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The rise of merch: How today’s brands turned simple swag into sought-after collectibles What do a lock, a reusable tote bag, and a tracksuit have in common? Well, if they’re the cherry-shaped lock from Glossier, a pastel-colored tote from Trader Joe’s, and a Dunkin’-branded tracksuit, they’re all viral merch items that are fetching a premium on resale sites. While this kind of virality can be a flash in the pan, great merch offers brands a shot at extending the lifespan of their brand story. Co...
Does ChatGPT offer good financial advice? 6 answers reviewed Everyone is crowing about the endless possibilities AI presents, namely, saving you time on mundane everyday tasks. Finder.com asked ChatGPT six common financial questions and graded its answers. ChatGPT’s answers in their entirety are not included here since they got rather lengthy. Each question was asked in a new chat to ensure fresh answers without history that could impact answers to prompts. Note: It is not advisable to ask an A...
June `9, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - State Senator Merika Coleman (D-Pleasant Grove) is proud to announce that she has successfully secured an additional $325,000 in the 2025–2026 Alabama State Budgets to support Phase 2 of the Willie Mays Park rehabilitation project in Fairfield. This latest investment builds on her previously announced $50,000 Jefferson County Community Service grant and reflects her continued commitment to honoring the legacy of Alabama native and baseball icon, Willie Mays. "...
June 16, 2025 - The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) has named Edward F. Poolos as the new director, replacing longtime Director Lance LeFleur who retired earlier this year. Poolos is presently the deputy commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The commission voted to appoint Poolos after interviewing four finalists for the director's job during its Friday public meeting. The other finalists were Anthony Scott Hughes, chief of the Field...
June 16, 2025 - WETUMPKA, AL - Herbie is a 1 ½-year old male, 55 lbs. He came to the shelter as a stray and was never reclaimed. Herbie is a higher energy boy, loves to romp and play. He is very loving and will demand attention from you. Good with other dogs, walks well on a leash and takes treats gently. The Elmore County Humane Society adoption fees are only $100 for dogs and just $50 for cats under one-year-old. Cats over one-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of...
June 19, 2025 - There will be only two business days - Friday and Monday to qualify for the HD63 Special Election The Alabama Republican Party announces the opening of candidate qualifying for the special election in State House District 63. Qualifying will begin on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. CDT and will close on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CDT. Individuals interested in running for the Republican nomination may qualify online at www.algop.org or in person at ALGOP...
How to deal with debt collectors When you owe money, it's not unusual for your debt to be assigned to a debt collector. Once that happens, debt collectors might start contacting you on a regular basis in an effort to get paid. But dealing with debt collectors can be very stressful. Some debt collectors might use intimidating tactics to try to get you to pay your debts when you can’t afford to. And worse yet, you may get contacted by debt collectors for money you don't even owe. That’s why it...
Romance scams: Hearts broken, wallets emptied Romance scams are emotional cons disguised as love stories. Scammers build fake online relationships to manipulate people into sending money, gifts, or sensitive information. These schemes don't just break hearts; they drain bank accounts. And they're more common than you might think. In 2023 alone, the Federal Trade Commission reported that Americans lost an estimated $1.14 billion to romance scams, which shows how widespread and damaging these...
1 worst states to be a landlord (avoid these risky markets) Juggling uncooperative tenants, costly repairs, and looming vacancies is a fast-track recipe for burnout. And in the worst states to be a landlord, strict regulations serve a dish that’s hard to swallow. To help you steer clear of risky rental markets, TurboTenant analyzed key legal and financial factors, like steep property tax rates, strict rent control laws, and clogged eviction courts. Based on these findings, here are 10 states w...
Examining the safety of self-driving technology Waymo has announced plans to test self-driving cars in 10 more U.S. cities, including San Diego and Las Vegas, in 2025. After years of slow progress and technical roadblocks, this expansion signals that autonomous vehicle (AV) technology is finally gaining ground. But not everyone's on board. A recent AAA survey revealed that 6 in 10 U.S. drivers are scared to ride in a self-driving car. This fear is holding back adoption, even as companies like...
Support for renewables shrinks as fossil fuel interest grows Republicans and Democrats alike are less likely to support renewable energy than they were five years ago, according to a survey released June 5 by the Pew Research Center. Floodlight examines the survey results, which mirror growing pockets of opposition to solar farms, reignited political support for coal plants and moves by President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans to kill federally funded clean energy projects. This...
June 21, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump (R) addressed the nation to announce that the U.S. has launched devastating attacks on three Iranian nuclear sites. The U.S. Air Force used B2 stealth bombers armed with bunker buster ordinance to penetrate the hardened bunkers protecting the Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL03) is the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. "The President made the correct decision to strike Iran's n...
