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Happy Together // Shutterstock Hottest months in Alabama since 1895 In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in the same month. The year prior, July marked the hottest month on record worldwide. Climate change is driving rising temperatures and more record heat. The Earth’s temperature has climbed each decade since 1880 by a...
Mish.El // Shutterstock Mortgage rates fall to 10‑month low, offering relief for Daphne buyers Redfin Real Estate economists say the recent dip in mortgage rates gives serious house hunters a window of opportunity to lock in a lower monthly housing payment. The daily average mortgage rate dropped to 6.57% on August 4th – the lowest level in 10 months. That's down from a peak of 7.08% in May, giving buyers some relief after months of higher rates. In Daphne, where the median sale price is $38...
The Great AI Attrition: Why your best AI talent is eyeing the exit Top AI performers are twice as likely to quit, according to new research from the Upwork Research Institute. As leaders focus on using AI to maximize worker productivity, they’re losing sight of the flight risk created across the very workers using AI most effectively. So what are the implications of an en masse AI talent drain? We need only look as far back as the 1990s for clues. Today’s AI efficiency experts are like the ear...
The Brine Boom: Pickles are popping off in grocery aisles 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 America is snacking on pickles, and which brands are topping the charts. Top...
Essential financial tools every small business should know in 2025 In today’s uncertain economy, small businesses need more than grit and hustle; they need data, automation, and smart planning. With inflation, rising borrowing costs, and unpredictable supply chains shaping the 2025 landscape, choosing the right financial tools can mean the difference between surviving and thriving. This guide from Gateway Commercial Finance, an invoice factoring company, curates 10 categories of must-have tools...
Why your emails land in spam—and how to fix it You can write the perfect cold email — an email so compelling you could sell sand in the desert. But if you can't get that email into your prospects' inboxes, it will go unseen and unread, lost to the digital abyss that is the spam folder. For B2B sales teams scaling their outreach, deliverability isn't just another metric — it's the foundation of your pipeline. Apollo.io breaks down why your emails land in spam and, more importantly, how to fix it....
6 discontinued SUVs great for active lifestyles Whether you’re looking for small, midsize, or large SUVs, these six pack in loads of features, versatility…and you’ll only find them on the used car lot. SUVs have all but made the traditional car extinct. Their roomy interiors, abundant cargo space, and comfortable ride have made them the vehicle of choice for most shoppers. But while SUVs continue to dominate, some arguably great ones have been discontinued due to a fickle market or too many...
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock Best public middle schools in Alabama Stacker compiled a list of the best public middle schools in Alabama using data from the Niche. Niche uses five weighted factors for its rankings: academics grade, teachers grade, district overall grade, culture & diversity grade, and parent / student surveys. You can read more about the methodology here. Online schools were not included in the list. PeopleImages.com - Yuri A // Shutterstock #10. Saraland Middle/Nelson Adams -...
How 10 independent brands found their first customers Making your first sale is a major milestone for a budding entrepreneur. After developing a product, building your brand, and connecting with your audience, all your hard work is validated with that first order. It’s the moment when a dream becomes a legitimate, operational business. But finding your target audience, capturing their attention, and convincing them to take a chance on your brand requires planning. According to data from S...
1 ways to save on back-to-school shopping Come August, and it’s time to enjoy the last weeks of steamy summer weather, visit the pool and beaches, and—if you’re a student or the parent of one—do your back-to-school shopping. Doing so can be expensive. Families with students in elementary through high school are planning to spend $858.07 on average on electronics, school supplies, clothing and shoes, and that figure jumps to $1,325.85 for families of college students, according to the Nationa...
How AI training for employees will change how businesses operate Most companies are making the same expensive mistake with AI. They buy the tools, set them up, and expect immediate results. But results don't come from the technology alone. What matters is how well employees learn to use it. Studies show that generative AI could increase productivity by up to 40%, which makes effective training programs absolutely necessary if you want to see those gains. StayModern explores how AI training is ch...
1 states that bet the most on sports If you're wondering where sports betting truly thrives in the United States, the biggest states by total dollars might not tell the whole story. Since the 2018 repeal of PASPA opened the floodgates for legal sports betting, over 30 states have joined the movement. In 2024 alone, Americans wagered more than $140 billion — a staggering number. But raw totals can be misleading. The real question is: - Where are people most likely to bet? - Which states have emb...
