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Marcus Hadden, a father of three from central New Jersey, texts and talks with his oldest son, a college sophomore, a few times a week. His 19-year-old son attends Rutgers University just a half-hour away, but Hadden said the easy communication has helped them feel closer. Occasionally, his son, a dedicated hiker, shares his phone's location with his parents. "We don't monitor him, but if he's out hiking on a remote trail, which he does most weekends around the tristate area, it feels like a...
Retirement will likely be the most significant expense of your lifetime, which means saving for retirement is a big job. This is especially true if you envision a retirement that is rich with experiences such as traveling through Europe or spending time with your grown children and grandkids. A retirement savings plan can help you achieve these financial goals and stay on track. There are all types of retirement plans to help you build your wealth, from 401(k) to Individual Retirement Accounts,...
Around midnight on Pioneer Day two years ago, a pair of 21-year-olds—a man and a woman—decided to make a trip from Davis County to Utah County to retrieve the man's "church clothes," presumably to wear hours later that Sunday morning, The Salt Lake Tribune reports The man, according to a recently filed lawsuit, was "tired and not in a condition to drive as an ordinarily prudent driver." The woman also couldn't drive because she was tired and suffering from a headache, according to the law...
With the 2024 presidential election just days away, Democrats and Republicans in rural areas are directing their focus beyond the top of the ticket and toward state and local-level offices. So-called "down-ballot" races feature candidates for state legislature, city council, local school boards, and even judges and police commissioners. These elected officials decide on issues in their community, such as education, housing services, public transportation, and health care. Thus far in 2024, 75%...
As the 2024 presidential election hurdles closer, voters are clamoring for more information about what policy might look like under Democratic nominee Kamala Harris or Republican nominee Donald Trump. For agriculture policy, experts predict it could follow two very different paths depending on the results of the election: more tariffs and subsidies for big farmers under Trump, or climate investments and expanded crop insurance under Harris, The Daily Yonder reports. To know what might happen...
Inside a North Philadelphia high school, a class of 11th graders talked frankly about the most controversial aspects of the 2024 election: abortion, Project 2025, the prospect of the first female president. Nearly 650 miles away at a middle school in Indianapolis, an eighth grade teacher avoided talk of former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, holding a mock debate about cellphones and cafeteria food instead. As the presidential election took over classroom conversations t...
On Nov. 5, tens of millions of Americans will head to the ballot box to vote in one of the most consequential presidential elections in recent history. With so much on the line, anxious election-watchers naturally want clarity on the outcome. But can any poll, no matter how precise, offer a reliable glimpse into where the cards will fall on Election Day? The answer is complicated, especially given that this year's election is particularly tricky to forecast. For starters, there's no clear...
The intersection of political leanings and hunting participation presents an interesting paradox in American culture. Based on research from the land-sharing marketplace for outdoor recreation, LandTrust, this article explores the top 10 liberal and liberal-leaning states with the highest number of hunters per capita and the top 10 conservative and conservative-leaning states with the least number of hunters per capita, challenging common stereotypes about hunting and political affiliations. Top...
When you're a kid, going to school feels like a given—no matter how much you beg to play outside instead. But for school-aged children with disabilities, going to school wasn't always a guarantee. For decades, many states legally refused to properly support the educational needs of children with disabilities, often putting them in institutions that did little to impart vital knowledge and life skills. This unequal treatment also burdened their families, who rarely had other options or access to...
Fossil fuels have been a cornerstone of America's energy infrastructure for over a century. Today, however, as Americans come to terms with both the environmental impact of fossil fuels and rising transportation costs due to the depletion of a nonrenewable energy source, many people are seeking alternatives. There has been increased consumer interest in electric vehicles, but the technology is not always accessible or practical in all regions, leaving many new vehicle buyers to look to hybrid...
Fewer teenagers are using drugs after rates precipitously dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, but overdose rates are on the rise as fentanyl becomes more common. Substance Use Treatment Facilities examined data from the University of Michigan's Monitoring the Future survey and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to determine how teen drug use varies by state and how it has changed over time. In 2023, about 1 in 5 children between the ages of 12 and 17 had used an...
Stacker created the forecast for Florence, Alabama using data from OpenWeather. This week's high is 81 °F on Wednesday, while the low is 58 °F on Sunday. There is expected to be 1 sunny day and rain on 5 days this week. There are currently no weather alerts. Monday, November 4 - High of 77 °F, low of 63 °F (63% humidity) - Overcast with a 0% chance of rain - Moderate risk of harm from sun exposure (5 UV index) - Moderate breeze (18 mph wind) - Sunrise at 6:14 AM, sunset at 4:53 PM You may als...
Stacker created the forecast for Decatur, Alabama using data from OpenWeather. This week's high is 82 °F on Wednesday, while the low is 59 °F on Sunday. There is expected to be 1 sunny day and rain on 5 days this week. There are currently no weather alerts. Monday, November 4 - High of 78 °F, low of 62 °F (58% humidity) - Overcast with a 0% chance of rain - Moderate risk of harm from sun exposure (5 UV index) - Moderate breeze (17 mph wind) - Sunrise at 6:11 AM, sunset at 4:51 PM You may als...
