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The NFL plays politics, not just football Ahead of the start of its 106th season, the National Football League saw an astonishing 710% increase in value over the past two decades, with teams worth a collective $190 billion. The owners, many of whom have been involved with their teams for decades, are turning to new ways to capitalize on the exponential gains seen in the league — and to look out for their own interests. The NFL generated $23 billion in revenue in 2024, nearing Commissioner R...
Beyond pumpkin spice: 16 fall coffee drinks ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest Pumpkin spice season 2025 is in full swing, with the country’s largest fast-food chains rolling out new flavors alongside returning autumn favorites. You’ll find plenty of classic pumpkin spice lattes on this list, along with pecan, caramel, and even cereal-inspired flavors. But before you head to your nearest drive-thru, look at how each drink stacks up nutritionally. Hers analyzed 16 fall coffee drinks bas...
Beyond the generator: Home battery backups gain popularity as power grid failures rise From California's wildfires to Florida's hurricanes, North America's aging power grid faces unprecedented strain. Millions of households now endure more frequent and prolonged blackouts — disruptions that leave families without lights, refrigerated medication or internet access when they need it most. In response, more homeowners are turning to whole-home battery backup systems as a resilient, sustainable a...
When Halloween is too scary: How parents can help kids cope Halloween is everywhere in October: from front yards lined with skulls, to haunted attractions, to jump scares and crowded events. For some kids, it’s not fun at all. The spooky sights and sounds can feel overwhelming, leading to refusals to go out or sudden meltdowns when they’re confronted with something that feels too frightening. If you’ve ever had a child cling to your leg at the sight of a fake zombie, you’re not alone. Fear at...
================================================== ERROR IMPORTING STORY: Invalid canonical URL: ================================================== Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Alabama in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Alabama using data from AAA. Gas prices are as of October 3. Alabama by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.79 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.3%) - Year change: +$0.02 (+0.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63...
Red metal sculpture by artist Mark di Suvero and the iconic Stata Center by architect Frank Gehry on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. cdrin // Shutterstock 50 colleges with the best ROI They say the college years are the best of your life. They shape how you see the world, the passions you wish to pursue, and the person you hope to be. College is a significant financial investment, but much more than an emotional, personal, and professional starting point. In the last 19 years, the co...
7 costly equity compensation tax traps, and how to avoid them Equity compensation taxes often surprise tech professionals because company withholding rarely covers the full bill. Restricted stock units (RSUs) are taxed as income at vesting (not sale), incentive stock options (ISOs) can trigger alternative minimum tax (AMT), employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) shares lose benefits if sold too soon, and moving states midvesting can create unexpected liabilities. To avoid traps, Domain Money...
Startup fundraising: What makes a cap table investor-ready and what raises red flags In startup fundraising, ownership structure can be as decisive as revenue growth or market size. Investors often review a company’s capitalization table, a record of who owns what, before committing capital. A clean cap table signals discipline. A messy one can halt a deal. Why Investors Care About Cap Tables A cap table is one of the first documents reviewed during venture due diligence. It shows how c...
Installing heat pumps in factories could save $1.5 trillion and 77,000 lives For several years, heat pumps have outsold gas furnaces in the United States. Instead of burning fossil fuels to generate warmth, these appliances use electricity — ideally provided by renewable sources like wind and solar — to transfer heat from even frigid outdoor air into a home. Many states have recognized the power of these highly efficient devices for both reducing emissions and keeping people from burning tox...
America’s Halloween sweet tooth: 2025 candy and decor trends from Instacart data These days, Halloween doesn’t wait for October — the season seems to sneak up sooner and sooner. From candy corn to cobwebs, consumers dive into the festivities well before pumpkins take over porches and store aisles. From sweet treats to spooky décor, Instacart data shows that October is one of the most festive times of the year, and candy takes center stage. Candy’s Biggest Day of the Year Halloween is, unsurprisi...
5 drawbacks of hiring security guards to protect your business Traditional security guards have long been used to deter threats, monitor access, and provide a physical presence on-site. For many businesses, especially those in logistics, construction, and trucking industries, guards have offered a sense of control and visibility. But today, the security guard model is under pressure. Rising labor costs, staffing shortages, and inconsistent performance are forcing businesses to rethink their...
The hidden costs of aging in place and how to afford it The desire to remain in familiar surroundings as you age is natural and personal. For many older adults, aging in place means maintaining independence, cherishing memories and preserving the comfort of home. While this emotional appeal of aging at home is undeniable, the financial reality involves significant costs that often remain hidden until they become urgent necessities. Village Caregiving’s guide will walk you through these o...
