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Volodymyr Kyrylyuk // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Mobile metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $365,545 in March, 0.8% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But...
14% of parents say nature is essential for kids. So why are families stuck inside? American parents aren't confused about what their kids need. They're just not doing it. A new national survey from Westgate Resorts found that 95% of U.S. parents believe nature and outdoor experiences are a nonnegotiable part of childhood development. But that's not the surprising number. What's surprising is how little it translates into action. Only about a third of those same families actually get outside...
The top 10 states with the longest life expectancy, and what that means for your life insurance coverage People in the United States are generally living longer — and that means if you’re shopping for a life insurance policy, it may be a good idea to plan for a longer coverage duration, Everly Life reports. This is especially true if you live in one of the top 10 states ranked by longest life expectancy. While the average lifespan of an American currently sits at 79 years (men at 76.5 yea...
Where fuel costs are climbing fastest, and why shelf prices are next When pump prices dominate the news, the story almost always flows to the coasts. California clears $5.90 a gallon, Hawai‘i tops $6, and Washington pushes past $5.40. Those numbers are eye-catching, and they deserve the attention they get. But the pump is only the first hit. It's the immediate one — visible at every fill-up, felt in every weekly budget — and it's the one that dominates the news cycle. The longer, larger impact i...
1 small hypoallergenic dog breeds that barely shed You love dogs. Your immune system? Not so much. Maybe you’ve spent years admiring other people’s pups from a safe distance, or maybe you already know the exact aisle where your pharmacy keeps the antihistamines. Either way, you’ve probably wondered: Is there a dog out there that won’t leave you reaching for tissues every five minutes? Small hypoallergenic dogs produce less dander and shed minimally, which means fewer allergens circulating throu...
As spending shifts to e-commerce, AI is reshaping the landscape Once a fringe business model, e-commerce has become a staple of purchasing in the U.S. and around the world. Estimates place e-commerce's share of the world's retail at over 23% in 2025, with this figure expected to reach one-quarter by 2030. Even business-to-business (B2B) purchases are increasingly done online. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a bigger role in the online shopping experience. From...
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Mobile The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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 movies and TV shows...
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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 movies and TV...
9 midsize 3-row SUVs tested side-by-side For many families, a two-row SUV is a tight squeeze. Yet a full-size behemoth like the Chevrolet Suburban or Jeep Wagoneer can feel like docking a ship in a suburban driveway. Enter the midsize three-row SUV, the sweet spot, the Goldilocks of family transport without the cumbersome bulk. The best of today's bunch, like the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride hybrids, blend luxury-like comfort with fuel economy of up to 35 mpg. Others, like the Nissan...
Rural high school students are more likely than city kids to get their diplomas, but they remain less likely to go to college Many high school seniors are currently in the midst of the college application process or are already waiting to hear back from their selected schools. For high school students in rural parts of the United States, the frantic pace of the college application process can look a bit different. For starters, some of these rural students might not have large numbers of elite...
The March effect: Why divorce filings spike every spring Divorce filings in the U.S. follow a predictable seasonal pattern, peaking in March and August every year, and researchers say the timing reveals something important about how people actually end marriages. In this article, Skillern Firm Divorce & Child Custody Lawyers, a Texas family law firm, examines the data behind divorce filing trends in the U.S. and what these seasonal patterns may reveal about how couples approach the decision to...
7 commonly overlooked steps when starting a small business There’s a moment every new business owner knows well, the mix of excitement and uncertainty that hits once you decide to go for it. You have the idea, the energy and maybe even your first few customers. Then come the practical questions: Should I register as an LLC or S Corp? How do I pay myself? What happens when I hire someone? Starting a business often feels like wearing many hats at once: sales, HR, customer service, manager, o...
3 cheapest places to golf this spring As temperatures start to warm around the U.S., golfers pull out their clubs and start taking practice swings. It’s time for a spring golf trip, and the options continue to get better. While golf has a long history in the U.S. and U.K., it’s becoming more and more popular around the world. New courses in Thailand and elsewhere are opening up options for affordable, exciting golf trips. A U.S. golf trip is still appealing as well, especially in places lik...
