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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.

Super Bowl 2015 Ads: Nationwide Insurance Defends Controversial Commercial Amid Viewer Complaints [Watch]

Nationwide Insurance put on an awfully sad Super Bowl commercial Sunday. The company's ad featured a little boy explaining all of the things he missed in life because he was killed in an accident.

Immigration Reform News Update: 26 States File Lawsuit to Stop President's Actions Despite Expected GDP Growth

President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions are projected to increase the U.S. economy by at least $90 billion, and the economic growth includes billions of dollars for the 26 states suing against the president’s actions.

Exxon Mobil Earnings: Oil Company Beats Wall Street Expectations, Venezuela Ruling Helps

Exxon hit hard by low oil prices but still beats expectations Exxon Mobil Corp's fourth quarter earnings fell by 21 percent in part because of the drastic drop in oil prices.

Valentine's Day 2015 Gift Ideas: Unique Personalized Monogram Necklaces for Under $200

Valentine's Day is less than two weeks away, and if you are puzzled on what to get your partner, we have an idea: one gift can deliver a great, personalized experience and that is the monogram necklace. A personalized necklace gives you the chance to write a special phrase, initials or date on your partner's jewelry. There are many options from just you and your partner's names, the day you met, a special quote or anything else you would like.

Super Bowl XLIX: A Brief History of the Super Bowl’s Hispanic Market Advertisements & How the NFL Embraces Its Latino Base

While reactions to the "It's Beautiful" commercial resulted in many American rearing their ugly head, brand marketers know that they must continue to pander to the multicultural consumers, particularly Hispanic. Brands like Toyota, who refused the one-size-fit-all "total" market approach, will likely champion those who choose not to cater to the booming market. And, networks like Fox Deportes has embraced Spanish-language segments that are culturally intelligent and have winning witt.

Puerto Rico News & Economy: Gov. García Padilla's Leadership 'A Failure', Says Hispanic Leadership Fund

Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro García Padilla and his administration's policies have been labeled as a "failure" by a non-partisan advocacy organization.

US, Latin American Relations: Vice President Joe Biden Supports Obama Administration’s $1 Billion Budget Request to Assist Central America Countries

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's engagement with Latin American countries has been well-documented, and he is furthering the region's support by reiterating the Obama administration request to Congress for $1 billion for aid.

Super Bowl 2015 Commercials: Ecuador Tries to Lure US Tourists With First Non-US Super Bowl Ad

Ecuador, the country led by Rafael Correa, a close ally of Venezuela's late Hugo Chavez and staunch critic of U.S. capitalism, will be the first foreign government to buy a Super Bowl commercial.

Why The FCC's Redefinition of Broadband Is Huge

On Thursday, January 29, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission voted three to two to change the official definition of "broadband Internet." It's more than just semantics -- it's huge.

Shake Shack: Burger Restaurant Goes Public, Stock Soars in First Day

Shake Shack stock soars on first day of trading Shake Shack is an upscale eatery where customers can enjoy satisfying burgers for a premium price. It's also now a publicly traded company with a quickly rising stock price.

New Study: Latino Millennials Prove They're Adventurous Bankers, and Seek Out Non-Traditional Banking Institutions

With more than 20 percent of the highly sought-after U.S. millennial segment identifying as Hispanic, there's no doubt that Latino millennials have been marked as the trendsetters and spearheaders. Not only that, but as many Latino millennials move into peak earning years, their purchasing power will continuously increase, challenging the might of the Boomer dollar, according to a new study.

Latin@s in Tech 2015 Summit to Target Latino-Owned Startups, Women in the Industry and Latina Entrepreneur Day

The second annual technology Summit aims to help further the increased participation by Latinos and Latinas in the tech and innovation economy.

Google's Earnings Report: Search Engine Company's $14.48B Sales Fall Short of Predictions

Analysts expected more profit and earnings per share. Google is trying to find ways to get more money, even though the company raked in $14. 48 billion in the last quarter, CNET reports.

World Economic Forum 2015 Reveals Challenges Ahead for Latin America: Eric Schmidt Talks Internet in Davos, Switzerland

This week, the World Economic Forum got together in Davos, Switzerland to discuss economic, environmental and other issues around the world. Latin America could face some tough times in the near future as the area has been partially dependent on foreign savings. According to notes from the World Economic Forum, soon less savings will be available.

Obamacare Second Open Enrollment Deadline Update: Week 10 Enrollment Sees Declines, Including Spanish-Language Services

The federal health insurance marketplace, Healthcare.gov, saw a decline in plan selections during its 10th week of the second open enrollment period.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Release Date Rumors Update: No Snapdragon, Alpha-like Premium Build Seemingly Confirmed & 'Special Function' Teased

The pace of the rumor mill surrounding the new Samsung Galaxy S6 has gone into overdrive, as the company is expected to reveal its new from-scratch flagship phone within the first part of 2015, likely at the Mobile World Congress in early March.