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Podcast: Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman...

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Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman says now, the first 24 hours after July 30 are a complete blur. During that time, he was trying to process one of the worst floods Ellicott City had seen in its history — floods that killed two people and damaged dozens of homes and businesses and caused millions of dollars in damages. The first time he surveyed the damage, Kittleman said it was “heartbreaking.” “That first 24 hours was a very traumatic time for everyone in Howard County,” he said. In…

Palmer changed the way sports stars make money

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As well as a legendary golf swing, Arnold Palmer had a sharp mind for business. Known as “the King,” he’s credited with bringing the once stuffy game of golf to a mass audience around the world. In the process, he changed the way sports stars make mon…



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Half of Rolling Stone sold to Singapore music...

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Rolling Stone is teaming up with the son of an Asian business giant. Wenner Media, which owns the nearly 50-year-old music magazine, will sell a 49% stake in the publication to Singapore-based social music company BandLab Technologies. BandLab was cre…



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FAFSA changes: What you need to know

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If you plan to go to college next year, you need to know about two changes to the nationwide financial aid form.



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Making millions with geek power

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Loot Crate is making millions by appealing to our inner geek.



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Wells Fargo facing pressure from investor to...

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A Wells Fargo investor is pressuring the bank to punish executives who oversaw a massive fake account fraud.



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Ratings Deflategate: Why the NFL is down this...

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The NFL is the biggest ratings powerhouse on TV, but so far this season even the mighty football league has found itself watching its ratings fall.



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Backstreet Boys announce Vegas residency

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The Backstreet Boys are officially heading to Las Vegas to show they’ve still got it goin’ on. The group will present its Larger Than Life residency at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.



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Yahoo facing lawsuits in the wake of massive data...

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Yahoo is facing lawsuits from people who fear their accounts have been hacked and claim the company was “grossly negligent,” putting their financial and personal data at risk.



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City finds money to fund home-buying program

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Home buyers got caught off guard when a popular incentive program to purchase houses in Baltimore City ran out of funds, but more money is now available.



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