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Attacks on delivery drivers add fears among gig workers 05/03/2023 11:41am • NEW YORK (AP) — A homeowner fired shots at a couple's car when they mistakenly turned onto his property while making an Instacart delivery. A Florida man was charged with killing and dismembering an Uber Eats delivery driver who brought food to his home. A woman was kidnapped and sexually assaulte Is the Bilt Mastercard Worth It? 05/01/2023 08:00pm • The Bilt World Elite Mastercard, issued by Wells Fargo, has one unique feature -- it lets you earn rewards on rent payments without a processing fee. But the card has appeal even for nonrenters since it offers extra points on travel and dining purchases, and also doesn't charge an annual fee. How th Liz Weston: Audit your credit cards for greater savings 05/01/2023 09:16am • Credit card rewards help our family save money on groceries, gas and other necessities. We also use rewards for airline tickets, hotel rooms and airport lounge access. We’re in good company. Most Americans have at least one rewards card, and nearly half of rewards cardholders are using their pe Types of Savings Accounts 04/30/2023 08:00pm • Since the early 1800s, Americans have been depositing money in dedicated savings accounts. Now, of course, savers in the U.S. enjoy a number of options for storing money -- everything from a traditional savings account and a certificate of deposit to a money market account. Here's an overview of the What's in the GOP bill to lift debt limit, cut spending 04/26/2023 07:34pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are trying to exact a price from Democrats for agreeing to increase the nation's borrowing authority and prevent the government from defaulting on the obligations it has accrued over decades. They're arguing for their priorities and going after President Joe Bid Norfolk Southern estimates Ohio derailment will cost $387M 04/26/2023 03:32pm • OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Norfolk Southern expects February's fiery Ohio derailment to cost it $387 million, but that total will likely increase over time and that doesn't reflect how much the railroad's insurance companies will eventually cover. The railroad provided a detailed estimate of the cost of F Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 04/26/2023 01:26pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov 12 Fun Adults-Only Cruises 04/25/2023 08:00pm • If your idea of getting away from it all includes a vacation without the kids, consider booking an adults-only or adults-oriented cruise. While some lines provide a fully adults-only experience (i.e., children are not allowed on board), others offer adult-focused venues and activities on the ship to Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer, dies at 96 04/25/2023 03:19pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Harry Belafonte, the civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a groundbreaking actor and singer and became an activist, humanitarian and conscience of the world, has died. He was 96. Belafonte died Tuesday of congestive heart failure at his New York home, his wife Pamela b Thefts prompt 17 states to urge recall of Kia, Hyundai cars 04/21/2023 07:38pm • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Attorneys general in 17 states on Thursday urged the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars because they are too easy to steal, a response to a sharp increase in thefts fueled by a viral social media challenge. Some Kia and Hyundai cars sold in the Psychologist: Man on trial in road rage killing was sane 04/20/2023 07:47pm • DENVER (AP) — Jeremy Webster got angry when a driver getting out of the way of an emergency vehicle almost hit his car, his outrage intensified by worry about getting into an accident since he wasn't paying his car insurance bill. Webster followed the SUV, feeling like he was being directed by som Answers to 15 Common Tax Questions 04/19/2023 08:00pm • This is the time of year when people's minds are filled with tax issues -- whether they're searching for free tax help they can trust, trying to squeeze out more valuable deductions, hoping to avoid penalties or audits, eagerly awaiting their refunds or wanting to make sure they aren't victims of ta What Should You Consider When Deciding Between a Condo vs. House? 04/16/2023 08:00pm • The decision to purchase a condominium or house may seem like an obvious one at first glance, but there are some pros and cons in each category that you should consider before investing in a condo versus a single-family house. Budget, life stage and lifestyle are all factors that might sway your ult Carry-on Luggage Sizes by Airline 04/16/2023 08:00pm • Whether you're traveling strictly with carry-on luggage to avoid checked bag fees and/or lost luggage or you're bringing a carry-on bag in addition to checked luggage, you'll need to adhere to carry-on luggage size restrictions. Measurement restrictions vary by airline, though several major domestic Mortgage Rates Rise, Ending Monthlong Downward Slide 04/16/2023 08:00pm • Mortgage rates increased across most fixed- and adjustable-rate home loans this week, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage bouncing higher to 6.92%. This is the first weekly increase since early March, ending a monthlong downward trend that had been improving affordability conditions fo