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The average cost for a gallon of gasoline is roughly the same this week compared to last and down 12 cents from one month ago, according to AAA data. GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan is projecting that the national average could fall under $3 per gallon just in time for Thanksgiving travel, when 72% of Americans intend to road trip to their celebration destinations. Several factors could work against those projections, including escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine and storms in the...
November 20, 2024 - A Taste of Ireland, the Irish Music and Dance show that has captivated audiences in New York during its Off-Broadway Season is bringing its "A Celtic Christmas" show to Alabama this December as part of its Southern US Tour. Currently, performances of "A Celtic Christmas" are planned for Sunday, December 08th, 2024 in Tuscaloosa at The Historic Bama Theatre at four o'clock in the afternoon, Monday December 09th, 2024 in Birmingham at the Alabama Theatre at seven-thirty in the...
November 20, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Veterans Administration is now retracting previous claim that it was facing a $3 billion shortfall. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) joined U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and 14 Senate colleagues in sending a letter to Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC) Chairman Jon Tester (D-Montana), who was recently defeated in his bid for reelection, demanding greater accountability and oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) after...
As November settles in, temperatures drop, and—surprise—power bills are about to go up. The average U.S. electricity price hovers around 16.8 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), but there's huge variation. Rates range from 33 cents per kWh in California to a low of 11.8 cents in Louisiana. Knowing your local rate could save you from winter sticker shock, so Arbor shares the lowdown on November prices, what's coming in December and January, and tips to keep your costs down. Current Electricity Costs...
Modern parenting styles are shifting from constant supervision to strategic support as new research reveals the downsides of overprotective parenting approaches, the LA Post reports. The once-popular helicopter parenting style faces growing scrutiny as child development experts point to the benefits of a more measured approach called hummingbird parenting. While both approaches stem from a desire to support and nurture children, they differ significantly in execution and impact. Understanding...
There's something truly magical about Christmas markets, especially when they're located in the picture-perfect heart of a historic European city. Unsure about which one to check out this year? Yessica Klein, writing for GetYourGuide, has rounded up 14 of the best Christmas market destinations across Europe, each with its own unique charm. 1. Prague, Czech Republic When: Nov. 30, 2024, to Jan. 6, 2025. Where: Old Town Square, 110 00 Prague, Czech Republic. Why: Traditional performances, a pettin...
November 20, 2024 - Certain libraries in Alabama in recent years have been proselytizing the LGBTQ+ agenda to small impressionable children through things like drag queen book readings, hosting special LGBTQ+ meetings and events; but most often by placing LGBTQ+ books promoting alternative lifestyles in the children's sections of the libraries. There adults are unlikely to ever notice them; but curious children can't help but come across the often-graphic materials. The Fairhope Public Library...
November 20, 2024 - MONTGOMERY, AL - World AIDS Day is held December 1 each year. This day is an opportunity for public and private partners to spread awareness about the status of the epidemic and encourage progress in HIV prevention, treatment, and care around the world. The World AIDS Day 2024 theme is, "Collective Action: Sustain and Accelerate HIV Progress."The goal is to acknowledge and celebrate the progress made as well as recognize challenges when it comes to HIV treatment. HIV is not c...
Rush hours are infamous for densely packed streets, seas of brake lights, and raging commuters—all products of a population that mostly drives alone. About 7 in 10 Americans drive alone to work. That marks a new standard for the U.S. in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused drive-alone commutes to drop as remote work became more widespread. Even so, driving alone remains the primary commuting method in the nation. To identify areas where solo commutes remain most common, Truck P...
When you're a kid, school seems inevitable, but for school-aged children with disabilities, that wasn't always a guarantee. For decades, many states legally refused to educate children with disabilities, often putting them in institutions where they rarely received education. Families rarely had other options or access to resources to provide for their children at home. That changed in 1975 when Congress enacted the law known today as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. IDEA ensures...
Ah, Thanksgiving: a time to gather 'round with friends and family, reflect on what we're grateful for, and, of course, eat. Thanksgiving is a holiday centered around food. That makes it tough to navigate when you're trying to lose weight. And if you're one of the nearly 1 in 10 adults taking a GLP-1 medication like Wegovy (semaglutide) or Zepbound (tirzepatide) to lose weight, the stakes can feel even higher. GLP-1 medications are intended to be used with a reduced-calorie diet, and...
Engagement rings are more than just symbols of love and commitment; they also reflect the cultural and generational trends of their time. From traditional solitaires to modern designs, each generation brings its unique preferences to the table when it comes to choosing the perfect ring. VRAI, a fine jewelry brand featuring lab-grown diamonds, explores how engagement ring preferences have evolved across different generations and what trends are emerging among Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z...
