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Gawker's Nick Denton: There's a 'whole bunch' of...

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Gawker Media founder Nick Denton says there’s a “whole bunch of inbound interest” from potential buyers and he’s “looking at all possible outcomes” amid ongoing legal challenges. One of the possible outcomes is a bankruptcy proceeding, he acknowledge…



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Tech bear worries about bubble, but LOVES Google

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Value investors often have a tough time when it comes to tech. They shun the sector when everyone loves it and usually wait for stock prices (and their profits) to cool off before buying big Silicon Valley companies.



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In Ocean City trips, Ravens make 'significant...

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The 5-11 record the Baltimore Ravens accumulated for the 2015 season was the worst since John Harbaugh became the coach in 2008 and marked only the second time the team had missed the playoffs under Harbaugh. But if turnout at the fifth annual Ravens Ocean City Beach Bash that started Thursday is any indication, fans are as excited for the 2016 season as they have ever been. While Brad Downs, the vice president of marketing for the Ravens, did not have exact numbers of how many people are attending…

Saudi Arabia: $60 oil is coming soon

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Crude oil could rise to $60 a barrel by the end of the year, even without any help from OPEC.



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TSA offers checkpoint tips to travelers

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The number of passengers who flew during the spring set records, and the summer season is likely to be even busier, with more travelers than ever expected to pass through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints.



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Prince George's signs agreement to increase...

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Prince George’s County economic development officials secured an agreement Thursday with their counterparts from South Korea in an attempt to increase business cooperation with a major U.S. trading partner. Jim Coleman, CEO of Prince George’s County Economic Development Corp., signed the memorandum of understanding with Jonggun Lee, general director of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, to allow small and midsize business owners in Prince George’s County to trade and collaborate…

Under Armour taps designer for a new...

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Under Armour Inc., notorious for its form-fitting, moisture-wicking T-shirts, is going after fashion-concious shoppers with a new clothing line launching this fall. The Baltimore sportswear maker has tapped Belgian design Tim Coppens as executive creative director of Under Armour Sportswear. Coppens has previously worked at Adidas, Ralph Lauren and RLX. Under Armour (NYSE: UA) describes the new line as “fashion-driven performance sportswear.” The new line a growing market for “athleisure” clothing,…

Google teaches self-driving cars to honk their...

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Google is teaching its self-driving cars to honk their horns. Can teaching the cars to flip the bird be far behind?



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Walmart's Smiley is back after 10 years and a...

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Walmart is bringing back its famous Smiley face icon after a 10-year hiatus and lengthy legal battle.



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Lionel Messi in court over unpaid taxes

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Soccer superstar Lionel Messi, regarded by many as one of the most talented players in the history of the game, is in court with his father to answer tax fraud charges.



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