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How to switch business bank accounts (without breaking your finance stack) Most finance leaders consider switching business bank accounts at some point. The triggers are usually the same: fees that outpace your revenue, integrations that stop working, a service tier you've outgrown. It's a growth move, not a chore. But it can feel like one. Moving from one bank to another typically means rerouting everything connected to your account: payroll, vendor payments, accounting feeds, card statement...
The FBI is contacting Wisconsin election officials. Here’s what we know. The federal government’s probe into the 2020 election has reached Wisconsin, with several current and former election officials, including multiple people in Milwaukee, confirming they have been interviewed or approached by the FBI. The exact nature of the investigation remains unclear, though it appears to be at least somewhat centered around the 2020 election. The agency’s election investigations elsewhere in the count...
America's most active seniors in 2026 For many Americans, retirement promises more autonomy over personal time. As work and child care responsibilities diminish or disappear, opportunities to pursue personal interests typically expand. While some retirees spend their post-work years focused on rest and relaxation, others embrace an active retirement lifestyle highlighted by travel, volunteering and other pursuits. SmartAsset set out to identify the states that are home to America's most active...
The World Cup is coming to the United States. What happens when 6 billion fans go online? For most Americans, the FIFA World Cup has always been someone else's home game. This summer, that changes. The 2026 tournament is being co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. FIFA projects nearly six billion viewers, making it the largest live and digital audience in the event's history. Fans across all 48 participating nations will be streaming matches, booking travel, checking schedules, shopping for...
June 5, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Montgomery police have charged a local man in connection with a Monday afternoon homicide that left one victim dead following a shooting in a northeast Montgomery neighborhood, according to initial reports from al.com . Police Response and Scene Details Officers and fire medics were dispatched around 1:31 p.m. Monday to the 3900 block of Dalraida Place, where they found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The individual was transported for emergency...
The State of Alabama is going to be well represented at the Men's College World Series this year. As the baseball team for Troy University is headed to the College World Series for the first time, ever. They beat Little Rock over the weekend to secure their entry into the College World Series and now all roads lead to Omaha as they face West Virginia in the first round of the College World Series on Friday. Friday will also mark West Virginia's first appearance in the Men's College World Series...
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is gathering for its annual meeting in Florida to debate a constitutional amendment that would strictly ban churches with women serving in any pastoral role. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the nation's largest Protestant denomination has weighed tightening its restrictions on female leadership. The Constitutional Debate While the Baptist Faith and Message already limits the pastorate to men, this proposed amendment, backed by leadership, would...
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is locked in a sharp internal debate over a proposed rule that would explicitly require all ordained ministers to restrict their sexual relationships to monogamous ones. The measure, officially designated as Overture CON-10, has drawn intense criticism from progressive committees and activist groups within the denomination. Critics argue the rule imposes narrow cultural standards and could inadvertently harm marginalized communities. The Core of the Proposed...
Program Provides Paid Training, Guaranteed Job Opportunities, and No-Cost Workforce Development for Participants As investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure accelerates across the United States, some of the most stable and high-paying jobs of the next decade will be found in the skilled trades building data centers, power generation facilities, and modernized energy grids. To help meet that growing demand, Meta today announced the launch of America's Workforce Academy, a $115...
How to get a last minute side hustle this summer If you’ve recently strolled through the aisles at the grocery store, pumped gas, booked a vacation or hunted for a new home, you’re probably well aware that things are expensive right now. But many people are finding a way to make ends meet: side hustles. A third of Americans have a side gig, and the most popular reasons for getting one is to cover cost-of-living expenses or use it for discretionary spending or saving, according to a recent sur...
8 pickup trucks similar to the Ford F-150 The Ford F-150 has been America's bestselling vehicle for more than 40 years, thanks to its capability and comfort. Many shoppers look to pickup trucks as family vehicles and not simply tools to get a job done. But while the F-150 is the big name in full-size pickup trucks, it's not the only option. CarMax gives you a look at other full-size pickups you should consider, along with some smaller trucks that might better suit your needs. The Full-Size...
