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First Hispanic Business Leadership Summit Turns Spotlight on Government Policy Effects on Businesses

Important Hispanic business leaders gathered in Miami Monday for the first annual Hispanic Business Leadership Summit to discuss government policies and their impact on Latino-owned businesses, stating that the state of these businesses can give key insights into programs such as Obamacare.

Olympusat Announces Deal with BuenaVision to Take Spanish Network National

Media distribution company Olympusat and New York-based BuenaVision announced an deal Tuesday to take BuenaVision programming national, bringing exclusive shows from the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Latin America to the entire United States.

Hispanic Paradox: Latinos Likely to Live Longer When Diagnosed with Cancer, Heart Disease, HIV/AIDS

John Ruiz, Ph.D., assistant professor at the University of North Texas, Department of Psychology, headed new research which supports the existence of the pseudo-mythical "Hispanic paradox," a debatable phenomenon where poor Latinos experience health that's comparable or better than other ethnicities. The Journal of "Endocrinology and Metabolism" published a new study about poor minority patients being more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage thyroid cancer and living longer, which supports Ruiz's finding.

See How Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, and Tom Cruise Would Look If They Weren't Famous [PICS]

Kim Kardashian has undoubtedly become a beauty icon of Hollywood, being praised for her always-groomed looks and especially for her recent visible weight loss. Engaged to a famous rapper Kanye West, she is also a reality star who has every access to keep her head-to-toe flawless all the time. In fact, she has an army of her own beauty professionals, including personal trainers, stylists, makeup artists, fashion consultant, as well as her wealth to afford expensive beauty products and renovation, such as Botox and plastic surgery. Now, what if Kim Kardashian was not famous?

Univision Moves into Canada to Reach its Rising Latin American Population

Spanish language media giant Univision will be available on Canada's cable and satellite platforms in a new channel called Univision Canada, in a new push to reach Canada's growing population of Spanish speakers.

Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber Twins: Bieber's Mug Shot Perfectly Matches the 'Adore You' Singer's Snapshot [COMPARE PICS]

Justin Bieber stirred controversy by getting arrested last week. Now, both fans and critics alike reacted on Twitter, whether to defend or mock the troubled pop star - a hilarious mash-up photo of JB's mug shot and Miley Cyrus' snapshot goes viral, causing many to wonder if they are actually twins.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's Commisioner Stacey Cumberbatch Says 12 Years a Slave Actor Benedict Cumberbatch's Ancestors Were Slave Owners

The mayor of New York Bill de Blasio recently appointed two new commissioners for the department of citywide administrative services, and one of their names is Stacey Cumberbatch, which does not sound too common. During her speech, she claimed rather a striking link to a British actor who plays a plantation owner in a 2013 British-American historical drama film, "12 Years a Slave."

Battle Over Brain-dead Pregnant Texas Woman Ends, Judge Orders Removal of Life Support

The public battle over the life of Marlise Munoz, the brain-dead, pregnant Texas woman, and her fetus came to an end as of Sunday, Jan. 26 with the removal of life support, according to her family.

Grammys 2014 Winners & Performances: Disney Debuts 'Maleficent' Trailer During Awards [WATCH HERE]

Disney debuted the Maleficent trailer during the Grammy Awards which features Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning.

50 Cent & Meryl Streep Friends: Unlikely BFF Pair Hang Out at Knicks Vs. Lakers Game

This combination is totally unexpected - while most of Hollywood stars were spending their evening at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, the new BFFs 50 Cent and Meryl Streep had a blast at a NBA basketball game in New York City on Sunday.

Rare and Valuable Indigenous Mexican Face Masks Donated to Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas

For some, masks are used just for fun when dressing up in costumes, but for art collectors Patricia and Carmine De Vivi of New Mexico, masks take on a different dimension. They aren't only beautiful piece of artwork, but a representation of a culture's history -- and in their case, an invaluable treasure for those of Mexican descent who want to cherish and preserve their heritage.

Weird Food News Cooking Outrage This Week, Farm Bill Tops List

Food is supposed to give you a warm, fuzzy feeling inside (especially in the tummy region). This week, however, food has been making some weird headlines. As a result, people are saying food is full of it, rather than becoming full of food. Here is the weird food news of the week that's got many hungry for change.

French President Actress Julie Gayet Affair: Francois Hollande to Split with France's First Lady

The president and his journalist partner have remained on talking terms Privacy laws in France are among the strictest in world, where the constitution says "everyone has the right to privacy.

Super Bowl 2014 Date & Halftime: Queen Latifah to Sing 'America The Beautiful'

New Jersey native Queen Latifah has just been confirmed to perform "America the Beautiful" during this year's 2014 Super Bowl pre-game festivities.

Super Bowl 2014 Date, Halftime & News Update: NFL Star Tom Brady & Gisele Bundchen Getting Cozy in The Bahamas

Gisele Bundchen and husband Tom Brady look fantastic during their family vacation in the Bahamas. Aside from the beautiful view and sunny weather in the Bahamas, tourists and locals can also feast their eyes on the Bundchen and Brady bunch.

Winter Olympics 2014 Schedule & Events Update: Sochi Mayor says 'No Gays in City'

Mayor Anatoly Pakhomov said during a recent interview with BBC that he is under the impression that there are no gays in the city of Sochi.

Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll Opens Up About Marijuana Legalization; What Did He Say?

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll was unsurprisingly voted the league's most popular coach just a day after he opened up about his thoughts on whether he believes the NFL should use medical marijuana as a way to help treat injured players.

5by Video App Chooses Content According to Mood and Personality

This is what we call a way to solve "First World" problems. A new app called 5by helps users choose videos to watch on YouTube and Vimeo according to the person's mood and personality. So now while you're laying in bed watching videos, you don't even have to pretend that you're doing something, there's an app for that.

Naked Girls Reading: Will a Nude Book Club Encourage People to Read More Books?

Not all bookworms are created equal. In other words, they are not all nerdy - a group of beautiful women get together and read various themed books, poems and novels aloud, completely in the nude as part of Naked Girls Reading.

Aspinal of London's Marylebone Tote Bag: High Tech Luxury Handbag Can Charge Your iPhone On the Go

This is another technology-meets-fashion moment. Pippa Middleton's favorite handbag goes high tech - Aspinal of London unveils its latest version of the iconic Marylebone tote bag, which carries a built-in battery pack that charges your smartphone on the go.
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