Alabama and U.S. See Spike in Flu Cases This Winter

Seasonal flu activity is high and continues to rise nationwide. In addition, activity is expected to continue for several weeks.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) "estimates that there have been at least 11,000,000 illnesses, 120,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths from flu so far this season.”

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For the week ending December 27, 2025 (Week 52), over 30 states reported very high activity, an increase from the prior week.

Alabama
Alaska
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia

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CDC Urges Flu Vaccinations

The CDC recommends that “everyone 6 months and older who has not yet been vaccinated this season get an annual influenza (flu) vaccine. Approximately 130 million doses of influenza vaccine have been distributed in the United States this season.”

The Definitive List of The Oddest, Strangest and Downright Filthy Town Names In Every State

We combed through list after list of the oddest, strangest and somewhat naughty-sounding town names in every state. From Smut Eye to Ding Dong, you can learn unbelievable facts about each of these towns below.

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Fuel your offbeat travel dreams. Stacker found the coolest hidden wonders in all 50 U.S. states (plus D.C.) using data from Atlas Obscura.

[WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter private or abandoned property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing.]

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LOOK: Stunning, historic hotels from every state and the stories behind them

Stacker curated this list of stunning, historic hotels from every state. To be considered for inclusion, the structure must be more than 50 years old. Many of the selected hotels are listed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and several are purported to be haunted.

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LOOK: Here are the states where you are most likely to hit an animal

Hitting an animal while driving is a frightening experience, and this list ranks all 50 states in order of the likelihood of such incidents happening, in addition to providing tips on how to avoid them.

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