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• Winter at Valley Forge Academy

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Semiquincentennial of united colonies will begin with celebrating the 250th anniversary of declaring independence from British hegemony. Of the most gripping episodes in this hard fought victory, won a quarter millennium ago to break from the King of England was the 1777–8 winter campaign at Valley Forge; a crucible for Gen. Washington's newly minted Continental Army, strategically placed to...
  
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• Why have student test scores been declining for a decade in America?

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Why have student test scores been declining for a decade in America? It’s hardly breaking news that American students are behind academically from where they used to be. But the specifics can get lost in a haze of headlines and data points. Chalkbeat reviewed multiple pieces of testing data to find out where U.S. students stand on learning loss and recovery. In sum: Test scores have been trending...
  
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• Why do I feel nauseous when I'm hungry?

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Why do I feel nauseous when I’m hungry? Feeling nauseous when hungry is a common experience that many people encounter, yet it can be confusing and uncomfortable. This sensation often arises from the complex interactions between your digestive system, hormones, and brain signals. Understanding why this happens can help you manage symptoms better and know when to seek medical advice. In this articl...
  
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• When love feels hard, here's a therapist's way of helping couples reconnect

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  When love feels hard, here’s a therapist’s way of helping couples reconnect Couples often live inside a shared story: how they met, how they love and how they navigate challenges. Over time, that story can start to feel stuck. Arguments repeat, roles become rigid and partners may wonder how to rewrite the script. Couples therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process, according to LifeStance Health. T...
  
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• What is revenue cycle management in healthcare, and why is it important?

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  What is revenue cycle management in healthcare, and why is it important? In today’s healthcare system, patient care is only one side of the equation. Finances, which factor in how providers get paid for their services, support operational viability. Revenue cycle management (RCM) refers to the end-to-end process that transforms a patient encounter into validated, collectible revenue. A strong syst...
  
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• What is heart rate variability (HRV)?

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  What is heart rate variability (HRV)? As popular as the metaphor may be, a healthy heart doesn’t beat as regularly as a metronome. In fact, it changes its rhythm with each beat. Heart rate variability, or HRV, is a measure of the constant variation in milliseconds between your heartbeats. Some situations increase variation, leading to a higher HRV, while others cause the time intervals between bea...
  
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• What happens when rent is sent to collections?

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  What happens when rent is sent to collections? When it comes to rent collection, every missed rent payment puts landlords in a tight position. You’re forced to cut into your bottom line and cover expenses out of pocket, all while hoping tenants pay their past-due balance. But if they don’t, what options do you have? TurboTenant takes a clear, realistic look at rent debt collection so you can decid...
  
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• Watergate Doesn't Bother Me; Does your Conscience Bother You?

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Lynyrd Skynyrd expressed the mood of much of the country when it questioned the relevance of Watergate and the feigned outrage surrounding a third‑rate burglary that captured the nation's attention. More than half a century later- 54 years after the break‑in and 52 years after the release of Sweet Home Alabama - Watergate has become civic shorthand for presidential corruption. The burglary at...
  
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• Veterans Resource Center opens in Montgomery

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  February 18, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The state of Alabama held the ribbon cutting ceremony for the state's new Veteran's Resource Center in downtown Montgomery. The Dexter Avenue facility opened just 12 months after the Legislature passed and Governor Kay Ivey (R) signed the legislation during last year's session along with sweeping changes that the Legislature made to the organiz...
  
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• Valentine's Day gifting trends in Alabama, according to Instacart data

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Tauva // Shutterstock Valentine's Day gifting trends in Alabama, according to Instacart data Valentine's Day is one of the biggest gifting moments of the year in Alabama, and Instacart data shows just how much love customers are sending to friends and family. From top Valentine's Day gifts (hello, floral bouquets) to the cities that go all out for romance, these insights reveal...
  
