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Ocean freight rates double since March as carriers aggressively squeeze capacity Mid-May 2026 saw a dramatic intersection of legal reprieve, aggressive threats, and targeted diplomacy defining global commerce. The U.S. executive branch successfully stabilized its immediate economic policy as an appellate court paused a ruling that had briefly neutralized the nation's 10% global surcharge. Empowered by this judicial lifeline, Washington escalated its transactional pressure on Europe by...
What it means to be financially liquid Cash is often crowned king — and for good reason. It typically upholds its value and allows you to instantly make purchases. When you add cash into an account or investment, it's also important to understand how easily you can access it, which is known as liquidity, reports Ally Financial. What is financial liquidity? Financial liquidity refers to the ease with which an asset — anything ranging from a money market savings account to an ETF to real estate ...
There are 105 Alabama House of Representatives seats and 35 state Senate seats. There were a number of Republican incumbents defeated in primary contests in the May 19 Republican primary. Other incumbents survived fierce primary challenges. In State Senate District 4, J.R. Bowling lost in his primary challenge of Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger (Cullman). Bowling received 8,432 votes (35.35%) while Sen. Gudger got 15,422 (64.65%). In Senate District 10 incumbent Senator Andrew Jones...
Democrats went to the polls on May 19 to select their nominees for the Alabama Legislature. In Senate District 2 there will be primary runoff election between Rudolph Valentino Drake and Alex House. Drake received 4,561 votes (36.57%) while House got 4,221 votes (33.85%). Guy Sotomayor received 3,689 votes (29.58%). In Senate District 25 incumbent Senator Kirk Hatcher held off a challenge from Phadra Carson Foster and KK Middleton. Hatcher received 12,250 votes (55.4%). Foster had 5,312 votes...
May 27, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Wednesday filed emergency applications for a stay with the United States Supreme Court in three congressional redistricting cases - Allen v. Singleton, Allen v. Caster, and Allen v. Milligan - seeking to overturn a federal court order that blocks the state from using its 2023 congressional map in the 2026 elections. The applications, submitted to Associate Justice Clarence Thomas as Circuit Justice for the Eleventh...
May 27, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Earlier today, the Attorney General's Office filed emergency stay applications with the U.S. Supreme Court following yesterday's shameful decision by the three-judge panel which temporarily blocks use of the state's 2023 congressional map, requesting the Court to rule by Monday, June 1. When Governor Ivey called a special session at the beginning of the month, she stated this action would prepare Alabama if the courts acted quickly, allowing the state to hold a...
May 28, 2026 - OZARK, Ala. - Alabama voters face growing election uncertainty as the August 11th special primary approaches, sparking sharp criticism from local leadership over ongoing legal battles. David Matthews, a Republican candidate for Alabama's Second Congressional District, publicly condemned the continuous legal challenges surrounding the state's congressional maps The Ozark native and two-time Trump appointee warned that last-minute litigation and lower-court reversals threaten to...
The 10 most expensive states for e-commerce sales tax in 2026 and how to plan your Q2 and Q3 strategy around them As finance leaders across the country close the books on Q1 and look ahead to the rest of the year, the landscape for tax-efficient growth is shifting beneath them. While many teams focus on customer acquisition costs or churn, sales and use tax can bite into margins by driving all-in pricing up for purchasers and turning them away. In states where combined rates now exceed 10%,...
May 28, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen, a Republican candidate in the June 16 runoff for Lieutenant Governor, announced a new initiative aimed at identifying and combating fraud within state government. Allen said the proposal would be a central priority if elected. "We see fraud being uncovered all over the country and it would be naïve to believe that we do not have similar incidents happening here," Allen said. "As Lt. Governor, I will make identifying the...
ENTERPRISE, Ala. - Alabama businessman and former U.S. Senate candidate Rodney Walker announced his endorsement of Congressman Barry Moore on Thursday, praising Moore's background as a small‑business owner and his commitment to Christian values. Walker, who launched his first business after graduating high school and has since built five additional companies across Alabama, said Moore understands the challenges facing entrepreneurs, farmers, and rural communities. Walker, also a farmer h...
Birmingham, AL – May 26, 2026 – MAX Transit is pleased to announce the return of Saturday service for its Downtown MAX On-Demand zone beginning Saturday, June 6, 2026. The Downtown zone will operate Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., expanding weekend mobility options for riders traveling throughout downtown Birmingham. MAX On-Demand is a shared ride, app-based transit service designed to provide convenient transportation within designated zones while connecting riders to essential des...
