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Free drink with purchase of new Cold Brew coffee...

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Dunkin’ Donuts has introduced new Cold Brew in stores on Monday, Aug. 1, and is offering free drinks to reward members with purchase of the new beverage.

DD Perks members get a free drink reward with purchase of full-bodied brew, which is made in small batches using cold water. It’s free to sign…

Washington State is suing Comcast for $100 million

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Washington State is suing Comcast for $100 million for an alleged “a pattern of deceptive practices.”



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/washington-state-is-suing-comcast-for-100-million/40998002

Free pocket copy of Constitution of the United...

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Get a free pocket edition of the Constitution of the United States of America valued at $5 from the American Civil Liberties Union.

Visit Shop.aclu.org/Know-Your-Rights and use a coupon code POCKETRIGHTS at checkout to get the the booklet, which contains the full text of the Constitution and Amendments…

As Ellicott City clean up continues, businesses...

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Ellicott City’s historic downtown remained closed on Monday as officials worked to assess damage and clean up debris after a devastating flood swept through the streets on Saturday, killing two people, destroying scores of cars and a large swath of Main Street businesses. The downtown was filled with police officers, Red Cross workers and county construction crews on Monday morning. Police are keeping spectators away and have shut off most roads nearby. Howard County officials said Monday they…

Stephen Curry to again tour Asia as Under Armour...

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Under Armour Inc. CEO Kevin Plank says he is “bullish” on China as the company looks to continue growing its international and footwear sales. Hoping to continue momentum, Under Armour and NBA superstar Stephen Curry will embark on a five-day, four-city tour of Asia beginning Sept. 2. Curry, the NBA’s first-ever unanimous MVP last season for the Golden State Warriors, will travel to Shenyang, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Taipei and participate in clinics, events and marketing events. Curry and Under…

Apple now owns a piece of Uber?

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The sale of Uber’s China operations to rival Didi Chuxing could wind up being a big win for … Apple.



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Here's how you can help Ellicott City

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Marylanders are looking to find ways to help the countless businesses and homeowners affected by the disastrous flooding in Ellicott City on Saturday night. Scott Small, who lives in nearby Catonsville, is one of many locals awaiting word on how to pitch in. “My wife and I walked down to Main Street yesterday afternoon, and of course you can only get so far, but from what we saw it’s unbelievable,” Small said on Monday. “It’s hard to wrap your head around it. I don’t know how soon they’re going…

Google partners with GlaxoSmithKline

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Forget pills. Alphabet wants to cure what ails you by focusing on electrical signals.



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AT&T increases internet data to 1 TB for U-verse...

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Binge away, U-verse customers.

AT&T will boost home internet data allowances to 1 terabyte for most U-verse customers starting Aug. 21, according to a news release. Previously, most data was capped at 300 mebabytes.

GigaPower customers also get an upgrade to unlimited data, up from 1 TB. The service,…

Tesla offers to buy SolarCity for $2.6 billion

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Elon Musk is trying to solidify his claim to the clean energy throne.



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