Stacker created the forecast for Dothan, Alabama using data from OpenWeather. This week's high is 85 °F on Tuesday, while the low is 64 °F on Monday. There is expected to be 1 sunny day and rain on 4 days this week. There are currently no weather alerts. Monday, November 4 - High of 82 °F, low of 64 °F (53% humidity) - Partly cloudy with a 0% chance of rain - High risk of harm from sun exposure (5 UV index) - Moderate breeze (14 mph wind) - Sunrise at 5:59 AM, sunset at 4:50 PM You may also lik...
Stacker created the forecast for Huntsville, Alabama using data from OpenWeather. This week's high is 82 °F on Wednesday, while the low is 61 °F on Monday. There is expected to be 1 sunny day and rain on 5 days this week. There are currently no weather alerts. Monday, November 4 - High of 77 °F, low of 61 °F (57% humidity) - Overcast with a 0% chance of rain - Moderate risk of harm from sun exposure (5 UV index) - Moderate breeze (17 mph wind) - Sunrise at 6:10 AM, sunset at 4:49 PM You may als...
Stacker created the forecast for Auburn, Alabama using data from OpenWeather. This week's high is 80 °F on Monday, while the low is 60 °F on Monday. There are expected to be 0 sunny days and rain on 5 days this week. There are currently no weather alerts. Monday, November 4 - High of 80 °F, low of 60 °F (50% humidity) - Mostly cloudy with a 0% chance of rain - High risk of harm from sun exposure (5 UV index) - Moderate breeze (14 mph wind) - Sunrise at 6:02 AM, sunset at 4:48 PM You may also lik...
Stacker created the forecast for Gadsden, Alabama using data from OpenWeather. This week's high is 80 °F on Sunday, while the low is 60 °F on Monday. There is expected to be 1 sunny day and rain on 5 days this week. There are currently no weather alerts. Monday, November 4 - High of 78 °F, low of 60 °F (53% humidity) - Overcast with a 0% chance of rain - Moderate risk of harm from sun exposure (5 UV index) - Moderate breeze (14 mph wind) - Sunrise at 6:06 AM, sunset at 4:48 PM You may also like:...
Stacker created the forecast for Tuscaloosa, Alabama using data from OpenWeather. This week's high is 86 °F on Wednesday, while the low is 66 °F on Monday. There is expected to be 1 sunny day and rain on 5 days this week. There are currently no weather alerts. Monday, November 4 - High of 84 °F, low of 66 °F (63% humidity) - Overcast with a 0% chance of rain - Moderate risk of harm from sun exposure (5 UV index) - Gentle breeze (12 mph wind) - Sunrise at 6:11 AM, sunset at 4:55 PM You may als...
Stacker created the forecast for Mobile, Alabama using data from OpenWeather. This week's high is 86 °F on Sunday, while the low is 70 °F on Tuesday. There is expected to be 1 sunny day and rain on 4 days this week. There are currently no weather alerts. Monday, November 4 - High of 82 °F, low of 71 °F (59% humidity) - Partly sunny with a 66% chance of rain (1 mm of rain) - Moderate risk of harm from sun exposure (4 UV index) - Moderate breeze (16 mph wind) - Sunrise at 6:09 AM, sunset at 5:0...
Stacker created the forecast for Anniston, Alabama using data from OpenWeather. This week's high is 80 °F on Sunday, while the low is 59 °F on Monday. There are expected to be 0 sunny days and rain on 5 days this week. There are currently no weather alerts. Monday, November 4 - High of 77 °F, low of 59 °F (53% humidity) - Overcast with a 0% chance of rain - Moderate risk of harm from sun exposure (5 UV index) - Moderate breeze (13 mph wind) - Sunrise at 6:05 AM, sunset at 4:48 PM You may als...
The interest in taking family trips with three or more generations is booming. According to International Medical Group, which provides global insurance benefits and travel assistance services, over 1 in 3 families plan to take a multigenerational trip in 2024. Multiday trips in the U.S. are most common, according to a Family Travel Association survey in 2023. And as more families look for unique opportunities to create memories, Katie Kubitskey, certified travel planner and owner of...
Chances are you're guilty of "media multitasking"—and you might not even realize it. Media multitasking can take several forms, like using your phone during a real-life social interaction. Reviewing Instagram comments while talking to a friend is one prime example. It can also mean performing tasks simultaneously on multiple forms of media, such as watching television while also posting on Facebook, or doing multiple tasks on one medium, such as listening to music while watching a video and w...
From long working hours to emotionally draining situations, nursing has always been a demanding job. While the COVID-19 pandemic is in the rearview mirror, the situation has yet to improve for those on the front lines of health care. When staffing company AMN Healthcare surveyed more than 1,000 nurses in 2024, only 1 in 5 predicted things would improve for nurses. Turnover and volatility have been widespread among nurses for the last several years. "That trend is likely to continue until nurse c...
Army sergeant Victor Estela struggled with a debilitating mental fog when he came home after serving in Iraq. It enveloped his life, leaving him exhausted by simple tasks such as reading or driving. Over time, the exhaustion morphed into gnawing suicidal urges. "I didn't want to live if this was what life was going to be," the 53-year-old says softly. Military members returning to life following deployment—particularly those who saw combat—often have devastating physical injuries and mental hea...
Want to work forever? Didn't think so! To stop working you must achieve financial independence. Financial freedom is typically accomplished when your passive income exceeds your monthly expenses — allowing you to retire from your job, where you earn active income. To be blunt: Passive income are earnings you don't work for — it's when your money works for you. These days, some people are trying to retire early. The most popular strategy is known as FIRE: Financial Independence Retire Early. Usi...
