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Nearly 8,000 people in China apply for one job

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What job could be attractive enough to lure almost 8,000 candidates in China?



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8 things you need to know this morning (Video)

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Good morning, hope you have a productive start to your week. A personal plug before we get started: I’ll be moderating a panel Friday on the cleanup in Ellicott City. Panelists include a few local business owners, as well as Howard County Councilman Jon Weinstein. If you’re interested in coming to hear what’s next for many businesses in the historic city, sign up here. With that out of the way, here are eight things to get your Monday started. The Ravens lost their fourth straight game yesterday…

These Maryland cities gave the most money to...

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If the results of the election were simply based on fundraising, Democrat Hillary Clinton would win by a massive margin in Maryland. Clinton is out-fundraising her opponent, Republican Donald Trump, at a 13-to-1 rate in the state. Now, that doesn’t mean Trump’s fundraising efforts in Maryland all for naught. Residents in five cities have given Trump a total of $11,000 or more since the start of the year, according to American City Business Journals research. Related content: See how much individuals…

The 25 Maryland cities that gave the most to...

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If the results of the election were simply based on fundraising, Democrat Hillary Clinton would win by a massive margin in Maryland. Clinton is out-fundraising her opponent, Republican Donald Trump, at a 13-to-1 rate in the state. In Maryland, the residents of two cities have collectively given over $1 million to her campaign in 2016, far more than any one city gave to Donald Trump in the state, according to American City Business Journal’s research. Related content: See how much individuals…

Podcast: CCBC President Sandra Kurtinitis on the...

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Not everyone needs a four-year college degree to find a job. While this may seem obvious, Americans are feeling the pressure to graduate from high school and immediately pursue a bachelor’s degree. But what if someone can’t afford that level of education? Or just wants to enter a field in which it’s better to learn on the job than sit in a classroom? Sanda Kurtinitis sees community colleges as the best option for those students. Rather than simply work as a springboard to transfer to a four-year…

Venezuela's oil giant warns of default next week

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Venezuela’s government-run oil giant – the country’s largest source of cash – is warning that it could default on its bonds as early as next week.



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Time Warner deal is latest evolution for...

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It began with a telephone call placed by Alexander Graham Bell, the founder of what would become AT&T: “Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you.”



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What AT&T's Time Warner deal means for Verizon

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After 18 months of buying up legacy internet companies and startups, Verizon suggested that the shopping spree might be over for now.



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Goldman Sachs CEO discusses Clinton relationship

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Is Goldman Sachs too cozy with the Clintons?



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AT&T, Time Warner deal faces tough regulatory...

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Donald Trump says he doesn’t think AT&T and Time Warner should merge. And Hillary Clinton might not want them to either.



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