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How new fishing tech can reduce bycatch of turtles and other creatures Our oceans are full of sophisticated, perfect traps: Nets, hooks, fishing lines. Designed to capture animals destined for our dinner tables, they often catch other wildlife too. This accidental harvest is known as bycatch, and every year it causes the death of millions of marine animals, including whales, dolphins, sharks, turtles and seabirds. Nets and gear can asphyxiate animals or cause fatal injuries; even when the...
14% of Americans worry about sunscreen chemicals. Only 32% understand how sunscreen works. Many Americans think of sunscreen at the beach. Fewer consider wearing it for the drive there. And many are questioning if they should wear sunscreen at all. These trends, uncovered in a new national survey from the nonprofit Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA), highlight a central challenge in skin cancer prevention. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, according to the CDC....
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 May 4. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.95 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.23 (+6.2%) - Year change: +$1.24 (+45.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $5.12 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.1%) - Year change: +$1.89 (+58.5%) -...
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 4. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.99 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.29 (+7.9%) - Year change: +$1.26 (+46.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $5.06 - Week change: +$0.09 (+1.9%) - Year change: +$1.83 (+56.5%) - Historical...
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 4. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.92 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.19 (+5.2%) - Year change: +$1.22 (+45.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.26 - Week change: +$0.05 (+1.0%) - Year change: +$1.98 (+60.6%) - 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 4. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.97 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.21 (+5.5%) - Year change: +$1.23 (+45.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $5.14 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.3%) - Year change: +$1.86...
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 4. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.04 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.25 (+6.6%) - Year change: +$1.26 (+45.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.16 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.4%) - Year change: +$1.89 (+57.7%) -...
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 May 4. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.86 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.21 (+5.8%) - Year change: +$1.25 (+47.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.25 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.2%) - Year change: +$2.18 (+71.1%) - Historical...
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 4. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.94 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.21 (+5.5%) - Year change: +$1.22 (+44.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.20 - Week change: +$0.04 (+0.8%) - Year change: +$1.91 (+57.8%) -...
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 4. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.95 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.22 (+5.8%) - Year change: +$1.21 (+44.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $5.25 - Week change: +$0.09 (+1.7%) - Year change: +$1.90 (+57.0%) - His...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 4. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.90 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.16 (+4.3%) - Year change: +$1.14 (+41.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $5.07 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Year change: +$1.82 (+55.9%) -...
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 May 4. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.99 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.25 (+6.6%) - Year change: +$1.26 (+46.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $5.31 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.2%) - Year change: +$1.87 (+54.3%) - 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 May 4. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.97 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.17 (+4.4%) - Year change: +$1.23 (+45.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.26 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.3%) - Year change: +$1.94 (+58.5%) - His...
9% of small businesses say this is the key to AI visibility There is good news for every small business owner who’s been terrified of AI. The one thing most likely to make you show up in an AI search result is the same thing that’s always helped small businesses grow: your reputation. Global Payments recently surveyed 1,000 U.S. small business owners (SMBs) on how they’re thinking about AI. When the researchers asked what matters most for showing up when a customer uses an AI platform to find a...
How to talk with kids about inappropriate content online Parents often feel pressure to get conversations about inappropriate content exactly right. But Marilyn Evans, founder of Parents Aware, says waiting for the “perfect moment” can do more harm than good. Her work focuses on helping families navigate how children encounter and process explicit content online—and how to talk about it before it happens. Why? Studies show that 1 in 12 children can be exposed to inappropriate content onlin...
How to budget for home renovations Your house is more than just a place where you live—it’s your home, your sanctuary, a space where memories are made. It’s no wonder, then, that many homeowners invest time and resources to make it the best it can be. A survey of more than 30,000 U.S. homeowners found that 56% of them tackled a renovation project in 2023, with the median amount spent reaching $24,000—up $9,000 since 2020. Homeowners are undoubtedly pleased with all those updated kitchen...
Automation is coming for business admin, and that’s a good thing: Why entity management tech is becoming standard practice As businesses continue modernizing their operations in 2026, digital entity management platforms are replacing spreadsheets, paper records, and manual compliance tracking, signaling a broader shift toward automated business governance. Few conversations about business modernization begin with corporate recordkeeping. But they probably should. For decades, the a...
Gorodenkoff // 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...
Gorodenkoff // 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...
sommai damrongpanich // Shutterstock From bouquets to filet mignon: What Instacart orders reveal about the best Mother's Day gifts in Alabama Mother's Day topped every other holiday for gift orders in 2025. Flowers, gourmet dinners, sweet treats — here's what customers sent and cooked for the special moms in their lives. Key Takeaways - Mother's Day was the #1 day for gift orders in 2025, with customers placing gift orders 18 times more often than average. - Over half of Mother's Day gift o...
Meet the AI fighting crime before it happens "The nature of threats facing public spaces and critical infrastructure has changed," said Harry Mead, CEO and cofounder of London-based AI security startup Augur, referring to the rise of so-called "grey zone" attacks in Europe. These threats, often coordinated by hostile actors to try to destabilize democratic nations, have targeted electricity grids, satellite communications, and transport infrastructure, and Mead is using AI to fight back....
As enrollment falls, old schools find new life as apartments In a once-thriving neighborhood in the southeast part of Atlanta, Lakewood Elementary served families who came to work at the General Motors assembly plant, a sprawling 100-acre landmark that became a path toward economic mobility for entry-level workers. At its height in the late 1970s, the plant employed as many as 5,700 people. But by the early ‘90s, when Gloria Hawkins-Wynn moved into the community, signs of decline were e...
Why people still worry about EV range For years, range anxiety has cropped up as a major factor holding people back from switching to an EV (electric vehicle). In dealer showrooms, family group chats, comment sections and road trip planning chats alike, questions are asked: Will it get me there? What do I do if things do not go to plan? Those concerns have not vanished, but it’s also no longer a simple conversation about how far an EV can drive on a single charge, or whether there will be a c...
1 ChatGPT examples that show its capabilities and limitations in 2026 ChatGPT can do a lot more than answer trivia questions. Marketers, writers, and business owners use it every day to draft content, brainstorm ideas, write emails, and automate repetitive tasks. But not every use case delivers the same value, and the gap between a good prompt and a bad one can mean the difference between a usable output and wasted time. This guide from WebFX breaks down 10 real ChatGPT examples across...
Survey finds failure doesn't scare founders, and most say they would try again Founders are launching companies at record levels despite high failure rates and economic uncertainty. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, Americans filed over 532,000 new business applications in January 2026. But a startup doesn’t equal success. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that approximately 4 in 5 businesses survive their first year, but that rate declines to about 50% by year five. However, fear of f...
