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1 shopping tips to help you make the most of Black Friday and Cyber Monday The holidays can be a joyful time spent with loved ones. But if you’re worried about how far you’ll have to dig into your wallet while you celebrate, you’re not alone. Roughly half of Americans (54%) are “dreading” the holiday season as a result of their financial situation, according to a September survey of 2,000 Americans published by Talker Research and Current, a consumer fintech banking platform. Even more — 69...
Nostalgia sells: Inside the brands using throwbacks to win Gen Z and Millennial shoppers Nostalgia is everywhere. And while yearning for the past is nothing new, its ubiquity in modern marketing and commerce is fueled by digital platforms that make it easier than ever to revisit the imagery, music, and aesthetics of earlier decades—transforming memory into a shared, searchable experience. As of October 2025, TikTok’s #nostalgia hashtag included 16.9 million posts, with almost 100 billion views,...
How homeowners are solving the biggest holiday decorating headaches Every holiday season starts the same way. You pull the boxes out, untangle the lights, and drag the ladder from the garage. It’s cold, your hands hurt, and half the bulbs are out, but you keep going anyway because that’s what you do. After a dozen risky trips up and down the ladder, you step back, squint, and decide it looks good enough. It’s not just the time or safety risks that wear people down—it’s the fussiness of gettin...
November 18, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM - In a pivotal decision that underscores the enduring value of public broadcasting, the Alabama Educational Television Commission (AETC) voted on November 18, 2025, to continue Alabama Public Television's (APT) affiliation with the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) through June 2026. The vote followed weeks of public debate, political pressure, and concerns over federal funding cuts, ultimately culminating in a 5-1 decision to uphold the existing contract. A Vote...
The hidden costs of business credit cards — and how to avoid them No-fee business credit cards often include perks for startup founders and small business owners. From double the points to airport lounge access, you can get benefits that make your credit card spending go further. However, a problem arises when you don’t read the fine print and encounter pesky hidden costs — fees you didn’t even know you had to worry about. The catch is that “no annual fee” doesn’t mean “no cost.” It simpl...
Need transportation to your medical appointments? It might be covered by your health insurance Unless you’re employed in the healthcare field, or you or a family member is enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or Medicaid health plan, you may be unfamiliar with non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT). Perhaps you’ve seen wheelchair vans on your local streets or know someone who gets rides to their medical appointments through their health insurance, but that’s about as far as your knowl...
Cringe fest or catered feast? How workers really feel about office Thanksgiving events Thanksgiving in the office might sound warm and fuzzy — until someone suggests going around the room to share what they’re thankful for. A new survey of 1,000 full-time employees from CaterCow found that while corporate catering brings people together, forced gratitude and potluck coordination tear them apart. When asked to rate common corporate Thanksgiving traditions on a scale from “absolutely hate it” t...
Why heart attacks spike during Thanksgiving, and what you can do about it Every Thanksgiving, while millions of Americans gather around tables laden with turkey and pie, emergency rooms brace for an invisible surge: a wave of cardiac emergencies that makes the holiday season one of the deadliest times of the year. Doctronic explores the sobering statistics. Norton Healthcare research shows cardiac deaths increase by approximately 5% during the holiday season, with studies documenting a 5% to 15%...
November 19, 2025 – MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) Board will meet on Thursday to consider a proposed amendment to the APLS Administrative Code regarding gender ideology in publicly funded libraries. The amendment is designed to protect children by ensuring that LGBTQ+ propaganda promoting gender changes in youth are kept out of the children's sections of taxpayer supported libraries in the state of Alabama. The proposed amendment reads: "Under this section, any m...
In a decisive move toward government transparency and accountability, Representative Gary Palmer (R-AL) voted in favor of releasing the long-awaited Epstein Files, a collection of documents related to the federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The vote, held on November 18, 2025, passed overwhelmingly in the House of Representatives by a margin of 427-1. Background on the Epstein Files Transparency Act The Epstein Files Transparency Act mandates the Department of Justice to release all...