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• University of Tennessee Football: A Quarter Century of Mediocrity

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Let me start off with one reality. I am a Tennessee graduate. I graduated back in the early 1980s and have been a Vol fan for decades. I am, however, more of a realist and my overwhelming attention is given to other pursuits. Especially things with wings on them. That being said, I still sometimes wear my more subdued Tennessee apparel which is dangerous since I now live deep in the heart of...
  
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• UAH to host fifth annual Engineering Showcase during Engineers Week

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (FEB. 19, 2026) – The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is hosting its fifth annual Engineering Showcase as the signature event of Engineers Week 2026, Feb. 22 – 28. Held Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 5 - 7 p.m. in Room 112 of the Student Services Building on the UAH campus, the 2026 Showcase serves as the highlight of the week. Founde...
  
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• Tuberville Urges Senate to Pass the SAVE America Act

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  February 9, 2026 - WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) spoke on the Senate floor to urge his colleagues to pass the SAVE America Act. The bill would secure elections by requiring a government-issued photo ID in order to vote. Tuberville stated that, "Four years earlier, President Trump had been forced to leave the White House after rampant voter fraud had resulted in Joe Bi...
  
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• Tuberville Joins Cornyn in Introducing Bill to Ban Sharia Law Implementation in U.S.

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  February 12, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R‑Ala.) has joined Senator John Cornyn (R‑Texas) in introducing the Defeat Sharia Law in America Act, a new bill aimed at preventing the implementation of Sharia Law in the United States. The legislation seeks to clarify that any attempt to impose Sharia‑based discrimination in the provision of goods, services, or accommodations...
  
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• Tuberville Calls Out Democrats for Hypocrisy on Obamacare

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) delivered a floor speech exposing Democrats for their hypocrisy on Obamacare. Not a single Republican voted for Obamacare in 2010, and yet, Democrats are trying to blame Republicans for the sky-high health care premiums Americans are seeing today. https://rumble.com/v72uwwg-senator-tuberville-speaks-on-senate-floor-exposing-obamacares-failure-and-c...
  
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• Trump Orders Federal Review and Release of Government Files on UFOs, UAPs, and Extraterrestrial Life

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  February 21, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald Trump announced Friday that he has directed the Secretary of War and multiple federal agencies to begin identifying and releasing government records related to extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs). The directive marks one of the most sweeping federal declassification efforts...
  
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• Today is Presidents Day

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  February 16, 2025 - Every year, we celebrate President's Day on the third Monday of February. This federal holiday was originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington's birthday. It has since evolved to honor all of the men who have served our nation in it's highest office. George Washington's birthday was on February 22, 1732. Washington was...
  
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• Today Is Ash Wednesday: The Beginning of Lent and a Tradition Rooted in Centuries of Faith

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Today marks Ash Wednesday, the solemn doorway into the Christian season of Lent, a 40‑day period of prayer, fasting, repentance, and preparation for Easter. For millions of Christians across denominations, this day carries a weight that is both deeply personal and historically rich. The ashes placed on the forehead-often in the shape of a cross-serve as a stark reminder of human mortality and the...
  
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• This tech could keep EVs from stressing the grid — and save everyone money

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  This tech could keep EVs from stressing the grid — and save everyone money If you’re a typical American, you get home from work and start flipping switches and turning knobs — doing laundry, cooking dinner, watching TV. With so many other folks doing the same, the strain on the electrical grid in residential areas is highest at this time. That demand will only grow as the world moves away from fos...
  
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• The US issues the most EB-1 visas to professionals from these countries

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The US issues the most EB-1 visas to professionals from these countries Each year, thousands of the world’s highest achievers apply for the EB-1, a U.S. visa category designed for people with extraordinary ability, outstanding researchers, and multinational executives. Despite its high bar for eligibility, the EB-1 remains a popular Green Card pathway, with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Ser...
  
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• THE REAL PURPOSE

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  My hunting season is over. I have scheduled a couple of fishing trips, but they are a few weeks away. Until then, I am surrounded by everything man-made. I don’t mind this too much after a season of God-made stuff, but I need to return to the God-made stuff quickly. But not for the hunting or fishing, but for the God of the stuff. You see, most of the time when I go to the woods I am going for the...
  
