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Maryland AG warns residents of massive medical data breach 06/14/2019 11:53am • Maryland’s attorney general is warning residents about a data breach that has compromised the personal and medical information of more than 20 million people nationwide. Attorney General Brian Frosh said in a statement this week that the breach of the debt collection company American Medical Co Millennial generation rocked by deaths from ‘diseases of despair' 06/14/2019 12:53am • The number of Americans dying from drugs, alcohol and suicide continues to climb. While the rising death toll is cross-generational, a new report shows millennials are especially affected. Alcohol- and drug-induced fatalities and suicide nearly tripled in the last two decades among adults ages 18 District Photo-owned Snapfish will merge with Shutterfly 06/11/2019 11:10am • New York-based private equity firm Apollo Global Management is acquiring both Shutterfly and Snapfish, and plans to merge the rival online photo services company. Apollo will pay $1.7 billion for Shutterfly, plus assume $900 million in Shutterfly debt. It will pay a reported $300 million for Snap 3 reasons you overspend 06/04/2019 09:00am • It's hard to resist the allure of impulse purchases. While everyone knows the importance of making smart money decisions, many people fall into the trap of overspending even while trying to cultivate good financial habits. Timothy McGrath, a certified financial planner and managing partner with f Goldman Sachs is buying MyEyeDr. 06/03/2019 09:12am • Goldman Sachs is acquiring Vienna, Virginia-based Capital Vision Services, the parent company of MyEyeDr., for an undisclosed sum. The Wall Street Journal reports the acquisition price is an estimated $2.7 billion including debt, citing sources familiar with terms of the acquisition. Goldman's New toll collections, other Md. laws take effect Saturday 05/31/2019 09:42am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. After one of the biggest travel weekends of the year, a new state law will take effect Saturday that could increase state revenue by as much Maryland's consumer advocates push for new debt collection laws 05/30/2019 10:45am • ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Jailing a person for an unpaid debt has been illegal for almost two centuries in the United States. But in Maryland, through a roundabout court procedure, hundreds of people every year are jailed for essentially just that: Owing money. In debt collection cases, a credit 51 attorneys general urge Betsy DeVos to forgive disabled veterans' student loan debt 05/25/2019 07:50pm • A group of bipartisan attorneys general from 51 states and territories on Friday wrote to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos urging the Department of Education automatically forgive the student loan debt of eligible veterans who became disabled through their military service. "We write, as the Attor Red poppies near Lincoln Memorial mark sacrifices of American service members 05/25/2019 06:46pm • On the southwest side of the reflecting pool near the Lincoln Memorial, nestled beneath a stand of trees, a temporary wood and plastic wall-exhibit reminds visitors of the high cost of freedom — the sacrifice of 645,000 American service members. The Poppy Wall of Honor is a two-sided wall a 'We have to give back': DC Morehouse graduate reacts to gift from billionaire 05/24/2019 05:18am • Quintin Paschall is rarely at a loss for words. The 21-year-old Morehouse College graduate is gregarious by nature. He radiates energy and is comfortable with public speaking; he was president of the Morehouse College Student Government Association and performed slam poetry as a high school stude Patti LaBelle, Alison Krauss, Gavin DeGraw headline Memorial Day Concert 05/23/2019 12:42am • The National Memorial Day Concert returns Sunday night on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, marking the 30th anniversary of what is often PBS' most-watched show of the year. This year's lineup once again combines celebrity performers and families of fallen soldiers. "It's the most importa Md. consumer advocates push for new debt collection laws 05/17/2019 02:49pm • ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Jailing a person for an unpaid debt has been illegal for almost two centuries in the United States. But in Maryland, a roundabout court procedure has seen hundreds of people every year jailed for essentially just that: owing money. In debt collection cases, a creditor can fi Va. Sen. Warner: Park repair an issue even ‘dysfunctional Washington’ should agree on 05/15/2019 03:53pm • A bipartisan coalition in Congress is renewing a call to address billions of dollars in needed repairs to the nation’s deteriorating national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, and the National Mall. “Even in a dysfunctional Washington, this should be a n Debt-burdened millennials prefer sign-up bonuses, travel credits when credit card shopping 05/13/2019 08:18am • Millennials are more likely than older generations to be enticed by extravagant credit card sign-up bonuses — of either cash or travel credit — than other credit card perks, and it may not be the best route to tackle their "sorry state" of debt. According to a report from CreditCards.com, 3 Today in History: May 13 05/13/2019 12:18am • Today is Monday, May 13, the 133rd day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot and seriously wounded in St. Peter's Square by Turkish assailant Mehmet Ali Agca (MEH'-met AH'-lee AH'-juh). On this date: In 1568, forces loyal to Mary, Queen of Sco