News Headlines
Tuesday, January 06, 2009

Wall Street Climbs as Stimulus Plan Becomes More Likely

U.S. stocks gained on Tuesday as bets rose on the likelihood of a government stimulus package after the release of minutes from the last Fed policy meeting painted a dismal picture of the U.S economy.

Business News

Economy's Toll: No Bailout for the Overqualified Jobless

A reality many are going through: Decades of experience, a diverse background, and a college degree . . . but on the job market so long, that you reach far below your previous pay scale. Labor experts confirm that well-qualified, well-educated applicants are easy to come by these days. Accordingly, jobs are more difficult to find.

Noticias

Pronostico

Despu�s del naufragio financiero del a�o pasado, es atrevido pronosticar el comportamiento de la econom�a de Estados Unidos. A�n as�, hay consenso, entre los moderadamente optimistas, de que la reactivaci�n comenzar� durante la segunda mitad de este a�o.

Arts & Entertainment News

WWE Stars Matt Hardy, The Miz and John Morrison Headed to Cable's Mun2

World Wrestling Entertainment's popular ECW show will now be rebroadcast on mun2, beginning Jan. 9 at 10 p.m. That means sports entertainment fans will get a second cable dose of ECW, which currently one of the highest-rated shows on cable's Sci-Fi network. Launched in 2001, mun2 is a bilingual and bicultural cable network in more than 26 million U.S. homes. Geared toward a youthful, trendy audience, the network is part of Telemundo Cable Networks and is a division of NBC Universal.

Media News

In a First for a U.S. City, Detroit Newspapers Cut Home Delivery

For the first time in a large U.S. city, newspaper readers in Detroit will no longer be able to step outside their door to grab a delivered paper every day. The publisher of the Detroit Free Press and the Detroit News said Tuesday it would eliminate home delivery on most days.

Hispanic Advisers Played Key Roles in U.S. Elections

The presidential campaigns for the recent elections engaged in a tireless battle for the most besieged constituency of all time -- the Hispanic vote.

Political News

Reactions, Suggestions Follow Richardson's Cabinet Withdrawal

When New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson withdrew from the nomination process for Secretary of Commerce, many in the Hispanic political community voiced regret and sadness. However, some organizations are reacting by gearing up to promote other qualified Hispanic leaders as a replacement for this powerful Cabinet post.