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Volkswagen to compensate US dealers over emissions...

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The cost of Volkswagen’s emissions scandal keeps climbing. The company has now agreed on compensation for the dealerships that had diesel VW cars on their lots that turned out to be rigged to cheat on emissions tests.



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A Trump presidency would benefit these businesses

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If Donald Trump is the next president, investment bank UBS says these five industries will likely “flourish.” Retail & Restaurants: Trump plans to enact the largest tax cuts since World War II. That would put more money in people’s pockets and likely …



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iPhone vulnerability used to target journalists,...

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One of the most significant iPhone hacks to date was outed with a simple text message.



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Lochte scores endorsement from 'forgiving' cough...

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While other companies have dropped Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, Pine Bros. cough drops have signed him to a new endorsement deal. “Just as Pine Bros. is forgiving to your throat, the company asks [the] public for a little forgiveness for an American s…



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/ryan-lochte-scores-endorsement-from-forgiving-cough-drop-maker/41371054

Global trade at slowest pace in 7 years

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Companies across the world are pumping the brakes this year on shipments and new purchases from overseas. Global trade volume only rose 0.1% in June compared to a year ago, according an analysis of government global trade data released Thursday by Pa…



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/global-trade-at-slowest-pace-in-7-years/41370660

Maryland Live Casino names new SVP to oversee...

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Maryland Live Casino on Thursday announced the hiring of Robert Tedesco as senior vice president and assistant general manager of the Arundel Mills gaming venue. In the position, Tedesco will oversee the day-to-day operations and management of Maryland Live, which is owned by Baltimore developer the Cordish Cos. Tedesco will also serve on the corporate design and development team for the casino’s expansion project, which includes the $200 million Live Hotel set to break ground this fall. Tedesco…

EpiPen CEO: Blame the 'broken' system, not me

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Heather Bresch, the Mylan CEO under fire for skyrocketing EpiPen costs, believes Americans should redirect their anger toward a “broken” health care system.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/epipen-ceo-blame-the-broken-system-not-me/41365918

How this Ellicott City business is moving forward...

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Dave Carney had been out of work for over a month. His store, the Wine Bin, was closed as the cleanup continued along Ellicott City’s historic Main Street. Though the Wine Bin sustained little damage and never even lost power during the storms on July 30, much of Main Street has been closed — leaving Carney with no access to his shop and no customers. Other businesses and homeowners were not as lucky. Flooding that day store through the area, killing two people, and leaving Main Street in disrepair. Around…

Uber tests $2 flat rate fares to take on public...

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It costs $2.25 to ride a city bus in San Francisco. Uber thinks you can do better.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/uber-tests-2-flat-rate-fares-to-take-on-public-transit/41369728

Facebook open sourcing new computer vision work

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The incredible popularity of Pokemon Go has exposed millions to the promise of augmented reality.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/how-facebooks-ai-could-change-your-life-or-at-least-help-you-eat-better/41367764