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For the first time in several decades, Americans are seeing a significant increase in the portion of their budgets dedicated to buying food. That's according to a recent study from the Department of Agriculture's research arm, a finding that bucks a long-term trend in which advancements in food processing and production have kept food prices low enough to be a relatively minimal expense in household budgets over the decades. New variables including climate change, war, disease, a rapidly rising...
PJM Interconnection, which manages the power grid across 13 states, reported earlier this year that there was an unprecedented increase in electricity prices. Their main job is to make sure there's always enough electricity available, especially when everyone's using a lot of it, like during a heatwave. To do this, they run auctions where power plants bid to supply electricity. The winning plants get paid to be on standby, ready to deliver power when needed. During the latest auction, power...
December 17, 2024 – GULF SHORES, AL – a self-proclaimed local militia leader was shot and killed by agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) who were conducting a search warrant of his home. Randles had posted a manifesto, he entitled as the Paul evere Report, in which he accused the Baldwin County Sheriff's Department, the District Attorney's office, the Foley Police Department, and other courts and government entities in Baldwin, Mobile, and Ohio of exceeding their con...
Inflation has started to cool but prices remain high, and that's taking a toll on Americans' budgets. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, food costs have been particularly impacted (up 2.2% from the year before in July), causing people to rethink their grocery lists and shopping habits. Companies say customers are searching for savings anywhere they can, which has spurred big names like Amazon, Best Buy, and Nordstrom to offer more generous discounts to help boost...
A new federal financial aid application rollout was supposed to streamline a complex college application process for students and families. Instead, it created chaos. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA forms, which historically launched on Oct. 1, weren't released until Dec. 30, 2023, and had numerous technical difficulties. This delay meant some students were unable to start or complete their applications, schools lacked the information needed to put together timely...
Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...
Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...
Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...
Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...
Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...
Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...
Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...
Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...
Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...
Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...
December 17, 2024 - Montgomery - Pursuant to Section 9-12-28, Code of Alabama 1975 as stated by Rule 220-3-.02, the Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announces that all public water bottoms will close to the harvest of oysters at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Summary of Alabama's Oyster Harvest Alabama's public oyster reefs opened for harvest on October 7, 2024, and will close for the season at the end of the harvest...
December 17, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL03) and Adam Smith (D-Washington), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in remembrance of former U.S. Congressman and HASC Member John Spratt of South Carolina, who died over the weekend at the age of 82. "John was a true public servant who took his responsibilities as an elected official to heart. His gift for finding common ground-no matter how contested...
December 17, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C.. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) recently spoke with Alabama reporters about his ongoing efforts to reform college athletics. Sens. Tuberville and Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) introduced legislation in this Congress to address issues with athletic collectives, name image and likeness, and the ballooning gaps between the haves and have nots in college athletics. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) effectively blocked that bill fro...
December 18, 2024 – BIRMINGHAM, AL - On Saturday, Randolph Taylor Jr, age 48, was shot to death during an argument with another man on the West End Walking Trail in West End. Jhontaye Dior Cobb was arrested and charged with capital murder in the case. Most of the deaths are from gunplay. At least 139 of the killings were with guns. Gun violence has just become engrained as part of the culture. Sadly, the newsworthy part of this is not that a murder occurred in Alabama or even in the City of B...
Air travel can be exciting for many and stressful for some—but one thing no one wants to experience is losing track of luggage while trying to reach a final destination. Many airlines are making efforts to improve luggage service. However, travelers can do several things to ensure their bags arrive at their location without incident or help recover misplaced luggage. Tile used Department of Transportation data to identify the airlines mishandling more luggage than they did a year ago, comparing...
Welcome to the holidays—and with it, the holiday rush. A third of Americans plan to travel to catch the Yuletide cheer this year, according to a September 2024 Civic Science survey. To manage the surge, airports are speeding up their adoption of passenger-focused technologies. The global smart airports market, valued at $18.2 billion in 2023, is projected to reach $40.4 billion by 2030, according to Research and Markets. U.S. airports are investing heavily in automated solutions to address l...
December 18, 2024 - MONTGOMERY, AL - State Sen. April Weaver (R - Brierfield) announced on Wednesday she will once again sponsor legislation in the 2025 regular session which would make stealing deliveries from the homes of Alabamians, a practice commonly known as "porch piracy," a felony offense punishable by up to 20 years in prison. "Video doorbells and other affordable home security devices have helped fight crime, but a simple Google news or YouTube search of the term 'porch pirates'...
December 18, 2028 – MONTGOMERY, AL – the Alabama Legislature is already hard at work introducing bills to consider ahead of the legislative session. State Representative Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) has introduced legislation to give the City of Birmingham stricter gun laws that the rest of the state. House Bill 69 is bill that would provide state criminal penalties if someone who is federally barred from possessing firearms possess them in a Class 1 municipality. That is already fed...
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 movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a...
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 movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a...
