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The hidden work behind every ‘overnight’ AI startup The myth of the overnight AI startup is an easy sell. It’s inspirational. It’s dripping with genius. One day, no one has ever heard of the company, and the next day, it’s plastered across every media channel and about to turn into a unicorn. The thing is, every “overnight” success has a long backstory you don’t see: the months’ or years’ worth of work, the users who didn’t convert, the messaging that had to be rewritten, and the models that d...
Where it pays to be in nursing in 2026 Nursing is a calling, but it’s also a paycheck, and location can have a major impact on that paycheck’s true value. While demand for nurses exists across the U.S., compensation does not factor evenly from state to state. After accounting for differences in local costs, some states offer nurses materially stronger earning power than others, making geography an important part of the profession’s financial equation. That compensation gap matters not only for n...
The summer concert state rankings: Which states pack more festivals, shows, and tours in 2026 Summer 2026 is shaping up to be one of the densest live music seasons in recent years. From packed festival calendars to a resurgent touring industry, a handful of breakout U.S. states are finally getting the traffic they deserve. Not all states are created equal when it comes to live music density, though. ThatsThem has compiled per-capita concert data, venue infrastructure metrics, and festival...
The states where flood risk is rising fastest, and how many homes aren't insured for it Floods are the costliest and most common natural disaster in the U.S., causing more than $8 billion in damage in 2024, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. $3.8 billion happened in areas not considered high risk. Fathom’s U.S. Flood Risk Index [2026] estimates that the average annual exposure of the U.S. population will increase by 72.6% by 2050 from 2020 levels. In Louisiana, where flood r...
alisalipa // Shutterstock Coldest Julys in Alabama since 1895 Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Julys 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. July 1975 (tie) - Average temperature: 78°F - Monthly high...
Savings accounts for kids: A guide for parents Whether your child’s piggy bank is stuffed, or you want to be proactive about teaching them smart money habits, a kids savings account can be a great tool to kick off building your child’s financial literacy. What is a kids savings account? Parents can open a savings account and designate it for a child, even when minors can’t open an account by themselves, Ally Financial reports. As the account owner, you can use it as a tool to teach your child...
How AI is changing the insurance claims process and what it means for accident victims While a car crash once meant days of phone calls, inspection appointments, and back-and-forth paperwork, some insurance claims can now begin with a smartphone photo, a telematics record, or an automated estimate generated before an adjuster ever sees the damaged vehicle. That shift is changing one of the most stressful parts of an accident: the period after the crash, when injured people are trying to...
6 housing markets where sellers still call the shots The housing market looks very different this summer than it did just a few years ago. In many parts of the country, buyers finally have more room to negotiate as inventory rises and homes take longer to sell. Nationally, existing-home sales are mostly flat year over year, while housing inventory continues to grow and affordability is improving across every region, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). But some markets are...
The majority of CFOs require human oversight of agentic AI. Here are the 4 governance frameworks finance teams are actually using. For most enterprise finance teams, agentic AI is already up and running. For some businesses, it’s reconciling accounts, flagging anomalies, and classifying transactions. In others, it’s autonomously preparing the key components needed for indirect tax filings. The vendor pitch of faster close cycles, fewer manual errors, and a finance function that can scale is com...
How to tell if a wellness trend is actually backed by science The wellness industry now generates more than $6.8 trillion globally, according to the Global Wellness Institute, and much of its influence moves through social feeds before it ever reaches a doctor's office. A Pew Research Center survey conducted in October 2025 found that half of U.S. adults under 50 get health and wellness information from influencers or podcasters, while fewer than 1 in 5 of those creators are conventional...
The security challenges behind America’s biggest party Independence Day is one of America’s biggest celebrations, with thousands of temporary events happening across the country, all at the same time. For security staff, this can create problems, including overcrowding, heavy traffic, unfamiliar layouts, and lots of people trying to leave at the same time. The Fourth of July is huge, as AAA projected that 72.2 million people would travel at least 50 miles from home during the 2025 Ind...
1 most expensive states to buy rental property in 2026 As housing prices soar, homebuying has become harder across the country. Naturally, some places are hit harder than others. The gap between the least and most expensive states to buy rental property has widened substantially, and it’s impacting how and whether people can afford real estate. There are a few different reasons for the discrepancy, ranging from limited housing supply to restrictive zoning laws. Sudden jumps in job and p...
Is it back-to-school butterflies or something deeper? Back-to-school season can be a stressful time for students. As you think about navigating your class schedule, friend dynamics, academic pressures, and other responsibilities, it’s normal to feel a little nervous. If this happens to you, you’re not alone, and there are ways to feel better. Feeling anxious at the start of a new school year doesn’t mean you have a mental health condition. But if your anxiety doesn’t go away and negativ...
European student housing is 30% more competitive than last year. US students who act now still have the advantage. Nearly 7.3 million students are studying outside their home countries right now, and about half of them are in Europe, according to UNESCO's first Higher Education Global Trends Report, published in 2026. The same report projects that number to reach nine million by 2030. For U.S. students planning to join them this autumn, the housing market is more competitive than ever, but...
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 29. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.43 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.3%) - Year change: +$0.65 (+23.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.49 - Week change: -$0.14 (-3.1%) - Year change: +$1.11 (+32.7%) -...
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 29. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.54 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.06 (-1.6%) - Year change: +$0.73 (+26.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.37 - Week change: -$0.16 (-3.5%) - Year change: +$0.94 (+27.3%) -...
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 29. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.38 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.3%) - Year change: +$0.57 (+20.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.30 - Week change: -$0.15 (-3.4%) - Year change: +$0.88 (+25.7%) - 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 June 29. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.44 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.10 (-2.8%) - Year change: +$0.64 (+23.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.65 - Week change: -$0.09 (-1.8%) - Year change: +$1.28 (+37.9%) -...
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 29. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.32 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.13 (-3.8%) - Year change: +$0.62 (+23.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.37 - Week change: -$0.24 (-5.2%) - Year change: +$1.05 (+31.7%) -...
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 29. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.34 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.09 (-2.5%) - Year change: +$0.57 (+20.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.57 - Week change: -$0.11 (-2.4%) - Year change: +$1.22...
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 29. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.47 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.07 (-1.9%) - Year change: +$0.67 (+23.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.61 - Week change: -$0.09 (-1.9%) - Year change: +$1.10 (+31.4%) - Historical...
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 29. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.36 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.1%) - Year change: +$0.52 (+18.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.38 - Week change: -$0.14 (-3.1%) - Year change: +$0.97 (+28.5%)...
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 29. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.38 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.11 (-3.2%) - Year change: +$0.61 (+22.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.40 - Week change: -$0.12 (-2.6%) - Year change: +$1.06 (+31.8%) -...
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 June 29. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.48 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.10 (-2.9%) - Year change: +$0.67 (+24.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $4.55 - Week change: -$0.17 (-3.5%) - Year change: +$1.08 (+31.2%) -...
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 29. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.45 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Year change: +$0.65 (+23.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.30 - Week change: -$0.16 (-3.6%) - Year change: +$0.95 (+28.5%) - Historical...
