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Book a spring or summer getaway with $59 flights

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JetBue is offering thrifty spring and summer airfares starting at $59 each way.

Book travel by Thursday, April 21 for Tuesday-Wednesday departures on May 3-June 22.

Blackout dates are May 25-31 for all cities and select dates for some cities.

Fly one way from Fort Lauderdale to Nashville for $59…

Magical unicorn to give away free frozen yogurt at...

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A magical orange unicorn is giving away free frozen yogurt at Orange Leaf on Tuesday, April 26.

The company is celebrating “You Be You Day” by giving away free 5-ounce frozen treats with choice of toppings at participating locations when customers share why they’re unique.

No coupon or purchase…

8 things you need to know this morning

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Good morning, and happy Wednesday. Thankfully, we still get a few sunny days of spring weather before some weekend rain. It’ll be 72 today with no clouds in sight. Here are eight things you need to know to get your day started. City police are investigating the arrest of an 18-year-old that was caught on video. The department’s executive team has already reviewed the tape and said that the techniques used by officers “were not appropriate to the situation.” Baltimore Sun Leaders of the Maryland…

European officials charge Google in Android...

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Google is facing a huge fine and major disruption to the way it does business after European officials filed new antitrust charges against the company. The European Commission said Google was abusing its market position by imposing restrictions on And…



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/google-charged-in-android-monopoly-lawsuit/39120752

Historic former downtown bank building hits the...

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The former National Marine Bank building in Baltimore’s central business district has hit the market for $3.6 million. The 96-year-old landmark office building is located near Power Plant Live at 33 S. Gay St. and was listed this week by Marcus & Millichap. It had previously been for sale in 2014, listed by CBRE. State records show that the red-brick building is 35,600 square feet and was last renovated in 2003. It is owned by 33 S. Gay St. LLC, a Baltimore-based group, said Marcus & Millichap…

Pepco asks for rate increase in Maryland plans for...

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Fresh off its completed ( if not entirely settled) merger with Exelon Corp., Pepco is asking for rate increases for its local customers. On Tuesday the utility filed a request to raise rates on its Maryland customers about 10 percent on the average monthly bill, which is about $152, or about $15.80 per customer. The utility is asking for the rates to kick in May 19, which would bring in almost $127 million. But the company is also planning on asking for a rate increase for its Washington, D.C.,…

College Park piano store closing after over 40...

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A famous College Park piano store, known for its iconic storefront with seven grand pianos in the window of the second floor, will close at the end of the month after over 40 years of business. The Piano Man Superstore owner, Nick Margaritas, cites a decline in interest in the instrument and a poor economy for a lack of sales. Margaritas will close the College Park location on April 30, but will still retain his Piano Man location at 624 Frederick Rd. in Catonsville. Margaritas said it will be…

Mitsubishi Motors shares plunge over rigged fuel...

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Shares in the company tumbled 15% Wednesday after news emerged that it had illegally rigged fuel economy tests affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/mitsubishi-motors-shares-plunge-over-improper-fuel-tests/39119874

Malaysia Airlines CEO quits in middle of...

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The CEO of Malaysia Airlines is stepping down in the midst of efforts to turn around the carrier that suffered the devastating loss of two passenger jets in 2014.



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Target takes stand on transgender bathroom...

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“We welcome transgender team members and guests to use the restroom or fitting room facility that corresponds with their gender identity,” the retailer said. “Everyone deserves to feel like they belong.”



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/target-takes-stand-on-transgender-bathroom-controversy/39119644