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It's back-to-school time: Home maintenance for busy families The back-to-school season is a busy time for families, from having to gather school supplies to figuring out a new schedule for picking up and dropping off kids. As summer comes to a close, it’s also an important time for home maintenance tasks due to seasonal weather. Certain tasks are crucial to ensuring that your home and its systems continue working as expected to help avoid costly repairs. This home maintenance checklist from H...
America’s nostalgia economy lifts sales of music, games and more From classic rock vinyl to anime-inspired video games, collectibles are enjoying a resurgence. Fueled by fandom, nostalgia, and even social media buzz, buyers are seeking out physical media and memorabilia — and increasingly finding them on digital marketplaces. Analysts estimate the global collectibles market has topped $496 billion in 2025, driven by cross-generational appeal, scarcity, and the thrill of the hunt. The U.S. col...
What Trump's national housing emergency would mean for new homebuyers Will President Donald Trump attempt to remedy the housing crisis with a plan of attack? It’s beginning to look that way. On Sept. 1, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the Trump administration is mulling the declaration of a national housing emergency to address high housing prices and limited inventory. What it means: While details are still vague, any decrease in the purchase cost of a new home is welcome news. H...
September 10, 2025 - Leeds, Alabama - Astronomers are abuzz with cautious excitement and concern following reports of a Jupiter-sized rogue planet drifting toward the outer edges of our solar system. While not an immediate threat, the discovery has reignited debates about planetary migration, cosmic collisions, and the mysteries lurking in deep space. What We Know So Far • The object, unofficially dubbed "Nomad-X," was detected by a network of infrared telescopes scanning the Kuiper Belt r...
August 28, 2025 – AUBURN, AL - On Thursday, Senator Tommy Tuberville made headlines during an interview on The Charlie Kirk Show, where he outlined his views on governance to Kirk. Tuberville is the leading contender to be elected Governor next year and most of the state appears to be good with that. In a moment that blended political ambition with his trademark coaching ethos, Tuberville declared: "As your Governor, I'll lead our state the right way, just like I did as a coach-by putting m...
September 10, 2025 – Conservative political philosopher, Christian apologist, and pundit Charlie Kirk – the founder of Turning Point USA – was gunned down while at an event in Utah Valley State University. Conservative leaders and Republican politicians were quick to express their condolences. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) said, "All of us in Alabama are wrapping the Kirk family in prayer during this unimaginable time of loss. Charlie was a husband, father and patriot. I hope and pray his missi...
September 11, 2025 - MSNBC has parted ways with political analyst Matthew Dowd following a wave of backlash over his on-air remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during a public event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Dowd's over the top comments during the network's live coverage of Kirk's shooting seemed to indicate the view that Kirk's "divisive" words justified him being shot. The Incident During live coverage of the shooting, anchor Katy Tur asked...
MONTGOMERY, AL - August 6, 2025 In a unanimous decision that could reshape professional boundaries for public officials, the Alabama Ethics Commission ruled Wednesday that District Attorneys (DAs) and Assistant District Attorneys may hold second jobs-so long as those roles are performed outside of official working hours and do not conflict with their public duties. The ruling, issued as an advisory opinion during the Commission's August meeting, clarifies a longstanding gray area in Alabama's...
Kids playing soccer in park. BAZA Production // Shutterstock Best suburbs to live in America Suburbia is deeply ingrained in American culture, growing in popularity alongside the country's love affair with cars and its network of highways. As early as the 1830s, Brooklyn Heights laid claim to the title of the first suburb when it became connected to Manhattan by steam ferries. A little over 100 years later, Levittown became the new model of suburban development, offering affordable,...
Why your AI-generated content sounds like everyone else's and 4 ways to fix it There’s a challenge brewing for businesses everywhere. Content is becoming virtually indistinguishable online, and it all boils down to the latest industry disruptor: AI. It’s no secret that AI adoption is reaching top speed across many aspects of life and work. Statista predicts that by the end of this year, 378.9 million people will be using AI. While these tools are more accessible than ever, this also defines a g...
