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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...
Ready to recall: These meats are behind 40% of USDA food warnings A staggering 37 million pounds of frozen chicken and pork products, much of it ready to eat, is no longer considered safe for consumption after being shipped to retailers, including Trader Joe’s, across the U.S. and exported to Canada and Mexico. Four customers complained about glass shards in the food to the manufacturer, Ajinomoto Foods North America, which issued a recall and alerted regulators at the U.S Department of A...
The rising cost of slip and fall claims for U.S. businesses Slips and falls are a regular occurrence for customer-facing businesses. A customer might slip on a wet floor in a restaurant, or someone could fall at a trampoline park. Visitors can also trip and fall in retail stores, hotels or gyms. The fall might only last a few seconds, but the claim following it can arrive weeks, months or in some cases, years later, often resulting in significant costs for the business. Slip-and-fall claims...
Why renting may now be a better financial move than buying Not long ago, buying a home felt like an automatic milestone in many American adults’ lives, but those days are increasingly behind us. In 2025, home sales reached a new 30-year low, and with homeownership out of reach for many Americans, more people are renting to preserve their monthly cash flow. The housing affordability crisis facing America has raised plenty of questions. Is buying still a smart financial move in today’s mar...
Trump Force One: The 2026 technical overhaul of the world’s most famous 757 In the private aviation sector, the line between legacy narrow-body aircraft and modern strategic assets is increasingly defined by technological retrofits. There’s no better evidence for this than the fact that, while many operators are eyeing newer airframes, the strategic overhaul of “Trump Force One” — the nickname for the President’s personal Boeing 757 — proves that capital liquidity is better served by retrofitti...
Stress sweating vs. heat sweating Picture this: Eighty thousand fans in a stadium are on their feet and holding their breath, anticipating a penalty kick that could decide everything. In that suspended moment, players and supporters alike feel that familiar prickle of sweat that has nothing to do with the afternoon sun. That's anxiety sweating, and it's completely different from the sweat people break during a workout or a hot summer commute. Aside from being interesting science, understanding...
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 the US can teach other countries about home-based child care Each day, nearly 70% of the world’s children are cared for and educated by adults other than their parents in home-based settings, many of which are informal and run by women. (In the United States, it’s about 30%.) In many countries, these home-based settings receive little financial or training support from their governments. The National Association for Family Child Care’s (NAFCC) global learning convening this past summe...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 1. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.89 --- Alabama average: $3.94 - Week change: -$0.19 (-4.6%) - Year change: +$1.15 (+41.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $4.86 - Week change: -$0.27 (-5.4%) - 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 1. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.95 --- Alabama average: $3.94 - Week change: -$0.15 (-3.6%) - Year change: +$1.25 (+46.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.11 - Week change: -$0.09 (-1.7%) - Year change: +$1.86 (+57.1%) -...
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 1. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.86 --- Alabama average: $3.94 - Week change: -$0.20 (-5.0%) - Year change: +$1.23 (+46.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.99 - Week change: -$0.09 (-1.8%) - Year change: +$1.89 (+61.3%) - Historical...
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 1. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.86 --- Alabama average: $3.94 - Week change: -$0.22 (-5.3%) - Year change: +$1.10 (+39.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.96 - Week change: -$0.22 (-4.2%) - Year change: +$1.72 (+53.3%) - Historical...
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...
Media_Photos // 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...
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...
