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  • Congressman Robert B. Aderholt Welcomes Constellium's State-of-the-Art Casting Center in Muscle Shoals, Alabama

    Guest Writer, The Office of Congressman Robert Aderholt|Aug 1, 2024

    Today, Constellium announced a new project to construct a state-of-the-art casting center right here in Alabama's 4th Congressional District. This casting center will significantly increase Constellium's ability to convert recycled scrap aluminum into rolling ingot. The casting center will also play an important role in providing aluminum products that will contribute to both national security and the safeguarding of our critical infrastructure sectors. Congressman Robert B. Aderholt (AL-04)...

  • State Rep. Joe Lovvorn appointed to U.S. Space and Rocket Center Board

    Guest Writer|Aug 1, 2024

    State Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R - Auburn) has been appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey to the 18-member board of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center and attended his first meeting of the panel in Huntsville on Wednesday. Officially known by state statute as the "Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission," the board oversees operations of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center museum and its affiliates - Space Camp, Aviation Challenge, U.S. Cyber Camp, and Robotics Camp. "Alabama built the rockets that carried men to...

  • State Reps. James Lomax and Bubba Underwood to co-chair House Republican Platform Committee

    Guest Writer|Aug 1, 2024

    Montgomery - House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R - Hartselle) announced on Thursday that State Rep. James Lomax (R - Huntsville) and State Rep. Kerry "Bubba" Underwood (R - Tuscumbia) have been named as co-chairs of the House Republican Caucus Platform Committee. The committee plays a large role in determining the bills, measures, resolutions, and initiatives that will be included in the House Republican Caucus' official legislative agenda and command first priority when the upcoming 2025...

  • Aderholt says the evidence of influence peddling by the Biden family is clear

    Brandon Moseley|Aug 1, 2024

    Late on Monday night, a teary-eyed President Joseph R. Biden (D) spoke to the Democratic National Convention just four weeks after former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-California) and other Democratic elites forced Biden to end his bid for a second term in the White House. Democrats chose to replace their nominee not just because Biden – age 81 – is suffering from cognitive decline, but also because of the scandals swirling around the President and his family. Earlier in that day, Hou...

  • Kay Ivey sets next nitrogen hypoxia execution

    Brandon Moseley|Aug 1, 2024

    On Monay, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that she has set the time frame for the execution of Carey Grayson. This will be just the second time that the state has used nitrogen hypoxia to execute a condemned man. Grayson's execution is set to occur beginning 12:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2024 and expiring Friday, November 22. The governor has sent a letter to Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner John Hamm, as well as the Supreme Court's order informing them of her...

  • Shomari Figures to address the DNC

    Brandon Moseley|Aug 1, 2024

    Alabamian Shomari Figures will address the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night (August 22, 2024). Shomari is the Democratic nominee in Alabama's Second Congressional District. CD2 was recently redrawn by the federal courts in order to make the district more winnable for a Black person. Figures left his position with the U.S. Justice Department, where he was chief of staff for Attorney General Merrick Garland, in Washington D.C. to return home and run for Congress. "Alabama is...

  • Here's how the average childbirth age has changed over time

    Stacker, Paxtyn Merten|Aug 1, 2024

    New moms are trending older—and have been for decades. Those giving birth in 2022 averaged older than 29, and those having their first child weren't far behind at about 27 years old. That's up five and six years, respectively, from 1970, according to National Center for Health Statistics data. Using this data, Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to chart the rising maternal age over time and researched the social, economic, and health care forces behind later births. Older parents typically...

  • The do's and don'ts of taking pets on the road

    Stacker, Andrea Vale|Aug 1, 2024

    Road trips are more popular than ever—and travelers often have a four-legged family member (or two!) along for the ride. Over the Fourth of July weekend this summer, AAA estimated that more than 60 million Americans drove to their vacation destinations, a new record for travelers hitting the road during the holiday. At the same time, Americans are forgoing leaving their pets at home. This may be in part because families simply have more fur babies than at any time over the past few years. T...