9 ways to find a long-lost family member (and what to do when you actually find them) Some distances can’t be measured in miles. A sibling given up for adoption. A parent who disappeared before you were old enough to form a memory. A cousin from a distant branch of the family who stopped sending annual Christmas cards. The absence of a family member is a unique kind of pain. But thanks in large part to the rise of consumer DNA testing, searching for lost relatives has moved from being a niche c...
Young Americans say parenthood now feels like a choice between family and financial security For a prominent number of young Americans, the decision of whether to have children is just as much financial as it is personal. New research from Intuit Credit Karma, conducted by The Harris Poll in April 2026, surveyed 629 U.S. adults ages 18-45, who don’t want to have any children or more children, or are unsure if they want to. The research shows that 54% of Gen Z (ages 18-29) and 50% of m...
June 8, 2026 - WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R‑AL), who chairs the Senate Subcommittee on Education and the American Family, is leading a bipartisan effort to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping America's K‑12 classrooms. Tuberville, joined by Ranking Member Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D‑DE) and Sen. Tim Kaine (D‑VA), has formally requested that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) launch a comprehensive investigation into the growing use of AI tools in public...
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 8, 2026 - Today U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced President Donald J. Trump has appointed John Bellinger as the new Senior Advisor for New World Screwworm Preparedness. In this role, Bellinger will integrate into USDA's team to help further drive its robust effort to explore all available technologies to combat the New World Screwworm. "I want to thank John for joining our team as USDA transitions to the next phase of fighting and eradicating this...
Nattawit Khomsanit // Shutterstock See how many players from Alabama have played for U.S. in World Cup The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event in the world. FIFA estimates that around 5 billion people tuned in during the last tournament in 2022 in Qatar. To put that in perspective, only about 2.5% of that total (125.6 million) watched the 2026 Super Bowl. The 2026 World Cup is expected to bring in even more viewers. It kicks off on June 11, and what you may not know is that it will feat...
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 June 8. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.66 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.18 (-4.7%) - Year change: +$0.90 (+32.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.85 - Week change: -$0.12 (-2.5%) - Year change: +$1.64 (+51.1%)...
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 June 8. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.79 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.16 (-4.1%) - Year change: +$1.10 (+41.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.96 - Week change: -$0.15 (-2.9%) - Year change: +$1.72 (+53.2%) -...
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 June 8. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.74 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.18 (-4.5%) - Year change: +$1.06 (+39.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.90 - Week change: -$0.14 (-2.8%) - Year change: +$1.72...
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 June 8. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.68 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.18 (-4.7%) - Year change: +$0.96 (+35.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.80 - Week change: -$0.15 (-3.0%) - Year change: +$1.62 (+50.8%) - Historical...
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 June 8. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.73 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.21 (-5.4%) - Year change: +$0.98 (+35.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.75 - Week change: -$0.12 (-2.5%) - Year change: +$1.62 (+51.6%) - Historical...
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 June 8. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.71 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.18 (-4.6%) - Year change: +$1.07 (+40.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.86 - Week change: -$0.17 (-3.3%) - Year change: +$1.65 (+51.4%) - 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 June 8. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.76 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.17 (-4.2%) - Year change: +$1.00 (+36.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.81 - Week change: -$0.12 (-2.5%) - Year change: +$1.60 (+49.8%) -...
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 June 8. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.71 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.15 (-3.9%) - Year change: +$1.07 (+40.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.89 - Week change: -$0.10 (-2.0%) - Year change: +$1.79 (+57.8%) - Historical...
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 June 8. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.74 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.18 (-4.6%) - Year change: +$1.07 (+40.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.86 - Week change: -$0.18 (-3.6%) - Year change: +$1.59 (+48.5%) -...
