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pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Huntsville, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 15. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.67 --- Alabama average: $3.68 - Week change: -$0.11 (-3.0%) - Year change: +$0.96 (+35.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.92 - Week change: -$0.05 (-0.9%) - Year change: +$1.64 (+49.9%) - H...
At 250, the Declaration of Independence still sparks hard questions in class Among longtime history teacher Karalee Wong Nakatsuka’s most prized possessions are two nearly identical T-shirts with very different meanings. One comes from Philadelphia’s Museum of the American Revolution, celebrating the Founding Fathers’ signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and their fight for freedom from the British Crown. The second is from Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C., where an assassi...
GLP-1s are finally silencing food noise for some binge eaters, and fueling disordered eating in others Chris Owens says he knew what healthy eating looked like in theory, but it felt like food noise had “hijacked” his brain. “I wasn’t free to make those choices,” he explains. “I don’t know that the food noise was ever quiet enough to where I could actually experience real physical hunger. I just always wanted food.” Owens, now 52, began regularly bingeing in 2008; by 2012, he was bingeing ev...
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV...
New data suggests hormones play a bigger role in men's mental health than thought For years, the conversation around men’s declining mental health has focused on loneliness, social isolation, economic stress, and the stigma against seeking help. While those are all important factors, new data from Hone Health suggests another potential factor: hormones. An analysis of 3,239 men with low testosterone found that 83% of those who entered treatment with moderate depression symptoms experienced a c...
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Mobile The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows...
US Supreme Court’s uneven rulings in election lead-up causing chaos, experts say When the U.S. Supreme Court allowed Texas’ gerrymandered congressional map to take effect in December, its conservative majority wrote that a lower court had “improperly inserted itself into an active primary campaign” when it blocked the map more than three months before the election. Now, as News From the States examines here, the Supreme Court is the one upending elections. For the past two decades, the Supreme...
Famous neon signs of blues clubs on Beale street in downtown Nashville Photo Spirit // Shutterstock States with the shortest lifespans According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released in January 2026, American life expectancy has reached an all-time high. The average lifespan across the entire population in 2024 was 79 years, an increase of 0.6 years from 2023 and surpassing the pre-COVID-19 pandemic level of 78.8 years in 2019. However, those numbers don't...
The cast of 'Gunsmoke' poses around a wagon in a promotional portrait for the Western television series. From left to right are actors James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Ken Curtis, and Burt Reynholds is on the second row. Hulton Archive // Getty Images The 25 best Western TV shows of all time If there's a genre of television that is associated with being iconically American, the Western would be the top contender. Visions of saloon doors swinging open as a spur-spangled stranger stands...
A model wearing wide-legged trousers, a striped tube top and a turban-style hat at the Biba boutique in London, UK, 6th September 1973. D. Morrison/Express/Hulton Archive // Getty Images Women's fashion trends from the past 100 years Fashion is so much more than a "cute outfit"—it's a major reflection of the times and a big part of American history. Since the inception of the fashion industry, womenswear trends have always been driven by culture, events, popular music, and celebrity i...
Americans are proactive homeowners, but this country beats them in DIY home repairs There is always something: a leaky faucet, chipping paint, gutters full of leaves or a room that no longer works the way it used to. Homeownership comes with a permanent background hum of maintenance, repairs and decisions that can only be ignored for so long. What homeowners do next depends a lot on where they live. A new international study from Angi, a home services marketplace, found that Americans are among...
Left behind: Why small-town Americans are waiting longer for healthcare Somewhere in America, a woman with a late-stage cancer diagnosis is sitting in a nursing home on a Friday afternoon. She has chosen to stop active treatment. All she wants now is comfort, seamless pain relief, and the dignity of a gentle, supported care plan. The skilled nursing facility produced a thick paper packet of discharge information. But missing from that package is the one instruction that matters most: an order...