SpaceX stock: 7 things every investor should know ahead of the SpaceX IPO The newly unveiled Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) S-1 registration statement delivers essential financial disclosures that potential investors must scrutinize before considering buying SpaceX stock. This filing officially lifts the veil on SpaceX's financials, detailing everything from its rapid Starlink subscriber growth to a massive, capital-intensive pivot into orbital artificial intelligence (AI)...
More Americans are getting financial advice from AI More Americans are turning to AI for financial information. According to First National Bank of Omaha's 2025 Financial Wellbeing Study, 31% of respondents consult an advisor, and 46% have already used tools like ChatGPT to help manage their money, while 50% say they trust AI for financial advice. The findings suggest AI financial guidance is becoming more common, and according to Accredited Debt Relief, it's worth understanding what it means fo...
Scammers are using stolen identities to land jobs. Your resume could be next Since the post-pandemic shift to remote work, there’s been a noticeable spike in job scams, with 1 in 3 job seekers reporting stumbling across one. While these scams still successfully trap many inexperienced hopefuls, there’s better awareness about how to avoid them and report their perpetrators. Unfortunately, though, today’s work culture, which is often run from behind screens, has given rise to another issue: emplo...
How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community Last fall, Harsimran Singh was well on his way to bringing 15,000 fans to Stockton for an international tournament of the ancient Indian sport Kabaddi, CalMatters reports. Then, suddenly, athletes started dropping out. They seemed to manufacture excuses to avoid the sport’s world cup. As president of the American Kabaddi Federation, Singh felt increasingly shaken as the cancellations mounted. He began pressing for a...
May 29, 2026 - TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Kristy Lynn Adkins, 43, died from her injuries following a deputy-involved shooting in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, after her brother allegedly pointed a replica firearm over her shoulder at law enforcement. The incident, which occurred on the morning of May 28, 2026, has resulted in manslaughter charges against her brother, 36-year-old Ricky Adkins, who remains hospitalized with critical injuries. A routine warrant service turned fatal in Tuscaloosa County on...
Enterprise, AL – Gun Owners of America (GOA), one of the nation's most influential no‑compromise Second Amendment organizations, announced its endorsement of Congressman Barry Moore in Alabama's race for the United States Senate. Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of GOA, praised Moore's record as a steadfast defender of constitutional rights. "Gun Owners of America is proud to endorse Barry Moore for the United States Senate because he has consistently stood with law-abiding gun owners and fou...
May 31,2026 - HOOVER, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) has officially announced qualifying dates for Republican candidates seeking to run in the 2026 Special Primary Elections for Alabama State Senate Districts 25 and 26. Candidate qualifying will open Monday, June 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. CDT and will close Monday, June 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CDT. Republican candidates may qualify online at www.algop.org or in person at ALGOP Headquarters, located at 3505 Lorna Road, Hoover, AL 35216....
Candidate qualifying is now officially open for the August 11, 2026 Special State Senate Primary Election, the Alabama Democratic Party announced. The qualifying window will remain open until Tuesday, June 2 at 8 a.m., giving prospective candidates a brief but important period to enter the race. The special primary will determine the Democratic nominees for State Senate Districts 25 and 26, two Montgomery‑area seats that became vacant earlier this year. With both districts carrying s...
pan demin // 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 June 1. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.94 --- Alabama average: $3.94 - Week change: -$0.22 (-5.3%) - Year change: +$1.16 (+41.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $5.11 - Week change: -$0.19 (-3.6%) - Year change: +$1.69 (+49.5%) - Historical...
pan demin // 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 June 1. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.97 --- Alabama average: $3.94 - Week change: -$0.17 (-4.0%) - Year change: +$1.24 (+45.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $5.06 - Week change: -$0.16 (-3.1%) - Year change: +$1.75 (+53.0%) -...
pan demin // 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 June 1. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.92 --- Alabama average: $3.94 - Week change: -$0.19 (-4.7%) - Year change: +$1.22 (+45.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.04 - Week change: -$0.13 (-2.6%) - Year change: +$1.76 (+53.4%) -...
pan demin // 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 June 1. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.95 --- Alabama average: $3.94 - Week change: -$0.18 (-4.4%) - Year change: +$1.18 (+42.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.87 - Week change: -$0.22 (-4.2%) - Year change: +$1.74 (+55.6%) - Historical...
pan demin // 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 June 1. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.93 --- Alabama average: $3.94 - Week change: -$0.22 (-5.2%) - Year change: +$1.16 (+41.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.93 - Week change: -$0.20 (-4.0%) - Year change: +$1.73 (+53.8%) -...
pan demin // 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 June 1. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.92 --- Alabama average: $3.94 - Week change: -$0.19 (-4.6%) - Year change: +$1.17 (+42.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $5.04 - Week change: -$0.14 (-2.6%) - Year change: +$1.83...
