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• How does online schooling support students preparing for college?

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  How does online schooling support students preparing for college? Supporting students as they transition into new learning areas isn’t always easy. Preparing for college can feel overwhelming for students who don’t know what to expect. While many young people may have an idea of what they want to do with their lives, choosing the right path to get them there can be a challenge. As technology and o...
  
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• World Cup fever has changed American attitudes toward soccer

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  World Cup fever has changed American attitudes toward soccer A new survey has highlighted the growing appeal of soccer across the United States following the 2026 World Cup. Respondents revealed their desire to own Lionel Messi’s Argentina jersey, their preference for watching soccer over the NFL, and even their hopes to travel to Europe to enjoy the Premier League. The 2026 World Cup, played out...
  
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• Why do mosquito bites itch? The science and how to stop it

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Why do mosquito bites itch? The science and how to stop it That familiar, maddening itch after a mosquito bite is one of summer's most annoying experiences. The science behind why mosquito bites itch involves a complex interaction between mosquito saliva and the human immune system. Understanding this process helps explain why some people react more severely than others and what actually...
  
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• Why Americans feel poorer in 2026: Key economic factors explained

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Why Americans feel poorer in 2026: Key economic factors explained According to CNN, 76% of Americans say cost of living is their biggest economic problem. Despite having the largest economy in the world, many Americans report feeling financially strained. In recent years, rising living costs, increasing debt, and limited savings have contributed to widespread economic pressure across households....
  
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• What are the first steps after discovering a roof leak?

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  What are the first steps after discovering a roof leak? Whether your roof is dripping steadily during a heavy storm or you notice a water stain on your ceiling, a leak can cause immense stress. If not tackled properly and on time, water intrusion can have severe consequences, some of which can affect your home’s structural integrity and your insurance claim. While your first instinct may be to pan...
  
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• Tuberville, Blackburn Push Legislation to Block Biological Men from Joining Daughters of the American Revolution

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R‑AL) and U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R‑TN) have introduced new federal legislation aimed at restricting membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to biological women, responding to recent changes within the historic organization that broadened its non‑discrimination policy. The bill - titled the Daughters of the American Revolution...
  
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• Tips for growing on Instagram with hashtags

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Tips for growing on Instagram with hashtags Every day, hundreds of millions of posts go live on Instagram, and hashtags are still one of the most dependable ways to be found by people who don’t already follow you. An Instagram hashtag generator removes the guesswork: Instead of recycling the same tired tags, hoping something sticks, or juggling a stack of third-party apps, you get a relevant, read...
  
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• The patterns traffic fatality data reveal, and how you can stay safe on the road

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The patterns traffic fatality data reveal, and how you can stay safe on the road When was the last time you thought about the calendar before getting behind the wheel? For most drivers, the decision to drive on any given day comes down to necessity rather than risk assessment. But if traffic fatality data shows that some days may be riskier than others. For example, on the day with the most...
  
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• The income you need to buy a home in America's biggest metros

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The income you need to buy a home in America’s biggest metros Buying a home in San Jose, California, requires nearly $200,000 in annual income. In Pittsburgh, it's under $65,000. These aren't minor differences—they reveal a market fracturing along geographic lines, where location increasingly determines whether homeownership remains accessible. The housing market generates extensive data...
  
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• The hidden health risks lurking inside overcrowded homes

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The hidden health risks lurking inside overcrowded homes For multigenerational families and roommates navigating escalating housing costs, consolidating into a single shared home is increasingly a financial necessity. But pushing a property's capacity past its intended structural limits introduces severe, often overlooked physical hazards. Rather than just a loss of privacy, occupying a home...
  
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• The American Family Association Forewarns People About The Democratic Socialists of America

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Tim Wildmon, the president of the American Family Association, sent out an e-mail today under the heading of "A Personal Note From Tim" forewarning people about the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America, commonly known as "DSA". For the co-chair of the DSA recently appeared on Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream to discuss some of the major platforms of the...
  
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• Teachers save time with AI. Their students may pay the price

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Teachers save time with AI. Their students may pay the price Artificial intelligence is often promoted as a way to make teachers more effective by helping them write lesson plans, generate classroom materials and provide feedback to students in seconds. But one of the first randomized trials testing AI in real classrooms found that it can also undermine learning, The Hechinger Report reveals....
  
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• Sunburn relief: Dermatologist-approved methods that actually work

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Sunburn relief: Dermatologist-approved methods that actually work That painful red glow after a day outdoors is more than just discomfort. It signals real cellular damage happening beneath the skin's surface. The good news is that dermatologist-approved treatments can significantly reduce pain, speed healing, and prevent long-term damage when applied correctly. Many people reach for whatever...
  
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• Stop Punishing the Player Who Saved the League

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Professional sports have always depended on stars. The NBA had Michael Jordan. Golf had Tiger Woods. Tennis had Serena Williams. NASCAR had Dale Earnhardt. Today, the WNBA has Caitlin Clark. The remarkable thing is that Caitlin Clark never asked to become the face of the league. She simply showed up, worked harder than almost anyone else, treated fans with respect, elevated her teammates, and...
  
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• States are rushing to regulate AI chatbots

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  States are rushing to regulate AI chatbots Adults and children alike are turning to chatbots with some of their most personal questions, despite a confusing mix of fast-moving safety rules and legal protections that vary depending on where they live and when they use the chatbot. In March 2026, KFF found that one in six U.S. adults had used an AI tool or chatbot for information or advice about...
  
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• Pope Leo XIV to Visit France as Nation Holds First Assembly on Its 'Catechumen Boom'

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  France is preparing for a historic moment in its modern Catholic life as Pope Leo XIV is set to visit the country amid its first national assembly dedicated to studying what Church leaders are calling the nation's "catechumen boom." The gathering, already underway, brings together clergy, theologians, sociologists, and parish leaders to examine the dramatic rise in adult...
  