Currently, there's no reason to believe that Ozempic® causes infertility. In fact, Ozempic could potentially boost your fertility since it helps treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, both of which are linked to fertility issues. Below, Hers dives into how Ozempic affects fertility, including its effects on menstrual cycle, hormones, and birth control. Does Ozempic Affect Fertility? There have been no studies showing that Ozempic can negatively impact fertility. People on social media are actually...
November 21, 2024 – MONTGOMERY, AL – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-Pennsylvania) lost re-election to Republican Dave McCormick on November 5. Casey lost by over 29,000 votes so most people expected that Casey would have conceded the election on Nov. 6; but the margin of victory was small enough that it triggered Pennsylvania's automatic recount provision. The Associated Press, and almost every other credible news outlet, has called the race for McCormick in the days that followed. Now it is Nov...
November 21,2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) reportedly is withdrawing from consideration as President-elect Donald J. Trump's (R) nominee to be attorney general. Vice President-elect U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) had introduced Gaetz to Senators on Wednesday. Whatever happened there apparently convinced Gaetz that his nomination could not move forward. Gaetz announced the decision in a message on X: "I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday," said Gae...
Life-sized cardboard cutouts, lightsaber chopsticks (that actually light up!), bacon-themed bandages—these days, anything the mind can dream up can be sold and purchased online. According to the Census quarterly retail e-commerce sales report, e-commerce accounted for roughly 16% of total retail sales in the U.S. during the second quarter of 2024. It marked a 6.6% increase from the same period the year prior. In 2022, digital commerce reached more than $1 trillion in sales for the first time, p...
Artificial intelligence is everywhere. Recent cover songs, résumés, web design, animation, and even voiceovers all have generative AI fingerprints. Creative industries are witnessing a rapid shift in process and production, while artists and creators have pushed beyond what was possible just a year ago. And change shows no sign of slowing down. While today's technology is evolving at a blistering pace, driven by stronger computing power and datasets, it's also the direct result of years of s...
As the air turns crisp and the anticipation of holiday gatherings begins, it's time to rediscover the foods and festivities that define the season. According to a recent Instacart survey of over 2,000 U.S. adults by The Harris Poll, a hearty 89% plan to celebrate Thanksgiving. This report explores the trends surrounding Thanksgiving using Instacart purchase data from the 2023 holiday season as well as a recent Harris Poll survey. The festive findings include the most and least popular...
November 22, 2024–You know it’s going to be a bad day when you wake up, turn on the Keurig, and while the first cup of the day (Death Wish dark roast) is brewing you open up the iPad to see… Russia launches ICBM strike against Ukraine. On the bright side, it was only loaded with conventional warheads (or maybe even dummy rounds), so it just made a mess, maybe started a few small fires. It was only an intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM), not an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM...
November 21, 2024 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) announced that the state of Alabama has successfully executed convicted murderer Carey Dale Grayson at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore on Thursday night. Alabama has been on the cutting edge of successfully using nitrogen hypoxia to carry out executions. This was the third nitrogen hypoxia execution performed by the state. Grayson was convicted and unanimously sentenced to death for the mur...
Heavily influenced by vaudeville, comic opera, and other performing arts, musicals as we know them emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Around this time, writers shifted from creating comedy and variety shows to stage dramas that integrated story, character, song, and dance while grappling with more mature subject matter. Shows like "Oklahoma!" and "Show Boat" epitomized these qualities. When "Show Boat" opened in the late 1920s, talking pictures were taking the nation by storm, mo...
We're all going to die someday. Still, how it happens—and when—can point to a historical moment defined by the scientific advancements and public health programs available at the time to contain disease and prevent accidents. In the early 1900s, America's efforts to improve sanitation, hygiene, and routine vaccinations were still in their infancy. Maternal and infant mortality rates were high, as were contagious diseases that spread between people and animals. Combined with the devastation of tw...
Older people across the U.S. say their health declined between 2021 and 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Americans 65 and older in 34 states reported higher rates of "fair" or "poor" health when interviewed as part of the CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey, so Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to see which states have seen the biggest declines. The population of adults over age 65 in the U.S. has experienced extraordinary growth. They...
November 22, 2024 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) filed a 24-state amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court' ruling that the Constitution prohibits States from restricting girls' sports teams to biological females. The case arises out of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which held in September that Arizona's 2022 law likely violates the Equal Protection Clause by not allowing biological males, who falsely claim that they are women-to c...
How often do you buy something online? A couple of times a month? A couple of times a week? A couple of times a day? Everybody's answer will be different, but collectively, it's done a lot: Online retail accounted for over $1 trillion of purchases in the U.S. in 2022 and a record $277.6 billion in the second quarter of 2023 alone. Retailers ranging from titans like Amazon and Walmart, down to local small-town shops work very hard to land their share of that business. Sadly and inevitably—so d...
