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Congressional seats, even the safe ones, don’t come cheap To run for Congress, candidates must satisfy three constitutional qualifications: Meet the minimum age requirement, be a U.S. citizen and reside in the state they seek to represent. But, heading into the 2026 cycle, it is clear there is one additional, unofficial requirement: They must be able to raise several million dollars. The total cost of congressional races in 2024 was $9.5 billion, including spending by outside groups, a...
Europe’s new golden age: Americans choose culture over beaches Goodbye, sandy beaches, hello cultural immersion. A new era of travel is redefining how Americans vacation, with the majority seeking not just escape but enrichment. According to JayWay Travel’s 2025 study, 87% of travelers are shifting from passive relaxation to active exploration, trading sun loungers for museums, markets, and meaningful memories. This renaissance in travel is about value, identity, and connection. Europe has bec...
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R‑AL) delivered an emotional tribute on the Senate floor this week honoring the life of Ella Cook, a 19‑year‑old Mountain Brook native who was killed in a mass shooting on the campus of Brown University. The attack claimed two lives and left several others wounded, sending shockwaves through both the Rhode Island campus and communities back home in Alabama. Tuberville used his remarks to highlight Ella's deep Christian faith, her devotion to famil...
Fed rate cuts: Are they good or bad for home buyers? You can count on it: When the Federal Reserve changes its interest rate, news headlines about mortgage rates will follow. This cycle unfolds up to eight times a year, so many home shoppers get the idea that the Fed regulates mortgage rates. Fed decisions affect mortgage rates, but the Fed doesn’t control mortgage rates directly. In fact, as Better discusses here, the Fed’s actions can have unpredictable effects on the rates new home buy...
(Montgomery, Ala) - Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a 21-state coalition of attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in support of Florida's law that ensures that public-school libraries do not provide sexually graphic materials to their young students. A federal district court in Florida ruled that the law likely violates the Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment and entered an order prohibiting Florida from enforcing the l...
Capital gains tax: 2025-2026 rates, brackets and state guide Investors who sell an investment at a profit in a taxable account incur a capital gain that they must report on their tax returns. For investments held longer than one year, the long-term capital gains tax applies. In both the 2025 and 2026 tax years, federal tax laws impose three different rates on long-term capital gains based on income. The major tax changes enacted through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act earlier in 2025 had no...
5 top-rated used small SUVs If you've spent the last few years in a compact car, and you're feeling the need for an upgrade, a small SUV might be perfect for you. They offer increased cargo and passenger space without a big trade-off in fuel economy, and the prices are reasonable when you consider their capability. They're great for folks looking to downsize from larger vehicles too. Below are Edmunds’ top picks, as well as the average price for a 2023 model on the used market compared to the ba...
The most dangerous time to drive in every state In 2023, roughly one-third of all U.S. traffic fatalities (33%) happened between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m., with the single deadliest three-hour block from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (18% of all deaths). Those hours straddle the evening commute, when roads are crowded, daylight fades, and impairment risks rise. That pattern shows up year after year in federal crash data. Traffic deaths nationwide have risen sharply over the past several years, even as overall...
4 scam trends consumers must watch going into 2026 (and how to stay ahead of them) In America, fraud is no longer a static threat. It has instead become an evolving ecosystem, continually powered by artificial intelligence, automation, and an ever-expanding digital footprint. Consumers have spent much of the past decade reacting to the latest scam of the month, whether that be a phishing text, bogus charges, or something else. However, with 2026 on the horizon, scams are set to become more...
jittawit21 // 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 1. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.72 --- Alabama average: $2.66 - Week change: -$0.03 (-1.2%) - Year change: -$0.05 (-1.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.61 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.4%) - Year change: +$0.13 (+3.6%) -...
Elen Nika // 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 1. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.66 --- Alabama average: $2.66 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.8%) - Year change: -$0.06 (-2.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.42 - Week change: -$0.06 (-1.6%) - 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 1. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.59 --- Alabama average: $2.66 - Week change: -$0.07 (-2.7%) - Year change: -$0.08 (-2.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.4%) - Year change: +$0.23 (+7.2%) -...
