 The job market remains sturdy, with fewer Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week, and mortgage rates eased this week. Freddie Mac puts the average on the 30-year at 6.89%. This is AP News. Girls and boys in poverty around the world are dreaming of a better life, filled with dance, art, music, and knowledge. They dream of a brighter future, with enough nutritious food to eat, a chance to learn and grow.