Economy

Mercado Libre Hacked: Hackers May Have Stolen Personal Information of up to 300,000 Users in Latin America

Mercado Libre, the largest online marketplace in Latin America, was reportedly hacked, and the data of some 300,000 users were compromised during the attack.
Elon Musk Warns 'High' Probability of Ukraine Starlink to Be Targeted Amid Russian Invasion

Elon Musk Warns 'High' Probability of Ukraine Starlink to Be Targeted Amid Russian Invasion

Tesla and SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk warned that the Starlink satellite broadband service could be "targeted" in Ukraine, which Russia is invading.
NYSIF

NYSIF Continues to Exceed and Prioritize Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises’ Participation Goals

12th Annual MWBE Investment Symposium designed to further spark statewide job growth and expand investment opportunities.
Mexico Is Paying Hundreds of Thousands of Farmers to Reforest Rural Areas

Mexico Is Paying Hundreds of Thousands of Farmers to Reforest Rural Areas

Mexico's anti-poverty program, Sembrando Vida, continued to re-green deforested areas by paying more than 400,000 farmers in 20 states.
Gas Prices in California: How Much Will You Be Paying for Gas in California Amid Price Hikes?

Gas Prices in California: How Much Will You Be Paying for Gas in California Amid Price Hikes?

Americans are expected to see an uptick in gas prices across the nation amid the Russia-Ukraine crisis, with the national average for a gallon of regular gas in the United States reaching $3.65.
Eastfield Mall Opens Doors to 16 New Latino-owned Businesses

Eastfield Mall Opens Doors to 16 New Latino-owned Businesses

Business owners and local leaders celebrated at Springfield’s Eastfield Mall, which is home to 22 Latino-owned businesses, as 16 of which opened their doors within the last six months.
California Fast Food Workers Clamor for Passage of Bill Prompting Standardized Wages | How Much Does a Fast Food Worker Earn in California?

California Fast Food Workers Clamor for Passage of Bill Prompting Standardized Wages | How Much Does a Fast Food Worker Earn in California?

California fast food workers are fighting for the passage of a bill that would champion employees' power to negotiate wages.
Cargo Ship Heading to Rhode Island Sinks; Over $155 Million Worth of Luxury Cars Like Porsche, Lamborghini Gone

Cargo Ship Heading to Rhode Island Sinks; Over $155 Million Worth of Luxury Cars Like Porsche, Lamborghini Gone

A large cargo vessel carrying thousands of luxury cars, such as Porsche and Lamborghini, from Germany to Rhode Island in the U.S. sank in the mid-Atlantic.
Baby Formula Recall: 2nd Child Dies Over Bacterial Infection

Baby Formula Recall: 2nd Child Dies Over Bacterial Infection

In the light of the baby formula recall, a second baby died due to a bacterial infection following the exposure to contaminated infant milk.
Protective Asset Protection Focuses on New Brand Identity, Showcases Commitment as Protectors

Protective Asset Protection Focuses on New Brand Identity, Showcases Commitment as Protectors

A growth-aligned brand strategy reinforces the company’s aspiration to help dealers offer the most reliable Protective products.
Ukraine Vice PM Asks Elon Musk for Starlink Help Amid Russia Crisis, SpaceX Boss Gives Perfect Response!

Ukraine Vice PM Asks Elon Musk for Starlink Help Amid Russia Crisis, SpaceX Boss Gives Perfect Response!

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, said the Starlink satellite broadband service is now available in Ukraine amid Russia's invasion of the country.
U.S. Embassy in Russia Warns Americans to Leave 'Immediately' as More Flights Are Being Canceled Amid Ukraine War

U.S. Embassy in Russia Warns Americans to Leave 'Immediately' as More Flights Are Being Canceled Amid Ukraine War

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow is advising American citizens to consider leaving Russia immediately as more commercial flights from the country are being canceled.
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Latin America Poised To Lead The Lending Space

Credit is notoriously difficult to come by in Latin America. The Credit Card rates in Brazil peaked at 450 percent a few years ago, and now they've dropped to 250%, which is still amazingly high.
February 2022 ADP National Employment Report, ADP Small Business Report, ADP National Franchise Report to Be Released Next Week

February 2022 ADP National Employment Report, ADP Small Business Report, ADP National Franchise Report to Be Released Next Week

The ADP Research Institute will release the February findings of the ADP National Employment Report, ADP Small Business Report and ADP National Franchise Report on March 2.
Latino Civil Rights Group Collaborates With DoorDash to Provide Training, Grants to Latino Workforce

Latino Civil Rights Group Collaborates With DoorDash to Provide Training, Grants to Latino Workforce

DoorDash, the largest food delivery company in the U.S., announced a partnership with Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, UnidosUS.
Brazil: Mining Firms Eyeing to Expand to Protected Indigenous Lands in Amazon Rainforest

Brazil: Mining Firms Eyeing to Expand to Protected Indigenous Lands in Amazon Rainforest

Major mining firms are eyeing to expand to protected indigenous lands in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, a report said.
Western Specialty Contractors Sales/Project Manager Derek Robertson Named 2022 Metro New York ICRI Chapter President

Western Specialty Contractors Sales/Project Manager Derek Robertson Named 2022 Metro New York ICRI Chapter President

Western Specialty Contractors' New York Metro Branch Sales/Project Manager Derek Robertson was named 2022 President of the Metro New York Chapter of ICRI.
National Margarita Day Coincides With 2/22/22: Here's Where You Can Get the Best Sip and Deals

National Margarita Day Coincides With 2/22/22: Here's Where You Can Get the Best Sip and Deals

The 2/22/22 is a rare palindrome date, which also happens to fall on National Margarita Day, celebrated by people across the country.
Scott Clark

KAI Design Hires Scott Clark, Assoc. AIA, as Senior Architectural Designer in St. Louis Office

KAI Design is pleased to announce the hiring of Scott Clark, Assoc. AIA, as Senior Architectural Designer at its St. Louis office.
Donald Trump Social Media App ‘Truth’ Set To Launch Monday In Apple App Store

Donald Trump Social Media App ‘Truth’ Set to Launch Monday in Apple App Store

Potentially marking the return of Donald Trump to social media, the former president’s new social media venture, Truth Social, is set to launch in Apple's App Store on the U.S. Presidents Day holiday Monday, Reuters reported.
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