November 19, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM - The Central Alabama Water System (CAW) announced the hiring of Jeffrey Thompson as its new CEO. The role, which carries a salary package of up to $750,000 annually, is one of the most significant leadership positions in Alabama's public utilities sector. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for CAW, which was created earlier in 2025 through state legislation to consolidate and modernize water services across Jefferson and surrounding counties. The decision to...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 19, 2025 - During a confirmation hearing before the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) engaged in a pointed exchange with Mike Selig, President Trump's nominee to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The conversation centered on restoring regulatory efficiency, improving cross-border trade flows, and addressing the treatment of cryptocurrency under U.S. tax law. Restoring CFTC Efficiency...
November 21, 2025 - Birmingham, AL - The Alabama Republican Party is pleased to announce that Madeline Priestley has joined the staff as the Party's Director of Member Services and Data. Priestley brings a strong background in brand management, event coordination, and data-driven project execution, making her a key addition to the Party's team. Priestley, a graduate of the University of Alabama with a degree in Public Relations and a minor in Political Science, most recently served as a...
Canva Coat drives near Huntsville For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can't afford basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and utilities than has been the case in more than a decade. But the situation isn't just affecting Americans living in poverty. United Way uses the term ALICE to refer to the increasing number of people who are asset-limited, income-constrained, and...
Canva Coat drives near Montgomery For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can't afford basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and utilities than has been the case in more than a decade. But the situation isn't just affecting Americans living in poverty. United Way uses the term ALICE to refer to the increasing number of people who are asset-limited, income-constrained, and...
Canva Coat drives near Auburn For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can't afford basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and utilities than has been the case in more than a decade. But the situation isn't just affecting Americans living in poverty. United Way uses the term ALICE to refer to the increasing number of people who are asset-limited, income-constrained, and...
Canva Coat drives near Florence For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can't afford basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and utilities than has been the case in more than a decade. But the situation isn't just affecting Americans living in poverty. United Way uses the term ALICE to refer to the increasing number of people who are asset-limited, income-constrained, and...
Canva Coat drives near Mobile For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can't afford basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and utilities than has been the case in more than a decade. But the situation isn't just affecting Americans living in poverty. United Way uses the term ALICE to refer to the increasing number of people who are asset-limited, income-constrained, and...
Canva Coat drives near Daphne For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can't afford basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and utilities than has been the case in more than a decade. But the situation isn't just affecting Americans living in poverty. United Way uses the term ALICE to refer to the increasing number of people who are asset-limited, income-constrained, and...
Canva Coat drives near Gadsden For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can't afford basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and utilities than has been the case in more than a decade. But the situation isn't just affecting Americans living in poverty. United Way uses the term ALICE to refer to the increasing number of people who are asset-limited, income-constrained, and employe...
Canva Coat drives near Birmingham For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can't afford basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and utilities than has been the case in more than a decade. But the situation isn't just affecting Americans living in poverty. United Way uses the term ALICE to refer to the increasing number of people who are asset-limited, income-constrained, and...
Canva Coat drives near Dothan For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can't afford basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and utilities than has been the case in more than a decade. But the situation isn't just affecting Americans living in poverty. United Way uses the term ALICE to refer to the increasing number of people who are asset-limited, income-constrained, and...
Canva Coat drives near Decatur For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can't afford basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and utilities than has been the case in more than a decade. But the situation isn't just affecting Americans living in poverty. United Way uses the term ALICE to refer to the increasing number of people who are asset-limited, income-constrained, and employe...
Canva Coat drives near Anniston For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can't afford basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and utilities than has been the case in more than a decade. But the situation isn't just affecting Americans living in poverty. United Way uses the term ALICE to refer to the increasing number of people who are asset-limited, income-constrained, and...
Canva Coat drives near Tuscaloosa For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can't afford basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and utilities than has been the case in more than a decade. But the situation isn't just affecting Americans living in poverty. United Way uses the term ALICE to refer to the increasing number of people who are asset-limited, income-constrained, and...
