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Person's hands applying UV filter film on glass window" title="15 ways to stay cool this summer without AC Petr Smagin // Shutterstock 15 ways to stay cool this summer without AC The summer of 2025 continues to heat up across the United States. According to the National Weather Service's climate outlook for June through August of this year, above-normal temperatures are expected throughout the country, with the highest temps predicted in the Southwest and Northeast. Already, most of the nation...
================================================== ERROR IMPORTING STORY: Invalid canonical URL: ================================================== jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Alabama in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Alabama. Gas prices are as of August 4. Alabama by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.78 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.0%) - Year change: -$0.31 (-10.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current...
Inside the urgent effort to save endangered coral reefs According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, more than 1 billion people worldwide “benefit either directly or indirectly from the ecosystem services coral reefs provide.” Preserving those benefits, threatened by climate change and disease, is the mission of a pioneering research facility opened in June in the Bahamas. The Bahamas Coral Gene Bank at Atlantis Paradise Island is a temporary refuge for more than 15 cor...
An autonomous robot with the name Esther displayed on its screen making a delivery in the city. Mario Tama // Getty Images 4 ways retailers are adopting AI, robotics, and other new tech in 2025 There have been seismic shifts in how people shop. Customers seek even more convenience, faster transactions, and a personalized shopping experience. However, data shows that retailers are struggling to meet these consumer needs. According to a 2024 IBM study, only 9% of consumers reported being...
FHA loan requirements: FHA loans explained Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans are a popular choice for first-time homebuyers and other borrowers who, for a variety of reasons, may have a hard time qualifying for a conventional home mortgage. If your credit is just so-so or you’re struggling to save for a down payment, an FHA loan may help you finance the home you want. These government-backed loans typically offer lower interest rates and require a minimum down payment of just 3.5%. A...
Student loan caps might worsen the national doctor shortage, critics worry Twenty-eight-year-old Michaela Bonner has been working 12-hour shifts as an emergency medical technician in Norfolk, Virginia, for the past four years, while attending and paying for college to finish her prerequisites for medical school. But now that President Donald Trump’s signature tax and spending law bars students from borrowing more than $50,000 annually in unsubsidized federal loans for medical school, Bonner i...
Where Americans are moving to in 2025, and why that can make reconnecting harder Americans aren’t moving residences quite as often as they used to, but an estimated 40 million did so in 2023. Of those 40 million, nearly 20%, or around 7.7 million, moved to a different state, according to data from the Census Bureau and Pew Research Center. If your friend or loved one was one of those 7.7 million Americans, you might be feeling a little lost without them. Below, PeopleFinders takes a look at w...
Laurene Powell Jobs and Eve Jobs attend the 2023 TIME100 Gala in New York City. Kevin Mazur // Getty Images for TIME Richest women in America The overwhelming majority of those who make it onto "richest people" lists—in all 50 states or the world—are men. This fact is unsurprising, considering the history of discriminatory workplace practices and various barriers to women's wealth, including barring women from having credit cards until the 1970s. Even in 2025, an income gap leaves women ear...
Close up hands holding burger at outdoor restaurant table. AKS-Stock Agency // Shutterstock 50 most popular chain restaurants in America Since A&W Root Beer became the first American restaurant to franchise in 1926, the United States—and the rest of the world—has been dominated by chains. Iconic establishments like the now-defunct Howard Johnson's trained customers to look toward its distinctive orange roofs for consistency and comfort, while McDonald's revolutionized the industry with its foc...
Heart health: The risks that no one thinks about It isn’t easy to surprise a cardiologist who’s been in practice for more than 30 years, treating a wide range of patients with every type of medical challenge. Still, sometimes patients and physicians face the unexpected. Northwell Health shares some surprising truths faced in cardiology practices. Young people can have heart attacks There’s this idea that only old, overweight, cigar-smoking men have heart attacks, but even a 52-year-old runne...
How much does the average wedding cost, according to data? As of 2025, the average cost of a wedding is approximately $36,000, according to data from Zola, a wedding registry platform. When you think about all that goes into a wedding, you may understand how the figure can get so high. There’s the venue (whether you book an event space or have a party tent in a backyard), food and drink, music, photography and videography, the dress and the ring, hair and makeup, flowers, and more. But w...
Many voters in this state could benefit from a ballot in Arabic, but the law isn’t on their side When Lama Ali Ahmad became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2021, she was eager to become a voter, too. In Lebanon, where she’s from, elections were often derailed by crises. But here, she had faith in the process. She registered and voted in a municipal election the same day. That night, she gathered her family at her Dearborn home for a special dinner of steak, chicken, and tabbouleh, and told the...
Foreign buyers are getting discounts on US homes – here's why House prices reached a record high in June, with monthly costs also hovering in historic territory. This unprecedented lack of affordability has stalled the housing market and prompted a shift in power towards homebuyers, as sellers struggle to offload their listings. A slower market gives foreign buyers — many of whom pay in cash — more room to take advantage. And thanks to a weakening U.S. dollar, these buyers may be able to spend l...
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans 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...
Tikkyshop // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Huntsville The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans 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...
What one town learned by charging residents for every bag of trash Until a few years ago, the town of Plympton, Massachusetts, was quite literally throwing away money. People were producing so much trash that it was threatening to put the municipal transfer station out of business. Under the town’s system, residents would buy a $240 sticker for their cars that allowed them yearlong access to the dump, where they could dispose of as much garbage as they wished. But the sheer volume, combined with...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // 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 8. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.79 --- Alabama average: $2.80 - Week change: +$0.03 (+1.2%) - Year change: -$0.29 (-9.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.31 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Year change:...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // 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 8. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.81 --- Alabama average: $2.80 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.6%) - Year change: -$0.26 (-8.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.50 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) -...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // 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 8. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.79 --- Alabama average: $2.80 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.0%) - Year change: -$0.31 (-10.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $3.50 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: -$0.12...
Elen Nika // 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 August 8. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.85 --- Alabama average: $2.80 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.6%) - Year change: -$0.23 (-7.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.58 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.10 (-2.8%) - Historical...
Daniel Avram // 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 8. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.76 --- Alabama average: $2.80 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.3%) - Year change: -$0.30 (-9.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.44 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.5%) - Year change: -$0.13 (-3.7%)...
Istvan Csak // 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 8. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.68 --- Alabama average: $2.80 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.8%) - Year change: -$0.29 (-9.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.36 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.7%) - Year change: -$0.16 (-4.4%) -...
Christian Mueller // 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 8. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.84 --- Alabama average: $2.80 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.8%) - Year change: -$0.26 (-8.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.48 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: -$0.06...
jittawit21 // 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 8. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.75 --- Alabama average: $2.80 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.8%) - Year change: -$0.30 (-9.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.38 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.3%) - Year change: -$0.17 (-4.8%) -...
Christian Mueller // 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 8. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.84 --- Alabama average: $2.80 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.8%) - Year change: -$0.26 (-8.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.48 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.3%) - Year change: -$0.04...
