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Forbes Names 30 Under 30 Millennials who Stand Out in Retail & E-Commerce in 2016

Thirty young entrepreneurs have recently been chosen by Forbes Magazine to be part of their “30 Under 30” in the retail and e-commerce category. This year, 30 millennials from the long-list of nominees were honored for their contributions in venture funding by establishing state-of-the-art e-commerce platforms and Main Street brick-and-mortar stores.

UCLA Dropout Vlad Tenev Named in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List in Finance 2016

Forbes Magazine starts the New Year with its annual “30 Under 30” list. And this first quarter of 2016, 600 young innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders are honored for their contributions and influences in revolutionizing business, technology, finance, media, culture and more.

Puerto Rico Defaults on Paying Debt Due Monday

In light of the scheduled payment due Monday for Puerto Rico, which owes almost millions in debt from its investors, the island is paying out nearly $1 billion, a part of its debt that they previously announced as default since August.

Political Repression Increase in Cuba Criticized by Opposition Group

A known opposition group in Cuba, the Cuban Commission on Human Rights and National Reconciliation, recently released its latest report on the increased political repression happening in the communist government.

Sunken Ship El Faro Remains Seen Publicly for the First Time

Federal accident investigators found the final resting place of the sunken El Faro cargo ship 15,000 feet below the sea. The said vessel had 33 mariners aboard back in October when it went missing. However, there were no human remains found and the cause of the sinking remains to be a mystery.

Trump Campaign Ad: Moroccan Migrants Shown Instead of Mexicans

A new political ad for Donald Trump's campaign has been called out for seemingly misrepresenting Moroccan migrants as Mexicans attempting to cross into the United States.

Marco Rubio Trashes 'Liar' Hillary Clinton, GOP Candidates in Foreign Policy Speech

The U.S. is in far greater danger than it was when President Barack Obama entered the White House, according Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio, who detailed his national security plan on Monday.

2016 Republican Presidential Candidates Slam Obama's Executive Action on Gun Control Plan

Several 2016 Republican candidates have seized the opportunity to attack President Barack Obama over his plan to use his executive authority to expand gun control measures.

Stock Markets: Dow Falls 450 Points After Chinese Stocks Drop, Trigger Global Concerns

The Dow is having its worst first day of the year in 84 years The Dow Jones Industrial Average reacted harshly to a big drop in Chinese stocks overnight, falling over 450 points on Monday, more than 2.

Report Finds Hundreds of Military Kids Sexually Abused by Service Members

Official Defense Department data reveals sexual assaults involving the children of military members occur hundreds of times each year.

Poll Finds Anger Rising in US, Race Guides Immigration Opinions

Nearly half of all Americans admit they’re now angry more often than they used to be over current events and the news.

Bernie Sanders: Trump Should Tackle More Pressing Issues Rather 'Than Bill Clinton’s Sex Life'

Bernie Sanders said he would much appreciate it if Trump would instead talk about more important matters rather than bring up Bill Clinton's sex life to hinder Hillary Clinton's presidential bid.

Completion of US-Mexican Border Remains Bleak

The building of the U.S.-Mexican border is predicted to face some problems as a treaty along the Rio Grande prevents the installation of the border fence.

Obama Cannot 'Sit Around and Do Nothing'; US President to Discuss Gun Violence on Live TV

President Obama to talk about stricter gun control policies on a televised meeting. Later this week, President Barack Obama will be discussing the need for stricter policies on the use of guns.

Uber Riders Complain About Rate Surge on New Year's Eve

Many Uber users expressed complaints about the unbelievably high price surge on New Year's Eve.

Philadelphia Parade Lambasted Over Anti-Gay Acts and Signs

The famed annual Philadelphia Mummers Parade, which was recently held on New Year's Day with hundreds of marchers in different costumes promoting the 116-year folk tradition, faced condemnation in some of the members' anti-gay acts and signage such as painting their faces brown depicting Mexicans.

Cities Turn to Housing as a Tool to Get More Teachers

In light of the growing number of shortage in the teaching profession across the country, several cities and school districts have turned to opening up housing opportunities to prevent the extinction of teachers that have struggled to keep up their living to stay within their school areas.

300-Ton Fuel-Carrying Fishing Boat Consumed in Montevideo Bay

A 300-ton fuel vessel was recently reported to have been burning since Sunday in Montevideo Bay, Uruguay according to fire authorities. Crew members on board have also reportedly abandoned the ship safely.

Panama Canal Expansion to be Inaugurated in May

Panama Canal, a key passage that links the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and traversing across the Isthmus of Panama, will finally get its much-needed expansion leading to its inauguration in May.

Michael Schumacher’s Fans Celebrate F1 Superstar’s 47th Birthday Despite Health Condition Uncertainties

Formula One superstar Michael Schumacher recently turned 47 on Jan. 3, Sunday. And his loyal fans celebrated his birthday by tweeting their messages and wishes along with the hashtags #HappyBirthdayMichaelSchumacher and #KeepFightingMichael. And despite the ongoing media blackout and the uncertainties regarding his current medical condition, his fans have remained hopeful.
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