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Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Gadsden in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Gadsden, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of February 2. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.44 --- Alabama average: $2.52 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.27 (-10.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.21 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.6%) - Year change:...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Huntsville, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of February 2. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.53 --- Alabama average: $2.52 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Year change: -$0.29 (-10.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.28 - Week change: +$0.07 (+2.2%) - Year change:...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Dothan in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Dothan, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of February 2. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.51 --- Alabama average: $2.52 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.2%) - Year change: -$0.33 (-11.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.41 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.0%) - Year change: -$0.20 (-5.6%) -...
Survey: Small business profitability forecasts dropping nearly 50% year over year Since the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses have been tackling a growing number of challenges outside their control. Prices keep climbing, consumer appetites keep changing, and the labor market is evolving rapidly, thanks in part to artificial intelligence. To understand how small business owners (SBOs) are feeling during a difficult time for small businesses across the country, Bluevine conducted a survey of...
Before special ed, there was the school-to-asylum pipeline. How one lawsuit helped end it The moment, Thomas Gilhool would tell a historian decades later, “seemed providential.” It was 1969. Two men from the Pennsylvania Association of Retarded Children made an appointment to meet with the young lawyer with a reputation for taking pie-in-the-sky cases more experienced attorneys wouldn’t touch. Gilhool was five years out of Yale Law School, practicing out of an office that was no wider than...
The side hustle tipping point: When a gig becomes a real business, and what happens if you wait too long to formalize The nine-to-five is no longer the sole financial engine for millions of Americans. As living costs climb and job security feels less certain, side hustles have shifted from optional extras to essential income streams. Even professionals with full-time roles are selling products online, consulting after hours, or building creator platforms to close the gap. And that shift is...
This heart health test spots risks better than cholesterol You’ve likely heard plenty about LDL (“bad”) and HDL (“good”) cholesterol. But there’s another heart-health marker worth knowing: ApoB. This lesser-known blood test can offer a more accurate picture of whether the fats circulating in your bloodstream are likely to turn into artery-clogging plaque—and raise your risk of heart disease. “ApoB may be a better marker for heart disease risk since it reflects all of the bad particles that...
Nature is the new thrill ride: Why wildlife is the travel moment Americans are chasing The sight of a whale breaching or the Northern Lights stretching across the Alaskan sky has become a vision many Americans hope to experience. These moments, once considered bucket list extras, now stand out as the experiences travelers say matter most. According to a new survey from Holland America Line, which has been exploring Alaska for nearly 80 years, wildlife encounters and outdoor experiences are...
Tired of swiping? 7 dating app alternatives single Americans are using in 2026. Dating app fatigue is real. A July 2025 survey by Forbes Health revealed that nearly 4 in 5 users report feeling burned out from dating apps “sometimes, often, or always.” Reasons cited include failure to connect, disappointment, and rejection. As easy as it is to communicate with others online, it’s never been more difficult to make romantic connections. Facing this realization, many Americans have decided to take a...
As school choice programs grow, parents are demanding better customer service As states continue to launch and expand private school choice programs, one of their biggest challenges is building online platforms that meet the overwhelming demand. Tennessee families experienced a bottleneck earlier this year as they waited hours online to submit applications for the state’s new Education Freedom Scholarship program. In July, the state told 166 parents that they had received a scholarship, only t...
No snow, no problem? Inside Utah’s high-stakes plan for the 2034 Olympics. A tangled, white ribbon wrapped around brown hills and barren shrubs at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center on Tuesday, Jan. 27. It was a little more than a week before the start of the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy. It was also exactly two weeks and eight years before Utah takes the stage to host its second Winter Games. Yet the prospect of hosting elite-level snowsport competitions here is difficult...
Valentine's Day gifting trends, according to Instacart data Valentine’s Day is one of the biggest gifting moments of the year, and Instacart data shows just how much love customers are sending to friends and family. From top Valentine’s Day gifts (hello, floral bouquets) to the cities that go all out for romance, these insights reveal when gifting peaks, what items consumers gravitate toward the most, and where Valentine’s spirit shines the brightest across the country. Read on for a closer look...
How AI sales tools are changing the modern sales process The sales landscape is experiencing its biggest transformation since cloud-based CRM systems arrived nearly two decades ago. AI isn’t emerging anymore—it’s reshaping how sales teams operate every single day. From automating lead scoring to generating personalized customer communications, AI sales tools are becoming fundamental to how modern organizations compete. But despite the compelling productivity gains for early adopters, wides...
