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Free sweet treats for National Doughnut Day on...

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Friday is a holey holiday as we celebrate National Donut Day with free sweet treats at participating locations. Dunkin’ Donuts: Stop in at stores and get a sweet freebie with any beverage purchase.

Cumberland Farms: Get a free dougnut with purchase of any hot or iced coffee, fountain or frozen…

Here's who is headlining the 35th annual Artscape...

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Artscape organizers are pulling influence from the Caribbean Sea for this year’s headlining musical acts as Haitian sensation Wyclef Jean and Jamaican reggae legend Burning Spear join Boston ska punk band the Mighty Mighty Bosstones during the 35th annual festival. Wyclef Jean, who rose to fame in the mid-1990s as a member of hip hop group the Fugees, will take the BGE Main Stage at Maryland Institute College of Art at 7:30 p.m. July 15. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones will perform 7:30 p.m. July 16.…

Jobs report shock coming Friday, but it's a...

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Verizon’s striking workers may have taken a toll on the U.S. economy.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/jobs-report-shock-coming-friday-but-its-a-onetime-thing/39829682

Brazil crisis: Economy spirals deeper into...

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Amid a political crisis, Brazil has dived deeper into recession.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/brazil-crisis-economy-spirals-deeper-into-recession/39821710

Ex-employees on Trump University: 'A fraudulent...

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Among the harshest critics of Trump University were some of the people who used to work there.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/exemployees-on-trump-university-a-fraudulent-scheme-and-a-total-lie/39838228

Ford recalling 1.9M vehicles to replace air bags

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Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 1.9 million vehicles in North America to replace faulty passenger-side front air bags made by Japanese supplier Takata Corp.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/ford-recalling-19-million-vehicles-to-replace-air-bags/39822554

8 things you need to know this morning

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Happy Wednesday. (Yes, mid-week is already here thanks to Memorial Day.) Summer’s unofficial start continues to bring us hot weather. I hope your office A.C. has kicked in. Here’s what you need to know as you start your day. Former Mayor Sheila Dixon said Tuesday she won’t seek a recount in April’s Democratic primary for mayor that saw her rival, state Sen. Catherine Pugh win the nomination. Dixon’s challenges revealed irregularities in the voting process and prompted an investigation. [Baltimore…

NBA Finals: Under Armour's Steph Curry vs Nike's...

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The NBA Finals that start Thursday are more than a rematch of the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. It’s a rematch of Under Armour and Nike.



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Home of the Day: Beautiful Home in Clarksville

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By Creig Northrop, Clarksville Office, Home of the Day is presented by the Baltimore Business Journal with The Creig Northrop Team. This is your invitation to view some of Baltimore’s most-luxurious properties. Come inside and take a look around. Click on the gallery image to view today’s featured property. Clarksville Overlook12836 Macbeth Farm Lane, Clarksville, MD 21029 | $1,399,900 Perfectly situated on a premium lot, this sensational property embraces the setting and invites spectacular…

Home of the Day: Spectacular Home in Annapolis

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By Creig Northrop, Clarksville Office, Home of the Day is presented by the Baltimore Business Journal with The Creig Northrop Team. This is your invitation to view some of Baltimore’s most-luxurious properties. Come inside and take a look around. Click on the gallery image to view today’s featured property. Pettebone Property1604 Bay Head Road, Annapolis, MD 21409 | $1,300,000 Situated on 2.5 acres overlooking 35 acres of never to be developed land, this pristine property is a true standout.…