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4 risk treatment strategies that separate proactive businesses from reactive ones A business functions within a continuous state of risk, whether it's through systems, vendors, data flows, regulatory fluctuations, or operational processes. Per Vanta's 2025 State of Trust Report—based on a survey of 3,500 business and information technology leaders—56% of organizations encounter threat activity at least once a week, while 79% encounter it at least once a month. With risks compounding, tradi...
You placed the QR Code right. What next? Travel brands can spend significant time debating QR Code placement: the lobby, hotel rooms, airport gates, or café counters. When they get placement right, the next step is ensuring the scan actually performs. However, if you stop at placement, you’ll lose valuable data and conversions. A traveler can scan the same QR Code in two different moments and behave quite differently. At the shuttle stand, they’re rushed. In the hotel room, they’re relaxe...
How much do AI tokens cost businesses? AI token costs for businesses ranged from a few hundred dollars to hundreds of thousands per month in April 2026, depending on company size, model selection, and how many workflows run on AI. Based on proprietary data from Ramp, the median monthly spend was $2,246. The average monthly spend was $140,842. That gap reflects how AI spend actually distributes: Most companies are in early or moderate adoption, but a single team or automated workflow running...
How can you afford the wedding of your dreams Whether your big day is in a few months or a few years, financially planning for a wedding is a big achievement for many couples in budding relationships. It may take some work, time, and tough conversations, but on the other end of it all, waiting for you both is likely one of the most special days of your lives. A wedding is an occasion for you and your future spouse to begin making joint financial decisions, a skill that will set you up for a...
The hidden costs causing monthly housing payments to rise When people think about buying a home, the focus is on price, down payments, and the interest rate. But a growing share of today’s housing payment isn’t going toward building equity at all. In many U.S. metros, property taxes and homeowners insurance can consume more than one-third of the average monthly mortgage payment — and in some cases, nearly half. These non-mortgage costs can quietly add hundreds or even thousands of dollars to mo...
ssbooklet // Shutterstock Cities with the most UFO sightings in Alabama When pilot Kenneth Arnold took off from Chehalis, Washington, in his single-engine airplane one afternoon in June 1947, he was looking for a lost military aircraft that had crashed. But what he found was something completely different—something that would set off a cultural obsession in the U.S. that persists today. While flying around Mount Rainier, Arnold reportedly encountered nine curious, wingless objects speeding t...
7 common landlord-tenant insurance mistakes property owners make Commercial landlord-tenant insurance can get confusing fast, especially when damage happens, and everyone assumes the other party’s policy will handle it. Your tenant may carry business insurance, but that doesn’t always mean your property is fully protected. That’s where a lot of commercial landlords get caught off guard. Maybe a tenant’s coverage falls short, or their responsibility is ambiguous in the lease. The good news is...
A scientific case for climate optimism with ecologist Tom Crowther Negative feedback loops, which amplify the effects of climate drivers, are among the scariest processes in climate science. Melting ice in one example exposes darker water and land, which absorb more heat, causing more ice to melt. But ecologist Tom Crowther focuses on their opposite—positive feedback loops—as one of nature’s most powerful engines of repair. Crowther, a professor of ecology at the Department of Envir...
The hidden work behind every ‘overnight’ AI startup The myth of the overnight AI startup is an easy sell. It’s inspirational. It’s dripping with genius. One day, no one has ever heard of the company, and the next day, it’s plastered across every media channel and about to turn into a unicorn. The thing is, every “overnight” success has a long backstory you don’t see: the months’ or years’ worth of work, the users who didn’t convert, the messaging that had to be rewritten, and the models that d...
Democrats across the country are urging Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw from the race after newly surfaced sexual assault allegations triggered a rapid and sweeping collapse of party support. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, and top Democratic organizations have all publicly called for Platner to step aside, citing both the seriousness of the accusations and the political implications for a critical battleground race. The Allegations The...
In Magnolia Springs, the Fourth of July does not need grandstands, barricades, or a big-city production to feel important. It happens under the shade of old oak trees, along a two-lane road lined with folding chairs, strollers, hand-held flags, and families who arrived early to claim a patch of grass. Children ride decorated bicycles down the yellow lines. Neighbors wave from trucks and golf carts. Firefighters, deputies, parents, grandparents, and children all become part of the same moving...
