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Billion Photos // Shutterstock How many homes are getting built in Birmingham in 2026? Homebuilding plays a critical role in maintaining a steady housing supply and keeping prices at sustainable levels. As the U.S. population grows, more housing is needed to meet demand. Since the Great Recession, construction has lagged well behind what is needed, which is one of the main reasons home prices are so high today. Supply has slowly increased over the past few years but is still below what is...
Aleksandrkozak // Shutterstock How many homes are getting built in Auburn in 2026? Homebuilding plays a critical role in maintaining a steady housing supply and keeping prices at sustainable levels. As the U.S. population grows, more housing is needed to meet demand. Since the Great Recession, construction has lagged well behind what is needed, which is one of the main reasons home prices are so high today. Supply has slowly increased over the past few years but is still below what is needed...
Aleksandrkozak // Shutterstock How many homes are getting built in Anniston in 2026? Homebuilding plays a critical role in maintaining a steady housing supply and keeping prices at sustainable levels. As the U.S. population grows, more housing is needed to meet demand. Since the Great Recession, construction has lagged well behind what is needed, which is one of the main reasons home prices are so high today. Supply has slowly increased over the past few years but is still below what is needed...
5 ways to sleep better when anxiety takes hold For many, the simple act of falling asleep becomes a battle when anxiety takes hold. Our minds race, our bodies tense, and the quiet peace needed for rest feels miles away. There’s a simple motto to navigate this challenge: “Mind, Body, Buffer Zone.” These are the three crucial pathways to focus on when anxiety interferes with sleep. Think of them as three distinct doorways. To fall asleep while anxious, you can choose a skill from any of these...
Where cyclists face the highest risks on US roads Cycling fatalities in the United States reached a record high in 2023, the most recent year with complete federal data available. According to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 1,166 pedalcyclists were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes that year, a 4.4% increase from 2022 and the highest count in more than four decades. The same data shows that 49,989 cyclists were injured in crashes during 2023, an 8% increase from the...
What to do if you miss payments, and how to help prevent them from happening If you’ve made thousands of on-time payments over the course of your life, it’s reasonable to think that one missed bill wouldn’t be a big deal. But you’d be wrong. A recent Reddit thread went viral for pointing out that one missed student-loan payment sunk the poster’s credit score by more than 200 points – from a stellar 808, down to 587. To be sure, some specific circumstances led to that cratered score: 90 days lat...
Pocket gardens: The tiny urban oases with surprisingly big benefits It’s not just easy to miss, but often downright hard to notice. A simple patch of greenery in a city may seem like a blip in the concrete jungle, but it’s an extremely powerful way to solve a bunch of problems at once: Studies have shown that green spaces improve urbanites’ mental health, make summers more bearable, and prevent flooding by soaking up stormwater. When these plots are planned — as opposed to letting vacant...
How to prep your lawn for summer in 3 steps: A guide to late spring lawn care Late spring is a turning point for lawns across much of the United States, when grass moves beyond its early-season recovery and settles into a period of steady, vigorous growth ahead of summer. What you do now can influence how your lawn looks for months to come. TruGreen breaks down the three essential steps to help your turf thrive through the rest of spring and into the summer months. Step 1: Watering Adequate wate...
Parents trust report cards more than test scores, with consequences for kids Most parents want to help their children succeed. We check report cards, ask about homework and try to help our kids study. When that fails, we sometimes hire tutors. But in an era of rising grades, it’s easy to be misled. A new study reviewed by The Hechinger Report found that parents often assume everything is fine when their child’s report card shows mostly A’s, even when standardized test scores slide. That assum...
How new fishing tech can reduce bycatch of turtles and other creatures Our oceans are full of sophisticated, perfect traps: Nets, hooks, fishing lines. Designed to capture animals destined for our dinner tables, they often catch other wildlife too. This accidental harvest is known as bycatch, and every year it causes the death of millions of marine animals, including whales, dolphins, sharks, turtles and seabirds. Nets and gear can asphyxiate animals or cause fatal injuries; even when the...
Kids who were babies during COVID-19 are now struggling with reading and math Although most of them were still in diapers when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, today’s early elementary students didn’t make it through the global catastrophe unscathed. A new analysis from NWEA, an assessment company, suggests that these children are experiencing learning disruptions even now. While kindergarten achievement levels in math and reading largely held steady during and since the pandemic, by first and sec...
14% of Americans worry about sunscreen chemicals. Only 32% understand how sunscreen works. Many Americans think of sunscreen at the beach. Fewer consider wearing it for the drive there. And many are questioning if they should wear sunscreen at all. These trends, uncovered in a new national survey from the nonprofit Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA), highlight a central challenge in skin cancer prevention. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, according to the CDC....
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 May 4. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.95 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.23 (+6.2%) - Year change: +$1.24 (+45.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $5.12 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.1%) - Year change: +$1.89 (+58.5%) -...
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 May 4. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.99 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.29 (+7.9%) - Year change: +$1.26 (+46.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $5.06 - Week change: +$0.09 (+1.9%) - Year change: +$1.83 (+56.5%) - 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 May 4. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.92 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.19 (+5.2%) - Year change: +$1.22 (+45.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.26 - Week change: +$0.05 (+1.0%) - Year change: +$1.98 (+60.6%) - Historical...
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 May 4. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.97 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.21 (+5.5%) - Year change: +$1.23 (+45.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $5.14 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.3%) - Year change: +$1.86...
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 May 4. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.04 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.25 (+6.6%) - Year change: +$1.26 (+45.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.16 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.4%) - Year change: +$1.89 (+57.7%) -...
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 May 4. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.86 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.21 (+5.8%) - Year change: +$1.25 (+47.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.25 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.2%) - Year change: +$2.18 (+71.1%) - 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 May 4. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.94 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.21 (+5.5%) - Year change: +$1.22 (+44.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.20 - Week change: +$0.04 (+0.8%) - Year change: +$1.91 (+57.8%) -...
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 May 4. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.95 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.22 (+5.8%) - Year change: +$1.21 (+44.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $5.25 - Week change: +$0.09 (+1.7%) - Year change: +$1.90 (+57.0%) - His...
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 May 4. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.90 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.16 (+4.3%) - Year change: +$1.14 (+41.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $5.07 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Year change: +$1.82 (+55.9%) -...
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 May 4. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.99 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.25 (+6.6%) - Year change: +$1.26 (+46.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $5.31 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.2%) - Year change: +$1.87 (+54.3%) - Historical...
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 May 4. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.97 --- Alabama average: $3.97 - Week change: +$0.17 (+4.4%) - Year change: +$1.23 (+45.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.26 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.3%) - Year change: +$1.94 (+58.5%) - His...
9% of small businesses say this is the key to AI visibility There is good news for every small business owner who’s been terrified of AI. The one thing most likely to make you show up in an AI search result is the same thing that’s always helped small businesses grow: your reputation. Global Payments recently surveyed 1,000 U.S. small business owners (SMBs) on how they’re thinking about AI. When the researchers asked what matters most for showing up when a customer uses an AI platform to find a...
How to talk with kids about inappropriate content online Parents often feel pressure to get conversations about inappropriate content exactly right. But Marilyn Evans, founder of Parents Aware, says waiting for the “perfect moment” can do more harm than good. Her work focuses on helping families navigate how children encounter and process explicit content online—and how to talk about it before it happens. Why? Studies show that 1 in 12 children can be exposed to inappropriate content onlin...
