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Victoria’s Secret quietly closed 38 stores. What shoppers should know

The lingerie and beauty retailer is rethinking its physical footprint while investing in a new generation of stores designed to attract younger...

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Forget vacations. These 3 everyday expenses are blowing up Americans’ summer budgets

Groceries, utilities, and transportation are creating more financial pressure than travel or back-to-school shopping, new data shows.

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Baltimore’s The Local Fry Is Expanding Nationally by Making Its Menu More Local

Baltimore’s The Local Fry Is Expanding Nationally by Making Its Menu More Local

Baltimore’s The Local Fry Is Expanding Nationally by Making Its Menu More Local The move to Texas makes the Baltimore-based fast casual chain the...

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Before your next date, Stud or Dud wants to run a background check

The new PeopleFinders service taps into a common dating habit: digging into a match’s online past before meeting up.

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Recalled guacamole hits FDA’s highest risk level. Here’s what could happen if you eat it

The recalled products may be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps and, in some cases, serious illness.

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Target courts millennial women with Delia’s collection—a blast from the era of 1990s catalogs

Still dealing with public fallout from its latest controversy, the retail giant is betting on nostalgia for a once-ubiquitous apparel brand.

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This Baltimore Fitness Group Just Closed Half Its F45 Gyms and Filed for Bankruptcy

This Baltimore Fitness Group Just Closed Half Its F45 Gyms and Filed for Bankruptcy

This Baltimore Fitness Group Just Closed Half Its F45 Gyms and Filed for Bankruptcy The bankruptcy filing details a costly error that set the company...

27.08.2026 9

Inc.com

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Buc-ee’s may prioritize ‘conservative, business-friendly’ red states for expansion

CEO and cofounder Arch “Beaver” Aplin III seemed to suggest certain preferences for where the company chooses to build new stores.

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After 78 Years on Air, This Baltimore TV Station Cut Its Anchors. What Replaced Them Has Critics Worried

21.08.2026 10

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Why a GoFundMe campaign for Lindsay Clancy’s family has raised over $1 million

The site prohibits fundraising for the legal defense of people accused of violent crimes. In this case, the accused is not the intended beneficiary.

21.08.2026 10

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Nearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops recalled nationwide. FDA warns of ‘heightened risk of harm’

Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief is being recalled over sterility concerns. The FDA says contaminated eye drops can lead to infections and even...

20.08.2026 10

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Perimenopause, menopause symptoms may cost employees nearly 35 workdays a year

And they may affect workers’ ability to get promotions, raises, and visibility.

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Power Plant Live, One of Baltimore’s Top Tourist Attractions, Is Making a Bet on a New Addition

Power Plant Live, One of Baltimore’s Top Tourist Attractions, Is Making a Bet on a New Addition The latest venture from Baltimore-based developer...

14.08.2026 10

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LinkedIn users are ‘time traveling’ by adding AI keywords to past jobs on their profiles

A new report shows that many job seekers are taking resume-fudging to the next level.

13.08.2026 10

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Pfizer is paying $44 million to settle a Chantix lawsuit. See who could get money

Millions of dollars are available to eligible Chantix buyers, but consumers have until September 14 to submit a claim.

13.08.2026 10

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More than half of workers would take a pay cut for job security

New data shows that fear of losing a steady paycheck looms large in the minds of many in the workforce—so much so that they’re willing to make...

11.08.2026 10

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Parents face a school-bell penalty that robs them of time and money. A new study reveals just how much

Back to school is here. For U.S. parents, that will mean about 296 hours shuttling kids back and forth to class. And that’s just the beginning.

10.08.2026 10

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Are people in creative professions happier? It’s complicated

Engaging in artistic, creative work is good for our mental health. But for creative professionals, there’s more to the picture.

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Shaq’s Fast-Growing Big Chicken Chain Is Expanding to Maryland

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Why Gen Z is suddenly carrying ‘analog bags’ everywhere—and what they put inside them

From watercolor kits to paperback books, these grab-and-go bags are becoming a symbol of the growing digital detox movement.

07.08.2026 10

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Baked products sold at Kroger, Food Lion, Publix, and elsewhere are being recalled over fears of aluminum slivers

A Virginia-based food manufacturer that makes prepared comfort food and bakery items said a piece of metal was found in one of the products.

03.08.2026 10

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Tim Hortons Just Opened Its First Location in Maryland—and More Are On the Way as Part of a Big U.S. Expansion

31.07.2026 10

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Baltimore Is Giving Out 25-Year Tax Breaks to Help Revitalize Its Downtown

Baltimore Is Giving Out 25-Year Tax Breaks to Help Revitalize Its Downtown Baltimore’s newly approved tax break is designed to encourage...

31.07.2026 10

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That cringey LinkedIn post? You can now report it as ‘AI slop’

The professional networking site is giving users a new way to hide and report posts they believe rely too heavily on artificial intelligence.

