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Is Cuba On the Verge of a Technology Revolution?

Last week, Cuba got its first free, public WiFi hub. But as significant as that is for the formerly hermetic island nation that's in the process of normalizing relations with the U.S. and others, it may just be the beginning of a much larger coming technology revolution in the country.

The Youthful Latino Consumer Population Has More Years of Effective Buying Power Than any Other Group

The "ambicultural" and youthful Latino consumer population has more years of effective buying power that any other consumer group, and Latinos are using that purchasing window to endorse brands that observe the nuances of their heritage and culture.

Cancer Rates Among Latina Women on Rise, Studies Say

The latest studies show that Hispanic women are becoming more at risk to different types of cancers.

The District of Columbia Produces the Largest Minority Reading and Math Proficiency Gaps in the Nation

The District of Columbia produces the largest reading and math proficiency gaps in the nation, in regards to white 4th graders and their non-white Hispanic and black counterparts, while the opposite is true of states like Louisiana.

New Orleans Airport Attack Update: Machete-wielding Assailant Now Dead

The machete-wielding attacker at the New Orleans airport from Friday night is now dead The machete-wielding man from Friday night's attack at a New Orleans airport is now dead from his gunshot wounds he received during the attack.

Equality and Reducing Disparities Could Save the Nation Trillions Annually

Multiculturalism is on the rise in the U.S., and as time progresses, non-Hispanic whites will contribute shrinking numbers to the growing population. Nonetheless, inequality persists between non-whites and whites, and those disparities are costing the U.S. trillions.

Herbicide Used in US Anti-Drug Programs in Colombia Linked with Cancer - Report

The International Agency for Research on Cancer has reclassified the herbicide glyphosate, the world's most popular weed killer, as a carcinogen that poses a greater potential danger to industrial users than homeowners

Lizzie Velasquez, Once Called 'World's Ugliest Woman' Stars in an Anti-Bullying Documentary

A girl dubbed the "World's Ugliest Woman" in a YouTube viral video at age 17 is starring in a new documentary, PEOPLE reports.

Immigration Reform Update: GOP Attacking Obama Policy Through Tax Bill

By going through the tax system the GOP has figured out a way to undermine President Obama's executive order designed to protect the approximately 4 million undocumented U.S. immigrants from deportation.

Immigration News 2015: ICE Deports Iowa Pastor to Native Honduras on 16 Year-Old Conviction

An Iowa pastor was deported to his native country Honduras after hundreds of supporters across the country protested against his removal.

Tracy Morgan Crash Update: Children of Dead Victim Receive $10M Wal-Mart Settlement

The children of the late comedian James McNair who was killed in a highway crash received a $10 million settlement with Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Reuters reports according to court documents.

Victim in Grisly Craigslist Stabbing Was Proud Mother to Be

The pregnant woman who was attacked after responding to an ad on Craigslist was pictured just a month before proudly wearing a "Mommy to Be" sash.

New York City Deadly Fire May Have Been Caused by Hot Plate

Authorities say a deadly New York City fire may have been caused by a malfunctioning hot plate left on for the Sabbath tore, Yahoo! News reports according to Associated Press.

Monica Lewinsky Speaks Publicly About President Clinton Affair, Cyber Bullying at TED2015

81 percent of young people think bullying online is easier to get away with than bullying in person, according to nobullying.com. Judging by social media behavior across all ages, it seems that adults agree.

Glenn Beck Radio: Conservative Talk Show Host Leaves Republican Party

Conservative talk show host Glenn Beck is no longer a member of the Republican Party, he said on his radio show Wednesday. "I've made my decision - I'm out," the 51-year-old commentator announced.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results March 20, 2015: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $51M Jackpot

If you hold a Mega Millions ticket and hope to convert yourself into a millionaire tonight, the time to tune in tonight will be 11 p.m. Eastern Time. That is when draw for the $51 million jackpot is set to take place at the studios of WSB-TV, Atlanta's ABC affiliate.

5 Arizona High School Students Accused in Plot to Kill Classmate

Police in Tucson, Arizona, on Wednesday arrested five high school students who they say plotted to kill a classmate.The suspects allegedly intended to target a student "that they were having problems with."

Florida Supreme Court: Inmates Serving Life Sentences for Crimes Committed as Minors to Be Re-Sentenced

The Florida Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that inmates serving life sentences for crimes they committed as juveniles should be re-sentenced. The decision means that a 2014 law, which requires a judicial review before a juvenile can be imprisoned for life, will apply retroactively.

Wall Street Journal Reporter Found Dead in New Jersey River [DETAILS]

Bird disappeared more than a year ago and his body has just been found in a New Jersey river not far from his house.

Unexploded Bombs: Construction Crew Finds Unexploded WWII Bomb in US German Base

During construction at a U.S. military base in Bavaria, workers discovered an unexploded bomb from the Second World War, prompting an evacuation. The bomb was successfully defused a couple hours later.
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