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Media_Photos // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV...
Dpongvit // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Mobile The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are...
Andrzej Kubik // Shutterstock Hottest Mays in Alabama since 1895 In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in the same month. The year prior, July marked the hottest month on record worldwide. Climate change is driving rising temperatures and more record heat. The Earth’s temperature has climbed each decade since 1880 by about ....
Gen Z increasingly skeptical of, and angry about, artificial intelligence While some might envision Gen Z welcoming artificial intelligence into their lives, a new Gallup survey found that people between the ages of 14 and 29 are becoming increasingly skeptical of — and downright mad at — AI. Compared to a similar Walton Family Foundation-Gallup survey conducted in April 2025, they’re less excited and hopeful about the change it could bring and more angry at its existence, citing concerns about...
How to survive wedding season on a budget School is nearly out, flowers are in bloom and the countdown to summer has started. In other words, wedding season is upon us. As exciting as it is to get dressed up, reunite with friends and family and watch loved ones exchange vows, weddings also come with a financial burden, even for guests. The average cost of attending a wedding is $610, according to a survey from wedding planning website The Knot. Throw in a cross-country or international flight...
7 things to know about Foundayo, a next-generation weight-loss pill There’s always a media buzz when a new weight-loss drug hits the market. Or when new data shows that a medication can effectively lower body weight. If you've been exploring medication options to help you manage your weight, you may have stumbled across injections, such as Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide). For some, the thought of regularly giving yourself injections may seem overwhelming or uncomfortable. New w...
beeboys // Shutterstock Alabama has 1 billionaire, see who they are Stacker compiled the richest billionaires in Alabama using data from Forbes. Net worth is as of May 11, 2026. The first billionaire is generally considered to be John D. Rockefeller in 1916, though some argue it was Henry Ford in 1925. Fast-forward over 100 years and there are now around 3,000 billionaires around the world. Read on to see which billionaires live in your area and the richest across the country. Richest...
yul38885 // Shutterstock Coldest Mays in Alabama since 1895 Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Mays in Alabama since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation. #10. May 1960 - Average temperature: 67.8°F - Monthly high temperature:...
Vladimir Prokop // Shutterstock Most commonly seen birds in Alabama Stacker compiled a list of the most common birds seen near feeders in Alabama using data from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Project FeederWatch. Birds are ranked by the percent of sites visited from Apr. 18 to Apr. 30. Ties are broken by the average group size when seen, any further ties were not broken. Data was collected at 55 count sites in Alabama. States with less than 10 count sites were not included in rankings for...
Teachers say there’s a rise in misbehavior even among the littlest kids School had been in session at Lead Elementary for less than an hour, but already Andrea Quinn had paused teaching her first graders nearly 20 times, she told The Hechinger Report. First, there was the child who had zipped his entire face inside the hood of his green sweatshirt. “Is that a good choice?” Quinn asked. “Yeah?” responded a muffled voice. Then, there was the girl in pink leggings who stood up from her seat, wan...
Why kids who love dinosaurs may be smarter than we think A child who falls completely in love with dinosaurs has a way of turning everyone around them into an accidental expert. Researchers who study early childhood development have been paying close attention to children who develop that kind of devoted interest in one subject. And what they are learning is helping explain why these early passions can offer important clues about how children begin building knowledge and confidence as they...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Decatur in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Decatur, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.04 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.12 (+3.1%) - Year change: +$1.35 (+50.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.22 - Week change: -$0.04 (-0.7%) - Year change: +$1.98 (+61.1%) - Historical...
America’s 250th is driving a boat-rental boom. These 10 cities are booking out fast for July 4 fireworks Few summer traditions draw people to the water like Fourth of July fireworks. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, known formally as the “semiquincentennial,” demand for July 4, 2026, boat rentals has surged in recent weeks. New data from Getmyboat shows 2026 boat bookings are up 18% compared to this time last year, accumulating around harbors and lakes where celeb...
The salary you need to live comfortably in 100 US cities To truly understand the context of a household’s income, it must be compared to local costs and long-term goals, which both may fluctuate over time. For most people, the same pillars will make up the biggest nonnegotiables in their budget. These include basic necessities like housing, groceries, utilities, and transportation, and likely some discretionary spending on hobbies, activities, and other enrichment. In an attempt to secure t...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Huntsville, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.09 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.12 (+3.2%) - Year change: +$1.36 (+50.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.20 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.0%) - Year change: +$1.95 (+59.9%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Birmingham in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Birmingham, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.06 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.11 (+2.8%) - Year change: +$1.32 (+48.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $5.21 - Week change: -$0.04 (-0.8%) - Year change: +$1.90 (+57.5%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Montgomery in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Montgomery, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.08 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.1%) - Year change: +$1.31 (+47.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.19 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.6%) - Year change: +$1.96 (+60.6%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Mobile in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Mobile, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.03 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.05 (+1.4%) - Year change: +$1.31 (+48.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.14 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.2%) - Year change: +$1.94 (+60.7%) - Historical...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Auburn in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Auburn, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.05 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.06 (+1.4%) - Year change: +$1.31 (+47.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $5.07 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.1%) - Year change: +$1.94 (+62.1%) - Historical...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Florence in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.11 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.13 (+3.4%) - Year change: +$1.42 (+52.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $5.11 - Week change: -$0.03 (-0.6%) - Year change: +$1.86...
Khan Academy’s founder says AI tutoring revolution hasn't come for education, yet Three years ago, as Khan Academy founder Sal Khan rolled out an AI-powered tutoring chatbot, he predicted a revolution in learning. So far, the revolution hasn’t happened, he acknowledged. “For a lot of students, it was a non-event,” Khan told Chalkbeat about his eponymous chatbot, Khanmigo. “They just didn’t use it much.” Khan gives this analogy: Imagine he walked into a class, sat in the back of the room, and...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Tuscaloosa in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Tuscaloosa, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.03 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.08 (+2.1%) - Year change: +$1.32 (+48.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.16 - Week change: -$0.04 (-0.8%) - Year change: +$1.88 (+57.4%) -...
How much does 24/7 home care cost? The national median cost of nonmedical home care in 2026 is $34 per hour. For 24/7 care, this equals about $816 per day, $5,712 per week, and $24,733 per month. Round-the-clock home care aides help seniors with daily tasks and provide continuous supervision. Where your loved one lives and what kind of help they need determines the overall cost of 24/7 home care. Key Takeaways - The national median cost of 24-hour home care in 2026 is $34 per hour, but costs...
Pocket gardens: The tiny urban oases with surprisingly big benefits It’s not just easy to miss, but often downright hard to notice. A simple patch of greenery in a city may seem like a blip in the concrete jungle, but it’s an extremely powerful way to solve a bunch of problems at once: Studies have shown that green spaces improve urbanites’ mental health, make summers more bearable, and prevent flooding by soaking up stormwater. When these plots are planned — as opposed to letting vacant...
This elementary school banned screens in the middle of the year. Will it solve their reading crisis? Chromebooks are scattered all around the classrooms of Floyd M. Jewett Elementary School in Mesick, Michigan. Towers of them are teetering atop bookshelves. They’re piled up in corners of classrooms. They’ve even cropped up in one classroom’s dish rack. But there’s one place you won’t find them: in students’ hands. Last month, Mesick Consolidated Schools banned digital devices in its elementary...