  • Interior Department provides $325 Million to increase access to the outdoors

    Staff Writer|Aug 1, 2024

    Last week - Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis announced the distribution of $325 million from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Stateside Assistance Program to all 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. This is the largest annual distribution from the program since 1979. Acting Deputy Secretary Daniel-Davis celebrated Arizona's $6.7 million award in Avondale today alongside local leaders and partners. She visited Sundance Park in Buckeye and was briefed on...

  • The Southeast has the highest rate of babies with low birth weights

    Stacker, Natalie P. McNeal, Data Work By Elena Cox|Aug 1, 2024

    Babies born in the Southeast tend to have the lowest birth weights in the U.S., highlighting a growing regional public health problem, according to 2021 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine the rates of low-birth-weight babies born in each state, using the latest statistics from the CDC. Federal data shows that more than 10% of babies born in the Southeastern states of Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama, and South...

  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Suspends Campaign, Throws Support To Trump

    Dr. Bill Chitwood|Aug 1, 2024

    August 23, 2024) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. formally suspended his Presidential campaign and encouraged his supporters in "about 10" swing states to support President Donald J. Trump. Kennedy said that his name would remain on the ballot in most states, but would be removed in critical swing states where he would be a "spoiler" in the election. Prior to Friday's announcement, his name had already been removed from the ballot in Arizona and Pennsylvania. Recent polling has shown that a three-way race...

  • Trump rallies with Kennedy

    Brandon Moseley|Aug 1, 2024

    On Friday afternoon, former Congressman Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his independent presidential campaign and endorsed former President Donald J. Trump (R). On Friday night, Kennedy joined Trump at a rally in Arizona where Trump said that Kennedy's support will have a "huge" impact on the campaign. "We are both in this to do what's right for the country," Trump said. "He is a phenomenal person, a phenomenal man who loves the people of this country." "I think he's going to have a huge...

  • Highest-paid CEOs in America

    Stacker, Ben Wittstein|Aug 1, 2024

    Among the most hotly contested debates in America is what to make of the vast discrepancy between the salaries of the country's top-earning CEOs and the average workers at their companies. CEO compensation rose nearly 1,045% between 1978 and 2022, according to a report from the Economic Policy Institute released in September 2023. Their findings showed that CEOs made 344 times as much as a typical worker in 2022, a massive spike from the 21-1 ratio in 1965. Amid the United Auto Workers strike...

  • Trends in data breaches across 10 commonly targeted industries

    Stacker, Cassidy Grom, Data Work By Emma Rubin|Aug 1, 2024

    If you've ever worked in any number of office jobs, you've probably become familiar with mandatory computer safety training courses and those persistent reminders to change your password every few months. These efforts are just the first line of defense for protecting companies and organizations from dreaded (and often costly) cyberattacks. The hackers behind these attacks may hold data for ransom or, worse, sell off sensitive business information and clients' personal data. Prominent data...

  • The US fertility rate is decreasing: What it means for the nation's future

    Stacker, Ali Hickerson, Data Work By Emma Rubin|Aug 1, 2024

    Americans have been having fewer and fewer babies since 1957, with fertility rates dropping by more than half-and as a result, the country's population is quickly growing older. In terms of reproductive rights, declining fertility rates are a sign of successful advocacy. From an economic perspective, however, a healthy birth rate is crucial to ensuring enough workers exist to keep the engines of the economy strong and provide care for older generations. Japan is struggling with this exact...

  • Americans aren't as enthusiastic about their jobs as they used to be. Is hybrid work killing employee engagement?

    Stacker, Ijeoma Nwatu, Data Work By Dom DiFurio|Aug 1, 2024

    Americans remain detached from their work significantly, leading to a lack of motivation that has profoundly impacted retention, productivity, and profitability. For every employee who feels invested in their company's mission and operations, nearly two more are disengaged—whether abstaining from group collaboration or expressing a negative attitude toward their work. That's according to Gallup's annual survey on employee engagement, which revealed companies are still struggling to engage w...

  • The Great Wealth Transfer: How to protect your legacy

    Stacker, Connor Beaulieu|Aug 1, 2024

    Over the next few decades, U.S. wealth is set to undergo a radical transformation, with enormous collective fortunes transferring from one generation to the next. Without proper financial education and planning, however, much of this money stands to vanish before it ever passes to a third generation. So, with that in mind, LegalZoom explains how the richest generations in American history can go about protecting their legacies. What is the Great Wealth Transfer (and does it really exist)? In...

