over failed contract negotiations. For four years, union officials and MTA officials have been fighting over pay increases and contributions to health insurance program. The strike would have affected the lives of 300,000 daily commuters.
Coffee chain has plans to open 50 more in the country in five years. Starbucks has been roasting and selling Colombian-grown coffee for 43 years but hadn't had a location in the famed coffee capital until now.
Chinese president proposes railroad across South America to firm up relations China's President Xi Jimping has been in Brazil the last few days in an effort to improve relations with Latin America, which China sees as a valuable future ally, according to Channel News Asia.