Atlanta is embracing a cheap, effective way to beat urban heat: ‘cool roofs’ Walk outside into 100-degree heat wearing a black shirt, and you’ll feel a whole lot hotter than if you were wearing white. Now think about your roof: If it’s also dark, it’s soaking up more of the sun’s energy and radiating that heat indoors. If it were a lighter color, it’d be like your home was wearing a giant white shirt all the time. This is the idea behind the “cool roof.” In June, Atlanta joined a growing...
MONTGOMERY, AL - September 12, 2025 In a ceremony marked by pride and purpose, Governor Kay Ivey welcomed 101 newly certified Correctional Officers to the Alabama Governor's Mansion on Wednesday, celebrating their graduation from the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Academy. The event followed their formal commencement held Thursday morning at the Montgomery campus of Church of the Highlands. The graduates-known as Correctional Officer Trainees (COTs)-successfully completed 10...
Hiring globally? Key considerations for choosing where to hire One of the most powerful advantages of global hiring is access. Hiring across borders gives you access to a larger pool of skilled workers, new markets for expansion, and greater operational and financial flexibility. But with that access comes a different kind of challenge: choice. If you can hire anywhere, where do you start? How do you evaluate one country over another? And how do you make sure the decision you make today...
Why business automation won’t be optional in 2026 The companies that will thrive in 2026 have one thing in common: They’re automating the time-drains holding others back. Business automation uses technology to handle repetitive tasks automatically—without human intervention—so your team can focus on higher-value work. Your ecommerce team spends precious hours every week on tasks that could run automatically: order fulfillment, rate comparisons, invoice handling—these necessary but repetitiv...
What’s the average house price in the USA? Some property market questions have simple answers, others have complex ones. Defining the average house price in the USA involves a combination of both, as the answer can be concise or detailed, providing a clear understanding of the market. Whichever solution you’re looking for, this is the right place to find it. The Offerpad team has compiled all the information on average American property prices you could possibly need, from current data to the...
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) seeks a qualified vendor to partner in enhancing and modernizing the existing Coach Safety Database. This project will build upon the current data infrastructure to create a robust, secure, and user-friendly system that ensures compliance with the Alabama Coach Safety Act. The enhanced database must capture all required training elements for every certified coach, support comprehensive and customizable reporting, and streamline certification...
September 15, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Engage Together Project (ETP) has selected 12 Research Fellows from six universities across the state to join its groundbreaking, multi-year effort to end and prevent human trafficking in Alabama. ETP is a two-phase, three-year transformational community assessment initiative spearheaded by Attorney General Steve Marshall. The project is designed to identify community strengths and gaps, mobilize multi-sector collaboration, and equip local l...
Top 10 US towns where vacation homes dominate the market In some American towns, nearly every house sits empty for part of the year. Whether it’s a beachside bungalow, a mountainside chalet, or a lakeside estate, these seasonal homes are usually owned by part-time residents — and in the most extreme cases, they make up over 98% of all housing in town. From coastal escapes in Delaware to ski havens in Colorado, Redfin Real Estate shares the 10 U.S. towns with the highest share of seasonal hom...
Money in motion: 5 key personal finance trends reshaping 2025 Inflation and job market jitters are changing how Americans handle their finances. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index is up 2.7% over the last year, while wages have risen just 3.6%. That means costs are creeping up faster than paychecks. But instead of panicking, people are adjusting. Key behaviors are on the rise: “revenge saving,” more mindful spending, diversified investments, and extra inc...
The Safety and Mission Assurance II (SMAS II) award is a performance-based, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum potential value of $400 million. A phase-in period begins Monday, followed by a base ordering period of four years with options to extend services through March 2034. Under the contract, Bastion will provide services for a wide range of activities including system safety, reliability, maintainability, software assurance, quality engineering and assurance, in...
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:...
