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America's most active seniors in 2026 For many Americans, retirement promises more autonomy over personal time. As work and child care responsibilities diminish or disappear, opportunities to pursue personal interests typically expand. While some retirees spend their post-work years focused on rest and relaxation, others embrace an active retirement lifestyle highlighted by travel, volunteering and other pursuits. SmartAsset set out to identify the states that are home to America's most active...
The World Cup is coming to the United States. What happens when 6 billion fans go online? For most Americans, the FIFA World Cup has always been someone else's home game. This summer, that changes. The 2026 tournament is being co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. FIFA projects nearly six billion viewers, making it the largest live and digital audience in the event's history. Fans across all 48 participating nations will be streaming matches, booking travel, checking schedules, shopping for...
How to get a last minute side hustle this summer If you’ve recently strolled through the aisles at the grocery store, pumped gas, booked a vacation or hunted for a new home, you’re probably well aware that things are expensive right now. But many people are finding a way to make ends meet: side hustles. A third of Americans have a side gig, and the most popular reasons for getting one is to cover cost-of-living expenses or use it for discretionary spending or saving, according to a recent sur...
8 pickup trucks similar to the Ford F-150 The Ford F-150 has been America's bestselling vehicle for more than 40 years, thanks to its capability and comfort. Many shoppers look to pickup trucks as family vehicles and not simply tools to get a job done. But while the F-150 is the big name in full-size pickup trucks, it's not the only option. CarMax gives you a look at other full-size pickups you should consider, along with some smaller trucks that might better suit your needs. The Full-Size...
9 ways to find a long-lost family member (and what to do when you actually find them) Some distances can’t be measured in miles. A sibling given up for adoption. A parent who disappeared before you were old enough to form a memory. A cousin from a distant branch of the family who stopped sending annual Christmas cards. The absence of a family member is a unique kind of pain. But thanks in large part to the rise of consumer DNA testing, searching for lost relatives has moved from being a niche c...
Young Americans say parenthood now feels like a choice between family and financial security For a prominent number of young Americans, the decision of whether to have children is just as much financial as it is personal. New research from Intuit Credit Karma, conducted by The Harris Poll in April 2026, surveyed 629 U.S. adults ages 18-45, who don’t want to have any children or more children, or are unsure if they want to. The research shows that 54% of Gen Z (ages 18-29) and 50% of m...
Nattawit Khomsanit // Shutterstock See how many players from Alabama have played for U.S. in World Cup The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event in the world. FIFA estimates that around 5 billion people tuned in during the last tournament in 2022 in Qatar. To put that in perspective, only about 2.5% of that total (125.6 million) watched the 2026 Super Bowl. The 2026 World Cup is expected to bring in even more viewers. It kicks off on June 11, and what you may not know is that it will feat...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Daphne in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 8. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.66 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.18 (-4.7%) - Year change: +$0.90 (+32.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.85 - Week change: -$0.12 (-2.5%) - Year change: +$1.64 (+51.1%)...
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 8. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.79 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.16 (-4.1%) - Year change: +$1.10 (+41.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.96 - Week change: -$0.15 (-2.9%) - Year change: +$1.72 (+53.2%) -...
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 8. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.74 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.18 (-4.5%) - Year change: +$1.06 (+39.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.90 - Week change: -$0.14 (-2.8%) - Year change: +$1.72...
pan demin // 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 June 8. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.68 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.18 (-4.7%) - Year change: +$0.96 (+35.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.80 - Week change: -$0.15 (-3.0%) - Year change: +$1.62 (+50.8%) - Historical...
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 8. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.73 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.21 (-5.4%) - Year change: +$0.98 (+35.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.75 - Week change: -$0.12 (-2.5%) - Year change: +$1.62 (+51.6%) - Historical...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Decatur in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Decatur, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 8. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.71 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.18 (-4.6%) - Year change: +$1.07 (+40.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.86 - Week change: -$0.17 (-3.3%) - Year change: +$1.65 (+51.4%) - 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 8. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.76 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.17 (-4.2%) - Year change: +$1.00 (+36.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.81 - Week change: -$0.12 (-2.5%) - Year change: +$1.60 (+49.8%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Gadsden in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Gadsden, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 8. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.71 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.15 (-3.9%) - Year change: +$1.07 (+40.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.89 - Week change: -$0.10 (-2.0%) - Year change: +$1.79 (+57.8%) - Historical...
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 8. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.74 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.18 (-4.6%) - Year change: +$1.07 (+40.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.86 - Week change: -$0.18 (-3.6%) - Year change: +$1.59 (+48.5%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 8. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.76 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.13 (-3.4%) - Year change: +$1.04 (+38.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $4.79 - Week change: -$0.08 (-1.6%) - Year change: +$1.57 (+49.1%) - H...
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 8. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.76 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.18 (-4.6%) - Year change: +$0.98 (+35.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.98 - Week change: -$0.13 (-2.5%) - Year change: +$1.60 (+47.5%) - Historical exp...
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 8. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.82 --- Alabama average: $3.79 - Week change: -$0.14 (-3.6%) - Year change: +$1.10 (+40.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $4.95 - Week change: -$0.11 (-2.2%) - Year change: +$1.67 (+51.0%) -...
muratart // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting across the US The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans 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...
Signs of depression in men: Why it often goes unrecognized Depression does not look the same for everyone. For millions of men, the signs go unrecognized because they show up in unexpected ways. Instead of crying or expressing sadness, men might become angry, withdrawn, or reckless. These behaviors get labeled as personality flaws or stress reactions rather than symptoms of a serious mental health condition. Around 10% of U.S. adults experience depression or are being treated for it. Yet men rem...
KinoMasterskaya // 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...
Media_Photos // 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...
Saijai Boonmak // Shutterstock Coldest Junes in Alabama since 1895 Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Junes in Alabama since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation. #10. June 1972 - Average temperature: 75°F - Monthly high...
AI is changing how financial advisors work. Regulators are paying attention. AI has swept up the world of financial advising, albeit with a slow start. A 2023 University of Chicago study found that, among the professions surveyed, financial advisors were the lowest in AI adoption both at work and at home. Three years later, new data from the Ezra Group shows that at least 70% of advisors in its sample now use AI for notetaking. That sweeping change is a result of a number of factors, ranging fro...