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• The Power Within You

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Many people feel powerless in so many areas of their lives. Many feel powerless to change their circumstances, their anxieties, their worries, their relationships, their marriages, their children, their financial conditions, their jobs, their bad habits, their addictions, their attitudes and so many other things in their lives they would like to change. Would you like to experience a fresh power...
  
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• The impact of leadership on employee engagement and how surveys close the gap

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The impact of leadership on employee engagement and how surveys close the gap Improving engagement is a priority for many organizations. You introduce new initiatives, invest in better communication, and offer more perks, all in the hope of creating a more connected and motivated workplace. But even with those efforts, something can still feel off. Engagement doesn’t always respond the way you exp...
  
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• The housing ‘singles tax': Why married buyers are coming out ahead

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The housing ‘singles tax’: Why married buyers are coming out ahead Housing has never been so expensive—and single people are feeling the strain the most. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of single people struggle to afford their regular rent or mortgage payments, compared with 39% of married people, according to a recent Redfin Real Estate survey. Data bar chart showing results that single people are more...
  
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• The cofounder prenup: Money questions to settle before the first wire hits

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The cofounder prenup: Money questions to settle before the first wire hits Starting a company with someone you trust can feel effortless at first. You’re aligned on the idea, feeling excited about what you’re building together, and running on momentum. Talking about money can feel awkward, overly formal, or unnecessary — especially if you’re friends, former colleagues, or long-time collaborators....
  
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• The city where free buses changed everything

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The city where free buses changed everything The open-air central bus station in Dunkirk, France, feels like a Formula 1 pit lane. In the space of a few minutes, a dozen pink, green and blue buses speed in and out, with passengers descending and mounting through all available doors. The arrivals board, displaying destinations such as Grande-Synthe, Cappelle-la-Grande and Malo-les-Bains, ticks...
  
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• The Burning of Columbia: How Sherman's Army Set Fire to the South Carolina State House on February 18, 1865

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  On February 18, 1865, as the Civil War neared its violent end, Union Major General William T. Sherman's army entered Columbia, South Carolina, and unleashed one of the most controversial episodes of his Carolinas Campaign. By the next morning, much of the city lay in ruins. Among the structures damaged in the inferno was the South Carolina State House-symbolically the birthplace of...
  
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• The Battle of Lugdunum: Septimius Severus Crushes Clodius Albinus in Rome's Bloodiest Civil Clash

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  On February 19, AD 197, the Roman Empire witnessed one of the most brutal and consequential civil battles in its long history. At Lugdunum-modern‑day Lyon in France-Emperor Septimius Severus defeated his rival Clodius Albinus, ending a bitter struggle for imperial legitimacy and reshaping the political landscape of the empire for decades to come. Ancient sources describe the clash as the bloodiest...
  
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• The 'access gap' in trade school programs: How flexibility drives enrollment

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The ‘access gap’ in trade school programs: How flexibility drives enrollment The challenging economic climate has pushed more people toward trade schools in recent years, as reflected in the strong revenue growth at these institutions. Despite the perception that trade school programs are more accessible and affordable than academic degrees, many would-be students are still held back by the cost o...
  
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• Tallapoosa County Commission candidate Robert McCollum releases plan to eliminate the grocery taxes.

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  February 20, 2026 – DADEVILLE, Ala. - Robert McCollum, Republican candidate for Tallapoosa County Commission District 4, announced his platform – which includes a bold plan to eliminate the county's portion of the grocery sales tax. "Families in Tallapoosa County are feeling the squeeze every time they check out at the grocery store," said McCollum in a statement. "Food is a ne...
  
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• Supreme Court Strikes Down $175 Billion in Trump Tariffs as Unconstitutional

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  February 20, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a major rebuke of presidential trade authority, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 on Friday that President Donald Trump exceeded his legal powers when he used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping global tariffs throughout 2025. The decision places more than $175 billion in tariff collections at risk of refund and sharpl...
  
