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Three Hundred years ago this month, in a dockside community in the East End of London, John Newton was born. Following in his father's footsteps, he would become one of the hordes of Englishmen who “go down to the sea in ships.” Initially, he served on a commercial vessel, but while at port, he was “pressed” into service, or basically kidnapped, by the Royal Navy. The brutality of naval service was difficult, and Newton deserted his ship only to be captured and severely beaten in front of the...
How much does the average wedding cost, according to data? As of 2025, the average cost of a wedding is approximately $36,000, according to data from Zola, a wedding registry platform. When you think about all that goes into a wedding, you may understand how the figure can get so high. There’s the venue (whether you book an event space or have a party tent in a backyard), food and drink, music, photography and videography, the dress and the ring, hair and makeup, flowers, and more. But w...
Many voters in this state could benefit from a ballot in Arabic, but the law isn’t on their side When Lama Ali Ahmad became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2021, she was eager to become a voter, too. In Lebanon, where she’s from, elections were often derailed by crises. But here, she had faith in the process. She registered and voted in a municipal election the same day. That night, she gathered her family at her Dearborn home for a special dinner of steak, chicken, and tabbouleh, and told the...
Foreign buyers are getting discounts on US homes – here's why House prices reached a record high in June, with monthly costs also hovering in historic territory. This unprecedented lack of affordability has stalled the housing market and prompted a shift in power towards homebuyers, as sellers struggle to offload their listings. A slower market gives foreign buyers — many of whom pay in cash — more room to take advantage. And thanks to a weakening U.S. dollar, these buyers may be able to spend l...
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans 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...
Tikkyshop // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Huntsville The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans 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...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 7, 2025 - In a sweeping and controversial move, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced this week the cancellation of 22 federally funded contracts for mRNA vaccine development, totaling nearly $500 million. The decision marks a dramatic shift in the federal government's approach to pandemic preparedness and vaccine innovation, drawing sharp criticism from public health experts and praise from vaccine skeptics. The contracts, issued through...
August 8, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald Trump has escalated his administration's war on transnational crime by directing the U.S. military and intelligence agencies to target foreign drug cartels, labeling them as terrorist organizations and authorizing expanded operations to dismantle their networks. The directive, formalized through Executive Order 14157 and reinforced by the State Department's designation of eight major cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), marks a h...
What one town learned by charging residents for every bag of trash Until a few years ago, the town of Plympton, Massachusetts, was quite literally throwing away money. People were producing so much trash that it was threatening to put the municipal transfer station out of business. Under the town’s system, residents would buy a $240 sticker for their cars that allowed them yearlong access to the dump, where they could dispose of as much garbage as they wished. But the sheer volume, combined with...
August 8, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a rare bipartisan moment, Congressmen Robert Aderholt (R-AL) and Steve Cohen (D-TN), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus, have released statements applauding a forthcoming peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The deal, brokered by President Donald J. Trump and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, marks a major diplomatic breakthrough in the South Caucasus after decades of conflict. 🕊️ Statements from the Co-Chairs Rep. Aderholt, who...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // 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 August 8. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.79 --- Alabama average: $2.80 - Week change: +$0.03 (+1.2%) - Year change: -$0.29 (-9.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.31 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Year change:...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // 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 August 8. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.81 --- Alabama average: $2.80 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.6%) - Year change: -$0.26 (-8.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.50 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) -...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // 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 August 8. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.79 --- Alabama average: $2.80 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.0%) - Year change: -$0.31 (-10.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $3.50 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: -$0.12...
Elen Nika // 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 August 8. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.85 --- Alabama average: $2.80 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.6%) - Year change: -$0.23 (-7.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.58 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.10 (-2.8%) - Historical...
Daniel Avram // 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 August 8. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.76 --- Alabama average: $2.80 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.3%) - Year change: -$0.30 (-9.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.44 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.5%) - Year change: -$0.13 (-3.7%)...
Istvan Csak // 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 August 8. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.68 --- Alabama average: $2.80 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.8%) - Year change: -$0.29 (-9.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.36 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.7%) - Year change: -$0.16 (-4.4%) -...
Christian Mueller // 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 August 8. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.84 --- Alabama average: $2.80 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.8%) - Year change: -$0.26 (-8.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.48 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: -$0.06...
jittawit21 // 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 August 8. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.75 --- Alabama average: $2.80 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.8%) - Year change: -$0.30 (-9.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.38 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.3%) - Year change: -$0.17 (-4.8%) -...
Christian Mueller // 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 August 8. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.84 --- Alabama average: $2.80 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.8%) - Year change: -$0.26 (-8.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.48 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.3%) - Year change: -$0.04...
Elen Nika // 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 August 8. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.80 --- Alabama average: $2.80 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.9%) - Year change: -$0.24 (-7.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.41 - Week change: +$0.05 (+1.5%) - Year change: -$0.04 (-1.2%) - Historical...
On August 26, 55 BC, Julius Caesar stood on the shores of Gaul, gazing across the narrow waters of the English Channel toward a land that had long intrigued Roman minds but remained unconquered. That day marked the beginning of Rome's first military incursion into Britain-a bold and symbolic maneuver that would echo through centuries of imperial ambition, cultural exchange, and historical mythmaking. The Political Winds Behind the Crossing Caesar's decision to invade Britain wasn't purely...
