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Is interest in a 4-year college degree drying up? Not really. American colleges are under siege. The Trump administration has waged a legal and rhetorical battle against the country’s elite universities. Voters have grown increasingly skeptical of higher education. Some high school students are questioning the value of a college diploma. In turn, there’s been a veritable firehose of news stories about a generational pivot away from college due to some combination of ruinous costs, clo...
How award season has evolved into a second-screen cultural spectacle In a media landscape shaped by on-demand streaming and personalised feeds, live television might seem like a fading idea. Yet year after year, award shows like the Golden Globes still dominate timelines, group chats, and entertainment headlines. They create moments that capture reaction, commentary, and conversation in real time. That cultural pull is reflected in both viewing figures and social buzz. The Golden Globes 2025...
Marian Weyo // Shutterstock Coldest Januarys in Alabama since 1895 Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Januarys 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. January 1905 - Average temperature: 38.6°F - Monthly...
Comparing 12 common rheumatoid arthritis prescriptions Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects the joints, causing inflammation, stiffness, and pain. Patients searching for popular rheumatoid arthritis prescriptions are often seeking guidance on effective treatments, potential side effects, and medication options that fit their lifestyle and budget. In this article, SaveHealth, a prescription discount/savings card website, reviews 12 of the most commonly prescribed...
After the holidays: Hardcore ways to get your budget back on track The holidays can be a delightful time—full of traditions, loved ones, and moments you want to make special. Between gifts, gatherings, and seasonal events, holiday spending can add up fast. And if your bank account took a hit—or you went over your budget—try not to be too hard on yourself. It happens, and it’s absolutely possible to bounce back. You can learn to manage financial setbacks, including holiday overspending, one ste...
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans 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...
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Huntsville The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans 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...
How is seasonal affective disorder linked to substance use disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is sometimes flung around casually in conversation. But it’s more than just feeling sad when the winter and darker days set in. SAD is classified as a major depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern. About 25% of people living with serious mental health conditions, including SAD, deal with addiction. Similarly, if you have bipolar disorder, symptoms of depression may worsen seasonally. Women...
Seasonal affective disorder? It might be your hormones The “winter blues” are real. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects roughly 5% of U.S. adults, and nearly 4 in 10 people say their mood reliably tanks in winter. Less sunlight, shorter days, and melatonin going into overdrive all play a role. While SAD may be a convenient scapegoat for every low mood between November and March, its symptoms—like fatigue, irritability, low motivation—can also be driven by hormone imbalances. “Hormon...
The shifting demand for remote talent amid global business growth The upswing in remote work has been the most conspicuous employment trend in recent memory, driven initially by necessity, before employee expectations and demand shifted along with it. This creates opportunities for fast-growing businesses seeking new strategies to perpetuate their expansion, both domestically and globally. When entering the global marketplace, the challenge to be competitive is especially steep. Solutions and...
Comparing AI personal finance assistants: ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot and Claude AI (short for artificial intelligence) has become an everyday tool for managing money. It can do everything from explain basic financial concepts to offer personalized help with your budget and savings plan to help you prepare for meetings with your financial advisor. Not all AI assistants are the same, and each platform has its own strengths, weaknesses, and ideal use cases. If you’re comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, C...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Gadsden in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Gadsden, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 12. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.39 --- Alabama average: $2.49 - Week change: -$0.09 (-3.5%) - Year change: -$0.31 (-11.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.14 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.7%) - Year change:...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Mobile in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Mobile, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 12. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.44 --- Alabama average: $2.49 - Week change: -$0.03 (-1.2%) - Year change: -$0.27 (-9.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.15 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.8%) - Year change: -$0.20 (-5.9%) -...
Christian Mueller // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Florence in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 12. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.47 --- Alabama average: $2.49 - Week change: -$0.06 (-2.4%) - Year change: -$0.27 (-9.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.24 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.4%) -...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Auburn in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Auburn, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 12. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.48 --- Alabama average: $2.49 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.8%) - Year change: -$0.20 (-7.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.22 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.2%) - Year change: -$0.03 (-1.0%)...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Decatur in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Decatur, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 12. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.44 --- Alabama average: $2.49 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.6%) - Year change: -$0.27 (-9.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.19 - Week change: -$0.03 (-0.9%) - Year change: -$0.08 (-2.4%)...
Christian Mueller // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Huntsville, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 12. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.52 --- Alabama average: $2.49 - Week change: -$0.03 (-1.2%) - Year change: -$0.24 (-8.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.24 - Week change: -$0.08 (-2.5%) - Year...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Montgomery in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Montgomery, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 12. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.48 --- Alabama average: $2.49 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.5%) - Year change: -$0.27 (-10.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.20 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.6%) - Year change:...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 12. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.42 --- Alabama average: $2.49 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.9%) - Year change: -$0.38 (-13.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.18 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.7%) - Year change:...
Christian Mueller // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Tuscaloosa in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Tuscaloosa, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 12. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.45 --- Alabama average: $2.49 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.27 (-9.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.26 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Year...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Daphne in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 12. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.46 --- Alabama average: $2.49 - Week change: -$0.03 (-1.2%) - Year change: -$0.27 (-9.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.24 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.3%) - Year change:...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Birmingham in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Birmingham, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 12. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.51 --- Alabama average: $2.49 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.6%) - Year change: -$0.25 (-8.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $3.29 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Year change:...
Christian Mueller // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Dothan in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Dothan, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 12. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.50 --- Alabama average: $2.49 - Week change: -$0.05 (-2.0%) - Year change: -$0.26 (-9.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.37 - Week change: -$0.03 (-0.9%) - Year change: -$0.12...
‘You shouldn’t come to the temple drunk’: The ever-changing rules and rituals of LDS temple worship For much of its history, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was a faith centered around meetinghouses, which were a buzz of activity throughout the week. That is far less the case today. Leaders have reoriented the 17.5 million-member church — outside of the home, at least — around a new focus: temples. Go as often as circumstances allow has been the mantra poured from the pulpit at...
A hydration guide for people on GLP-1s Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are used to treat obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and more. These medications, while helpful for these conditions, could indirectly cause fluid or electrolyte imbalances. LMNT shares what to watch for and how to strategize with electrolytes. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications — sold under the blockbuster brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and more — have dominated hea...