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• Stadthagen steps down as majority leader while he pursues State Republican chairmanship

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  February 12, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) has stepped down as the Majority Leader of the Alabama House Republicans while he pursues the position of Alabama Republican Party Chairman. Stadthagen will be replaces with Representative Chip Brown (R-Mobile) who is tasked with carrying the highly unpopular legislation to strip Alabama voters of their right to...
  
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• SSPX General Council Issues Formal Response to Vatican Proposal After February 12 Meeting

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Menzingen, Switzerland - February 19, 2026.- The Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) has released a public communiqué detailing its official response to a proposal from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF), following a high‑level meeting in Rome earlier this month. The exchange marks the latest development in the long and often delicate dialogue between the traditionalist priestly society...
  
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• Senator Katie Britt Discusses National Security, Border Concerns, and Alabama Priorities in Interview with Shannon Bream

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  February 15, 2026 - WASHINGTONN, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R‑Alabama) joined Shannon Bream on Fox News Sunday for a wide‑ranging conversation that underscored her growing national profile and her continued focus on issues she argues are central to Alabama families: border security, national defense, economic stability, and protecting vulnerable Americans. The interview, posted by Britt&apos...
  
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• Senator Katie Britt commemorates One-Year anniversary of Laken Riley Act being signed into Law

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  January 29, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) commemorated the one-year anniversary of President Donald J. Trump (R) signing the Laken Riley Act into law. This bipartisan, landmark piece of legislation was the first bill signed into law by President Trump in his second term. The effort to pass the bill was led by Senator Britt in the United States Senate. It was the fi...
  
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• Sen. Merika Coleman Introduces Comprehensive Gambling Bill, SB257, Proposing Lottery, Casinos, Sports Betting, and Tribal Compact Authority

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  MONTGOMERY - Alabama's long‑running debate over gambling took a major turn Thursday as State Senator Merika Coleman (D–Pleasant Grove) introduced Senate Bill 257, a sweeping constitutional amendment that would dramatically reshape the state's gaming landscape. The proposal would authorize a state lottery, legalize casino gambling, permit sports wagering, and empower the Governor to negot...
  
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• SB 58 Advances: Sen. Arthur Orr Pushes New Penalties for Public Officials Convicted of Job‑Related Felonies

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  MONTGOMERY - Alabama lawmakers are moving forward with a major ethics‑reform measure as SB 58, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr (R–Decatur), advances through the legislative process. The bill targets financial accountability for public officials convicted of job‑related felonies, requiring them to forfeit retirement contributions and repay any salary earned while on paid leave during the period in whi...
  
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• Rodney Walker Praises Trump's New Farm Security Initiative, Calls Farmland Protection a National Security Priority

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  February 11, 2026 – Delta, Ala. - Conservative businessman Rodney Walker, the only cattle farmer and rancher running for the U.S. Senate in Alabama, offered a forceful endorsement Wednesday of the newly implemented 2026 Farm Security Initiative, calling it a long‑overdue step to protect American farmland from foreign adversaries. Walker, who has made agricultural security a central theme of his ca...
  
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• Rodney Walker addresses Mid-Alabama Republicans about his Senate campaign

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  February 15, 2026 – VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. – Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rodney Walker was in Vestavia Hills on Saturday to address the Mid-Alabama Republican Club about his campaign. Walker is an East Alabama rancher and businessman. "I am from Lineville in Clay County," said Walker. "My wife – Stacie – and I live on a 3,000 acre cattle farm." "We have three sons,&quot...
  
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• Republican Steering Committee upholds Dean Odle's removal from the ballot

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  February 15, 2026 – HOOVER, Ala. – The Alabama Republican Steering Committee voted to uphold their previous decision and keep pastor Dean Odle off of the Republican ballot for Lieutenant Governor. The 21-member committee had removed Odle two weeks previously for violating the "sore-loser" rule when he asked voters to vote for him as a write-in candidate for Governor in the 2022 general e...
  