Selecting the right freeze dryer for your lab applications Freeze-drying has become an essential preservation method in laboratories across research, clinical and industrial settings. Whether you're preserving biological samples, developing pharmaceutical formulations or conducting food science research, selecting appropriate equipment directly impacts your results and efficiency. But choosing the right equipment can be overwhelming. With dozens of models offering different capacities,...
How can I encourage my elderly parent to use a medical alert device? If you have an elderly parent, you've probably had some sleepless nights over them living alone. Even if your parent is still active and independent, you worry about them being unable to call for help in an emergency situation. Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 years and older. Medical alert devices quickly connect seniors to emergency services if they fall or need help. They can be life-changing, but many...
Peter Weller on the set of RoboCop. Orion Pictures Corporation/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis // Getty Images 25 actors who quit or were fired from hit film franchises early on Since the rise of Marvel movies in the 2000s, we've been living in the age of the cinematic universe. Sequels continue to dominate the box office, and the franchise is king. Without counting remakes, six of the 10 highest-grossing films of 2025 are continuations of previously existing IP. We can lament the fact that it's...
A Saybrook College building at Yale University. Guillermo Olaizola // Shutterstock 30 best colleges on the East Coast Considering that the United States was born from a revolution waged along the Eastern Seaboard, it makes sense that the roots of the country's higher education system were also planted there. Harvard University—founded in 1636—came first, predating the Declaration of Independence by 140 years. In the following decades, more colleges opened along the East Coast, but they wer...
What $2,000 gets you in Europe vs. the US in terms of housing Housing costs have become one of the biggest financial pressures for renters in the United States. In cities like New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and San Francisco, it’s common for a modest one-bedroom apartment to eat up more than half of a household’s monthly income. That leaves many renters making tough trade-offs like smaller spaces, longer commutes, or budgets so tight there’s little room left for savings or fun. Across the Atlan...
Top baby names in 2025, broken down by state Baby names provide insight into the population’s culture during any given year. Some trends come and go in a single year, whereas others last for decades. Choosing a baby name is a deeply personal choice and parents create a unique association with a single name, yet that name may be present in hundreds of other families across the country, hinting at deeper trends across the U.S. In addition to the timeless classics that never seem to leave our s...
Is sodium good or bad for you? Hypertension has been an established heart disease risk factor for decades. When blood flows at normal pressure, your vessels stay strong and flexible. Cranked up too high for a long period of time, this pressure can damage your vessel walls, making them stiff and narrow — ultimately increasing your risk for a cardiovascular event like a heart attack or stroke. Where does sodium come in? You likely learned in high school chemistry that this mineral, a component of...
Kathleen Chalfant and Sarah Friedland pose with awards at the 81st Venice Film Festival. MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images The best movies of 2025 so far As is often the case, movie releases in 2025 have included some serious highs and lows. There were major box-office hits, like "A Minecraft Movie," which brought in more than $423 million at the box office and set the record as the most successful game-to-film adaptation of all time, along with some colossal disappointments, like Disney's u...
================================================== ERROR IMPORTING STORY: ERROR 4891: There was a problem importing this Stacker Story. Please notify Lions Light. ================================================== Maddie Meyer // Getty Images Stories behind every NHL team name Seattle hockey fans have eagerly followed their team ever since the NHL awarded the city its 32nd franchise in 2018. Officially named the Seattle Kraken in July 2020, the team's logo features a stylized "S" inspired by Seattle's early hockey heritage with the Seattle...
Jane Bolin, the first Black American woman graduate of Yale Law School and the first Black American woman judge in the United States. Bettmann // Getty Images 19 Black historical figures you probably didn't learn about in class For many years, school curricula have limited their scope to the same Black figures throughout history. While lectures on the legacies of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman remain crucial, some educators and students are eager to learn about...
================================================== ERROR IMPORTING STORY: Invalid canonical URL: ================================================== Christian Mueller // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Alabama in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Alabama. Gas prices are as of September 26. Alabama by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.78 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.9%) - Year change: -$0.02 (-0.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel...
Maxim Grohotov // Shutterstock Hottest Septembers 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 b...
Your company is going public: Navigating complex equity decisions Let's say you have worked at a tech company for seven years and are now facing a potential initial public offering. You have a mix of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, and restricted stock units, and are wondering how to approach your equity compensation decisions. You left the company recently and had to exercise some ISOs, triggering alternative minimum tax for the first time. Now, with the IPO on the...