Cyber insurance: What small businesses need to know In 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration warned small businesses and entrepreneurs to stay aware of cybersecurity threats due to the impact on their bottom line (and resiliency). Cybersecurity is no longer a “nice-to-have” for small businesses—it’s a necessity. The digital age has brought countless benefits but also significant risks, especially for businesses operating online or storing sensitive data. Cyber insurance offers the saf...
How businesses can save money with LTL contract management LTL (less-than-truckload) shipping allows multiple shippers to share space and costs for smaller freight loads that don’t require a full truck. However, rising LTL shipping costs are a persistent challenge for manufacturers, distributors, retailers and e-commerce businesses. Broussard Logistics explains how strategic contract management can reduce LTL shipping costs. While many companies focus on negotiating lower rates, true savings com...
As the Great Wealth Transfer begins, most families remain unprepared The largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history is here. According to the Federal Reserve, Americans born before 1965 hold more than $105 trillion, or 63%, of household wealth in the U.S. Over the next two decades, the Great Wealth Transfer will see most of that passed on to younger generations. Yet, new research reveals that only 14% of American adults have had detailed conversations about inheritance with family...
5 winning Super Bowl chicken wing recipes No Super Bowl spread is complete without the wings! Super Bowl chicken wings are the undisputed MVP of game-day eating and a fan favorite that’s as essential as the halftime show itself. While classic Buffalo wings will always hold their rightful place in the lineup, this year, Wildfire Outdoor Living is turning up the hosting game with a collection of elevated, flavor-forward Super Bowl chicken wing recipes meant to impress. From bold global i...
Marina-foodblogger // Shutterstock More electric vehicles means less gas tax revenue: How this impacts Alabama's budget Electric vehicles are more popular than ever, with 21% of new car sales in the United States being either electric, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid models. One of the unintended consequences of this consumer trend is the effect on gas tax revenue. Every gasoline and diesel sale in the U.S. includes a small added tax. This tax is used to fund state transportation budgets, highway...
Are trade skills now more valuable than a college degree? Going to college used to be a defining milestone in the classic American Dream. But as costs rise and returns on investment shrink, many young people are rethinking what “success” looks like and redefining the traditional path altogether. A new study by Skillit finds that a growing majority of Americans now view trade skills as more valuable than a college diploma for landing a high-paying, stable job. This shift is driven by mounting fru...
New anxiety medications are in the pipeline for 2026 After more than a decade without major breakthroughs in anxiety medication, several promising treatments are now moving through clinical trials. These investigational options use new delivery systems, novel mechanisms or compounds different from traditional selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and benzodiazepines. If approved, LifeStance Health highlights that they may change how clinicians approach conditions such as generalized...
Why parents aren’t reading to kids, and what it means for young students Jeana Wallace never enjoyed reading as a child. The books she read in school didn’t interest her and “constant deadlines made it even harder to connect with the stories,” she said. Reading was a chore, something to rush through for a test or school assignment. So when Wallace became a mother in 2019, she didn’t read to her son at home often — about once or twice a week, “maybe not even that,” said Wallace, who lives with...
5 examples of AI agents in the workplace Just like a fancy camera doesn't make you a photographer, just having access to powerful AI tools doesn't mean you're getting real value out of them. It's what you do with the tools—how you structure the workflow, train the agent, and plug it into your systems—that determines whether it's a novelty or a strategic advantage. Zapier spoke with business leaders about how they're using AI agents to build autonomous workflow solutions at scale. Here are fiv...
Is interest in a 4-year college degree drying up? Not really. American colleges are under siege. The Trump administration has waged a legal and rhetorical battle against the country’s elite universities. Voters have grown increasingly skeptical of higher education. Some high school students are questioning the value of a college diploma. In turn, there’s been a veritable firehose of news stories about a generational pivot away from college due to some combination of ruinous costs, clo...
How award season has evolved into a second-screen cultural spectacle In a media landscape shaped by on-demand streaming and personalised feeds, live television might seem like a fading idea. Yet year after year, award shows like the Golden Globes still dominate timelines, group chats, and entertainment headlines. They create moments that capture reaction, commentary, and conversation in real time. That cultural pull is reflected in both viewing figures and social buzz. The Golden Globes 2025...
Marian Weyo // Shutterstock Coldest Januarys in Alabama since 1895 Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Januarys 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. January 1905 - Average temperature: 38.6°F - Monthly...
