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Medical school debt and refinancing: How borrowers are managing student loans For health care professionals at all levels, from medical students to attending physicians, student loan debt is as pervasive as the common cold. Unfortunately, it takes a lot longer to go away. Severe student loan debt can affect borrowers’ financial health for years or even decades. This spring, SoFi surveyed 229 medical professionals across the career spectrum to ask about their loan-related aches and pains. As S...
How AI is changing soccer from the ground up More than two thousand years ago, Chinese players kicked a leather ball across training grounds in a game called Cuju to develop balance, endurance, and precision with their feet. The game evolved gradually until the 1860s when England transformed dozens of local clubs into an organized body with standardized "laws of the game." Along the way, leather balls became lighter, village squares gave way to massive stadiums, television made local matches...
Why regular maintenance is the key to extending the life of your boat engine Recreational boating has become one of the country’s most reliable leisure markets, and most owners will tell you the appeal is not hard to understand. Being on open water feels like freedom, and whatever pressure follows people through the rest of life tends to stay on shore. But the financial side of ownership is a different matter, and that reality usually comes into focus where the stakes are highest. For the t...
Why is my truck overheating? Imagine this—you're cruising down the highway on a hot summer afternoon, trailer in tow, when you glance at the dashboard and see the temperature gauge climbing outside its normal range. Maybe you notice a warning light or steam billowing from beneath the hood, urging you to pull over soon before serious damage occurs. Either way, an overheating truck can turn a solid road trip or a productive day on the job into a high-stress, expensive situation. Overheating isn't...
This elementary school is achieving high reading scores a million words at a time Walking into Windsor Park Elementary in Corpus Christi, Texas, it’s hard to miss the mass of bright, colorful paper balloons taped on the wall, displaying photos of dozens of children who have read at least 1 million words this school year. “It’s something that the students are very, very proud of,” librarian Annelise Rodriguez, who created and manages the Millionaires Club, told The 74. “We’ve had kids come in whe...
Steve Heap // Shutterstock Closest national parks to Montgomery Approximately 323 million people visited American national parks in 2025, a 2.7% year-over-year decrease and the first annual decline since 2020. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the National Park Service to leave natural and historic phenomenons "unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." Since then, our national parks have welcomed visitors from around the world to experience some of the best the...
Varina C // Shutterstock Closest national parks to Mobile Approximately 323 million people visited American national parks in 2025, a 2.7% year-over-year decrease and the first annual decline since 2020. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the National Park Service to leave natural and historic phenomenons "unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." Since then, our national parks have welcomed visitors from around the world to experience some of the best the...
Zack Frank // Shutterstock Closest national parks to Gadsden Approximately 323 million people visited American national parks in 2025, a 2.7% year-over-year decrease and the first annual decline since 2020. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the National Park Service to leave natural and historic phenomenons "unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." Since then, our national parks have welcomed visitors from around the world to experience some of the best the...
Steve Heap // Shutterstock Closest national parks to Florence Approximately 323 million people visited American national parks in 2025, a 2.7% year-over-year decrease and the first annual decline since 2020. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the National Park Service to leave natural and historic phenomenons "unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." Since then, our national parks have welcomed visitors from around the world to experience some of the best the...
Zack Frank // Shutterstock Closest national parks to Dothan Approximately 323 million people visited American national parks in 2025, a 2.7% year-over-year decrease and the first annual decline since 2020. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the National Park Service to leave natural and historic phenomenons "unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." Since then, our national parks have welcomed visitors from around the world to experience some of the best the coun...
Steve Heap // Shutterstock Closest national parks to Decatur Approximately 323 million people visited American national parks in 2025, a 2.7% year-over-year decrease and the first annual decline since 2020. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the National Park Service to leave natural and historic phenomenons "unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." Since then, our national parks have welcomed visitors from around the world to experience some of the best the...
Simon Dannhauer // Shutterstock Closest national parks to Daphne Approximately 323 million people visited American national parks in 2025, a 2.7% year-over-year decrease and the first annual decline since 2020. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the National Park Service to leave natural and historic phenomenons "unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." Since then, our national parks have welcomed visitors from around the world to experience some of the best...
Steve Heap // Shutterstock Closest national parks to Birmingham Approximately 323 million people visited American national parks in 2025, a 2.7% year-over-year decrease and the first annual decline since 2020. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the National Park Service to leave natural and historic phenomenons "unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." Since then, our national parks have welcomed visitors from around the world to experience some of the best the...
Zack Frank // Shutterstock Closest national parks to Anniston Approximately 323 million people visited American national parks in 2025, a 2.7% year-over-year decrease and the first annual decline since 2020. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the National Park Service to leave natural and historic phenomenons "unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." Since then, our national parks have welcomed visitors from around the world to experience some of the best the...
Arina P Habich // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in Alabama Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $372,057 in June, 1.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more...
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 July 20. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.74 --- Alabama average: $3.64 - Week change: +$0.14 (+4.0%) - Year change: +$0.90 (+31.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.92 - Week change: +$0.48 (+10.8%) - Year change: +$1.43 (+41.1%) -...
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 July 20. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.67 --- Alabama average: $3.64 - Week change: +$0.18 (+5.1%) - Year change: +$0.88 (+31.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.93 - Week change: +$0.44 (+9.8%) - Year change: +$1.44 (+41.4%) - Historical...
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 July 20. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.58 --- Alabama average: $3.64 - Week change: +$0.15 (+4.3%) - Year change: +$0.82 (+29.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.84 - Week change: +$0.14 (+2.9%) - Year change: +$1.44 (+42.3%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Gadsden in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Gadsden, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of July 20. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.54 --- Alabama average: $3.64 - Week change: +$0.15 (+4.6%) - Year change: +$0.82 (+30.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.78 - Week change: +$0.30 (+6.7%) - Year change: +$1.46 (+43.9%) -...
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 July 20. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.56 --- Alabama average: $3.64 - Week change: +$0.10 (+3.0%) - Year change: +$0.79 (+28.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.89 - Week change: +$0.35 (+7.7%) - Year change: +$1.55...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Dothan in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Dothan, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of July 20. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.71 --- Alabama average: $3.64 - Week change: +$0.11 (+3.1%) - Year change: +$0.89 (+31.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.88 - Week change: +$0.27 (+6.0%) - Year change: +$1.34 (+38.0%) - Historical ex...
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 July 20. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.55 --- Alabama average: $3.64 - Week change: +$0.14 (+4.2%) - Year change: +$0.81 (+29.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.81 - Week change: +$0.29 (+6.4%) - Year change: +$1.45 (+43.1%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Daphne in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of July 20. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.67 --- Alabama average: $3.64 - Week change: +$0.19 (+5.4%) - Year change: +$0.84 (+29.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.86 - Week change: +$0.37 (+8.3%) - Year change: +$1.39 (+40.0%)...
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 July 20. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.62 --- Alabama average: $3.64 - Week change: +$0.12 (+3.5%) - Year change: +$0.81 (+28.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $4.89 - Week change: +$0.31 (+6.8%) - Year change: +$1.42 (+40.9%) - H...
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 July 20. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.62 --- Alabama average: $3.64 - Week change: +$0.13 (+3.7%) - Year change: +$0.83 (+29.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.87 - Week change: +$0.39 (+8.7%) - Year change: +$1.51 (+45.0%) - Historical...
