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Light City Baltimore is going to be longer next...

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Light City Baltimore drew more than 400,000 people to Baltimore in its inaugural seven-day run this past March and April, a number expected to grow in year two as the event will be extended two days to nine nights, including a second weekend. The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts announced Wednesday the 2017 version of Light City will take place March 31 through April 8, incorporating two Friday and Saturday nights into the event that ran from a Monday to Sunday in its first year. With so…

Monsanto targeted in potential mega-merger

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The world’s largest seed seller is the target of a massive takeover bid from Bayer. Monsanto disclosed late Wednesday that it has received an unsolicited offer from its German rival.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/monsanto-targeted-in-potential-megamerger/39622720

Theranos issues thousands of blood-test...

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Theranos has issued corrections for thousands of blood tests and has voided two years’ worth of results from one of its devices. It’s the latest setback for the embattled startup, which is facing federal probes. Theranos spokeswoman Brooke Buchanan sai…



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American Airlines investing $4 million to speed up...

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American Airlines is taking matters into its own hands to help reduce long airport security lines. The airline is planning to spend $4 million to hire contract workers at its hubs and other cities to help Transportation Security Administration agents.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/american-airlines-investing-4-million-to-speed-up-tsa-lines/39617602

Donald Trump's favorite stocks

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Donald Trump calls himself the “king of debt,” but he likes stocks too.



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A peek at Donald Trump's finances

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There have been many questions surrounding Donald Trump’s mysterious but vast wealth.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/a-peak-at-donald-trumps-finances/39610320

Airbnb sued for discrimination

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A new lawsuit accuses Airbnb of discriminatory housing practices.



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Bikes may be answer to city's traffic congestion

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The people whose job it is to keep all those cars in Baltimore moving believe that bicycles are key to reducing congestion. All of this comes ahead of Friday’s 19th annual National Bike To Work Day.



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Sports Authority to close all remaining stores

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Sports Authority, once the nation’s largest sporting goods retailer, will close its remaining stores after failing to find a buyer for them.



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Change the channel on Pandora?

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An activist investor wants online radio company Pandora to put itself on the shopping block. But are there any buyers?



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