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Panera Bread Menu to Drop Artificial Additives: Restaurant Wants to Fix 'Broken Food System'

On Tuesday, Panera Bread announced that it will remove all artificial food additives from their food menu by the end of 2016.

WeChat in Latin America: Mobile Messaging App Growth Rate Over 1000 Percent Ahead Rival WhatsApp

According to a multi-market research study into the digital consumer, the cross-platform mobile messaging app WeChat has grown faster in adoption notably in Latin America and the Asia Pacific region.

GM Performance News: Car Sales Soar in May; GM Avoids Fallout From Recalls

GM has best month of sales since August 2008 Good weather, an extra weekend and high demand for SUVs and pickup trucks contributed to U. S. auto sales having their best month in seven years in May.

Brazilian Designer and Entrepreneur Andreia Cardoso Promotes Positive Body Image With Swimsuits for the Modern Latina

Being Brazilian is more than just genetics for Brazil native Andreia Cardoso, a designer and co-owner of swimwear brand Corpo Bonito. It's a lifestyle, a mindset and a business model for the Brazilian sports and swimwear company, whose mission is to help women embrace their curves and diverse body types and feel more comfortable about themselves at the beach.

Women in the Workforce: Women in Retail Must Work 103 More Days to Equal Men’s Pay, Says Dēmos Report

Although women represent approximately half of the U.S. workforce, a recent report highlights the fact that millions of them work in low-paying jobs. On average, a retail saleswoman works for $10.58 per hour, a wage that Dēmos noted "keeps a family of three near poverty" even if she secures work hours equivalent to full-time.

Stock Market and Investment News: US Manufacturing Sector Expands in May; Constructing Spending Rises

Last month of Q2 begins with stocks indexes at record highs Stocks were mixed at Monday during mid-day training. After briefly reaching brand new highs, the S&P 500 and the Dow are slightly higher.

Latin America Top AirBnB Destination: Brazil Popular Country to Rent Rooms, FIFA World Cup Likely an Influence

With the 2014 FIFA World Cup tournament approaching, hotel room availability might have become scarce. For travelers, renting a room or apartment has become an alternative and reportedly popular in Latin America.

Mastercard Responds to Target Data Breach: Adds Zero Liability to ATM, Pin-Based Transactions

Move allows more safety for debit card users. Mastercard, likely responding to the huge Target data breach of 2013, is now extending its zero-liability guarantee to PIN-based and ATM transactions.

EA Reaches $40 Million Settlement With College Athletes: Video Game Company to Pay for Use of Likenesses

The suit was brought by Collegiate Licensing Co. According to the popular gaming website Gamespot, NCAA student athletes are claiming that Electronic Arts, a company known for its sports video games, illegally used the athletes' likenesses in video games about NCAA Basketball, Football and March Madness.

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's Fast Food CEO Says Minimum Wage Increases Cause Restaurants to Close

CEO of CKE Restaurants says only other choice is raising prices. Parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr. , CKE Restaurants, started out in California about 70 years ago.

Europeans Aren't The Only Ones Who Want The Right to Be Forgotten, Google

Europe says Google needs to let people be forgotten, but it's not just Europe that thinks that way.

Report: Healthcare and Pharma Cybersecurity Ratings Poor

A new report by security ratings firm BitSight Technologies shows that out of four key industries -- finance, utilities, retail, and healthcare -- healthcare and pharmaceuticals companies have the worst cybersecurity ratings.

Upscale Latinos: 'Most Influential' Segment Since Baby Boomers With $500 Billion Spending Power, Says Nielsen

Hispanics and their spending power have continuously shaped the landscape of the United States. Hispanics and their spending power have continuously shaped the landscape of the United States.

Dominican Immigrant’s Regalii.com Startup Can Help Immigrants Send Money Home

New start up, Regalii, allows Dominican immigrants to send money easily to the Dominican Republic. Many immigrants send money back home. They do it through backs, wires or by giving cash to visiting relatives; however, there is always risk in sending money; it can get lost or stolen.

Sprint and T-Mobile Merger Still Not Official

Hold your horses, folks. Although recent reports have hinted that a Sprint and T-Mobile merger is gaining steam, there's actually little to support that.

Gold Mining in Peru Leaves Some Destitute While Other Areas See Boom

Mining continues to expand while the government makes good on its promise to curtail illegal mining.

Buy a Trip to Space: Virgin Galactic Reaches Space Tourism Deal With FAA, Billionaire Richard Branson Offering Trips for $250,000

Flights bring passengers to the edge of space. Virgin Galactic, which is the commercial space venture of British billionaire Richard Branson, has reached an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration that would pave the way for paying customers to go on a suborbital flight.

Steve Ballmer, Clippers, & Donald Sterling: Shelly Sterling Agrees to Sell Team to Former Microsoft Chief Steve Ballmer; Deal Worth $2 Billion

The Donald Sterling family trust and former CEO of Microsoft Steve Ballmer have agreed in principal to a deal.

The ‘Cake Boss’ of Milwaukee: How a Latina Mom Became a World-Class Fondant Sculptor and Entrepreneur

Five years ago, Natalia Roman of Wisconsin discovered that her artistic talent could transition into world-class baking skills. With the encouragement of her friends and family, she got the push she needed to start her own business and become known as the "Cake Boss of Milwaukee."

Social Media in Latin America: Social Network Ad Spending Nears $500 Million for 2014 as Twitter Struggles

Latin America's social media presence is expected to reach 227.4 million people, and advertisers are set to spend millions in the region.
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