The accessibility check every site needs to prepare for the year's busiest digital season As summer winds down, the digital world is gearing up for its busiest stretch of the year. Back-to-school shopping is already well underway, while holiday travel bookings and early holiday sales continue to ramp up. Over the next few months, online traffic will climb toward its annual peak, creating intense competition for consumer attention and spending. One factor can make or break performance during...
What you need to know about arthritis, from causes and management to emerging treatment Arthritis is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It is not a single disease but rather an umbrella term that encompasses over 100 types of joint disorders. Each type has unique features, but they all share one common symptom: inflammation in one or more joints, which causes pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. This comprehensive article from...
How much general liability insurance do I need? How much general liability insurance you need depends on a number of factors, including your line of business, the location where you work, the size and income of your business, and your overall business risk. Many small business owners start with a $1 million policy because it’s the industry standard for basic protection. But is that too much for you? Not enough? How can you know if you’re wasting money on coverage you don’t need? Or if your busin...
Are you covered as a handyperson when mistakes happen? Being a handyperson requires skill, experience, and a willingness to solve a wide variety of problems. Whether you are installing cabinets, patching drywall, or handling electrical repairs, every job comes with a certain level of risk. No matter how careful or experienced you are, mistakes can happen. When they do, they can cost you time, money, and even your professional reputation. That is where insurance comes in. Many either...
America's hidden $100 billion crisis: How the truck parking shortage costs consumers Every night across America, millions of truck drivers face an impossible choice: where to safely park their 70-foot rigs for federally mandated rest breaks when there simply aren't enough legal spaces available. New research reveals this overlooked infrastructure crisis is costing the U.S. economy over $100 billion annually—and driving up prices for virtually every product consumers buy. The comprehensive s...
Why aren’t all drugs covered by insurance? A formulary is the list of prescription medications covered by a health insurance plan. The list typically has brand-name and generic options. In addition to medications, a formulary can also include other products and technologies, such as diabetes supplies and digital therapeutics. Health plans develop formularies to provide enrollees access to treatments for a full range of conditions that will improve health outcomes. But when selecting these m...
When good leadership advice becomes yours The podcaster—charismatic, fast-talking, more confident than experienced—drops this line: “The strongest leaders aren’t in control. They’re in demand.” It lands. You pause. Rewind. Send it to a colleague: Sound familiar? You’ve been wanting to loosen your grip. To lead without doing it all yourself. To let your team step up. So you try. Next meeting, you step back. You listen. You wait. Then things start to feel awkward. Someone hesitates. And before yo...
AI deepfakes are coming: Here's how to spot them The videos and audio clips you encounter online may not always be genuine. That familiar voice on a video call or viral clip of a public figure might be entirely fabricated. These are deepfakes; synthetic media created by artificial intelligence to mimic real people with startling accuracy. Deepfake videos and audio content are becoming more advanced, more realistic, and harder to spot and stop. To make matters worse, they can be easily created...
SUV size guide: How much does your family really need? SUVs come in sizes and styles ranging from the very small to the enormous. If you're in the market for an SUV, it's important to consider which size best fits your lifestyle and your budget. Buy something too small and you may have trouble fitting all your cargo. On the other hand, if you buy something larger than you actually need, it'll cost you more in fuel and can be more cumbersome to drive and park. To help, CarMax broke the SUV world...
Where Millennials are buying homes Millennials – all squarely within their primary working years—are buying homes more or less quickly depending on the metro area. In some places, 1 in every 25 residents between the ages of 25 and 44 purchased a home with a conventional mortgage just in 2024 alone. In other major metros, less than 1 in 100 Millennial-aged residents last year. This disparity can cause divergent implications for local infrastructure, politics, and business demand among dif...
================================================== ERROR IMPORTING STORY: Invalid canonical URL: ================================================== Christian Mueller // 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 25. Alabama by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.75 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.6%) - Year change: -$0.25 (-8.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel...
A beginner's guide to options trading An option is a financial instrument whose value is tied to an underlying asset; this is known as a derivative. Instead of buying an asset, such as company stock, outright, an options contract allows the investor to potentially profit from price changes in the underlying asset without actually owning it. Because options contracts may be much cheaper to come by than the underlying asset, trading options can offer investors leverage that may result in...
Your 2025 tax planning checklist: Essential moves for high earners Tax strategy doesn’t just happen in April. While it may feel like you just filed your 2024 taxes a minute ago, the time to set yourself up for success in your 2025 taxes is now. High-income households face major tax changes in 2025, with opportunities to save thousands through strategic planning. By implementing advanced tax strategies like setting up a backdoor Roth IRA, understanding AMT implications, and maximizing the e...
