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BWI isn't among first airports selected for...

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Americans could soon be able to fly nonstop to Cuba. But not from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport — at least yet. It has been nearly a year since the U.S. re-established diplomatic relations with Cuba and on Thursday, the federal Department of Transportation proposed the tentative selection of eight airlines to begin scheduling nonstop flights to Havana. The airlines approved include Southwest Airlines Co., which has a major hub BWI and operates several international…

Every day is Prime Day for Jeff Bezos

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Amazon shoppers are getting ready to celebrate Prime Day on July 12. But every day is Prime Day for Amazon investors – and especially Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Amazon’s stock hit a new all-time high on Thursday. The company has held up well this year, g…



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Brexit impacting US mortgages, home-buying

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Mortgage bankers and Realtors around the country are bracing for what could be a mini-refinancing and home purchasing boom, and it’s all thanks to Brexit.



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Is the U.S. economy at a tipping point?

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The U.S. economy hit the pause button this spring.



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Design of Central Avenue bridge to Harbor Point...

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Baltimore’s design panel on Thursday debated the proposed look of a $12.5 million bridge that will span a spit of water at the foot of Central Avenue leading to the 27-acre mixed-use Harbor Point development. It was the first public glimpse of what the bridge will look like: Four lanes, with bicycle and pedestrian access and guard rails up to five or six feet on each side with possibly an accent of public art. The designs drew a mixed review from members of the Urban Design and Architecture Review…

When it comes to unicorns, the rich are getting...

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When it comes to unicorns, the rich are getting richer – and that’s not great for young startups. Unicorns, or privately held companies valued at $1 billion or more, are continuing to raise large amounts of funding from investors. In the second quart…



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Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $540 million as...

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A surge in ticket sales pushed the value of the Mega Millions jackpot to $540 million on Thursday. Lottery officials said “significant public and media interest” has spurred an onslaught of new ticket buyers willing to try their luck. That continuing …



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Unpaid interns face lousy job prospects

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Unpaid interns are getting a raw deal. On top of working for no pay, they’re far less likely than paid interns to get a full-time job offer after the internship ends, according to a survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Unpaid…



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Who's responsible when an autopilot car crashes?

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Tesla has a full plate, but it could soon get even more crowded.



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Starbucks set to raise prices next week

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Your Starbucks habit could soon cost you more.



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