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This Baltimore Startup’s Wound Spray Went Viral on TikTok. Here’s What Happened Next

30.07.2026 10

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Generative AI could boost creativity, but only for some workers

New research suggests that LLMs like ChatGPT could shift the way people think on the job—with a catch.

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Gen Z women are having an entrepreneurship boom

More young women are starting businesses than those in older generations, data shows.

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Your YouTube Premium subscription is getting a major free upgrade

Peacock Premium will be bundled with eligible U.S. YouTube Premium plans beginning in early 2027.

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This new Target shopping trend is the cutest thing—unless you’re the parent of an older student

During back-to-school time, kids are convincing their parents to pay for additional hauls based on what grade they’re in. For some parents, it adds...

27.07.2026 20

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OpenAI gets sued over ChatGPT medical advice gone wrong

The chatbot allegedly discouraged a Florida resident from seeking a potentially lifesaving treatment and drew from his religious beliefs to make its...

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Maryland Lost More Federal Jobs Than Any Other State. Now It’s Racing to Reinvent Its Economy

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CVS is now filling prescriptions for dogs and cats. Here’s what pet owners need to know

Dog and cat owners can now fill eligible prescriptions at more than 9,000 CVS Pharmacy locations, including antibiotics, insulin, and flea treatments.

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These Businesses Just Launched a $5 Pickleball Pop-up in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

These Businesses Just Launched a $5 Pickleball Pop-up in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor  For a limited time, you can play America’s fastest-growing...

18.07.2026 20

Inc.com

Sarah Bregel

Nearly 736,000 Pillsbury bread rolls recalled over possible glass contamination

If your restaurant, cafeteria, or kitchen serves Pillsbury frozen rolls, check your inventory now after a major FDA recall.

17.07.2026 10

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Salads are giving people the ‘ick.’ What does it mean for slop bowl chains?

While no specific restaurant chain has been blamed for the cyclosporiasis outbreak, brands whose identities hinge on leafy greens might be sweating.

16.07.2026 10

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NYC just announced a free perk parents have been asking for

Parents can register for the city’s first free ‘Parents’ Night Out’ program, with spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.

15.07.2026 10

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United is getting rid of the middle seat—sort of. Here’s what travelers will get instead

Flying in economy could soon feel less cramped as United unveils a new seating layout that replaces the middle passenger with a permanent table.

14.07.2026 10

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Should AI companies be ‘forced’ to give half their stock to the public? Most Americans say yes

A new poll shows broad support for an idea proposed by Bernie Sanders, which could allow the public to financially benefit from the AI boom.

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This one statistic reveals the AI job takeover has started

AI skills are no longer just essential for tech role applicants. They’re now on job listings across industries.

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Fourth of July 2026 food deals: List of promos for America’s 250th birthday includes Starbucks, Burger King, Dunkin, KFC, and more

This weekend, there’s no shortage of red, white, and blue offerings from fast food chains—from burgers and chicken to coffee and donuts.

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Gen Z’s meager job prospects may not have AI to blame

In a rough labor market, the youngest in the workforce continue to face the steepest uphill climb.

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Sephora just announced a global store change customers have been asking for

Sephora will reduce music, minimize strong scents and adjust in-store screens during designated quiet hours across its stores globally.

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For creative night owls, the 9-to-5 is pointless

Workers who experience a creative drive after dark may benefit from flexible, asynchronous work models.

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Olivia Rodrigo’s Sold-Out Music Festival Will Boost These Baltimore Organizations

Olivia Rodrigo’s Sold-Out Music Festival Will Boost These Baltimore Organizations Two out of 10 nonprofits that will benefit from the Daily Chain...

29.06.2026 20

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A New Budget Airline Is Coming to Baltimore

A New Budget Airline Is Coming to Baltimore Less than two months after Spirit shut down, startup Breeze Airways announced it is opening up new routes...

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Controversial changes to the definition of a ‘professional’ degree were just blocked: What does it mean for student borrowing caps?

The changes were supposed to take effect next week. Trump’s Education Department says it’s reviewing a judge’s order and evaluating its next steps.

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The State of Maryland Just Bought This Iconic Brand for $85 million

The State of Maryland Just Bought This Iconic Brand for $85 million In a dramatic bid to keep the Preakness in-state, Maryland cut off a potential...

25.06.2026 20

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Who is Darializa Avila Chevalier? The upstart NY democratic socialist who just beat a long-serving congressman

The 32-year-old political newcomer just pulled off one of the biggest primary upsets in recent memory. Here’s what to know.

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Buc-ee’s just crossed another state off its expansion map. Is yours next?

Buc-ee’s newest store marks the chain’s debut in Arizona and its latest step in a rapid national expansion plan.

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Daters say AI dependence gives them the ick

A new Hily survey finds that Gen Z and millennial daters are wary of people who use AI for personal decisions, relationship advice, or even wedding...

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