Christian Mueller // 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 1. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.67 --- Alabama average: $2.66 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.4%) - Year change: -$0.03 (-1.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.36 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.2%) -...
jittawit21 // 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 1. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.62 --- Alabama average: $2.66 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.5%) - Year change: -$0.12 (-4.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.27 - Week change: -$0.03 (-0.8%) - Year change:...
Istvan Csak // 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 1. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.61 --- Alabama average: $2.66 - Week change: -$0.07 (-2.5%) - Year change: -$0.08 (-3.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.38 - Week change: -$0.06 (-1.7%) - Year change: +$0....
Christian Mueller // 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 1. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.64 --- Alabama average: $2.66 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.5%) - Year change: -$0.05 (-1.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.40 - Week change: -$0.06 (-1.8%) - Year change: +$0.15...
Elen Nika // 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 1. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.66 --- Alabama average: $2.66 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.8%) - Year change: -$0.10 (-3.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.42 - Week change: -$0.03 (-1.0%) - Year change: +$0.13...
Christian Mueller // 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 1. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.56 --- Alabama average: $2.66 - Week change: -$0.07 (-2.8%) - Year change: -$0.09 (-3.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.33 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.6%) - Year change: +$0.15...
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 1. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.63 --- Alabama average: $2.66 - Week change: -$0.08 (-3.0%) - Year change: -$0.07 (-2.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.42 - Week change: -$0.08 (-2.2%) - Year change:...
How AI rocketships redefine finance with automation How do finance teams at AI-led companies leverage automation today to operate at unprecedented speed? During an OnRamp San Francisco panel, leaders from AI companies, Cursor and Notion, and industry leaders, Airbnb and Poshmark, joined Ramp’s Megan Lin Gibbons to share the strategies they’re deploying to optimize productivity and hiring. AI is your newest analyst — manage it like one With AI technology advancing at breakneck speed, panel...
How to DIY a holiday card photoshoot Hiring a professional photographer is a great idea for holiday cards, but sometimes it can be costly and time-consuming to coordinate. For an easier and faster approach, consider doing a holiday photoshoot yourself — it can be a more personal and memorable experience. Grand Canyon Gas Logs shares tips on how to plan a DIY holiday photoshoot for holiday cards. Coordinate outfits Choose a style that appropriately represents your family. For instance, all y...
How much will your airplane ticket cost this holiday season? A record 81.8 million Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year, according to AAA, with 6 million traveling by plane. AAA projected that nearly 8 million travelers flew for Christmas last year. Those are some of the highest holiday air travel counts ever recorded, and it comes as airfare remains higher than pre-COVID-19 pandemic prices. Motley Fool Money analyzed airfare data and travel trends to help consumers...
Why ‘clearance rates’ don’t tell the whole story about solving crimes Police departments’ “clearance rates” — the percentage of cases they declare closed — are one of the most widely cited benchmarks for how effectively they combat crime. Lawmakers reference clearance rates in hearings, mayors cite them during police budget debates, and community members often use them to judge how well their local department is functioning. But the figures can be confusing — and in some cases misleading. State...
December 1, 2025 – BAY MINETTE – Prominent Baldwin County Attorney Harry Still III faces trial in the Bay Minette municipal court this afternoon for assault. The case has stirred political and legal tensions in Baldwin County. Still is an attorney, former political candidate, and prominent podcaster. He finds himself at the center of a contentious legal storm. Still was indicted on charges of assaulting Bay Minette City Councilman Matt Franklin. Recent developments have cast doubt on the str...
Stacy George's name has become increasingly familiar across Alabama's political landscape. Once a local official and now a prominent figure in state politics, George's trajectory is marked by persistence, transformation, and a refusal to be defined by party lines. His latest bid for Alabama Governor is unique-not only is he running as an independent, but he is also leveraging his firsthand experience within the state's correctional system to influence the debate on prison reform and broader...
