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8 things to do over the Labor Day weekend —...

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I may or may not encounter Hurricane Hermine this weekend. The forecast at the Jersey shore keeps shifting so I’ll head that way later today for our annual family beach trip in hopes that it won’t hit landfall on the East Coast. But obviously I’m not the only one wondering whether the three-day weekend will be a washout. Regardless of what the weather, here are some ideas for indoor and outdoor activities over the three-day weekend. If you won’t be braving the wind and waves at the beach with me,…

Here are the 5 oldest family-owned businesses in...

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What do concrete-glazers, bakery distributors, lumbermen, blacksmiths and sail makers have in common? They each founded the five oldest family-owned businesses in Greater Baltimore. This week’s Top of the List is from our List of oldest-family owned businesses in Greater Baltimore, ranked by year founded. Subscribers can view the full List here or read it in this week’s print edition. Here are the five oldest-family owned businesses in the area, counting down from No. 5: 5. Loane Brothers Inc. Address:…

August jobs report: What you need to know

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It’s a big day for the U.S. economy and America’s central bank, the Federal Reserve.



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Labor Day freebies, dining deals, retail coupons...

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You won’t have to work hard to score big savings with my Labor Day weekend roundup of freebies, dining offers, retail coupons and deals on fun things to do around South Florida.

Check back through Monday, because I’ll be adding more offers as I find them.

FREEBIES & DINING DEALS

Baskin-Robbins:…

U.S. retailers warn of holiday shipping crisis

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U.S. retailers are worried about keeping their shelves stocked after a major South Korean shipping company filed for bankruptcy protection. Hanjin Shipping, one of the world’s biggest cargo movers, handled nearly 8% of transpacific trade for the U.S. …



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Trade troubles haunt G20 leaders at China summit

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Global trade is in trouble: protectionism is on the rise, shipping companies are going bust and giant trade deals are on the rocks. It’s a trend that poses a real challenge to world leaders as they prepare to meet at the G20 summit in China this weeke…



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Samsung recalls Galaxy Note 7 worldwide

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Samsung says it’s recalling its new Galaxy Note 7 smartphone worldwide after reports of the device catching fire while charging. The recall of one of Samsung Electronic’s flagship devices is an embarrassing setback for the world’s biggest selling smar…



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Smith & Wesson profits double, sales soar 40%

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The gun industry is booming – and Smith & Wesson believes it’s only going to get stronger. Smith & Wesson revealed on Thursday a 40 percent surge in quarterly sales and a doubling of profits from last year. The gun maker also ramped up its forecast far abo…



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Walmart cuts 7,000 jobs, promises to relocate...

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Walmart said Wednesday that it’s cutting 7,000 positions.



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National Aquarium appoints new board chair, two...

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The National Aquarium has named a new chair of its board of directors and two new board members. Tom Robinson, a senior advisor at investment banking firm Stifel, was named the new board chair. He also currently serves on the board of directors for Essex Property TrustInc., First Potomac Realty Trust and Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc. U.S. Air Force veteran John Bremer and National Aquarium Foundation chair Toby Thompson were named the new board members. Bremer, president of CIMED International,…