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• REP. KENNETH PASCHAL FILES BILL TO REVISE AND ADD OVERSIGHT TO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES CENTRAL REGISTRY PROCESS

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  February 18, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) announced on Tuesday that has filed legislation to revise Alabama's child abuse and neglect central registry procedures, establish new due process protections, and require additional oversight and training within the Department of Human Resources. Paschal said the proposal is intended to strengthen child protection...
  
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• Renovations Underway at Etowah Public Shooting Range

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The Etowah Public Shooting Range is closed until fall for renovations, but it will be well worth the wait. The range near Gadsden, operated by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division, will get a total makeover and will become one of only three WFF shooting ranges to be staffed by certified range personnel. A...
  
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• "Remember the Maine": How a Mysterious Explosion Pushed America Into War

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  February 15, 1898 - The Night That Changed U.S. Foreign Policy On a warm February night in 1898, as Havana Harbor lay quiet under the Cuban sky, the American battleship USS Maine suddenly erupted in a massive explosion that shattered the stillness and sent shockwaves far beyond the island. More than 260 American sailors were killed instantly or died soon after-one of the deadliest peacetime naval...
  
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• "Put the Stones Down"

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  One of the most misunderstood moments in the Gospels is also one of the most beautiful. They drag a woman to Jesus who was caught in adultery…one of the most heinous sins. She was publicly exposed and ashamed. They ask Jesus a question they thought they already knew the answer to. Should we stone her? Jesus doesn't argue doctrine. He doesn't raise His voice and He doesn't shame anyo...
  
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• Private jet inflation index: How charter pricing really compares to CPI

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Private jet inflation index: How charter pricing really compares to CPI For years, anybody managing a corporate flight department or a family office likely assumed aviation would get more expensive—fast. But in 2025, that trend hit a wall. According to data cited by Forbes, private jet charter and jet card rates grew by just 1.7% year-over-year. Compare that to the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI),...
  
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• Phillip Ensler introduces clean lottery bill

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  February 11, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – State Representative Phillip Ensler (D-Montgomery) – flanked by fellow members of the House Democratic Caucus – announced to reporters that he is introducing a bill to create a lottery titled the "Clean Lottery Act." "The state of Alabama needs more sources of revenues to meet its expenditures," said Rep. Ensler. "This bill would allo...
  
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• Paul Lee Elected New Alabama House Majority Leader

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  February 18, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - State Rep. Paul Lee of Dothan has been elected the new Majority Leader of the Alabama House of Representatives, stepping into one of the Legislature's most influential leadership roles for the remainder of the quadrennium. His election follows the resignation of former Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen of Hartselle, who stepped down to pursue the...
  
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• Parliament declares that James II abdicated the throne of England so they could replace him

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  On February 12, 1689 England's Convention Parliament declared that King James II's flight in the face of revolting lords was an abdication. This paved the way for Parliament to replace James with William of Orange and James' daughter Mary. It was not merely a change in rulers but a profound shift in the nature of English governance. England had been racked with religious wars since...
  
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• Operation Hailstone and the Battle of Eniwetok: February 17–22, 1944

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  On February 17, 1944, the United States launched one of the most devastating and strategically decisive naval‑air assaults of the Pacific War. Known as Operation Hailstone, the two‑day strike targeted the Japanese stronghold at Truk Lagoon-today called Chuuk-long regarded as the "Gibraltar of the Pacific." The attack coincided with the opening moves of the Battle of Eniwetok Atoll, a com...
  
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• On This Day in History: President Nixon Opens a New Era With Historic Visit to China

  11-02-2026 18:30 via alabamagazette.com
  
  February 21, 1972 - BEIJING, China - President Richard M. Nixon (R) arrived in the People's Republic of China, becoming the first U.S. president to visit the country and marking a dramatic turning point in Cold War diplomacy. The week‑long trip, broadcast around the world, began the process of normalizing Sino‑American relations after more than two decades of isolation and hostility. Nixon&ap...
  
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