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Bank of America hit with $250M in fines and refunds for 'double-dipping' fees and fake accounts 07/11/2023 10:11pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America will reimburse customers more than $100 million and pay $150 million in fines for “double-dipping” on overdraft fees, withholding reward bonuses on credit cards and opening accounts without customer consent. Combined, it is one of the highest financial penalties Hostage freed after hourslong standoff at Las Vegas Strip resort room, police say 07/11/2023 09:01pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man was arrested and a woman described as his hostage was released unharmed Tuesday after an hourslong standoff in a room at the Caesars Palace resort on the Las Vegas Strip, police said. No injuries were reported and police did not immediately say if the man in custody had been Financial risk areas to watch before a possible recession 07/11/2023 08:00pm • The high rate of inflation and skyrocketing interest rates have caused many Americans to fear a recession is around the corner. While we haven't entered that period yet, it's always a good idea to make sure you are financially secure in times of uncertainty. Recessions are accompanied by specific What Is a No-Doc Mortgage, and Can I Still Get One? 07/11/2023 08:00pm • The no-income-verification mortgage, with its battered reputation, remains an option for some borrowers who have trouble getting a traditional home loan. You might know this loan by other names: no-doc, low-doc or stated-income mortgage. Critics of these loans say they allowed risky borrowers in the Bonds vs. Stocks: Differences in Risk and Reward 07/11/2023 08:00pm • If you're not happy with how much interest you earn from your checking or savings account, you're not alone. Most of these accounts have interest rates below 1% APY, a number that doesn't keep up with inflation. Luckily, investors don't have to rely on bank accounts to generate high returns. Stocks Understanding the Hidden Pitfalls of High-Yield Investments 07/11/2023 08:00pm • The idea of a high-yield investment sounds great. Who wouldn't want a stock or bond that generates above-average returns compared to other investments, whether through higher interest rates, dividends or potential capital gains? If that sounds suspiciously easy, you're on to something. High-yield in Phone scammers are using artificial intelligence to mimic voices 07/11/2023 07:15pm • ▶ Watch Video: Phone scammers using AI to mimic voices Phone scams are nothing new, but thanks to artificial intelligence, they are getting more sophisticated and believable. Jennifer Destefano will never forget the frantic call supposedly from her 15-year Mexico says protest was organized by a drug gang and a cartel car bomb killed National Guard officer 07/11/2023 05:30pm • MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican security officials claimed Tuesday that a demonstration that blocked the main highway to the resort of Acapulco and led to the abduction of government officials was organized by a drug gang. They also said that a National Guard officer had been killed by a car bomb set b James Lewis, the suspect in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings that killed 7 in the Chicago area, has died 07/11/2023 02:20pm • The suspect in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings that killed seven people in the Chicago area, triggered a nationwide panic, and led to an overhaul in the safety of over-the-counter medication packaging, has died, police said on Monday. Officers, firefighters and EMTs responding to a report of an unrespon Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 07/11/2023 01:05pm • 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 HCA Healthcare says data breach may affect 11 million patients in 20 states 07/11/2023 12:50pm • BOSTON (AP) — Medical giant HCA Healthcare, which operates 180 hospitals in the U.S. and Britain, says the personal data of about 11 million patients in 20 states may have been stolen in a data breach. Samples of the data, including addresses, phone numbers, emails and birth dates, were posted to Millennial Money: Stop using paper checks, already 07/11/2023 08:58am • Sure, you’re probably not using paper checks for most things. But are you returning payments to medical providers and insurance companies in the mail? Paying by check for the random parking ticket or your child’s piano lessons? Now is a good time to stop: Check fraud tied to mail theft is up nat China's auto sales rise 8.8% in first half of 2023, but growth is fading as economy cools 07/11/2023 05:19am • BEIJING (AP) — China’s auto sales rose 8.8% over a year earlier in the first half of 2023 as electric vehicle purchases surged, but growth is fading as an economic rebound following the end of anti-virus controls cools, an industry group reported Tuesday. Sales of SUVs, sedans and minivans rose It's like Christmas … for yourself … in July: What to know about Amazon Prime Day now that it’s here 07/11/2023 12:10am • In recent years, Amazon’s Prime Day has been a huge hit among consumers. Now, it's a two-day event. As it kicks off this Tuesday and Wednesday, online shoppers have been scoping out the best deals on things they want, or finding deals on things they didn’t know they wanted until they saw it. Be wary of scams as Amazon Prime Day kicks off, experts warn 07/11/2023 12:01am • NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon Prime Day is here. And, once again, experts are warning consumers of scams. Scams targeting online shoppers — often by impersonating companies like Amazon and other major retailers — are nothing new. But phishing attempts increase amid busy spending seen during significa