Baltimore Checkbook

Dyson's $399 hairdryer: Just a lot of hot air?

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Dyson is famous for reinventing the lackluster vacuum cleaner market with its innovative, colorful products. Now it’s turned its attention to the humble hairdryer.



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15-year-old proposes hijabi emoji

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Soon, headscarf-wearing Muslim women may find an emoji to represent them – thanks to a 15-year-old Saudi girl.



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Forbes releases NFL team values, Rams double their...

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Moving from St. Louis to Los Angeles did not yield immediate on-field improvement for the Rams, but the financial value of the nomadic NFL franchise indicates owner Stan Kroenke made a wise move.



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U.S. opens investigation into Wells Fargo fake...

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The Department of Justice has issued subpoenas to Wells Fargo over the opening of millions of fake accounts at the bank, a U.S. official told CNN.



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The Ravens crack $2 billion in value, drop in NFL...

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The Baltimore Ravens are worth 19 percent more than the organization was last year, cracking the $2 billion value mark, despite falling in the overall NFL value rankings. The Ravens are now worth $2.3 billion, according to Forbes, which is up from $1.93 last year and up almost $1 billion from 2014. The franchise ranked 14th out of the 32 NFL teams, down two spots from 12th last year. The Los Angeles Rams, ranked sixth, doubled in value to $2.9 billion after relocating from St. Louis and the Miami…

Broncos' Brandon Marshall to donate $300 for each...

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When Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall took a knee during the national anthem in the Broncos’ regular-season opening game against the Carolina Panthers last week, he lost two endorsement deals.



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Drama over, city's Board of Estimates approves Pt....

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After six weeks of tumultuous debate and demands, it took Baltimore’s Board of Estimates 15 seconds Wednesday morning to approve a benefits agreement with Sagamore Development. The unanimous vote by the five-member spending board of the city’s top officials followed six weeks of debate, passionate testimony and scrutiny over how the city should be compensated by the developer in return for a $660 million tax increment financing plan. “It’s a win for the city of Baltimore because it’s unprecedented…

Lucky number 7! Apple's stock is soaring

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How do you like them Apples? Even though many hardcore tech fans were unimpressed with Apple’s iPhone 7 reveal last week, investors and consumers are both extremely iXcited.



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Here are highlights of the Orioles' 2017 schedule

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The Baltimore Orioles are still putting up a fight to hold on to their American League wild card spot in the 2016 postseason, but that doesn’t stop fans from looking forward to what games may be of interest next year. The Orioles released the team’s 2017 schedule Wednesday, which will be the 25th anniversary season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The season kicks off Monday April 3 with a five-game homestand against AL East division rivals the Toronto Blue Jays for two games and the New York Yankees…

Former Loyola University Maryland employee gifts...

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Loyola University Maryland received a $2 million gift from a former employee to create endowed scholarships in education and the sciences for undergraduate and graduate students. Mary Hyman, who retired in August, is the former coordinator of science education programs and the Institute for Child Care Education with Loyola’s School of Education. The funds from her gift will create four scholarships and is the largest gift from an employee in the university’s history. It will be funded by The Hyman…