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Social Media Sunday: Facebook's TheFind Acquisition to Bolster Ads, Twitter's SxSW Play Against Meerkat, & Another Funding Round for Snapchat

This week in social media, Facebook acquired shopping search engine TheFind.com, Twitter pressures Meerkat, and Snapchat gets another major investment but loses a long-time executive. All of the week's top social media news and more, now at its new home on Sundays at Latin Post!

Cuban Officials Accused of Stealing 8 Million Eggs

Prosecutors in the communist island country are seeking prison sentences of up to 20 years for officials that are accused of stealing eight million eggs from state companies.

2016 Kia Sorento SX Limited Offers Great Technology Package, Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Award

Kia's redesigned three-row crossover should be more appealing to families with its great safety rating.

Mexico News & Dollar Exchange Update: Mexico to Sell US Money in Support of Peso

This week the Mexican peso has fallen to its weakest level to date against the U.S. dollar. This week the Mexican peso fell to its weakest level to date against the U.

Millennials in the Workplace: American Millennials Score Lower Than Same Age Group In Other Countries, Lack Skills Employers Want

American millennials do not have the kind of skills that employers want the most. American millennials do not have the kind of skills that employers want the most, according to a recent study.

Tylenol Maker Pleads Guilty to Selling Children's Medicine Contaminated with Metal, Will Pay $25 Million

A Johnson & Johnson subsidiary plead guilty to selling liquid medicine contaminated with metal on Tuesday.

Venezuela News 2015: US Latino Senators Praise Obama's Executive Order on Venezuelan Government

President Barack Obama issued an executive order implementing financial sanctions against alleged human rights violators in Venezuela, and U.S. Latino senators have commended the administration's decision.

How 'Jane the Virgin' Producer Jorge Granier Aims to Turn a Family Legacy into a New Digital Empire

Jorge Granier found a way to give his family's legacy -- archival television programs from his family's media company, and former Venezuelan TV channel RCTV -- a new life online. Now he's set his sights on creating a global Spanish-language streaming empire.

US Latino Unemployment Rate: Latinos Job Rate Grew Faster Than Other Minorities, Unemployment Rate Down From Last Year

The U.S. Latino unemployment rate has reportedly decreased to its pre-Great Recession levels and has improved at a faster rate compared to other minority populations.

Obama Executive Order on Venezuela: President Obama Executive Order Bans Venezuela Government Officials in US, Transfer of Goods

President Barack Obama issued an executive order Monday addressing the “unusual and extraordinary threat” by Venezuela towards U.S. national security and foreign policy.

Apple Watch Price, Release Date, Battery Life Finally Revealed: Is It 'the Future' or Will It Flop? [Poll]

At its big "Spring Forward" event on Monday, Apple finally disclosed some key facts about the Apple Watch that the company wasn't ready to discuss when CEO Tim Cook took the stage last September to unveil the smartwatch.

HBO Now Will Be an Apple TV Exclusive for Three Months, Apple TV Drops its Price

HBO Now is finally coming next month, and it will only be available on Apple TV at first. HBO Now is finally coming next month, and it will only be available on Apple TV at first, according to The Verge.

Apple Watch Event 2015 Live Stream and Preview: What to Expect from Apple's New Smartwatch

At 10 a.m. local time in San Francisco, Apple will unveil its new Watch -- again -- but this time, to reveal the Cupertino giant's first wearable technology in detail.

Target Reaches Out to Latino Shoppers to Boost Business

Target Store executives are looking to Latino adults to help with the company's future, the Huffington Post reports.

International Women's Day: United Nations Organization Says Gender Pay Gap Will Not Close for Decades At Current Rate

As people celebrate Women's Day on Sunday, the United Nations warned that the gender pay gap will not close in seven decades across the world if it continues to reduce at its current rate, The Guardian reports.

International Women's Day 2015: What Does it Take to Empower Latina Leadership in Business?

It takes more than a list of recommendations to empower Latina leaders; it takes an expansion of opportunities and pathways to enable positive outcomes. It takes inclusiveness, teamwork, professional growth, relationship building and leveraging unique cultural perspective.

Vodafone Introducing More Time Off and Benefits for Those on Maternity Leave

The plan will go in effect for all worldwide Vodafone locations, including in the U.S. Vodafone is increasing the amount of time off given to expecting and women and those who have recently given birth to at least 16 weeks, the BBC reports.

Sprint and T-Mobile, Unlike Verizon and AT&T, Support Net Neutrality Decision

Sprint and T-Mobile don't mind the FCC's ruling on Net Neutrality. The recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruling on Net Neutrality sent shockwaves throughout the telecomm industry, with major players Verizon and AT&T both deriding the decision to reclassify the Internet as a public utility.

The State of VR Now: HTC & Valve's Vive, Sony's Project Morpheus, Oculus Rift & Samsung Gear VR, & LG

Here's a rundown on the progress of the biggest players in the race to be the first, best VR headset to hit the general consumer market.

Voto Latino Celebrates 10 Years of Empowering Latino Millennials, Names VL Innovators Challenge Winners

Although Voto Latino is in its 11th year, the nonprofit celebrated its 10-year anniversary Wednesday and showcased Latino innovators in technology.