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Trump places 25% tariff on imported autos. Carmakers could face higher costs and lower sales 03/27/2025 04:57pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports, a move the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains. “This will continue to spur growth,” Trump told Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage dips to 6.65% after rising for 2 weeks 03/27/2025 02:55pm • The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. fell slightly this week, a welcome reversal for homebuyers in what's traditionally the housing market's busiest time of the year. The rate fell to 6.65% from 6.67% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6. The Latest: Trump places 25% tariffs on auto imports 03/26/2025 08:02pm • President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports, a move that the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains. The tariffs could be complicated as even U.S. automake Should You Buy a House With Cash? 03/26/2025 08:00pm • If high interest rates have you dreaming about buying a house with cash, you aren't alone. Although this is a growing trend, most people still finance their homes. According to the National Association of Realtors' 2024 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 26% of homeowners paid for their home in cas Education Department reopens applications for student loan repayment plans 03/26/2025 06:08pm • The U.S. Education Department reopened online applications Wednesday for income-driven repayment plans for student loan borrowers. The applications had been taken down in response to a February court ruling, which blocked the Biden administration’s Saving on a Valuable Education Plan and parts of 'Avengers: Doomsday' cast includes Hemsworth's Thor, Mackie's Cap, Fantastic Four and original X-Men 03/26/2025 05:03pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Hemsworth's Thor, Anthony Mackie's Captain America, Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes, Paul Rudd's Ant-Man and Tom Hiddleston's Loki are all back in the Avengers ensemble, where they'll be joined by several of cinema's original X-Men. The five veterans of the Marvel Cinematic Va. community colleges end diversity, equity and inclusion practices 03/26/2025 08:43am • Virginia’s 23 community colleges will be required to ensure all of their programs and practices comply with federal regulations to ensure everyone is treated fairly and equally, ending policies that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. The decision by the Virginia Community College System� New body camera video shows moments before Alabama police fatally shoot armed Black man 03/25/2025 11:59pm • DECATUR, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama judge heard conflicting testimony on Tuesday about newly released body camera video that captured the moments before a police officer fatally shot an armed Black man outside of his home, in a case that highlights the complex legal questions that arise after police s 4 Reasons to Pay Off Credit Card Debt With Your Tax Refund 03/25/2025 08:00pm • If you're among the lucky taxpayers expecting a sizable refund this year, you might find yourself mentally spending it before the direct deposit hits your account. It's fun to fantasize about that pair of designer boots, the latest video game console or a weekend in Vegas, but stop right there. If y DOGE Canceled Your Government Credit Card -- But Think Twice Before Using Your Own 03/25/2025 08:00pm • Cost-cutting initiatives have placed restrictions on or canceled thousands of federal credit cards, which has left federal employees unsure of how to cover work expenses such as travel, supplies and small-ticket purchases. While agency credit access is limited, some federal workers may be tempted to I Got a Tax Windfall: Should I Recast My Mortgage or Make a Principal Payment? 03/25/2025 08:00pm • If you've received a large tax refund, you might consider putting it toward your mortgage as a lump-sum payment. If your payment is large enough -- typically $5,000 or more -- you may qualify for a mortgage recast, which can lower your monthly payment. Or, you could just make a large additional paym Lawsuit aims to halt dismantling of Education Department 03/25/2025 11:14am • Teachers' unions are joining a group of parents and other organizations in a new lawsuit aiming to stop the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education. The case, filed in Maryland federal court Monday, was brought by the National Education Association, NAACP, AFSCME Maryland Council 3 and a The Latest: Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat that included a journalist 03/24/2025 08:03pm • Top national security officials for President Donald Trumptexted war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in a secure messaging app that included Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief for The Atlantic, the magazine reported in a story published Monday. The National Security Counc Where to File a Complaint About Your Bank Now the CFPB Is Threatened 03/24/2025 08:00pm • The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a federal agency that helps protect consumers from bad actors in the financial services industry. In February 2025, the Trump administration halted work at the CFPB. Currently, the agency is in legal limbo and working with limited resources. In the past, i Judge blocks DOGE from accessing sensitive information at US agencies 03/24/2025 01:27pm • A federal judge on Monday blocked billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing people’s private data at the Education Department, the Treasury Department and the Office of Personnel Management. U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman issued a preliminary injunction in