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At trial of Las Vegas police officer, casino worker recalls thinking she might die in armed heist 07/11/2023 10:41pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — A casino employee who has worked in gaming for nearly 40 years testified on Tuesday that she was never more afraid for her life than when she came face to face with a masked robber in February 2022. Federal prosecutors have identified the man behind the mask as Las Vegas police o 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 What's Next for Medical Schools After Ban on Race-Conscious Admissions 07/11/2023 08:00pm • U.S. medical schools will look different in most states, many observers say, after the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark ruling that it is illegal for colleges to use race as a specific factor in admissions decisions. The court's decision against affirmative action policies at Harvard University in Mass 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 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 Jury decides 2014 document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is a valid will 07/11/2023 05:34pm • PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A document handwritten by singer Aretha Franklin and found in her couch after her 2018 death is a valid Michigan will, a jury said Tuesday, a critical turn in a dispute that has turned her sons against each other. It’s a victory for Kecalf Franklin and Edward Franklin whose Landmark First Bank building in Philadelphia to be renovated and will become a museum 07/11/2023 03:24pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The landmark First Bank of the United States in Philadelphia, subject of a fierce debate in the early years of the American republic, will be getting a $22.2 million renovation as part of a planned transformation into a museum focusing on the institution's role in the developme Appeals court blocks construction on Mountain Valley Pipeline even after Congress says it can't 07/11/2023 02:52pm • FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court has again blocked construction on a contentious natural gas pipeline being built through Virginia and West Virginia, this time doing so even after Congress ordered the project's approval. The stay issued Monday by the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Milwaukee council approves sales tax hike as part of plan to avoid bankruptcy 07/11/2023 12:54pm • MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The sales tax in Milwaukee will go up 2 cents per dollar next year after the Common Council voted Tuesday to raise the rate as part of a bipartisan plan to avoid bankruptcy. City leaders who pushed for approval of the higher sales tax warned of looming deep cuts to core servic US formally rejoins UNESCO after five-year absence 07/11/2023 12:43pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States on Tuesday formally rejoined the U.N.’s scientific, educational and cultural organization after a five-year absence. The U.S. return to the Paris-based UNESCO was based mainly on concerns that China has filled a leadership gap since the U.S. withdrew during th China signs pact with Solomon Islands to boost cooperation on 'law enforcement and security matters' 07/11/2023 03:18am • BEIJING (AP) — The Solomon Islands has signed an agreement to boost cooperation with China on “law enforcement and security matters,” in a move likely to raise concerns among the South Pacific island’s traditional partners including Australia, New Zealand and the United States. The agreemen Jury picked in trial of Las Vegas police officer accused of stealing $165k in trio of casino heists 07/11/2023 12:32am • LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas police officer accused of carrying out a trio of casino heists will face trial after a jury was finalized Monday afternoon. Opening statements are set to begin Tuesday with prosecutors for the federal government expected to paint Caleb Rogers as a gambling addict who g The 6 Best Vacation Loans to Fund Your Next Trip 07/10/2023 08:00pm • In desperate need of a summer getaway but a little short on savings? Is there a new niece or nephew you want to visit or a last-minute wedding to attend? If you don't want a lack of cash to stop you from boarding that plane or hitting the road, you may have to turn to a vacation loan -- which is ess This Week: Consumer borrowing, consumer price index, Delta Air Lines earnings 07/10/2023 03:10am • A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week: RACKING UP DEBT Americans have been ramping up their use of credit this year. U.S. consumer borrowing, excluding mortgages and other loans secured by real estate, jumped by $23 billion in April from the previous mo