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In April 1776, as tensions with Great Britain escalated into full-scale war, North Carolina took a bold and historic step toward independence. The Halifax Resolves constituted the first official action by an American colony authorizing its delegates to vote for independence. They were adopted 250 years ago by the Fourth Provincial Congress of North Carolina while meeting in Halifax, a town along the Roanoke River. The key passage of the Resolves empowered delegates: "to concur with the...
April 15, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined 12 of his Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Daniel Driscoll, urging the agency to cease enforcement of a vacated Biden-era rule that classified certain braced pistols as short-barrel rifles under the National Firearms Act (NFA). "In our view, the Final Rule cannot be salvaged either in substance or in form. We believe t...
Beyond falls: The overlooked emergencies facing older adults Falls dominate the conversation about injury risk in later life. Federal data shows they are far from the whole story. When families talk about keeping an older parent safe, falls are almost always the first topic. That instinct is well-grounded. Among adults 65 and older, falls caused 41,400 deaths and an estimated 3,850,612 emergency department visits in 2023, according to CDC injury data. No other single cause comes close. The...
Why playdates are key to preparing young kids for school Playdates are the best way to prepare young children for school, according to a leading family psychologist. Dr. Martha Deiros Collado has 25 years of clinical experience and has conducted research by examining peer-reviewed papers (particularly longitudinal studies and meta-analysis) on playdates, school readiness, social play in the early years, socialization in 2-to 6-year-olds, loneliness and parenting. She said one of the most valuabl...
Why am I always cold? Possible causes, explained Feeling cold more often than others is not just uncomfortable; it can be a sign that your body is struggling to maintain its normal temperature. Everyone experiences chills or cold sensations occasionally, but if you find yourself consistently cold, it is worth exploring the reasons behind it. Your body’s temperature regulation depends on several factors, including metabolism, blood flow, and hormone levels. When any of these systems is off b...
Stem cell therapy for cerebral palsy moves closer to US trials Cerebral palsy affects roughly 1 in 345 children in the United States. About 764,000 children and adults live with the condition. Standard treatment focuses on managing symptoms through physical therapy, medications, and assistive devices. None of these treatments repairs the brain injury at the root of the condition. For families, this has meant a long wait for something better. In February 2026, a development out of Japan offered...
The popular British historian of the PBS television series, "Lucy Worsley Investigates", turns her focus towards The American Revolution in Season Three. While here in the USA a lot of Christian and independent film studios have and are releasing feature films to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of The Declaration of Independence this summer, in Season Three, Dr. Worsley unabashedly states that she is looking at The American Revolution from "The British Perspective." With the two-part series...
"Revolutionary America", the first feature-length documentary produced by the studios of Hillsdale College, is set for release in theaters nationwide on May 31st. The focus of the documentary is on The Declaration of Independence and how the founders of the USA risked their "lives, fortunes, and sacred honor" when they signed a document that many believed at the time was "our own death warrants." For in their quest for independence, the patriots were "fighting the biggest world power in...
Your equity is about to become real money. Are you ready? SpaceX. Anthropic. OpenAI. The IPO conversation is louder right now than it’s been in years. If you hold equity at any of these companies, the next few months could be the most financially consequential of your career, not just because of what your equity could be worth, but also because of how much of it you stand to lose to taxes, timing mistakes, and concentration risk if you don't plan. These high stakes don’t just apply to tri...
What 37 election experts say could disrupt the 2026 elections There are always unanswered questions heading into any election. But usually those questions are more along the lines of “who’s going to win?” and less “will the federal government interfere with the election?” But here in 2026, President Donald Trump’s broadsides against the legitimacy of U.S. elections and efforts to overhaul election laws have generated lots of uncertainty — and anxiety — about whether this will be a normal electi...
Finance teams are using AI more than you think Ask most people outside of a finance department how much they think finance teams use artificial intelligence, and they'll likely underestimate it. That's one of the findings revealed inside the 2026 AI in Finance Report, where about a third of respondents say their team uses AI more than outsiders realize. It makes sense when you consider how AI actually shows up in finance work today. It's not always visible. It runs in the background of invoice p...
