Economy

Latino Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.4 Percent in Month of July, Holds Firm at 4.9 Percent Nationally

The Latino unemployment rate ticked downward during the month of July, falling from 5.8 percent to 5.4 percent.

Coalition Forms to Support Latino Businesses As Strong Driving Force in American Economy, Political Landscape

Latino business owners have been making significant strides in the landscape of American business and their companies are emerging as a strong driving force in the American economy as well as the national political landscape. In response to these successes, a number of prominent Hispanic leaders have formed an organization, The National Association of State Latino Chambers of Commerce (NASLCC) to assist in continued advancement on this business front.

Hillary Clinton Endorsements: Major Labor Union AFL-CIO Votes to Endorse Clinton for President

A federation comprising of 56 unions, representing more than 12 million members, have voted to endorse Hillary Clinton for president.

WWE News: WWE Signs First-Ever Chinese Talent, Confirms Live Show With Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins Scheduled

The WWE made history, in business and in-ring news, on Thursday with the company's expansion into China.

Donald Trump vs. Washington Post: Trump Revokes Press Credentials From the Newspaper That Exposed the ‘Watergate’ Scandal

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced he has revoked the press credentials of a major U.S. newspaper -- the same newspaper the revealed the Watergate scandal.

US Approves Six Airlines to Start Flights to Nine Cities in Cuba But Not Havana

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has cleared six domestic airlines for flights to Cuba as early as this fall.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: PROMESA Bill Passes House, Allows Provision Cutting Minimum Wage to $4.25 for Young Workers

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the PROMESA Act, which addresses Puerto Rico’s debt crisis, but in the process also allows the commonwealth’s minimum wage to drop to $4.25.

NBA Finals 2016: Immigration Officials Seize Fake NBA Good Worth Tens of Thousands of Dollars

Just in time with the NBA finals, currently contested between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a big sting in counterfeit merchandise and goods worth over tens of thousands of dollars.

'Last Week Tonight' with John Oliver Buys, Forgives Nearly $15 Million Medical Debt, Tops Oprah's Car Surprise Costs

"Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver triumphantly used his HBO platform to tackle the mounting issue of debt, purchasing nearly $15 million in medical debt from nearly 9,000 people and instantly giving it all away.

US Jobs Report 2016 for May Reveals Latino Unemployment Rate Falls But More Aren't Working

The unemployment rate among U.S. Latinos dropped in May, but the number of Latinos not working increased.

Elon Musk Suggests We Are Probably Living in a Video Game

In Elon Musk's view, all the world is just living in someone else's video game. In Elon Musk's view, all the world is just living in someone else's video game.

Latino Civil Rights Groups, Media Coalition Take Aim at SiriusXM Shifting Eight Latin Music Stations

A coalition of Latino civil rights groups is taking aim at SiriusXM for removing a majority of Latin music stations from its lineup.

Former Telemundo President Nely Galán Schools Why Donald Trump's Messaging Negatively Impacts His Latino Vote Efforts

Former Telemundo President Nely Galán is promoting her new book, “Self Made: Becoming Empowered, Self-Reliant, and Rich in Every Way,” and the former “Celebrity Apprentice” contestant spoke against the term “illegal” immigrant and Donald Trump’s trouble in attracting Latino voters.

WWE News: Here's How Much You Can Pay and Do for An NXT and Performance Center Experience Visit

The WWE is offering another opportunity for a handful of fans to visit and engage with its Performance Center in Orlando, Fla., but it'll cost fans quite an amount of money.

Verizon Strike Update: 2016 Strike Ends And Here's Details on the Unions' Agreement with Verizon

Tens of thousands of Verizon employees are expected to return to work on Wednesday, June 1, following a year of "intensive" negotiations with the phone company.

Box Office Analysis: 'X-Men: Apocalypse' and Johnny Depp's 'Alice Through the Looking Glass' Flop

If the first month of the summer is any indication, Hollywood looks to be in for a tumultuous season. After a successful spring, it all looked like the summer would be exciting and filled with box office hits. However, four weeks in and there have been flops all over.

Verizon Strike News Update: Company Reaches Tenative Settlement With 36,000 Striking Workers To End Hiatus

Verizon has reached a tentative agreement with 36,000 striking workers, potentially ending a bitter six-week long dispute.

Latino Lawmakers Split on How to Solve Puerto Rico Debt Crisis

A bill creating a Puerto Rico oversight board is headed to Congress aftter the House Committee on Natural Resources approved it Wednesday. While Republicans say it will not affect U.S. taxpayers, some Democrats wonder if lower wages and exempt overtime rules will harm Puerto Ricans.

Facebook VR Plans Get an Aural Boost, Unleashing Free 3D Audio Kit from Two Big Ears Acquisition

Facebook just boosted its VR efforts with an acquisition of immersive audio company Two Big Ears -- and it's making the 3D audio startup's technology available free to developers.

Spotify Subscription Prices, Plans, & Discounts Update: Spotify Premium Adds Family Plan for Up to 6 Accounts

Seeking to boost the important core of Spotify's business model, the streaming company just joined most of its competition in offering a Premium family plan.