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How a retired cranberry bog helped change the game for wetland restoration 04/15/2026 08:43pm • PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Glorianna Davenport looks out at hundreds of acres of protected wetlands that were once her family’s cranberry farms. In her hands are laminated pictures of striking red cranberry bogs fed by razor-straight water channels. It’s hard to believe the land where she stands â Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them 04/15/2026 08:35pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — More than three dozen Democrats supported an effort by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday to block arms sales to Israel, signaling a growing discontent in the party with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the wars in Gaza and Iran. The two resolutions to block U.S. sale New York City apartment building workers authorize a possible strike as contract talks stall 04/15/2026 08:35pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of New York City apartment building doorpersons, superintendents and other workers voted to authorize a potential strike Wednesday after contract negotiations snagged over issues including health care and pensions. A strike would be the first in 35 years and would affect Pilots’ animal noises in the cockpit have FAA listening 04/15/2026 08:29pm • What appears to have been an attempt at cockpit humor by airline pilots is not getting many laughs around Washington. A viral audio clip circulating on social media appears to capture two pilots making dog and cat noises while communicating with one another over an air traffic control frequency S American YouTuber sentenced to 6 months in South Korean prison for offensive stunts 04/15/2026 08:26pm • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An American YouTuber who sparked national outrage in South Korea for provocative stunts, including dancing on a statue honoring victims of wartime sexual slavery, was sentenced to six months in prison Wednesday. The Seoul Western District Court found Ramsey Khalid Ismael, Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Maryland Cash Pop 04/15/2026 08:20pm • The winning numbers in Wednesday's drawing of the "Maryland Cash Pop" game were: 7 (seven) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets When to Move From Assisted Living to a Nursing Home 04/15/2026 08:00pm • Here's a hypothetical but not atypical situation: Walter is an 83-year-old male who enjoys his time in an assisted living community. The staff help him manage his medications, aid him in getting into his wheelchair in the morning, and he takes pride in participating in the social activities there. A Platinum vs. Platinum: American Express and Robinhood Face Off 04/15/2026 08:00pm • The landscape of premium credit cards just got more competitive with the introduction of the Robinhood Platinum Card. Touted as the "actual platinum card," the new addition is a direct challenge to the established American Express Platinum Card®. A Side-by-Side ComparisonRobinhood's card is invite- 10 Credit Card Tips for People with ADHD 04/15/2026 08:00pm • Neurodivergence can be a superpower, but with great power often comes great ... inability to keep finances in check. Especially when it comes to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and credit cards. "It's not that people with ADHD don't understand money," says Maddy Alexander-Grout, author of " How To Find a Lost or Stolen Money Order 04/15/2026 08:00pm • A money order enables you to send funds securely without a bank account or large sums of cash. If a money order is lost or stolen, there's cause for concern. But if you act quickly, you can request a refund or replacement. Whether your money order is misplaced, lost in the mail or stolen from a mail Today's Mortgage Rates Remain Largely Flat: April 16, 2026 04/15/2026 08:00pm • Today's average interest rate on a 30-year purchase mortgage is 6.367%, according to Zillow data provided to U.S. News. That's virtually constant with yesterday, when rates were 6.379%. For refinancing mortgages, today's 30-year rate is 6.538%, and the current 15-year rate is 5.557%. Interest rates How to Use VA Benefits for Assisted Living: A 2026 Guide for Veterans & Spouses 04/15/2026 08:00pm • If you or your spouse served in the military, you may be entitled to certain benefits that could make getting older a little less expensive. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers several funding programs that can help offset the costs of specific kinds of care later in life. For some p Can You Use a Credit Card to Buy Gold? Perhaps You Shouldn't 04/15/2026 08:00pm • Gold prices reached over $5,000 per ounce earlier this year. Though it's dropped a bit since, it's still significantly higher than the average price in 2025. In times of economic turmoil, investors looking for more stable assets often turn to precious metals, which is why buying gold is all the rage How Much You Need to Spend at Costco to Break Even on a Membership 04/15/2026 08:00pm • If you're on the fence about joining Costco, renewing your membership or upgrading to the Executive tier, run the numbers to determine whether you receive enough value to justify the cost. This guide explains how much you would need to spend at each membership level to make the annual fee worth it. Chase vs. Bank of America: Which Bank Is Best for You? 04/15/2026 08:00pm • While big banks tend to offer a lot of similar products, they have important differences that you can use to determine which one is right for you. If you're deciding between the two biggest banks in the country, JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, look at the details like branch locations, account o