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Stacker created the forecast for Huntsville, Alabama using data from OpenWeather. This week's high is 87 °F on Friday, while the low is 62 °F on Sunday. There are expected to be 5 sunny days and rain on 1 day this week. There are currently no weather alerts. Monday, September 16 - High of 86 °F, low of 69 °F (46% humidity) - Sunny with a 0% chance of rain - Very high risk of harm from sun exposure (7 UV index) - Moderate breeze (13 mph wind) - Sunrise at 6:30 AM, sunset at 6:51 PM You may als...
The 2025 Alabama Legislative session n does not begin until early February; but already the wheels are in motion for the next session and legislators are already prefiling dozens of bills. Legislators have already filed four bills restricting firearms. House Bill 26 (HB26) by State Rep. Phillip Ensler (D-Montgomery), HB23 by Rep. Kenyatta Hassell (D-Montgomery), HB13 by Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham), and HB12 – also by Givan. HB26, the Glock switch bill, by Ensler is likely to pass in s...
Between mortgages, loans, and credit cards the average American has around $104,215 in debt, including $6,501 in credit card debt, according to recent Experian data. When you know you have big, outstanding debt, you might be tempted to use your savings to pay off what you owe. In most cases, using your savings to cover outstanding debt isn't a good idea. While it is important to pay down your debt and make regular payments, maintaining some sort of savings is crucial for financial security....
This year, the disastrous rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has derailed the college plans of many low-income students, in some cases possibly killing their college dreams forever, Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Teen Vogue reveal. "Oh God, this is really bad," Zenia Henderson, chief program officer at the National College Attainment Network, said as she reviewed the most recent data tracking FAFSA completion rates. "These numbers are not good. And now...
There isn't a specific amount of credit card debt that's considered too much. Instead, it depends on your individual financial situation and how you're using your credit cards, Experian reports. U.S. consumers had an average total credit card balance of $6,501 as of the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, a 10% increase from the previous year. But again, having more or less than that isn't necessarily bad or good. How Much Credit Card Debt Is Too Much? How much credit card debt is too much depends on...
U.S. gasoline prices continue their descent this week as demand for oil remains weak worldwide. The average price for a gallon of gas fell 6 cents from last week after several straight weeks of declines. This trend could continue for longer if hurricane activity remains subdued and conflict in the Middle East doesn't spill over into oil markets. In its monthly report, the International Energy Agency said the slowdown in demand was heavily influenced by a slowing economy in China. The agency...
U.S. gasoline prices continue their descent this week as demand for oil remains weak worldwide. The average price for a gallon of gas fell 6 cents from last week after several straight weeks of declines. This trend could continue for longer if hurricane activity remains subdued and conflict in the Middle East doesn't spill over into oil markets. In its monthly report, the International Energy Agency said the slowdown in demand was heavily influenced by a slowing economy in China. The agency...
U.S. gasoline prices continue their descent this week as demand for oil remains weak worldwide. The average price for a gallon of gas fell 6 cents from last week after several straight weeks of declines. This trend could continue for longer if hurricane activity remains subdued and conflict in the Middle East doesn't spill over into oil markets. In its monthly report, the International Energy Agency said the slowdown in demand was heavily influenced by a slowing economy in China. The agency...
U.S. gasoline prices continue their descent this week as demand for oil remains weak worldwide. The average price for a gallon of gas fell 6 cents from last week after several straight weeks of declines. This trend could continue for longer if hurricane activity remains subdued and conflict in the Middle East doesn't spill over into oil markets. In its monthly report, the International Energy Agency said the slowdown in demand was heavily influenced by a slowing economy in China. The agency...
U.S. gasoline prices continue their descent this week as demand for oil remains weak worldwide. The average price for a gallon of gas fell 6 cents from last week after several straight weeks of declines. This trend could continue for longer if hurricane activity remains subdued and conflict in the Middle East doesn't spill over into oil markets. In its monthly report, the International Energy Agency said the slowdown in demand was heavily influenced by a slowing economy in China. The agency...
U.S. gasoline prices continue their descent this week as demand for oil remains weak worldwide. The average price for a gallon of gas fell 6 cents from last week after several straight weeks of declines. This trend could continue for longer if hurricane activity remains subdued and conflict in the Middle East doesn't spill over into oil markets. In its monthly report, the International Energy Agency said the slowdown in demand was heavily influenced by a slowing economy in China. The agency...
U.S. gasoline prices continue their descent this week as demand for oil remains weak worldwide. The average price for a gallon of gas fell 6 cents from last week after several straight weeks of declines. This trend could continue for longer if hurricane activity remains subdued and conflict in the Middle East doesn't spill over into oil markets. In its monthly report, the International Energy Agency said the slowdown in demand was heavily influenced by a slowing economy in China. The agency...
