Economy

Fast Food Restaurant, Menu, Meals & Deals: Which US State is the Best for Fast Food?

Texas, California score well, Alaska and Vermont don't Texans are very familiar with the huge offerings of fast food they encounter when driving around the big state.

Gallup CEO Jim Clifton: US Department Labor Data on Unemployment Rate and Claims Is a 'Big Lie,' 10 Million New Jobs Are Needed

On Wednesday, Gallup's CEO Jim Clifton published an opinion piece Wednesday about the U.S. unemployment rate saying the data reported by the U.S. Department of Labor is misleading and dubbing it a "big lie" in the headline.

Mysterious Apple Vans Spotted Around San Francisco, California: Is Company Making It's Own Version of Google Maps' Street View, Self-Driving Cars?

According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, the camera-equipped minivan seen on San Francisco's Bay area streets is registered to a fleet company and leased by Apple.

Pew Research Survey Finds Latino Social Media Users Use Instagram More Than Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest & LinkedIn

Instagram is more popular for Latinos and African-Americans than it is for whites, according to Pew Research.

Dish's Sling TV Partners with Univision, As Battle Over Online Latino Viewers Begins

The battle for the cord-cutting, Internet savvy Latino viewer is heating up, as DISH network's Sling TV announced this week it would be adding Univision Spanish-language content to its live and on-demand Internet TV lineup.

Tinder Accounts & Dating App 2015: A Premium Version Coming Soon; How Much Will it Cost?

Paid version will have more features. Tinder has been the quick-matching app of choice for singles since 2012. It has quickly evolved into an app with 50 million users without adding any new features.

Stock Market News: Apple Shares Down, Twitter Up; Exxon Mobil Up Thanks to Oil Prices

Stocks rallied Tuesday after positive news in Europe, and oil prices headed higher. The Dow Jones Industrial average soared by over 1.5 percent or over 267 points with just minutes left in the trading day. Oil prices helped ease investor worries as it jumped up seven percent or up $3.48 to $53.05. Last Thursday, it saw a low of $43.58.

Cho Hyun-ah, Daughter of Korean Air CEO Cho Yang-ho Charged for 'Nut Rage' Case

The former Korean Air executive was charged with various crimes, including assault and violating aviation safety laws following a December incident in which she attacked a flight attendant who served nuts improperly.

Hasbro Celebrates 80th Anniversary of Monopoly by Putting Real Money in Board Game : One Winner to Receive Over $20K

The board game "Monopoly" encourages buying properties, acquiring cash and charging big rents when your opponent lands on your properties. Now, if you buy the game in France, you could be gifted with up to 20,580 real euros.

McDonald's Tries to Break Mexico Tradition, Reportedly Says Burritos, Not Tamales, Should Be Eaten on Día de la Candelaria

For Dia de la Candelaria (Candlemas Day), Mexicans commemorate the day the Virgin Mary presented baby Jesus to the church by eating tamales, but McDonald's tried to break with the Feb. 2 tradition.

Google Donates $775K in Grants to Code2040: Nonprofit to Use Money to Bring More Latinos Into Tech Industry

Fifty fellows have graduated from the existing Code2040 program and work at prominent tech companies including Facebook, LinkedIn and Jawbone.

McDonald's Secret Menu Update 2015: Limited Edition Special Sauce up for Auction on eBay; Bid Reaches $18,000 Already

Proceeds from auction will go to charity For years McDonald's customers have wondered what ingredients make the Big Mac Special Sauce so good. That question will not be answered, however the highest lucky bidder on eBay will get a bottle shipped to them.

Valentine's Day 2015 Gifts for Him: Popular Citizen Watches for Men on Sale at Kohl's and More

Women can keep their men happy this Valentine's Day with a high quality watch. Citizen offers excellent watches that will keep the time and look great on mens' wrists. Spending a ton of money on a Citizen watch is not necessary thanks to the large amount of deals out there. Let's take a look at some Citizen watches for men.

US Economy 2014 Summary: December Consumer Spending Slips But Advance Estimate of GDP Increased

U.S. consumer spending encountered its biggest decline in December and at a rate not seen since late 2009.

Super Bowl 2015 Ads: Northrop Grumman Airs First Super Bowl Commercial by a Military Contractor [Watch]

Among the many ads aired during Super Bowl 49 Sunday evening, one stuck out. One of the largest military contractors in the country, Northrop Grumman, aired a brief ad in which it hinted at a new mystery aircraft that could be joining the U.S. Air Force’s ranks in the future.

Uber in India: Company to Look at Criminal Court Records When Choosing Drivers After Rape Accusation, Ban

The U.S. company Uber Technologies Inc. has tightened background screening of drivers in India. The U. S. company Uber Technologies Inc. has tightened background screening of drivers in India.

Doritos Commercial Contest 2015: Former 'Tosh.0' Producer Wins $1M Super Bowl Ad Competition [Watch]

A University of Southern California graduate won the first place prize for the "Crash the Super Bowl" contest Sunday, according to KTLA TV.

Cuba Tourism Services and Ban: Travel Agencies Expect Higher Demand forUS-Cuban Travel as Kayak, Others Start Offering Hotel and Flight Information

Charter companies in charge of arranging flights from the United States to Cuba have seen a rise in business since President Barack Obama announced a return of diplomatic relations with the country in December but believe they will suffer once commercial airlines are allowed to provide regular service to and from Cuba.

GM Recall: Hundreds More Join List of Victim Compensation Claims; General Motors Faulty Ignition Switch Caused 51 Deaths So Far

The number of death and injury claims connected to the faulty General Motors Co. ignition switch could rise

2016 US Budget: How Obama's 2016 Budget Proposals Impacts Immigration, Education, Grants and Loans

Developing from the "middle class economics" the from the State of the Union address, President Barack Obama released the 2016 fiscal year budget aimed to benefit hard-working families.