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Inflation has started to cool but prices remain high, and that's taking a toll on Americans' budgets. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, food costs have been particularly impacted (up 2.2% from the year before in July), causing people to rethink their grocery lists and shopping habits. Companies say customers are searching for savings anywhere they can, which has spurred big names like Amazon, Best Buy, and Nordstrom to offer more generous discounts to help boost...
Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...
Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...
Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...
Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...
Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...
Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...
Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...
Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...
Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...
Average gas prices nationwide were showing signs of moving toward the below-$3 mark, but have now been stalled at or just above $3 for several weeks. Now some analysts say prices advertised at retail gas stations this week could be the lowest we see for some time. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long,"...
December 17, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL03) and Adam Smith (D-Washington), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in remembrance of former U.S. Congressman and HASC Member John Spratt of South Carolina, who died over the weekend at the age of 82. "John was a true public servant who took his responsibilities as an elected official to heart. His gift for finding common ground-no matter how contested...
December 17, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C.. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) recently spoke with Alabama reporters about his ongoing efforts to reform college athletics. Sens. Tuberville and Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) introduced legislation in this Congress to address issues with athletic collectives, name image and likeness, and the ballooning gaps between the haves and have nots in college athletics. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) effectively blocked that bill fro...
December 18, 2024 – BIRMINGHAM, AL - On Saturday, Randolph Taylor Jr, age 48, was shot to death during an argument with another man on the West End Walking Trail in West End. Jhontaye Dior Cobb was arrested and charged with capital murder in the case. Most of the deaths are from gunplay. At least 139 of the killings were with guns. Gun violence has just become engrained as part of the culture. Sadly, the newsworthy part of this is not that a murder occurred in Alabama or even in the City of B...
Air travel can be exciting for many and stressful for some—but one thing no one wants to experience is losing track of luggage while trying to reach a final destination. Many airlines are making efforts to improve luggage service. However, travelers can do several things to ensure their bags arrive at their location without incident or help recover misplaced luggage. Tile used Department of Transportation data to identify the airlines mishandling more luggage than they did a year ago, comparing...
December 18, 2024 - MONTGOMERY, AL - State Sen. April Weaver (R - Brierfield) announced on Wednesday she will once again sponsor legislation in the 2025 regular session which would make stealing deliveries from the homes of Alabamians, a practice commonly known as "porch piracy," a felony offense punishable by up to 20 years in prison. "Video doorbells and other affordable home security devices have helped fight crime, but a simple Google news or YouTube search of the term 'porch pirates'...
December 18, 2028 – MONTGOMERY, AL – the Alabama Legislature is already hard at work introducing bills to consider ahead of the legislative session. State Representative Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) has introduced legislation to give the City of Birmingham stricter gun laws that the rest of the state. House Bill 69 is bill that would provide state criminal penalties if someone who is federally barred from possessing firearms possess them in a Class 1 municipality. That is already fed...
December 18, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, congressional negotiators between the House and Senate released the text of a 1,500-page proposed compromise continuing resolution (C.R.) that would keep the U.S. government funded through March. Conservatives cried foul soon after release of the proposal claiming that it contains too much reckless federal spending and only adds to the growing problem of the federal deficit. On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) told mem...
December 18, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – on Tuesday U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) met with Trump's nominee to lead the Health and Human Services Department – Robert F. Kennedy Jr. On Wednesday, Sen. Tuberville discussed his meeting with RFK Jr. with Alabama journalists. "Yesterday I met with RFK Jr., President Trumps nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services," said Sen. Tuberville. "You know I admire the way that Bobby has shown a light on the needle to make...
Wages continue to rise for service workers in the retail and food and beverage sectors in over 20 metro areas, but the rate of wage growth has slowed, according to Square's latest Payroll Index. The data below is updated monthly with the latest information. Explore data on worker pay and average hourly earnings across the U.S using the infographics below and follow the quarterly analysis of these charts. Read more on the full methodology here. Compare wage growth in two industries Worker pay...
Beryl • Atop a dried-up lakebed in the middle of nowhere and seemingly light-years from everywhere, this southern Utah sci-fi retreat in the remote desert 50 miles west of Cedar City would not seem to hold much allure. But since its opening in a barren and sagebrush-dotted basin last March, its otherworldly vibe has turned it into a utopian getaway that has emerged as a tourist destination of choice rather than a place of last resort, The Salt Lake Tribune reports. Billed as a blend between "...
December 19, 2024 – ATLANTA, GA - the Georgia appellate court has removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D) from her prosecution of President-elect Donald J. Trump (R). Willis had been in a sexual relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. Wade was the lead prosecutor in the Trump insurrection investigation. Wade resigned from the case when their illicit relationship was exposed. Despite Wade's recusal from the case, the judicial panel in a 31 page decision disqualified M...
Once a business owner decides to go out of business, they may not be enthusiastic about taking the time to wrap things up properly. But filing paperwork with the state and notifying creditors are important steps that will help limit their potential liability and allow them to move forward with the next phase of their career, LegalZoom explains. What Does It Mean to Dissolve an LLC? Dissolving an LLC removes the business entity's legal status with the state. This often occurs when the business...
Buying your first home can feel like a huge leap. With rising home prices, a competitive housing market, and the weight of all those extra costs, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Over half of prospective homeowners say that the high cost of living is preventing them from saving for a down payment. But there's a wealth of first-time home buyer incentives designed to help make homeownership more accessible, easing the financial burden along the way. Whether in need of help with the down payment,...
December 19, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Selma) blasted President-elect Donald J. Trump (R) and the world's richest man – Elon Musk – for blowing up a bipartisan budget deal to keep the government funded. "Because of House Republicans' last-minute decision to abandon our bipartisan funding agreement, Alabama communities could lose out on $284 million in urgently needed disaster assistance," Rep. Sewell said in a statement. "And just days before Christmas, countle...
