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Billionaire could lose knighthood

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A British retail magnate could be stripped of his knighthood following the release of a blistering parliamentary report on the collapse of department store BHS.



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Ryanair shuns U.K. airports after shock Brexit...

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Two leading European airlines – Ryanair and easyJet – are warning about the damaging effects of the Brexit vote.



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Marissa Mayer's payday: 4 years, $219 million

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Marissa Mayer’s tumultuous four-year stint as Yahoo’s CEO may be coming to a close, but she still has a few giant paychecks left to cash.



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Councilman: 'Veiled threats' have been made about...

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Baltimore City Councilman Carl Stokes — who chairs the committee that on Wednesday will consider three bills before the City Council relating to a $660 million tax increment financing request by Sagamore Development for its Port Covington development in South Baltimore — has taken the lead on the council for pushing for more investment by the developer in exchange for the TIF. Stokes has pledged to delay the TIF at CIty Hall if Sagamore Development, the real estate arm of Under Armour CEO Kevin…

Podcast: City Councilman Carl Stokes talks...

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On Wednesday, City Councilman Carl Stokes will be attempting to corral dozens — if not hundreds — of people inside the War Memorial Building to hear hours of testimony regarding the historic $535 million Port Covington TIF. Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank’s real estate firm, Sagamore Development, is requesting the tax-increment financing from the city to help pay for its planned 266-acre, multibillion-dollar project in South Baltimore. Community members, Sagamore representatives and local lawmakers…

Why the latest Harry Potter book has local...

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The eighth Harry Potter book is set for release on Saturday, and local book stores are already preparing with parties and pre-sales. “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is J.K. Rowling’s latest account of the beloved literary hero. But this time, the book is actually a play. The story was crafted by Rowling and director John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne wrote the script. It was originally performed in London this year. At the end of the month, Harry Potter lovers will be able to buy the story in book…

After considering Baltimore, couple opening new...

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Brian and Carly Ogden wanted to open a brewery in Baltimore. In fact, the couple had a space all set up to move into until after six months of work, the deal fell through. With equipment ordered and pieces moving, the duo had to find a new place quick and that led them to Frederick. And this December, the Ogdens will open Attaboy Beer Co. along the Carroll Creek. The couple had originally settled on a place in Remington. The location was ideal because it was close to their home in Hampden and in…

Amazon and Wells Fargo offering discount on...

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Amazon and Wells Fargo have joined forces to offer discounts on student loans, the companies announced Friday.

The companies are offering up to .75 in discounts on new and existing private student loans to members of Amazon Prime Student, which costs $49 a year, according to a news release. Students…

America's gas glut could send prices even lower

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Now’s the time to plan that cross-country road trip.



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Free appetizer or dessert at BJ's Restaurant and...

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Get a free appetizer or dessert with purchase at BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse.

Use a coupon for the free eats good at participating restaurants when you spend $9.95 on food. Print the offer or show it on your smartphone.

The chain, which features 120 menu items and craft beers, also offers several…