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Coke, Pepsi Changing Drinks by Removing BVO: Brominated Vegetable Oil Brings Out Fruit Flavors, Is Banned in Europe and Japan

Your drink might taste different now The two biggest players in the soft drinks industry are being shoved into the spotlight with the news that their beverages contain the controversial ingredient brominated vegetable oil (BVO).

How Twitter and Amazon Change the Way You Shop: #AmazonCart Hashtag Saves Product on Social Media to Your Shopping Cart

By Paola Hernández
The two companies have teamed up to make shopping via social media easier Twitter and Ama­zon are teaming up to provide something called Now Commerce, where shopping and social media are brought closer to consumers.

Target CEO Steinhafel Resigns, Replaced by CFO Mulligan

By Paola Hernández
Target CEO and chairman Gregg Steinhafel announced his resignation from the company Monday effective immediately, marking the latest and most prolific casualty stemming from last year's data breach.

Hispanics in Philanthropy's HIPGive Contest Invites the Latino Community to Become Philanthropists and Givers

By Paola Hernández
The HIPGive contest, which merges technology and traditional philanthropy, is one of the biggest endeavors launched by the Latino charity juggernaut Hispanics in Philanthropy. The organization is widely recognized for growing a robust network of leaders, givers and members, all with an agenda that includes empowering and advocating for Latinos over a 30-year history of giving. Headed by HIP President Diana Campoamor, HIP has raised $45 million to fund emerging Latino and Latin American nonprofits and has found more than 170 benefactors to match funds, boosting HIP's impact.

One Direction Tours, Songs, and News Update 2014: Popular Band Is Reportedly Planning to Sue 'One Erection' Condom Brand

By Paola Hernández
One Direction is reportedly considering taking legal action against an American condom brand for ripping off their band name.

Target Store Data Breach Fallout: Chief Executive Gregg Steinhafel Resigns Following Data Breach

By Paola Hernández
Target announced Monday that the company's CEO has resigned. The chairman and chief executive of Target resigned Monday following steps taken by the major corporation to rebound from last year's massive data breach that exposed costumer information.

¡HOLA! TV Launches With DirecTV: First US Television Deal Months After Latin America Debut

By Paola Hernández
A lifestyle and reality channel for Spanish-speaking television viewers has made its way to DirecTV.

Macbook Pro Retina vs. MacBook Air 2014: Apple Slashes Prices on MacBook Air; Battery Is Upgraded Too

By Paola Hernández
Apple slashed prices on its MacBook Airs by at least $100 last week. This is perhaps the best upgrade loyal Apple users could have asked for.

Apple iWatch Will 'Stay Under Wraps' at WWDC Conference: Release Date Still on Track for This Year

By Paola Hernández
Apple iWatch Delayed or Cancelled? Product Won't Be Shown at Annual WWDC Conference Apple's WWDC Conference is the Super Bowl of tech pressers.

Katie Couric Will Be Yahoo's New TV Global Anchor: Marissa Mayer Behind New Shows, 'World 3.0' and 'Now I Get It'

By Paola Hernández
What will Couric's new entertainment venture be about besides news? How will this benefit Yahoo! in the long run?

Time Warner Merger, Comcast X1 Cable Service Brings Faster Internet Speeds: Plan Will Upgrade $99 Triple Play Package in NYC, LA Markets

By Paola Hernández
Once merger is complete with Time Warner, Comcast wants to make X1 available. Comcast is aiming to deliver its advanced X1 cable service to New York and Los Angeles in an attempt to build a strong presence on the East and West coasts.

If 'The Matrix' Movie Trilogy Had Immortal Nazis: Warner Bros, Wachowski Brothers Sued by Thomas Althouse, Says He Wrote It First

By Paola Hernández
In the trial, the plaintiff Thomas Althouse claimed that Warner Bros. stole his story idea about immortal Nazi hunters.

Mini HTC M8 Version Leaked Photo, Rumors & Specs on Twitter: Android 4.4.2 M7 Successor Release Date Coming Soon

By Paola Hernández
The HTC One (M8) mini won't be released until later this year, but already, much like its larger, regular version the M8, the rumor mill is in full swing.

China to Surpass United States as World's Largest Economy: World Bank International Comparison Program Report Uses Purchasing Power Parity

By Paola Hernández
Data can be unreliable or incomplete when it comes to China The World Bank reported that China may surpass the U. S. as having the largest economy in the world this year, estimates a new report by the World Bank's International Comparison Program.

Warren Buffett 'Oracle of Omaha' Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2014 Recap: Wall Street Punishments, Missing Growth Targets, and Coke

By Paola Hernández
Buffet's investing approach is widely renowned Warren Buffett, a well-known and respected investment guru and billionaire, also called the "Oracle of Omaha," spoke for hours to approximately 40,000 shareholders of his company during the recent Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting held at the CenturyLink Center, in Omaha, Nebraska.

White House Correspondents Dinner 2014 Video, Guests & Recap: Watch on C-SPAN as President, Entertainers Poke Fun at Republicans, Affordable Care Act

By Paola Hernández
The annual event is sponsored by WHCA The 2014 White House Correspondents Dinner, held on Saturday, May 3, was fondly called a "nerd prom" by some attendees.

Dolce and Gabbana are Going to Jail: Italian Fashion Designers Got Lessened Sentence for Tax Evasion

By Paola Hernández
Italian fashion icons and designing duo Dolce and Gabbana got some unflattering news this week: They both were charged with tax evasion.

EU Announces Beginning of Brussels-Havana Talks: Raul Castro's Economic Reform Creates Opportunities; Human Rights Record a Stumbling Block

By Paola Hernández
Havana and Brussels successfully finished the first round of talks that would normalize their relations. The next meeting is in two months.

Federal Minimum Wage Increase Blocked by Republicans: President Barack Obama Urges Americans to 'Get Fired Up'

By Paola Hernández
The Republicans blocked a bill on Wednesday that could have increased the minimum wage. President Barack Obama and Democrats are furious, but Republicans are holding firm.

Google Glass Rumored to Hit Mass Market at $600 Price: Solar Power, External Batteries Used to Recharge Device

By Paola Hernández
The apps easily drain the limited battery life Google Glass, among the most wearable and the most iconic new gadgets hitting the market in the near future, is expected to be released later this year.
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