Energy stocks: The effect of the Feb. 28 strikes on Iran on shares of popular energy companies The escalation of conflict in the Middle East following the U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, 2026, sent shockwaves through the energy industry and financial markets. Oil prices surged amid global supply fears tied to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, and investors rushed to reposition for higher crude valuations. According to the data, there was plenty of upside. To add to the...
pan demin // 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 April 20. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.82 --- Alabama average: $3.76 - Week change: -$0.13 (-3.2%) - Year change: +$1.07 (+38.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $5.35 - Week change: -$0.12 (-2.2%) - Year change: +$2.03 (+6...
pan demin // 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 April 20. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.68 --- Alabama average: $3.76 - Week change: -$0.15 (-3.9%) - Year change: +$0.95 (+34.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.21 - Week change: -$0.23 (-4.3%) - Year change: +$1.96 (+60.1%) - Historical...
pan demin // 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 April 20. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.70 --- Alabama average: $3.76 - Week change: -$0.11 (-3.0%) - Year change: +$0.96 (+35.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $5.24 - Week change: -$0.16 (-2.9%) - Year change: +$1.99...
pan demin // 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 April 20. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.73 --- Alabama average: $3.76 - Week change: -$0.15 (-3.8%) - Year change: +$1.04 (+38.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.33 - Week change: -$0.06 (-1.1%) - Year change: +$2.17 (+68.6%) -...
pan demin // 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 April 20. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.69 --- Alabama average: $3.76 - Week change: -$0.10 (-2.7%) - Year change: +$0.95 (+34.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $5.22 - Week change: -$0.20 (-3.7%) - Year change: +$1.99 (+61.4%) - Historical...
pan demin // 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 April 20. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.78 --- Alabama average: $3.76 - Week change: -$0.09 (-2.4%) - Year change: +$1.01 (+36.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.27 - Week change: -$0.15 (-2.7%) - Year change: +$2.03 (+62.4%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Huntsville, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of April 20. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.84 --- Alabama average: $3.76 - Week change: -$0.08 (-2.1%) - Year change: +$1.08 (+39.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.38 - Week change: -$0.08 (-1.5%) - Year change: +$2.01 (+59.8%) -...
pan demin // 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 April 20. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.73 --- Alabama average: $3.76 - Week change: -$0.09 (-2.3%) - Year change: +$0.96 (+34.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.28 - Week change: -$0.09 (-1.7%) - Year change: +$1.98 (+59.9%) -...
pan demin // 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 April 20. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.76 --- Alabama average: $3.76 - Week change: -$0.10 (-2.7%) - Year change: +$1.00 (+36.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $5.43 - Week change: -$0.08 (-1.4%) - Year change: +$1.95 (+55.8%) - Historical...
pan demin // 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 April 20. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.70 --- Alabama average: $3.76 - Week change: -$0.09 (-2.4%) - Year change: +$0.93 (+33.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $5.26 - Week change: -$0.11 (-2.0%) - Year change: +$1.88 (+55.8%) -...
pan demin // 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 April 20. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.77 --- Alabama average: $3.76 - Week change: -$0.08 (-2.0%) - Year change: +$0.96 (+34.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $5.20 - Week change: -$0.20 (-3.7%) - Year change: +$1.92 (+58.8%)...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Decatur in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Decatur, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of April 20. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.81 --- Alabama average: $3.76 - Week change: -$0.10 (-2.6%) - Year change: +$1.09 (+40.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.37 - Week change: -$0.09 (-1.7%) - Year change: +$2.05 (+61.9%) -...
NEW ORLEANS, Lou.- April 21, 2026 - A divided U.S. federal appeals court ruled that the state of Texas can require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The ruling reverses a lower court judge who had blocked the law from being implemented in the Lone Star State. The 9 – 7 ruling does not directly impact Alabama, because it is in the 5th Circuit and Alabama is in the 11th Circuit; but the ruling does set a precedent which the state will use (if necessary) to defend i...