Love your job? You’re more likely to be a manager Nearly three-quarters of U.S. workers say they love or like their jobs, according to a new YouGov survey that explores how Americans feel about their work. However, this overall positive sentiment masks significant differences across demographics, job types, and industries. Donut chart showing how many people like their job on a scale of hate to love. YouGov The YouGov study, Employment enjoyment: U.S. job satisfaction report 2025, explores h...
Renting vs. buying: How housing costs compare across America The cost of housing isn’t just limited to the price tag of your monthly rent or the cost of financing the purchase price of your home. On the rental side, the cost of utilities can add a consistent, considerable amount to your costs. For homeowners, mortgage costs are padded not only by utilities but homeowners’ insurance, property taxes and maintenance costs. These hidden costs can add up and change the dynamics of trade-offs between...
Future-proof your body: Beginner biohacks that could add years If you’ve paid attention to health and wellness culture, you’ve likely encountered the word “biohacking” at least once. The term can mean different things to different people, but the gist is this: Making small but strategic tweaks to your health to help you live a longer, healthier life. For some, “biohacking” is all about tech, with an emphasis on data, wearables like Whoop or the Oura Ring, and specialized equipment like sleep-...
(Huntsville, Ala.) – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today the conviction and life sentence of Reginald Eugene Scott, 45, of Huntsville, Alabama for Trafficking in Cocaine. Based upon the evidence, Scott was a leader and organizer of a wide-ranging drug trafficking organization with ties to criminal elements throughout the southeast. And, over the course of the investigation, law enforcement recovered numerous firearms related to drug trafficking. Scott pleaded guilty to one count o...
On June 23, 2025, Iran launched at least six ballistic missiles targeting Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States. The attack was widely seen as retaliation for U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities just days earlier. The Attack and Immediate Response Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for the strike, describing it as a "devastating and powerful missile attack" against what...
May 23, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald J. Trump (R) issued an executive order to reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Nuclear power does not require fossil fuels, does not emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, and a typical reactor produces far more power than wind mills and takes a tiny fraction of the land area of solar farms. Unfortunately, hysteria after the Three Mile Island incident and the China Syndrome movie about a nuclear meltdown led to a general reluctance to...
May 15, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. – Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, commends the final passage of SB142, by Senator Wes Kitchens (R-Arab) and Representative Bryan Brinyark (R-Tuscaloosa). This bipartisan legislation codifies the Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID), a program created and implemented by Allen, as Alabama's primary voter file maintenance system and removes the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) as an approved voter registration database under Alabama l...
May 28, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a 28-state coalition of state attorneys general in sending a letter to Meta Platforms, Inc., expressing grave concerns over recent reports that Meta's AI chatbot, Meta AI, exposes children to sexually explicit content. The letter highlights that the platform fails to warn parents about these risks and enables adult users to engage in sexually predatory behavior-using AI bots that can simulate interactions with underag...
May 28, 2025 -FULTONDALE, AL - Former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson announced on Tuesday evening that he will run for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. The seat became open when U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) announced that he was running for Governor of Alabama. Hudson last ran four years ago for Sheriff of Jefferson County – ultimately losing to incumbent Sheriff Mark Pettway (D). Jared Hudson is a former Navy SEAL who has a business – The Shooting Institute – that trains law e...
May 21, 2025 – GUNTERSVILLE, AL – Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth (R) announced that he will not run for Governor in 2026. "After much prayer and many discussions with my family, friends, and supporters, I will not be a candidate for governor during the 2026 election cycle," Lt. Gov. Ainsworth said on social media. With Ainsworth out of the race, and rumors rampant that U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) will announce his campaign for Governor in coming days, it appears highly lik...
May 26, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – President-elect Trump promised that he would end the Ukraine-Russia war on Day one of his presidency. President Donald J. Trump (R) has found it more difficult to settle than he had anticipated. On Sunday the President vented on Truth Social about the situation and said that Russian President Vladimir Putin "has gone absolutely CRAZY!" "I've always had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin of Russia, but something has happened to him," said President Tru...
Prepping your air conditioner for the summer With warmer weather comes swimming in the pool, eating ice cream, and basking in the hot sun. But all that outdoor fun also brings the responsibility of ensuring your air conditioning is operating efficiently. An air-conditioning tune-up is an important part of your summer preparation to make sure your system is ready for when the heat arrives. Temperatures are rising, and it’s time to consider turning on the AC. With your system lying dormant for s...
May 28, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) addressed the Central Section group of the Alabama Associated General Contractors at their regular meeting at the Montgomery Country Club on Wednesday. AG Marshall told the contractors that his office, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), and the Montgomery Sheriff's Department all stepped up to help stamp out crime in the troubled City of Montgomery. "We had crime problems here in Montgomery, very serious cri...
