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Trump promised to cut electric costs in half. Bills in energy-rich West Virginia now top mortgages 04/09/2026 03:27pm • RAINELLE, W.Va. (AP) ��� Every month, Rebecca Michalski takes a deep breath before opening her electric bill. She lives on a fixed income, and heating her small house this winter has been staggering: Her February charge was $940.08 ��� more than her check. It makes no sense. She turns the lights off Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.37% after rising five weeks in a row 04/09/2026 01:42pm • The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week, a modest relief for prospective homebuyers who have been facing higher borrowing costs as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in nearly seven months. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate dropped to 6.37% from 6.46% last week Bayern is about to break all-time Bundesliga goals record. Here's where it ranks in soccer history 04/09/2026 06:06am • One more goal to tie. Two more goals to break a Bundesliga record which has stood for 54 years. Bayern Munich's game against St. Pauli on Saturday isn't just about taking care of business in between two high-pressure Champions League quarterfinal games against Real Madrid. This is a chance for Vince PHOTO ESSAY: In a corner of Appalachia, soaring utility costs are surpassing rents and mortgages 04/09/2026 12:11am • WEST COLUMBIA, W.Va. (AP) ��� Eric Pinson is obsessed with stacks of electric bills laid out in neat piles on his desk. He runs a camping trailer park in West Virginia not far from a planned data center ��� all in the shadow of an enormous coal-powered plant that recently received millions in fundin 10 of the Best Bank Stocks to Buy for 2026 04/08/2026 08:00pm • Bank stock investors are cautiously optimistic about the outlook for the remainder of 2026. Bank earnings growth has been resilient up to this point, and the Trump administration is supportive of the financial sector. If yield curves steepen, banks' net interest margins could improve. In addition, a 7 Best Europe ETFs to Buy for 2026 04/08/2026 08:00pm • Many U.S. investors tend to overweight domestic equities relative to their share of global market capitalization, a phenomenon known as home country bias. That bias worked against them in 2025. After a volatile start to April following President Donald Trump's rollout of tariffs on global trade part Atletico wins 2-0 at 10-man Barcelona in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinal 04/08/2026 06:27pm • BARCELONA, Spain (AP) ��� Atletico Madrid scored twice after Barcelona was reduced to 10 men to earn a valuable 2-0 road win and take the advantage in their Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday. A superb free kick by Juli��n ��lvarez and a second goal by Alexander Sorloth gave Diego Simeone hi Oil plunges below $95 as the Dow surges 1,300 in a worldwide rally following a ceasefire with Iran 04/08/2026 05:16pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Oil prices plunged below $95 per barrel, and stock markets surged worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat to destroy Iran. The S&P 500 leaped 2.5% after Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than 90 minutes before a deadline T America 250: The evolution of rural health care in America 04/08/2026 03:36pm • Rural health care in America has undergone significant transformation over the years, from traveling medical professionals to telehealth innovations. Despite these advancements, disparities still exist. Historically people living in rural areas have faced limited access to medical and dental care Oil prices sink and US stock futures jump as US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire 04/07/2026 09:55pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Oil prices plunged below $100 a barrel and Asia markets and U.S. stock futures jumped after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Japan���s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 4.8% and South Korea���s Kospi gained 5.6%. Futures What You Should Know About Credit Card Hardship Programs 04/07/2026 08:00pm • More Americans are struggling with their household debts as credit card balances continue to rise, with consumers owing a total of $1.28 trillion as of December 2025. So maybe it's no surprise that delinquency rates also ticked up. If you're one of the millions of Americans struggling to keep up wit Today's Mortgage Rates Slightly Lower: April 8, 2026 04/07/2026 08:00pm • Today's average interest rate on a 30-year purchase mortgage is 6.492%, according to Zillow data provided to U.S. News. That's slightly below yesterday, when mortgage rates averaged 6.502%. For refinancing mortgages, today's 30-year rate is 6.694% and the current 15-year rate is 5.7%. Interest rates What Is a USDA Loan and How Do They Work? 04/07/2026 08:00pm • For homebuyers seeking a zero-down-payment mortgage, a USDA home loan is worth consideration. Although USDA rural development loans are often thought to be limited to farms, these loans are available in a broad range of suburban areas throughout the U.S. What is a USDA Loan?USDA loans are mortgages 4��Reasons to Consider Community College 04/07/2026 08:00pm • Making the decision to start or continue your education can be challenging, but community college is a quality, cost-savvy option to consider. Through flexible class schedules and a variety of programs, community college can help you prepare for the workforce or a four-year institution while balanci Affordable teacher housing is scarce. This group is trying an innovative solution in Oakland 04/07/2026 02:17pm • Before Melanie Turner joined Oakland���s Rooted program, she was house hopping and couch surfing, moving between the homes of families and friends with her preschool-age son in tow. Pursuing a career in education while trying to afford a place to live in Oakland took a toll. ���It was a hard reality