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October 15, 2025 - WASHINGTON - President Donald J Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. military forces conducted a lethal strike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel off the coast of Venezuela, killing six individuals identified by the administration as "narcoterrorists." The operation, carried out in international waters, marks the fifth such strike in the Caribbean since September and comes just days after Senate Republicans narrowly blocked a legislative effort to curtail the administration's...
October 13, 2025 - TEL AVIV, Israel - In a moment of profound relief and emotional catharsis, all 20 remaining living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza were released on Monday, October 13, 2025, marking a pivotal step in a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement aimed at ending two years of devastating conflict. President @realDonaldTrump addresses Israel's Knesset: "After two harrowing years in darkness and captivity, 20 courageous hostages are returning to the glorious embrace of their families... And...
October 13, 2025 - HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Boeing has been awarded a series of multiyear contracts totaling approximately $2.7 billion to significantly expand production of Patriot Advanced Capability‑3 (PAC‑3) seekers, the company announced on October 14, 2025. The contracts, awarded in collaboration with prime contractor Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Army, will support the delivery of more than 3,000 seekers at an accelerated pace of up to 750 units annually through the end of the decade. The PAC...
LLC expenses cheat sheet: 16 tax write-offs for businesses Knowing which expenses your LLC can deduct is fundamental to maintaining healthy business finances. Every legitimate business expense you properly document and deduct reduces your taxable income, which lowers your tax bill and helps your company keep more of its money. For LLC owners, this can fund growth, operations, or simply improve the bottom line. New LLC owners often struggle to distinguish between deductible and non-deductible...
Micromobility’s insurance gap: What e-bike and scooter riders need to know Electric bikes, scooters, and other micromobility options are changing the way people get around cities. The National Association of City Transportation Officials’ 2023 Shared Micromobility Report found that riders in the U.S. and Canada took a record 157 million trips, more than before the pandemic. But while usage is booming, insurance hasn’t kept up. Most traditional policies don’t cover these new ways of getting...
Debt help: Where to find it, what to do Reaching out for help with debt is a brave and proactive step, and it's one that speaks volumes about your determination to turn things around. Whether you're feeling the pinch on a tight budget or facing a more pressing financial crisis, acknowledging the need for help is the first step toward a better financial future. It's a sign of strength, not defeat, to seek guidance and explore the avenues available to you. There are many debt resources and...
Christian Mueller // 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 October 13. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.70 --- Alabama average: $2.74 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.4%) - Year change: -$0.12 (-4.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.28 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.6%) - 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 October 13. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.70 --- Alabama average: $2.74 - Week change: -$0.08 (-2.7%) - Year change: -$0.11 (-4.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.28 - Week change: -$0.09 (-2.6%) - Year change: -$0.03 (-1.0%)...
Christian Mueller // 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 October 13. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.76 --- Alabama average: $2.74 - Week change: -$0.03 (-1.2%) - Year change: -$0.09 (-3.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.37 - Week change: -$0.06 (-1.9%) - Year...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // 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 October 13. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.75 --- Alabama average: $2.74 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.6%) - Year change: -$0.11 (-3.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.41 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.2%) - Year...
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 October 13. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.71 --- Alabama average: $2.74 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.8%) - Year change: -$0.17 (-5.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.29 - Week change: -$0.06 (-1.7%) - Year change:...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // 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 October 13. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.70 --- Alabama average: $2.74 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.2%) - Year change: -$0.12 (-4.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.37 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.9%) - Year change: +$0.04...
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 October 13. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.67 --- Alabama average: $2.74 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: -$0.19 (-6.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.25 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.2%) -...
jittawit21 // 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 October 13. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.69 --- Alabama average: $2.74 - Week change: -$0.06 (-2.0%) - Year change: -$0.13 (-4.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.33 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.4%) - Year change:...
jittawit21 // 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 October 13. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.70 --- Alabama average: $2.74 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.4%) - Year change: -$0.11 (-4.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.31 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.0%) - Year change: -$0.03...
jittawit21 // 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 October 13. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.63 --- Alabama average: $2.74 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.7%) - Year change: -$0.18 (-6.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.22 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.4%) - Year change: -$0.10...
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 October 13. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.75 --- Alabama average: $2.74 - Week change: -$0.03 (-1.0%) - Year change: -$0.12 (-4.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.53 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.0%) - Year change: -$0.01...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Birmingham in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Birmingham, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of October 13. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.75 --- Alabama average: $2.74 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.3%) - Year change: -$0.10 (-3.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $3.45 - Week change: -$0.03 (-0.7%) - Year change:...
Grasshopper is a male Lab type mix, 6 1/2-months-old about 40 lbs. He was found as a discarded pup originally and brought to us. Grasshopper is a bit shy at first, but is very sweet, loving and looking for a family to call his own. Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs & $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over one-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worming,...
MONTGOMERY, AL. - In the early hours of Saturday, October 11, 2025, a grim discovery on Dexter Avenue sent shockwaves through downtown Montgomery. Just before 5 a.m., first responders arrived at the 100 block of Dexter Avenue-mere steps from the historic Court Square Fountain-to find an unresponsive man lying on the pavement. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and Montgomery Police quickly launched a homicide investigation. The victim's identity has not yet been released, pending notification...
October 14, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services program (USDA-WS), has launched a three-week oral rabies vaccine (ORV) distribution campaign across northeast and north-central Alabama. The initiative aims to reduce raccoon rabies and minimize public health risks associated with rabies exposure. The vaccine, RABORAL V-RG®, is being delivered via coated sachet baits across a...
October 14, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL – Katherine Robertson, Republican candidate for Alabama Attorney General, has received a key endorsement from the Petroleum and Convenience Marketers of Alabama (P&CMA), a trade association representing fuel and convenience store businesses across the state. The endorsement highlights Robertson's alignment with pro-business policies and her commitment to defending Alabama's energy sector. Rex Jones, Chairman of the Board of Directors for P&CMA, praised R...
October 14, 2025 - ENTERPRISE, AL – In a major boost to his campaign, Congressman Barry Moore has received the endorsement of Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH), a founding chairman of the House Freedom Caucus and a prominent ally of President Donald Trump. The endorsement signals growing momentum for Moore's bid for the U.S. Senate and reinforces his standing as a staunch conservative voice in Alabama politics. "Barry Moore is a tested conservative champion," said Jordan. "He will fight for our p...
Aleve vs Advil - What's the difference? Comparing these NSAIDs Aleve (naproxen sodium) and Advil (ibuprofen) are two of the most widely used over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain relief and inflammation. While both medications share similarities in their ability to reduce fever and alleviate discomfort from headaches, muscle aches, and arthritis, key differences in their duration, dosing, and safety profiles make each unique. This comprehensive guide from...
AI-powered risk management: A guide for finance leaders Finance teams are facing a lot of mounting pressure in the modern day. Market swings hit harder, regulations change fast, audits are tougher, legacy systems fall short. That’s pushing finance leaders toward AI — not just for automation, but for survival. Real-time risk prediction, fraud detection, and audit readiness are now table stakes. The shift is backed by data. Research from The Hackett Group shows 89% of executives are advancing gen...