Electric RVs in 2026: What's real and what's not The electric RV market is worth roughly $500 million right now. By 2030, analysts project it'll hit $2 billion. But here's the thing nobody in the press releases mentions: As of early 2026, you still can't walk into a dealership and buy one. The biggest names in the industry (Winnebago, Thor, Mercedes) have spent years showing off prototypes, running pilot programs, and teasing "coming soon" timelines. Meanwhile, a startup in Colorado is quietly...
Your tax return is filed. Now here's what's quietly draining your cash For small business owners, the weeks after tax season make cash flow problems harder to ignore — and the latest data points to a few clear causes. Tax season ends with a moment of relief: The return is filed and the paperwork is done. But expenses don’t stop. For small business owners, the period right after tax season is one of the most financially exposed windows of the year. According to a 2025 QuickBooks survey, 43% of...
The mental health impact of financial stress A sharp rise in the costs of groceries, everyday products, and housing — paired with growing unemployment and worries about the economy — can keep anyone up at night. If you’re frequently concerned about money, it can affect your health, mood, and ability to focus. Sometimes financial stress is temporary, like when you need to pay for an unexpected car or home repair. Other times, it can be caused by ongoing challenges like rising prices, debt, or no...
3 ways PR teams can understand how AI sees their brand Artificial intelligence is changing the way audiences discover and evaluate brands. Today, AI-generated answers often shape first impressions — and traditional monitoring and SEO tools don’t show the full picture. As McKinsey & Company noted in 2025, AI-generated summaries now appear in roughly 50% of Google searches, meaning audiences often decide whether they trust or engage with a company before clicking a link. As AI increasingly sha...
Robots that can build colonies on Mars are already practicing in California You can't joystick a robot on Mars in real time. Radio signals from Earth take up to 22 minutes to arrive. This simple fact has stalled space construction for decades. The dream of building in space has long remained just that: an aspiration, a vision of an extraterrestrial jumping-off point for exploring the cosmos. But the gap between dream and reality is narrowing, driven by rapid advancements in AI and robotics....
10 report: Costs of long-term care and senior living Understanding the costs of long-term care is an essential part of planning for senior living and in-home care. A Place for Mom provides proprietary cost benchmarks drawn from its nationwide network of partner communities and agencies. This report includes cost data for senior living — independent living, assisted living, and memory care — as well as home care. Senior living figures reflect actual monthly costs paid by residents who moved int...
Freight carriers pivot to weekly rate updates amid global fuel volatility The beginning of April 2026 saw the U.S. extend its national security tariff umbrella to the healthcare sector, imposing a massive 100% duty on foreign pharmaceuticals to decouple medical supply chains, Freight Right reports. This aggressive unilateralism stands in stark opposition to the EU's recent diplomatic successes, such as the inevitable ratification of the Mercosur deal, which seeks to secure critical minerals...
Student loan debt by state Over $32.4 billion dollars in student loan debt remained unpaid across U.S. states in 2025. Student loan debt can have a lasting impact on a household’s finances, just like the benefits of the right education and application can have a lasting impact on career and income. It’s important to weigh the costs and potential benefits, as the wrong educational investment can leave people carrying student debt for decades. Nationwide, an average of 12.55% of adults carry stude...
Why ‘normal’ labs aren’t enough: Closing the nutrition and lifestyle gap in prenatal care Ana was five months pregnant with her second child, and from the moment she sat down, she was visibly exhausted — not just physically but in that bone-deep way that comes from trying hard and still not feeling like yourself. She was struggling with fatigue, mood swings, and anxiety that hadn't lifted since the first trimester. Her labs were normal, and ultrasounds were right on track. When asked a few more...
Skinny isn’t the same as strong Weight loss has become easier to achieve, but the tradeoffs aren’t always apparent right away. For many patients starting GLP-1 medications, the early results can feel drastic, even disorienting, NutraBio reports. Taryn J. Mitchell, a 54-year-old banker from Greensboro, North Carolina, began losing weight rapidly after starting Wegovy, without the strict diet and exercise routine she had relied on for years. But alongside that progress came something less exp...
How families really pay for senior care, and why so many feel unprepared Paying for senior care is a complex financial responsibility, and many families begin the process believing they understand the costs and have a plan to cover them. But once care begins, that confidence often breaks down as the full scope and variability of costs become clear. This A Place for Mom report examines why families ultimately feel unprepared, the gap between what they expect to pay and what care actually costs,...
Media_Photos // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Mobile The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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 movies and TV shows...
