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September 18, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a renewed effort to combat one of the South's most destructive forest pests, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in reintroducing the Emergency Pine Beetle Response Act of 2025. The bipartisan legislation aims to provide critical support to private landowners, timber businesses, and municipalities grappling with the economic and environmental fallout of southern pine beetle infestations. The bill comes amid...
6 early crypto giveaways and what they're worth now With no real markets or user base, the first wave of cryptocurrencies needed a way to spread. The answer was simple: give the coins away. Faucets, airdrops and oddball promotions put tokens into people’s hands for free. Now, many of those giveaways rank among some of the most valuable windfalls in financial history. 6 incredible crypto giveaways From gaming tournaments to email signups, early crypto projects found creative ways to distribute t...
How AI is transforming accounting Once synonymous with spreadsheets and manual ledger entries, the accounting profession is undergoing a radical shift. Artificial intelligence (AI) is already reshaping industries like healthcare, logistics and financial management. Initial fears that AI would eliminate accounting jobs overlooked its true potential. By automating repetitive tasks, AI allows accountants to focus on strategic, analytical, and advisory roles, making their work more engaging and...
Mind the Gap: Women spend over 50% more than men on mental health prescriptions Women face steeper out-of-pocket costs for mental health care than men. New data from GoodRx, a platform for medication savings, shows that women consistently spend over 50% more out of pocket on medications to treat their mental health. This spending gap is driven by higher healthcare utilization and higher rates of chronic stress among women due to a multitude of factors. Women disproportionately shoulder...
Public libraries have historically been viewed as "the universities of the public". With librarians being historically severely opposed to censorship in any way shape or form. And the American Library Association even issuing a "Freedom to Read Statement" in 1953 during the height of McCarthyism. With the library association's Freedom to Read Statement emphasizing the association's commitment to support the "freedom to think or believe as one chooses, the freedom to express one's thoughts and...
Panoramic view of Golden Gate Bridge seen from Battery Spencer viewpoint. Paradise at risk // Shutterstock 10 of the most expensive states to live in The costs of living in the U.S. have fluctuated significantly in recent years, and in most cases, prices have been going up and up. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis' price tracking charts as of July 2025, everything from eggs (up roughly 190% between 2019 and 2025) to electricity (up 35% per kilowatt hour between 2019 and 2025)...
Christian Mueller // 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 September 12. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.85 --- Alabama average: $2.82 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.2%) - Year change: +$0.06 (+2.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.45 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Year change: +$0.15...
Elen Nika // 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 September 12. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.80 --- Alabama average: $2.82 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.4%) - Year change: +$0.04 (+1.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Year change: +$0.17 (+5.3%) -...
jittawit21 // 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 September 12. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.75 --- Alabama average: $2.82 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.9%) - Year change: -$0.06 (-2.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.30 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.2%) - Year change:...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of September 12. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.75 --- Alabama average: $2.82 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.32 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.2%) - Year change: -$0.05 (-1.4%...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Auburn in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Auburn, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of September 12. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.82 --- Alabama average: $2.82 - Week change: -$0.03 (-1.0%) - Year change: +$0.06 (+2.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.35 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.2%) - Year change: +$0.14 (+4.4%) -...
jittawit21 // 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 September 12. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.85 --- Alabama average: $2.82 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.6%) - Year change: +$0.07 (+2.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.43 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.6%) - Year change: +$0.15...
Elen Nika // 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 September 12. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.80 --- Alabama average: $2.82 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.8%) - Year change: +$0.06 (+2.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.41 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Year change: +$0.07 (+2.2%)...
Elen Nika // 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 September 12. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.70 --- Alabama average: $2.82 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.8%) - Year change: +$0.05 (+1.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.33 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.7%) - Year change: -$0.05 (-1.5%) -...
jittawit21 // 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 September 12. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.77 --- Alabama average: $2.82 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.12 (-4.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.38 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.2%) - Year change: -$0.06...
Christian Mueller // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Decatur in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Decatur, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of September 12. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.74 --- Alabama average: $2.82 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.8%) - Year change: -$0.05 (-1.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.33 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.0%) - Year change: +$0.01 (+0.2%)...
Istvan Csak // 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 September 12. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.85 --- Alabama average: $2.82 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.8%) - Year change: -$0.04 (-1.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.55 - Week change: -$0.03 (-0.8%) - Year change: +$0.02 (+0.7%) -...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Birmingham in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Birmingham, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of September 12. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.83 --- Alabama average: $2.82 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.7%) - Year change: +$0.02 (+0.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $3.49 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.6%) - Year change: +$0.05...
Istvan Csak // 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 September 12. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.85 --- Alabama average: $2.82 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.8%) - Year change: -$0.04 (-1.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.55 - Week change: -$0.03 (-0.8%) - Year change: +$0.02 (+0.7%) -...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Birmingham in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Birmingham, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of September 12. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.83 --- Alabama average: $2.82 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.7%) - Year change: +$0.02 (+0.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $3.49 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.6%) - Year change: +$0.05...
September 8, 2025 - SIERRA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA - As apex predators return to landscapes they once roamed freely, ranchers in California, Colorado, and other western states are facing a new-and costly-challenge. The reintroduction of gray wolves, hailed by conservationists as a triumph for biodiversity, is increasingly being viewed by livestock producers as a direct threat to their livelihoods. California: Millions in Hidden Costs In California, where wolves were once considered extinct, the popul...
How much do you need to earn to be in the top 1% in your state? 2025 Study Nearly 1.5 million households across the United States now rank among the top 1% of earners, according to the latest tax return data from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). On average, it takes $731,492 in annual income to be a part of this group. But that threshold looks different depending on where you live. Economic conditions, tax policies, and cost of living vary significantly from state to state, resulting in wide...
Where rent is dropping fastest in 2025 After years of relentless rent hikes across the United States, 2025 is finally bringing relief to renters in many markets. A surge in new apartment construction, coupled with pro-housing reforms in select cities, is pushing vacancy rates higher and driving rental prices down at a pace not seen in more than a decade. From booming metros like Austin and Minneapolis to smaller markets such as Sarasota and Athens, rents are falling sharply—sometimes by d...
Reinventing Littoral Warfare for a New Era of Naval Mine Countermeasures In the ever-evolving theater of naval operations, the United States Navy continually seeks to adapt its fleet to meet emerging threats and operational needs. Among the most significant recent initiatives is the conversion of Alabama built Independence class Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) into advanced mine countermeasure vessels-essentially, transforming agile coastal warships into the backbone of modern mine hunting and...
In one of the most unpredictable and closely watched mayoral races in Mobile's recent history, voters have spoken-but the final decision is still weeks away. The 2025 municipal election, held on August 26, concluded without a clear winner, setting the stage for a high-stakes runoff between State House Representative Barbara Drummond and former Mobile County District Judge Spiro Cheriogotis on September 23. A Race Without an Incumbent The race was already historic before a single vote was cast....
