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The FBI is contacting Wisconsin election officials. Here’s what we know. The federal government’s probe into the 2020 election has reached Wisconsin, with several current and former election officials, including multiple people in Milwaukee, confirming they have been interviewed or approached by the FBI. The exact nature of the investigation remains unclear, though it appears to be at least somewhat centered around the 2020 election. The agency’s election investigations elsewhere in the count...
The World Cup is coming to the United States. What happens when 6 billion fans go online? For most Americans, the FIFA World Cup has always been someone else's home game. This summer, that changes. The 2026 tournament is being co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. FIFA projects nearly six billion viewers, making it the largest live and digital audience in the event's history. Fans across all 48 participating nations will be streaming matches, booking travel, checking schedules, shopping for...
How to get a last minute side hustle this summer If you’ve recently strolled through the aisles at the grocery store, pumped gas, booked a vacation or hunted for a new home, you’re probably well aware that things are expensive right now. But many people are finding a way to make ends meet: side hustles. A third of Americans have a side gig, and the most popular reasons for getting one is to cover cost-of-living expenses or use it for discretionary spending or saving, according to a recent sur...
8 pickup trucks similar to the Ford F-150 The Ford F-150 has been America's bestselling vehicle for more than 40 years, thanks to its capability and comfort. Many shoppers look to pickup trucks as family vehicles and not simply tools to get a job done. But while the F-150 is the big name in full-size pickup trucks, it's not the only option. CarMax gives you a look at other full-size pickups you should consider, along with some smaller trucks that might better suit your needs. The Full-Size...
Young Americans say parenthood now feels like a choice between family and financial security For a prominent number of young Americans, the decision of whether to have children is just as much financial as it is personal. New research from Intuit Credit Karma, conducted by The Harris Poll in April 2026, surveyed 629 U.S. adults ages 18-45, who don’t want to have any children or more children, or are unsure if they want to. The research shows that 54% of Gen Z (ages 18-29) and 50% of m...
Nattawit Khomsanit // Shutterstock See how many players from Alabama have played for U.S. in World Cup The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event in the world. FIFA estimates that around 5 billion people tuned in during the last tournament in 2022 in Qatar. To put that in perspective, only about 2.5% of that total (125.6 million) watched the 2026 Super Bowl. The 2026 World Cup is expected to bring in even more viewers. It kicks off on June 11, and what you may not know is that it will feat...
How the AI-enabled race for taxpayer money starts in a superintendent’s inbox Strange meetings keep appearing on Heidi Sipe’s Google calendar. The superintendent for the Umatilla School District in eastern Oregon never requested these meetings. But sales representatives selling education technology have found their way onto her calendar anyway. Sipe says it’s the latest tactic from education technology companies racing for her district’s business. Every week, Sipe roots through these unwante...
HR’s biggest challenges in 2026 and how organizational mental health can help Every day, HR teams are supporting employees through burnout, financial stress, family pressures, global uncertainty, and rising mental health needs. At the same time, they’re being asked to defend every investment, manage tighter budgets, and show how their benefits programs contribute to business performance. That’s not easy, because some of HR’s most valuable work is preventative. It’s the resignation that didn...
How much debt does the average American have in 2026? Debt is something most people deal with, even if no one talks about it openly. The average American’s debt was $104,755 in June 2025, according to data from Experian, the credit bureau. Of course, that one simple number covers so many different people, ages, and life circumstances, it’s practically impossible to apply to your own situation. Even if your debt appears typical on paper, numbers don’t tell the whole story. What feels manag...
How to spot early signs of a roof leak before it spreads Weather-related damage remains a leading cause of homeowners insurance claims. What starts as a minor roof leak can escalate into thousands of dollars worth of structural repairs, mold remediation and interior restoration. Roof leaks rarely announce themselves with obvious drips. They begin quietly behind walls or beneath insulation, causing damage long before visible symptoms appear. By the time water stains show on your ceiling, the leak...
A revolutionary cancer treatment could transform autoimmune disease At age 49, Jan Janisch-Hanzlik’s multiple sclerosis was destroying her freedom to live the life she wanted. She gave up her active nursing job for a desk role. Frequent falls made her afraid to carry her grandchildren. She had to move to a bigger house to make room for the wheelchair she feared she might end up needing full-time. Even the best available medication wasn’t improving Janisch-Hanzlik’s symptoms, and she worri...
How to switch business bank accounts (without breaking your finance stack) Most finance leaders consider switching business bank accounts at some point. The triggers are usually the same: fees that outpace your revenue, integrations that stop working, a service tier you've outgrown. It's a growth move, not a chore. But it can feel like one. Moving from one bank to another typically means rerouting everything connected to your account: payroll, vendor payments, accounting feeds, card statement...
America's most active seniors in 2026 For many Americans, retirement promises more autonomy over personal time. As work and child care responsibilities diminish or disappear, opportunities to pursue personal interests typically expand. While some retirees spend their post-work years focused on rest and relaxation, others embrace an active retirement lifestyle highlighted by travel, volunteering and other pursuits. SmartAsset set out to identify the states that are home to America's most active...
9 ways to find a long-lost family member (and what to do when you actually find them) Some distances can’t be measured in miles. A sibling given up for adoption. A parent who disappeared before you were old enough to form a memory. A cousin from a distant branch of the family who stopped sending annual Christmas cards. The absence of a family member is a unique kind of pain. But thanks in large part to the rise of consumer DNA testing, searching for lost relatives has moved from being a niche c...
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 June 8. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.66 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.18 (-4.7%) - Year change: +$0.90 (+32.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.85 - Week change: -$0.12 (-2.5%) - Year change: +$1.64 (+51.1%)...
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 June 8. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.79 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.16 (-4.1%) - Year change: +$1.10 (+41.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.96 - Week change: -$0.15 (-2.9%) - Year change: +$1.72 (+53.2%) -...
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 June 8. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.74 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.18 (-4.5%) - Year change: +$1.06 (+39.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.90 - Week change: -$0.14 (-2.8%) - Year change: +$1.72...
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 June 8. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.68 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.18 (-4.7%) - Year change: +$0.96 (+35.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.80 - Week change: -$0.15 (-3.0%) - Year change: +$1.62 (+50.8%) - 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 June 8. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.73 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.21 (-5.4%) - Year change: +$0.98 (+35.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.75 - Week change: -$0.12 (-2.5%) - Year change: +$1.62 (+51.6%) - 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 June 8. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.71 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.18 (-4.6%) - Year change: +$1.07 (+40.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.86 - Week change: -$0.17 (-3.3%) - Year change: +$1.65 (+51.4%) - Historical...
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 June 8. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.76 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.17 (-4.2%) - Year change: +$1.00 (+36.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.81 - Week change: -$0.12 (-2.5%) - Year change: +$1.60 (+49.8%) -...
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 June 8. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.71 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.15 (-3.9%) - Year change: +$1.07 (+40.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.89 - Week change: -$0.10 (-2.0%) - Year change: +$1.79 (+57.8%) - 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 June 8. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.74 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.18 (-4.6%) - Year change: +$1.07 (+40.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.86 - Week change: -$0.18 (-3.6%) - Year change: +$1.59 (+48.5%) -...
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 June 8. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.76 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.13 (-3.4%) - Year change: +$1.04 (+38.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $4.79 - Week change: -$0.08 (-1.6%) - Year change: +$1.57 (+49.1%) - H...
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 June 8. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.76 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.18 (-4.6%) - Year change: +$0.98 (+35.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.98 - Week change: -$0.13 (-2.5%) - Year change: +$1.60 (+47.5%) - Historical exp...