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• Open bar, closed case: Do you need liquor liability for events?

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Open bar, closed case: Do you need liquor liability for events? If you’re planning an event with alcohol, whether that’s a company party, a school fundraiser, or a wedding reception, you’ll want to make sure you are covered for your liability related to the serving of liquor. Liquor liability insurance coverage isn’t automatically included in all event insurance policies, and if, as a host you’re...
  
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• Once-a-week insulin is a game-changer: Here's how to use it effectively

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Once-a-week insulin is a game-changer: Here’s how to use it effectively Regular insulin injections can be an essential part of managing Type 2 diabetes. But many people find daily injections to be bothersome or inconvenient. That’s where once-a-week insulin can help. While weekly insulin is still a relatively new technology, the development of these medications is an expanding area of diabetes res...
  
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• Nearly 2 in 5 US workers have put company information into personal AI accounts, and most don't know it can be illegal

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Nearly 2 in 5 US workers have put company information into personal AI accounts, and most don't know it can be illegal The confidential company document has a new address: someone's personal chatbot history. In a July 2026 survey of 500 employed U.S. adults commissioned by Kolmogorov Law, a California business-litigation firm, and conducted through the Pollfish research platform, 38%...
  
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• Montgomery Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Prison Following Federal Drug and Gun Convictions

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Monday, July 13, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - United States Attorney Thomas Govan announced that a Montgomery, Alabama man has been sentenced to prison following convictions for methamphetamine distribution and the illegal possession of a firearm. On July 9, 2026, a United States District Court Judge sentenced 33-year-old Robert Marshall Jr. to 140 months in prison. Following his term of...
  
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• Millions of Americans live in mental health care deserts. Here's where the gaps are worst.

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Millions of Americans live in mental health care deserts. Here’s where the gaps are worst. The average American who develops a mental health condition waits around 11 years before receiving any treatment. This figure has barely changed for many years, despite growing media coverage raising awareness and the expansion of mental health benefits in insurance coverage. Cost, the difficulty in recogniz...
  
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• Mapping rural data center development finds growing opposition

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Mapping rural data center development finds growing opposition Washington, D.C.’s metropolitan area has long hummed with data centers. The region, which encompasses much of Northern Virginia, has become known as Data Center Alley, home to more data centers than anywhere else in the world. But the data center boom, driven by the rise of AI and the race to build the infrastructure powering it, is ch...
  
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• Lake Mitchell residents are circulating a petition to try to halt a strip mine proposal

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  July 25, 2026 - ROCKFORD, Ala. - Environmentalists and Lake Mitchell residents are concerned about a proposal to strip mine 1100 acres on Weoguka Creek that feeds Lake Mitchell and are circulating a petition to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeking to block the project. Governor Kay Ivey (R) and the state of Alabama have made strip mining much of Coosa County for graphite a key economic...
  
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• July Monthly Column: The Rot Taking Root in our Country

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  In the last two years, an unimaginable amount of fraud has been uncovered all over the United States. This issue came to light last year when Nick Shirley, an independent journalist, single-handedly exposed MASSIVE fraud in the childcare system in Minnesota when he showed up at one of the Somali-run, taxpayer-funded daycare facilities only to find it closed in the middle of the day. His work set...
  
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• Is agentic trading safe? What the SEC inquiry means for investors

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Is agentic trading safe? What the SEC inquiry means for investors Less than a month after Robinhood let customers hand their brokerage accounts over to an AI agent, a group of lawmakers wants to know who’s on the hook when something goes wrong. On June 23, seven Democratic members of the House Financial Services Committee sent a letter to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins asking how the agency plans to pol...
  
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• How to lower your utility bills without sacrificing comfort this summer

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  How to lower your utility bills without sacrificing comfort this summer Summer can bring more time to relax and recharge and longer days, but it can also bring higher household expenses. From gasoline for road trips and everyday transportation to electricity for air conditioning, seasonal costs can put pressure on your budget. A new CreditFresh survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found that 70% of...
  
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• How to choose the best fire feature for your backyard

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  How to choose the best fire feature for your backyard A well-designed outdoor space is about more than beautiful furniture and landscaping; it’s about creating an environment that people naturally gravitate toward. Your backyard should feel like an extension of your home, a place where every evening feels like an opportunity to unwind and relax. One of the easiest ways to elevate an outdoor space...
  
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• Governor Ivey Highlights Alabama Success at Farnborough International Airshow

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  July 27, 2026 -v MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that Alabama's strong showing in the Farnborough International Airshow last week resulted in two major industry announcements and more than 50 meetings between the Alabama Department of Commerce's recruitment team and aviation, aerospace and defense companies. Alabama's presence and visibility at the Farnborough In...
  
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• Democrats Prove Senator Tuberville's Point Alabama Must Finish the Job on Cross Over Voting

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Sometimes your political opponents make your case better than you ever could. For months, Senator Tommy Tuberville has warned that Alabama Republicans should choose Republican nominees. His concern was straightforward: Democrats have been crossing over into Republican primaries to influence who will represent the Republican Party in November. Many dismissed Coach Tuberville's warning as...
  
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• Cooler, cheaper, cleaner: 8 ways your office can turn a heat crisis into a climate win

  29-07-2026 10:11 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Cooler, cheaper, cleaner: 8 ways your office can turn a heat crisis into a climate win Summer 2026 has already been one for the books. During the week of June 29, wholesale power through PJM Interconnection went from under $40 a megawatt-hour to spike past $1,600 as air conditioners roared to life, topping $2,500 in some areas. Through July 4, U.S. utilities pushed out more than 100,000...
  
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