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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 On Hungary visit, Vance urges voters to support Orb��n days before pivotal election 04/07/2026 01:47pm • BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) ��� U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday urged Hungarians to back Prime Minister Viktor Orb��n in upcoming elections, dubbing the populist leader a defender of ���Western civilization��� during a visit to Hungary meant to help push Orb��n over the finish line. Vance's two- The Latest: Trump brushes off war crime concerns as he repeats threat to Iran���s infrastructure 04/06/2026 11:36pm • U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he���s ���not at all��� concerned about committing possible war crimes as he again threatened to destroy Iran���s bridges and power plants if Tehran does not meet his Tuesday 8 p.m. ET deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to reporters at the Whit The Long-Term Cost of Income-Driven Repayment 04/06/2026 08:00pm • Choosing an income-driven repayment plan can make your student loan payments manageable if your income is too low to support a standard repayment schedule. But income-driven repayment plans require longer repayment than a standard plan. Payment amounts change over time depending on your income, whic Today's Mortgage Rates: April 7, 2026 04/06/2026 08:00pm • Today's average interest rate on a 30-year purchase mortgage is 6.502%, according to Zillow data provided to U.S. News. For refinancing mortgages, today's 30-year rate is 6.706% and the current 15-year rate is 5.711%. Interest rates on home loans have risen over the past month and a half, essentiall 9 ETFs for Solid Alternative Assets 04/06/2026 08:00pm • The traditional 60/40 portfolio is under scrutiny. Today, some investing professionals are advocating for a 40/30/30 allocation, consisting of 40% stocks, 30% bonds and 30% alternatives. The shift in thinking stems from what happened in 2022. Rising inflation and aggressive interest rate hikes creat Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns 04/06/2026 06:44pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains persistently above the central bank's 2% target, the latest sign that some policymakers are moving away from a bias toward reducing borrowing costs. Beth Hammack, presi