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Biggest sources of immigrants to Birmingham Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration. Each era of...
Biggest sources of immigrants to Auburn Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration. Each era of immigration...
Biggest sources of immigrants to Anniston Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration. Each era of...
Suicide risk rises in fall. Here’s what we can do about it. Every September, Suicide Prevention Month brings a flurry of hashtags, awareness walks, and online tributes. But here’s what often gets left out: suicide risk doesn’t peak during the holidays, as many believe; it actually climbs in the fall. This seasonal uptick isn’t just anecdotal. A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that suicide rates consistently spiked across September and October across multiple countri...
Why many Black Americans are boycotting big-box retail stores: ‘Using my money to resist’ Rebecca Renard-Wilson has stopped shopping at Target and all things Amazon, including Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh. These days, the mother of two shops for the things she needs at farmer’s markets and small mom-and-pop stores, or she goes directly to the websites of products she wants to purchase. “I have options of where I put my money,” Renard-Wilson, 49, said. “Yes, Target’s convenient. Yes, Amazon F...
Coalition hopes to ‘accelerate’ career training, apprenticeships Hoping to promote the growth of career training and apprenticeships, a coalition including five governors and major labor unions has come together to align career training and push for national policy change. The American Federation of Teachers, the nation’s second-largest teachers union, and CareerWise USA, which runs apprenticeship programs for high-schoolers in five states, announced the Education and Apprenticeship Accel...
Do you need a home appraisal to qualify for a HELOC or home equity loan? While you've been focused on everything else life throws at you, your property has been working behind the scenes. Most people build equity as they pay down their mortgage and property values rise. Meanwhile, big expenses come up from time to time. Under the right circumstances, a home equity line of credit could help you reach your financial goals. A HELOC is a mortgage. The process may differ slightly from what you went...
Corporate credit card management essentials every team should know Between employees making unauthorized purchases, missing receipts that delay month-end close, and spending that spirals over approved budgets, an ineffective corporate credit program can become a daily source of headaches. Yet, when done properly, corporate card management can allow your corporate cards to streamline financial operations and improve cash flow. The difference between a card program that works and one that creates...
A person holding a smartphone, with a donation application on the screen displaying a coin being dropped into a slot, a selectable donation amount set to Andrey_Popov // Shutterstock Tap to donate: How nonprofits can make giving mobile-friendly In July 1985, the iconic Live Aid concerts raised more than $140 million for the famine in Ethiopia. That event inspired decades of benefit concerts and showed how live gatherings can drive worldwide giving. Today, the biggest music festivals in the U.S....
Colleen Michaels // Shutterstock The Brine Boom: Pickles are popping off in grocery aisles in Alabama From crunchy spears to tangy cocktails, pickles are having a moment. Whether you're enjoying pickles in surprising combinations like a new sorbet, cooling down with a briny slush, or sipping on a pickletini for the first time, this flavor-forward trend is taking center stage. To find out what's fueling the pickle craze, Instacart dove into the data to see how Alabama and the rest of the country...
The right to refuse service to rude customers: Is it legal for a business? We’ve all seen the signs in businesses, retail shops and elsewhere that read, “We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.” But is that really true? Do business owners have the legal right to refuse service to a rude customer? The answer is complicated. And while you, your business, and your employees may have the right to refuse service to anyone, that right may be limited under local, state, and federal laws, NEXT...
What to do if you're subject to wage garnishment for student loan debt In 2020, the federal government paused collections efforts on defaulted federal student loans, part of pandemic relief efforts. While Congress said payments would start again in 2023, the pause remained in effect. This pause has now ended. The Trump Administration announced on April 21, 2025, that the Department of Education would start trying to collect on unpaid debt on May 5. Unfortunately for the approximately 5 million b...
Inside the race for copper: Can we mine enough to power the green revolution? Copper is a metal of the past. Its time has come and gone. Right? Not so fast. Many modern technologies have thrust copper back into the spotlight. EVs are just one of many examples. EV copper demand hit 1 million tons in 2024. By 2028? That number is projected to skyrocket to 2 million tons, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence estimates. As green technologies increasingly turn to electrification, copper has...
The pros and cons of using AI to manage your finances Managing your finances can feel like a full-time job. Thankfully, with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), managing your finances is faster and easier than ever—from setting goals and tracking expenses, to building better saving plans. Artificial intelligence is the engine powering many of the financial tools on the market. Wealth Enhancement explores how AI in finance works, the benefits it may bring, and the risks to watch out for. W...
The future of marketing isn’t humans vs. AI — it’s humans with AI Small business owners are all saying the same thing: “My website traffic is tanking, and the stuff that used to work just doesn't anymore.” And they're right. A 2024 study by SparkToro CEO Rand Fishkin found that nearly 60% of searches in the U.S. don’t end in a click — people are getting answers from AI and never visiting your site. But here's what's crazy: The same AI that's killing your traffic? It's also your best opportunity...
Taylor Swift’s ‘Showgirl’ era sparks major sales for brands Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, the highest-grossing concert tour of all time, surpassed $2 billion in ticket sales and reached an estimated total global economic footprint of $28 billion. Now, just weeks after announcing her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Aug. 12, the ripple effects are once again reaching far beyond the stage. Swift’s eras often orbit a central theme, and this one appears rooted in vintage sensuality, c...
Istvan Csak // 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 August 22. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.78 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.06 (-2.1%) - Year change: -$0.25 (-8.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.41 - Week change: -$0.07 (-1.9%) - Year change: -$0.05 (-1.5%...
Istvan Csak // 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 August 22. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.75 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.7%) - Year change: -$0.21 (-7.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.37 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Year change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Historical...
Istvan Csak // 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 August 22. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.72 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.31 (-10.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.30 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.1%) - Year change: -$0.10...
Istvan Csak // 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 August 22. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.70 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.30 (-10.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.38 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: -$0.12 (-3.4%)...
Daniel Avram // 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 August 22. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.73 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.06 (-2.1%) - Year change: -$0.27 (-9.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.39 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.1%) - Year change: -$0.06 (-1.7%) -...
Istvan Csak // 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 August 22. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.77 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.9%) - Year change: -$0.25 (-8.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.43 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.6%) - Year change: -$0.05 (-1.4%)...
Daniel Avram // 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 August 22. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.65 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.2%) - Year change: -$0.22 (-7.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.31 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.1%) - Year change: -$0.16 (-4.7%) -...
Christian Mueller // 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 August 22. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.73 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.5%) - Year change: -$0.30 (-10.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $3.47 - Week change: -$0.03 (-0.9%) - Year change: -$0.09 (-...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // 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 August 22. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.66 --- Alabama average: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.9%) - Year change: -$0.34 (-11.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.33 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.4%) - Year change:...