U.S. gasoline prices continue their descent this week as demand for oil remains weak worldwide. The average price for a gallon of gas fell 6 cents from last week after several straight weeks of declines. This trend could continue for longer if hurricane activity remains subdued and conflict in the Middle East doesn't spill over into oil markets. In its monthly report, the International Energy Agency said the slowdown in demand was heavily influenced by a slowing economy in China. The agency...
U.S. gasoline prices continue their descent this week as demand for oil remains weak worldwide. The average price for a gallon of gas fell 6 cents from last week after several straight weeks of declines. This trend could continue for longer if hurricane activity remains subdued and conflict in the Middle East doesn't spill over into oil markets. In its monthly report, the International Energy Agency said the slowdown in demand was heavily influenced by a slowing economy in China. The agency...
U.S. gasoline prices continue their descent this week as demand for oil remains weak worldwide. The average price for a gallon of gas fell 6 cents from last week after several straight weeks of declines. This trend could continue for longer if hurricane activity remains subdued and conflict in the Middle East doesn't spill over into oil markets. In its monthly report, the International Energy Agency said the slowdown in demand was heavily influenced by a slowing economy in China. The agency...
September 17, 2024 - WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert B. Aderholt (R-AL), along with his fellow co-chairs of the Congressional America250 Caucus, Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), and Dwight Evans (D-PA), introduced a bi-partisan resolution today, with more than fifty original co-sponsors, recognizing and expressing support for Constitution Day. Congressman Robet B. Aderholt (R-AL) released the following statement: "It is an honor to introduce this resolution al...
Investors are currently grappling with U.S. economic uncertainty, shifts in Federal Reserve policy, and the upcoming presidential election—all contributing to a heightened demand for portfolio hedging and diversification. Benzinga examines how current circumstances differ from typical patterns and what this means for the market. The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), a key gauge for measuring protection against stock market fluctuations, has climbed to around 20, a significant rise from its 2024 a...
With great convenience comes great responsibility. QR codes have opened up a whole new world of ease for consumers and businesses. But as with any new tech, scammers are exploiting the growing market to take advantage of consumers. Uniqode analyzed resources from the FBI and the Federal Trade Commission to compile a list of tips on staying safe when using QR codes in public. QR codes are the now-ubiquitous, black-and-white-patterned squares that can be scanned to access a hyperlink on your phone...
September 17, 2024 - WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert B. Aderholt (R-AL) unanimously passed House Resolution 5464 on the House floor today to name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Guntersville, Alabama, as the "Colonel Ola Lee Mize Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic. The bill needs to pass through the United States Senate where Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) will carry it through the Senate process. After Senate passage, the bill will await the President...
On Wednesday, law enforcement in New York are denying reports that a bomb was found in a car inside the security perimeter where former President Donald J. Trump (R) is scheduled to hold a rally this evening. President Trump is scheduled to speak at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island. Thousands of supporters are already lined up in the area to hear the former President speak at 6:00 p.m. C.D.T. "Sources in the Nassau County Police Department just told me that 'the perimeter was breached and a...
September 17, 2024 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville's (R-Alabama) bipartisan Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024 passed the U.S. House of Representatives without objection. Sen. Tuberville's legislation reauthorizes the Poison Control Centers (PCC) Network program through 2029, providing lifesaving care to millions of families. The legislation is expected to be signed by President Joseph R. Biden (D) next week. "Poison Centers across the country play a critical role i...
September 19, 2024 – WASHINGTON -The federal fiscal year ends in just eleven days and again Senate leadership has not brought what should be routine appropriations bills to the floor of the Senate for amendments and an up or down vote. U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) on Wednesday delivered a speech on the Senate floor calling for the consideration of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act and the FY25 Defense A...
September 19, 2024 - WASHINGTON – on Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act. This is U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville's (R) legislation to reissue benefits to defrauded veterans. "We'd like to believe we live in a country where no one would take advantage of our veterans, but sadly it does happen," said Sen. Tuberville. What's worse is if the money that was lost to fraud is never returned. This bill attempts to help right that wrong by e...
September 19, 2024 – WASHINGTON – U.S Representatives Mike Rogers (R-Alabama) and Adam Smith (D-Washington), the Chairman and the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, recently led a bipartisan congressional delegation visit to Silicon Valley. Joining them on the visit were U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (D-California), Matt Gaetz (R-Florida), Ro Khanna (D-California), Carlos Gimenez (R-Florida), Sara Jacobs (D-California), Nancy Mace (R-Sourth Carolina), Marc Veasey (D-...
The 2024-25 school year has kicked off at colleges around the United States—and the number of students at campuses nationwide is growing. Undergraduate enrollment was up 2.5% in the spring, the second consecutive semester of growth, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. As enrollment stabilizes following the coronavirus pandemic and more students pursue degrees than have in years, Stacker compiled a list of the best colleges in America using Niche's 2025 rankings. A...
