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GM posts record earnings and promises better times...

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The good times are rolling at General Motors, as the once troubled automaker reported record profits Thursday.



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RNC Notebook: Cruz, while getting booed, trumps...

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CLEVELAND – On Tuesday, House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin used the words “Donald Trump” twice in his speech. On Wednesday, Ted Cruz did him one better, enraging some delegates, who lustily booed the Texas senator as his Wednesday night speech wrapped up. Cruz uttered the nominee’s name only once and did so without endorsing him. “I congratulate Donald Trump on winning the nomination last night,” Cruz said, later adding that, “to those listening, please, don’t stay home in November.…

Trump supporters feel worse off than Clinton fans

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Americans who back Donald Trump for president have a much more pessimistic view of their own finances than Hillary Clinton’s fans.



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Coupon: $5 off fruit and veggies at Whole Foods...

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Save $5 on produce with a digital coupon found on the Whole Foods Market app.

Get the savings when you spend $20 fruits and vegetables through July 20.

The grocer’s smartphone app, introduced in February, puts digital coupons, easy-to-scan sales information and thousands of healthful recipes at…

8 things you need to know this morning

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Good morning, and happy Thursday. This week/weekend is one of my favorite times of the year: Comic Con. I’m not really big into movies or TV, but all of the superhero movie and video game news that is about to come out of San Diego will keep me glued to Twitter for days. If you’re interested in finding out what movies and shows will make an appearance at the four-day pop culture extravaganza, this is a good breakdown. The weather is going to be pretty bareable this morning, but it’ll heat up around…

Tinder expands into group matches for wild nights...

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Tinder has mastered the one-on-one meeting. Now the dating app is moving into groups. But no, not like that. On Thursday, Tinder launched a new feature for organizing an impromptu night out with friends and a few strangers.



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Tesla's grand plan: tiny buses, electric semis,...

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Tesla chief executive Elon Musk isn’t happy just selling cars. In a “master plan” published Wednesday night, Musk revealed plans to sell electric buses, pick-up trucks, semis and a small SUV.



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Sporting goods chain helps Olympic contenders...

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The Olympic Games in Rio will be speckled with athletes you may have seen stocking shelves at a Dick’s Sporting Goods. Since last fall, Dick’s has hired 200 prospective Olympic and Paralympic qualifiers.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/olympic-contenders-get-help-clearing-financial-bar-from-sporting-goods-chain/40807132

Airbnb hires Eric Holder to tackle discrimination

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Airbnb is bringing on a big name to show its commitment to tackling discrimination. The company announced Wednesday that it has hired former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to develop a “world-class anti-discrimination policy.”



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Slow drivers in left lane could get ticketed

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Driving slowly in the left lane isn’t just annoying, it may be illegal.



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