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A colleague accosted me in the Monday morning pastors meeting after Bob and Kay joined our church the day before. He told me he’d invested many hours in marital counseling leading to their recommitment, and he was disturbed to hear they’d presented themselves for membership in our church. He believed I’d “courted” and persuaded them to leave his church. I’m still unsure how he knew this so quickly in days before social media. Actually, I was surprised when the couple presented themselves...
December 28, 2025 - Tehran, Iran - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that his country is in a "full-fledged war" with the United States, Israel, and Europe, escalating tensions in a region already reeling from a summer of military conflict and renewed sanctions. In a statement published Saturday on the official website of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Pezeshkian described the current geopolitical pressure campaign as more dangerous than the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s - a...
The United States is rapidly expanding its military presence in the Caribbean as tensions with Venezuela reach their highest point in decades. What began as a series of U.S. strikes on alleged drug‑smuggling boats has now evolved into the largest American military buildup in the region since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, according to multiple reports. The escalation has triggered warnings from the United Nations, criticism from foreign governments, and growing fears that the standoff could s...
December 28, 2025 - Ann Arbor, Michigan - The University of Michigan has officially hired Kyle Whittingham, the longtime head coach of the Utah Utes, to lead its football program into a new era. The move comes just two weeks after Michigan fired Sherrone Moore for cause, following a scandal involving an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Whittingham, 66, signed a five-year deal worth $8.2 million annually, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in college football. Whittingham b...
December 29, 1835 - New Echota, Georgia - On a cold December day in 1835, in the Cherokee capital of New Echota, a small group of Cherokee men signed a document that would alter the fate of their nation forever. Known as the Treaty of New Echota, the agreement ceded all Cherokee lands east of the Mississippi River to the United States, setting the legal foundation for the forced removal that would later be remembered as the Trail of Tears. Though signed by only a minority faction of the...
Cities with the highest and lowest property tax burdens Even after the mortgage is paid off, homeowners face ongoing property taxes across the United States. While senior citizens, owner-occupants, and other groups may receive preferential tax treatment in some jurisdictions, homeowners still pay anywhere from 1% to 10% of their income on property taxes. These taxes pay for local infrastructure and amenities — putting a dollar value on the local lifestyle — but not every household may use the...
5 generational living patterns that are changing how older adults get care at home Aging at home has long been a personal preference for many. Being able to stay in familiar surroundings, maintain independence, and avoid institutional care can be a priority. But today, aging in place is increasingly shaped by forces that go far beyond individual choice. Older adults are now aging within households, communities, and digital ecosystems that look vastly different than they did even a decade ago....
How generative AI is reshaping software developer productivity in 2025 The impact AI has had on the world at large in 2025 is difficult to quantify. Every facet of modern life, from culture and politics to communication and interpersonal interactions, has been and continues to be influenced by this emergent tech. As a result, it’s easier to get a handle on just how significant AI is today by looking at just one area in which it is especially potent, and for positive reasons. Software d...
The new standard for safe luxury: The safety features that could be required on every private jet by 2030 Private aviation is entering a decade that will define the industry like never before. What was once a sector primarily associated with convenience and luxury is increasingly being shaped by a different driver: safety technology. As private flight activity continues to grow, spurred by flexible work, global mobility, and expanding charter demand, regulators and manufacturers alike are...
Gray divorce: How the splitting of older households is impacting the housing market With longer life expectancy comes a longer “third act,” and many people in their 50+ era just don’t want to stay in the same box society has confined them to. As a consequence, the so-called gray divorce is now the most prevalent, especially in the U.S. While overall divorce rates across the country are stabilizing or dropping, the 50+ demographic is the outlier. A report from the National Center for Family & Mar...
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 is the deadline for entries for the US250 Persona Poem Project. A project being sponsored by the Highland Park Poetry & the Illinois State Poetry Society to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. A milestone anniversary for The United States of America that will be celebrated on July 04th, 2026. The project will include the publication of a poetry anthology containing the poems selected by representatives of the poetry...
Known for her beauty, sensuality, and full blonde hair, Brigitte Bardot, was a symbol of French cinema from the 1950s and 1960s. As a young girl, she was an aspiring ballerina, who studied at the Conservatoire de Paris. However, fate knocked on her door early on, and she appeared on the cover of "Elle" magazine on March 08th, 1950, when she was but 15 years of age. This subsequently led to her receiving an acting offer for "Les Lauriers sont coupes". While her upper-class parents were opposed to...
The year 2025 will be remembered as a transformative period for Alabama's outdoor landscape. Together with our partners, we worked tirelessly to elevate our state's trails to world-class status. We've crisscrossed the state promoting trails from the coast to the Tennessee state line. As Alabama's longest footpath, the Pinhoti Trail has long been seen as a destination for hikers who enjoy a challenge. And it's why the Alabama Trails Foundation chose it as a priority project for our ongoing work....
Artazum // Shutterstock The 20 most affordable cities in Alabama to buy a house Homeownership is fundamental to the American dream. It offers wealth, security, community, and countless other benefits. Yet for many Alabama residents, the dream feels increasingly out of reach—even as incomes rise and mortgage rates fall. Near-record prices have made homes hard to come by and often even harder to afford, leaving buyers and sellers stuck and younger generations priced out. But affordable pockets s...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Montgomery in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Montgomery, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.54 --- Alabama average: $2.54 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: -$0.17 (-6.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.26 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.2%) - Year change:...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Mobile in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Mobile, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.46 --- Alabama average: $2.54 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.4%) - Year change: -$0.20 (-7.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.16 - Week change: -$0.10 (-2.9%) - Year change: -$0.09 (-2.7%) -...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Florence in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.53 --- Alabama average: $2.54 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.6%) - Year change: -$0.19 (-7.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.31 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.2%) - Year...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Auburn in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Auburn, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.51 --- Alabama average: $2.54 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.8%) - Year change: -$0.15 (-5.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.30 - Week change: -$0.06 (-1.7%) - Year change: +$0.07 (+2.1%)...
Christian Mueller // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Tuscaloosa in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Tuscaloosa, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.47 --- Alabama average: $2.54 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.9%) - Year change: -$0.23 (-8.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.25 - Week change: -$0.08 (-2.5%) - Year...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Decatur in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Decatur, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.47 --- Alabama average: $2.54 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: -$0.23 (-8.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.22 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.00...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.48 --- Alabama average: $2.54 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.28 (-10.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.15 - Week change: $0.00 (0.0%) - Year change:...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Daphne in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.50 --- Alabama average: $2.54 - Week change: -$0.03 (-1.1%) - Year change: -$0.20 (-7.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.29 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.6%) - Year change: +$...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Dothan in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Dothan, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.53 --- Alabama average: $2.54 - Week change: -$0.06 (-2.4%) - Year change: -$0.20 (-7.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.42 - Week change: -$0.07 (-2.0%) - Year change: -$0.10...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Gadsden in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Gadsden, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.51 --- Alabama average: $2.54 - Week change: +$0.03 (+1.2%) - Year change: -$0.18 (-6.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.20 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.00...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Huntsville, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.57 --- Alabama average: $2.54 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.7%) - Year change: -$0.16 (-5.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.32 - Week change: -$0.03 (-0.9%) - Year change:...
