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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....
Voters went to the polls on June 16 to pick the Republican and Democratic nominees for over a dozen major offices. The big winners were John Wahl, Barry Moore, Katherine Green Robertson, Corey Hill, and Everett Wess. They and the other nominees now advances to the November 3 general election. Just 10.3 percent of Alabama voters participated in the primary runoffs despite millions of dollars being spent by the major campaigns to motivate people to come to the polls. In the race for Lieutenant...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - An 18-year-old suspect is facing three counts of capital murder following a deadly drive-by shooting that claimed the life of a 6-year-old girl in Montgomery, Alabama. The Montgomery Police Department arrested Malik Demetrius Millender, 18, less than 24 hours after the shooting. Millender was booked into the Montgomery County Detention Facility late Monday night and is being held under no bond. Details of the Incident According to police and emergency responders, the shooting...
Where it pays to be in nursing in 2026 Nursing is a calling, but it’s also a paycheck, and location can have a major impact on that paycheck’s true value. While demand for nurses exists across the U.S., compensation does not factor evenly from state to state. After accounting for differences in local costs, some states offer nurses materially stronger earning power than others, making geography an important part of the profession’s financial equation. That compensation gap matters not only for n...
The summer concert state rankings: Which states pack more festivals, shows, and tours in 2026 Summer 2026 is shaping up to be one of the densest live music seasons in recent years. From packed festival calendars to a resurgent touring industry, a handful of breakout U.S. states are finally getting the traffic they deserve. Not all states are created equal when it comes to live music density, though. ThatsThem has compiled per-capita concert data, venue infrastructure metrics, and festival...
The states where flood risk is rising fastest, and how many homes aren't insured for it Floods are the costliest and most common natural disaster in the U.S., causing more than $8 billion in damage in 2024, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. $3.8 billion happened in areas not considered high risk. Fathom’s U.S. Flood Risk Index [2026] estimates that the average annual exposure of the U.S. population will increase by 72.6% by 2050 from 2020 levels. In Louisiana, where flood r...
BROOKWOOD, Ala. - A 24-year-old man faces capital murder charges after a University of Alabama student, her friend, and a family pet were found shot to death inside a Brookwood home on Monday, July 6, 2026. The Tuscaloosa County Violent Crimes Unit arrested De'Kendrick Crawford, 24, on a capital murder warrant on Tuesday after a tense, hours-long tactical standoff in Northport. Crawford is being held in the Tuscaloosa County Jail without bond. Discovery and Investigation Brookwood Police...
alisalipa // Shutterstock Coldest Julys in Alabama since 1895 Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Julys in Alabama since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation. #10. July 1975 (tie) - Average temperature: 78°F - Monthly high...
July 8, 2026 - CARBON HILL, Ala. - A man was shot and killed by a Carbon Hill police officer earlier today during an encounter that state investigators are now working to piece together, according to preliminary information released by authorities. The incident occurred late Wednesday morning in a residential area near downtown Carbon Hill. Police say officers were responding to a call involving a disturbance when they encountered the man, whose identity has not yet been publicly released. What...
A tragic domestic violence incident in Baldwin County, just east of Mobile, has left a mother dead and her husband critically injured after their 17‑year‑old son allegedly stabbed both parents during a Sunday night dispute. What Happened Authorities say the teen attacked his parents, Samantha Baker, 37, and Lance Baker, 46, inside their Belforest community home following an argument over disciplinary issues. The violence spilled outside, where neighbors witnessed Lance-covered in blo...
The preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the 23‑year‑old accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025 at Utah Valley University, has unfolded over several days of intense testimony, legal disputes, and emotional courtroom moments. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, and the hearing's purpose is to convince State District Judge Tony Graf that enough evidence exists to proceed to trial. Key Developments from the Hearing 1. DNA Evidence Under Scrutiny...
Savings accounts for kids: A guide for parents Whether your child’s piggy bank is stuffed, or you want to be proactive about teaching them smart money habits, a kids savings account can be a great tool to kick off building your child’s financial literacy. What is a kids savings account? Parents can open a savings account and designate it for a child, even when minors can’t open an account by themselves, Ally Financial reports. As the account owner, you can use it as a tool to teach your child...