Carriers hold firm on fuel surcharges despite emerging US-Iran peace plans The midpoint of June 2026 demonstrated that the world is moving away from broad, sweeping border surcharges toward highly targeted, regulatory trade walls. The United States actively advanced its strategy to replace expiring emergency surcharges with permanent Section 301 labor tariffs, while successfully utilizing massive Section 232 pharmaceutical duties to force international drug manufacturers into onshoring...
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV...
Americans are spending a fortune on wellness. A weekend outside is beating all of it. There is a yoga mat in your living room. A meditation app you opened twice. A gym membership that has become a monthly guilt subscription. You are trying. Most Americans are. According to new research from Eddie Bauer Adventure Club, a vacation club for active explorers that recently debuted in Moab, Utah, what actually works is as simple as stepping outside. The survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted in April...
How to maximize internship season and start your financial future For young adults entering the workforce, there is good news and bad news right now. Let’s start with the bad: The job market is looking a little bleak, at 7.8% unemployment for those ages 22-27, according to the latest data from the New York Fed. Those are the worst numbers since the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent college grads are doing a little better, but not much, with their unemployment rate at 5.6%. M...
Dpongvit // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Mobile The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are...
Retirement calculator: How much do you really need to retire? When you think of your bucket list, what does it include? International adventures? Courtside tickets to watch your favorite team? No matter your dreams, one essential item probably sits at the top of your list: retirement. Understanding your retirement needs To plan for a financially secure future, it’s important to assess your potential expenses, anticipate your desired lifestyle, and determine the resources required to support i...
The best skin care routine for acne-prone skin As anyone who has experienced acne will know, nailing skin care for acne-prone skin can be hard, since ingredients, and how they are used, can make a huge difference to how skin looks and feels. But it's not just the delicate skin on faces that require special care - more than half of people with acne are conscious of it on their back, with around 15% experiencing acne around the chest area too. Glowing, clear skin from top to toe needn't be out of...
Many babies sickened in ByHeart formula botulism outbreak needed more treatment after hospitalization Most of the babies hospitalized in a recent nationwide outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart baby formula have needed additional physical therapy and other medical support after going home, according to new data shared April 24. “Although many infants are now progressing in their recovery, evaluating their outcomes is essential to understanding the progression and severity of illness o...
The evolution of jet memberships: How subscription models are outpacing traditional ownership Private aviation allows passengers to move on individualized schedules. A single itinerary can span commercial hubs from Paris to Shanghai within a 48-hour window. But if private aviation only catered to billionaires with their own aircraft, the industry wouldn’t have reached a nearly $30 billion market in 2025. It would still be a tiny world occupied by ultrawealthy individuals and corporate fleets, wh...
Cost of the 2026 World Cup: How much Americans will spend in host cities The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being hosted by the United States, alongside Canada and Mexico, marking the first time the tournament is held across three nations. The tournament runs in June and July 2026, with 11 of the 16 host cities located in the U.S. For devoted fans who have been counting down the months, the excitement of the 2026 World Cup may only be rivaled by its eye-opening cost. Millions of Americans are expected...
Assisted living statistics: Demographics, services, and trends More than 32,000 assisted living communities throughout the United States provide housing and support for older adults who can no longer live independently. As the population ages, demand for assisted living continues to grow. This report by A Place for Mom highlights key assisted living statistics, including resident demographics, care needs, costs, and industry trends. Key insights - Over 1 million people live in assisted living co...
Why social anxiety is rising among remote-first workers Recent figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that nearly a quarter (22.9%) of the workforce has traded the traditional office for a remote setup. While those already embedded in this lifestyle overwhelmingly favor it—with 98% in the 2023 Buffer report suggesting it to others—the data is beginning to tell a more complex story. Specifically, the remote-first shift is revealing a quiet but growing struggle with social anx...
What parents should understand about AI chatbots in social media apps Most kids on social media have likely interacted with an artificial intelligence (AI) chat buddy. Some well-known examples: Meta has a new AI assistant that explains how to change a tire or lose weight. Snapchat’s My AI buddy will explain a science topic in a simple way. Even X has an AI chatbot named Grok (available with a subscription upgrade). For most families, the first interactions with these AI chatbots on social m...
