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Banks urged to tighten security as hacks continue

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The global banking system is (still) under attack. SWIFT, the messaging network that connects the world’s banks, says it has identified new hacks targeting its members, and it is warning them to beef up security in the face of “ongoing attacks.” It d…



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The streaming music war is getting ugly

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Fans waited four years for Frank Ocean to put out a follow-up to his Grammy-winning album Channel Orange, but when he finally released it this month, some listeners were upset to learn it was only streaming on Apple Music. “You’re tellin me I switched…



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Blame oil: Nigeria slumps into recession, Norway...

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The oil crisis is still biting.



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Maryland eyes building a new bridge to span...

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Maryland is embarking on a four-year study to examine where to build and how to fund a new bridge spanning the Chesapeake Bay. Gov. Larry Hogan announced the $5 million study Tuesday, calling it a “critical first step” in addressing ongoing traffic congestion on the existing Chesapeake Bay Bridge — currently the lone path across the bay for motorists. Late last year, a study from the Maryland Transportation Authority suggested that, by 2040, there could be daily 13-mile traffic snarls ahead…

8 things you need to know this morning

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Good morning, happy Wednesday. Can you believe August is almost over already? The weather is at least going to start feeling like it. Temperatures will be reasonable today, as showers and storms roll in much later tonight. Some early morning rain tomorrow will bring in some great weekend weather. Here are eight things to know to get your day started. The city’s Board of Estimates this morning will hear public testimony on the city’s proposed changes to its water bills. Under a new plan, which…

Global trade slump sinks shipping giant

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Weak international trade has claimed a big victim in the global shipping industry. Hanjin Shipping, one of the world’s biggest cargo carriers, filed to go into receivership on Wednesday after its creditors cut off support.



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Stevenson debuts new academic center named after...

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Stevenson University officially opened its new 200,000-square-foot academic center at its Owings Mills North campus on Tuesday, naming it after outgoing President Kevin J. Manning. The renovations and construction for the center began two years ago after Stevenson acquired the 28-acre former Shire Pharmaceuticals site in Owings Mills in late 2011. The complex included an 18,000-square-foot administrative building and 170,000-square-foot manufacturing building in November 2011. The manufacturing…

Ryan Lochte to endorse crime prevention device

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Olympic medal winner Ryan Lochte has yet another new endorsement deal.



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NJ Gov. Christie vetoes $15 minimum wage

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The $15 minimum wage is a no-go in New Jersey. At least for now.



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Cadillac exec spills strategy in comments section...

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Talk about loose lips.



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