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Brazil’s Lula hails historic EU-Mercosur deal ahead of no-show at its signing 01/16/2026 07:35pm • RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday celebrated the expected signing of the free trade agreement between the EU and four South American countries the following day at a ceremony that Lula will not atte Eintracht Frankfurt and Werder Bremen share six-goal thriller 01/16/2026 06:03pm • BREMEN, Germany (AP) — Werder Bremen and Eintracht Frankfurt shared the Bundesliga points after a dramatic 3-3 draw that started with a goal in the first minute and ended with a goal in the last on Friday. Visiting Frankfurt took the lead after 51 seconds thanks to a lovely flicked effort from Arn Trump administration delays plan to withhold wages for student loan borrowers in default 01/16/2026 04:42pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans. The Education Department announced Friday involuntary collections Russian court considers central bank's $232B lawsuit against Euroclear over seized assets 01/16/2026 07:54am • MOSCOW (AP) — A court in Moscow on Friday began considering a lawsuit filed by the central bank against Euroclear, the Brussels-based clearing house that holds the bulk of Russian assets frozen by the European Union. The lawsuit seeks to recover 18.2 trillion rubles ($232 billion) in damages incur Average US long-term mortgage rate hits the lowest point in more than 3 years 01/15/2026 08:28pm • The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate is now down to its lowest level in more than three years. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate eased to 6.06% this week, down from 6.16% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the rate averaged 7.04%. The last time the av Credit Privacy Number -- More Like Credit Piracy 01/15/2026 07:00pm • You may have come across credit privacy numbers, or CPNs, while scrolling through your feed lately. They've increased in popularity, which isn't necessarily surprising considering the current state of the economy. A CPN looks just like a Social Security number and can be enticing to consumers with b The Truth About 8 Common College Admission Myths 01/15/2026 07:00pm • Misconceptions about college admissions With varying testing policies and application deadlines, the college application process can be complicated for students and their families to navigate. "It's our responsibility as enrollment leaders to really reduce the risk of misunderstanding by communicati How to Prequalify for a Personal Loan 01/15/2026 07:00pm • Before you apply for a personal loan, consider prequalification. It's a great way to explore personal loan offers without hurting your credit score, allowing you to shop for the best deal. Keep in mind, though, it's not a guarantee of approval, and you'll still need to apply for the loan. Here's mor Do Student Loans Count as Income? 01/15/2026 07:00pm • Many students borrow money or accept grants and scholarships to help pay for higher education. Fortunately, student loans aren't taxable, so you don't report student loans as income on your tax return, and you don't have to pay taxes on certain types of financial aid. While loans don't count as inco How to Pay for Senior Living: A 2026 Budget Comparison 01/15/2026 07:00pm • It's no secret that saving for retirement is a good idea. And for many older adults, retirement expenses often include senior living, which can be pricey. If you aren't of retirement age, and you're trying to figure out how to best plan, it can be hard to know where to start. But one thing is for su New Czech government of populist leader Andrej BabiÅ¡ wins a mandatory confidence vote 01/15/2026 03:52pm • PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic’s new government led by populist Prime Minister Andrej BabiÅ¡ won a mandatory confidence vote in the lower house of Parliament on Thursday over its agenda aimed at steering the country away from supporting Ukraine and rejecting some key European Union policies. L Little Lens blossoming into serious rival for big spender PSG in Ligue 1 title race 01/15/2026 05:14am • PARIS (AP) — Lens has gone from surprise front runner to serious title contender in Ligue 1. Despite having modest resources, coach Pierre Sage has done remarkably well to keep his side ahead of defending champion Paris Saint-Germain. Cash-rich PSG clinched a record-extending 13th league title las Forget tariff wars: The EU and Mercosur build one of the world's biggest free-trade zones 01/15/2026 12:35am • CAÑUELAS, Argentina (AP) — Talks on a landmark free trade deal between the European Union and four South American countries started so long ago that the euro wasn’t even in circulation, China hadn’t yet joined the World Trade Organization and Venezuela was still America’s top oil provider. Trump Promised Lower Mortgage Rates. Does He Deserve the Credit? 01/14/2026 07:00pm • The years of 2% mortgages are long gone, but many people -- and politicians -- are hoping for their return. President Donald Trump made that one of his campaign promises in 2024, and while we haven't seen any significant declines yet, there has been some movement in rates. At the start of 2025, rate What Is a Good Interest Rate on a Savings Account? 01/14/2026 07:00pm • After a couple of years of spiking interest rates in the wake of the pandemic, yields on savings accounts have been falling since late 2024, when the Federal Reserve began trimming its benchmark rate. So, what is a good interest rate on a savings account? And how can you get one? What Is a Good Inte