  • How obesity rates have been on the rise in the US for four decades

    Stacker, Andrea Vale, Data Work By Emma Rubin|Aug 1, 2024

    The U.S. beats out other countries in many categories—and, increasingly, obesity is one of them. Live It Up used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to explore this public health problem and better understand long-term obesity trends in American children and adults. Rates were determined using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, last released in 2021. The World Health Organization defines obesity as "abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a r...

  • New round of federal grants injects billions into rural renewable energy projects

    Stacker, Will Wright for The Daily Yonder|Aug 1, 2024

    A new round of grants from the federal government will pay out $78 million across 12 states and 13 tribal nations, hoping to reduce energy bills for rural people and create new renewable energy projects, the Biden administration announced. The money will help fund 19 projects in Alaska, Oklahoma, Alabama, Maine and elsewhere, funded by the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed into law by President Biden in 2021. The amount of money being pumped into renewable energy sources over th...

  • Everything you need to know about charging a Tesla

    Stacker, Alex Wagner|Aug 1, 2024

    Charging an electric car can seem like a daunting task. Charging locations can be unreliable and sparse, and range anxiety remains a common fear for new electric vehicle (EV) drivers. But Tesla makes charging easy for its drivers. The automaker now offers a healthy lineup of cars, from the entry-level Model 3 to the range-topping flagship Cybertruck. All Tesla vehicles use the same North American Charging Standard (NACS) charge port and can be charged at home or on the road at a Tesla...

  • 'Hurricane season from hell' could drive up home insurance costs on vulnerable US coastline

    Stacker, Cassie Sheets|Aug 1, 2024

    Weather experts have warned that the 2024 hurricane season could be especially destructive. The U.S. could see five to eight hurricane impacts, three to five of those major, according to the forecasting service WeatherBELL Analytics. Homeowners in some hurricane-prone states already face the highest home insurance rates in the country. Astronomical costs from hurricane damage claims contribute to Florida's average annual home insurance rate of nearly $11,000. Louisiana, the second-most...

  • Data shows that vacations can cause stress

    Stacker, Kayla Levy|Aug 1, 2024

    Vacations are, in theory, a break from the daily grind — a chance to unwind, explore new places and recharge mentally and physically. In practice, though, vacations can also bring about stressors and even take an unexpected toll on mental health. Research shows that planning a trip, traveling to your destination, and being on vacation elicit stress for many travelers. According to a 2012 national study, the most stressful part of vacation for many people is planning, especially for those t...

  • Hottest family-friendly cities in the US that offer safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, good schools

    Stacker, Joe Robison|Aug 1, 2024

    Hollywood has long had a vision of what a great American town looks like. From "It's a Wonderful Life" to "Pleasantville," the cities emblazoned in our minds as nurturing spots to settle down and raise families all have a triad of things in common: single-family homes, low crime, and great schools. With the median home price creeping to $420,000 this spring, more Americans are wondering where they can get a slice of that dream, so moveBuddha crunched the numbers to see where it's still in...

  • From added sugar to sodium, here's how US dietary recommendations have changed over the last 50 years

    Stacker, Ali Hickerson|Aug 1, 2024

    More than 30 million school-aged children's menus will change in fall 2025 to reflect the latest dietary guidelines recommended by the U.S. government. Their new fare will limit added sugars in cereals and yogurts—increasingly over time—and reduce sodium in school breakfasts by 10% and lunches by 15% starting July 1, 2027. "Like teachers, classrooms, books, and computers, nutritious school meals are an essential part of the school environment, and when we raise the bar for school meals, it emp...

  • Rabies in wildlife highlights the importance of vaccinating pets

    Alabama Department of Public Health|Aug 1, 2024

    Over the past few weeks, cases of rabies in wildlife have exposed several pets. In the city limits of Hokes Bluff in Etowah County, a raccoon positive for rabies was found inside a fenced yard. Three dogs in the yard were exposed to rabies. In early August in Sylacauga, Talladega County, a bat positive for rabies was found on a front porch and a cat was likely exposed. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reminds the public that rabies is a viral disease that can be fatal if...

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