HOOVER, Ala. – The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) will open qualifying online for individuals seeking to serve as delegates to the Republican National Committee Midterm Convention beginning Tuesday, July 7. The event will be held September 8-10, 2026. Key qualifying deadlines are as follows: Congressional District Delegates: Qualifying opens Tuesday, July 7, at 8:30 a.m. and closes Wednesday, July 8, at 5:00 p.m. At-Large Delegates: Qualifying opens Tuesday, July 7, at 8:30 a.m. and closes S...
CENTREVILLE, Ala. (July 7, 2026) – Tuscaloosa Coca-Cola Bottling Company, a sales center of Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. (UNITED), in proud partnership with Centreville Main Street, unveiled a newly restored Coca-Cola mural on Tuesday, July 7, at 10 a.m. at 1100 Walnut St. on Centreville Town Square. The restored 1940s mural is a tribute to Coca-Cola's longtime presence in Southern communities and reflects a shared commitment to preserving local history. Fully funded through a p...
The Mobile County Sheriff's Office joins the Cochran family, friends, members of the law enforcement community, and the citizens of Mobile County in mourning the passing of former Sheriff Sam Cochran, whose lifetime of service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to public safety left an indelible mark on our community and the State of Alabama. Sheriff Cochran dedicated 48 years of his life to law enforcement, serving the people of Mobile County with integrity, compassion, and determination....
(Montgomery, Ala) – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall celebrated today's opinion issued by the U.S. Supreme Court in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. BPJ affirming that states may protect girls' sports by restricting participation to biological females. "Common sense won again. Alabama stood strong for our female athletes, and the Supreme Court agreed. This is about fairness. Our daughters worked too hard, sacrificed too much, and dreamed too big to be pushed aside. The science is c...
The security challenges behind America’s biggest party Independence Day is one of America’s biggest celebrations, with thousands of temporary events happening across the country, all at the same time. For security staff, this can create problems, including overcrowding, heavy traffic, unfamiliar layouts, and lots of people trying to leave at the same time. The Fourth of July is huge, as AAA projected that 72.2 million people would travel at least 50 miles from home during the 2025 Ind...
1 most expensive states to buy rental property in 2026 As housing prices soar, homebuying has become harder across the country. Naturally, some places are hit harder than others. The gap between the least and most expensive states to buy rental property has widened substantially, and it’s impacting how and whether people can afford real estate. There are a few different reasons for the discrepancy, ranging from limited housing supply to restrictive zoning laws. Sudden jumps in job and p...
pan demin // 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 June 29. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.43 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.3%) - Year change: +$0.65 (+23.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.49 - Week change: -$0.14 (-3.1%) - Year change: +$1.11 (+32.7%) -...
pan demin // 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 June 29. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.54 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.06 (-1.6%) - Year change: +$0.73 (+26.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.37 - Week change: -$0.16 (-3.5%) - Year change: +$0.94 (+27.3%) -...
pan demin // 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 June 29. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.38 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.3%) - Year change: +$0.57 (+20.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.30 - Week change: -$0.15 (-3.4%) - Year change: +$0.88 (+25.7%) - Historical...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Huntsville, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 29. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.44 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.10 (-2.8%) - Year change: +$0.64 (+23.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.65 - Week change: -$0.09 (-1.8%) - Year change: +$1.28 (+37.9%) -...
pan demin // 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 June 29. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.32 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.13 (-3.8%) - Year change: +$0.62 (+23.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.37 - Week change: -$0.24 (-5.2%) - Year change: +$1.05 (+31.7%) -...
pan demin // 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 June 29. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.34 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.09 (-2.5%) - Year change: +$0.57 (+20.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.57 - Week change: -$0.11 (-2.4%) - Year change: +$1.22...
pan demin // 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 June 29. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.47 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.07 (-1.9%) - Year change: +$0.67 (+23.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.61 - Week change: -$0.09 (-1.9%) - Year change: +$1.10 (+31.4%) - Historical...
pan demin // 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 June 29. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.36 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.1%) - Year change: +$0.52 (+18.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.38 - Week change: -$0.14 (-3.1%) - Year change: +$0.97 (+28.5%)...
