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Baltimore public schools among top districts in...

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The Baltimore City Public School System spent the fourth most per student during the 2014 fiscal year out of the 100 largest public school districts in the country, according to a new report by the U.S. Census Bureau. The city’s school district, which is the 38th largest elementary and secondary public school district in the country, spent $15,564 per pupil during the time frame. Maryland has four of the 10 highest per pupil spending public school districts, with Howard County Schools rounding out…

Gun stocks soar following Orlando shooting

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Another mass shooting. Another spike in gun maker stocks due to expectations of tougher gun laws.



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Apple to unveil latest software at WWDC 2016

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Apple is shaking up its software.



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Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26 billion

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In one of the biggest tech mergers of all time, Microsoft said Monday that it’s buying LinkedIn in a deal valued at $26.2 billion.



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Microsoft buying LinkedIn for $26B

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LinkedIn has agreed to be acquired by Microsoft in an all-cash deal valued at $26.2 billion. The Mountain View, Calif.-based social networking site (NYSE: LNKD) said it agreed to sell for $196 a share, a nearly 50 percent premium on its closing price on Friday. LinkedIn said it will operate as a distinct brand and independently with Jeff Weiner remaining as CEO, reporting to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn’s co-founder, chairman and controlling shareholder, said he fully supports…

Walgreens ends relationship with Theranos

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Walgreens has ended its relationship with embattled biotech company Theranos.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/walgreens-ends-relationship-with-theranos/40025692

Global markets make grim start to the week

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Markets around the world were awash in red on Monday as global economic uncertainty spooked nervous investors.



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Orlando businesses, residents offer help after...

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Good morning, Orlando. This week — and several weeks to come — will be a somber occasion for most of us who call the City Beautiful home, in light of Sunday morning’s tragic mass shootings at the Pulse nightclub in downtown Orlando. As you’re likely already aware, the shootings left at least 50 people dead, including the shooter, and at least another 53 wounded, including one police officer, in what is being called the deadliest mass shooting in American history. Yet in spite of the actions…

Orlando community offers aid in the wake of Pulse...

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Just a few blocks away from the deadliest mass shooting in the nation’s history, the Orlando community was showing its strength. Residents spent the morning of June 12 lined up outside OneBlood’s West Michigan Avenue donation center, spurred by news reports that blood was needed in the wake of the Pulse nightclub shootings. But the relief effort was just beginning. “We came by to give blood this morning,” said Barbara Morency of Orlando. “Word got out that there were so many people waiting and…

8 things you need to know this morning, including...

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Good morning. It’s tough to say “happy Monday” with the news in Orlando still looming over the entire country. Still, the work week must commence. Before I get into this morning’s post — some personal news. Today is my first day as the digital editor here at the BBJ. What does that mean for you? You’ll be reading a lot more of me now in the “8 things” post, and I’ll be writing a lot more for the website. I’m excited to get started in my new role and I hope to bring some fresh, new ideas to our…