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• When A Classroom Became A Chapel

  18-11-2025 09:24
  A recent trip to the Auburn University campus brought back memories of my residency there. I often remark to current students I meet that I spent 18 months in Haley Center. This brings an instant bond! I knew Haley well since all my classes were there and I had a small office on the sixth floor as a graduate teaching assistant. I walked the stairwells many times because Dr. Ritchey, my adviser,...
  
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• Which states are hit hardest by AI scams? A state-by-state breakdown of consumer losses.

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  Which states are hit hardest by AI scams? A state-by-state breakdown of consumer losses. The digital landscape in 2025 has ushered in a powerful new era for fraud, one in which bad actors can use artificial intelligence, deep-learning tools, and sophisticated social engineering tactics to scale scams across state lines. While many still picture scams as phone calls meant to trick those who don’t k...
  
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• What it takes to reach the top 10% in every state

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  What it takes to reach the top 10% in every state New state-by-state data reveals what it takes to reach the top 10% — and how living costs and inequality reshape what “rich” really means. An infographic on America's top earners showing data on the biggest paychecks by state, the top 10% vs. middle-class earnings gap." BuchhaltungsButler, DataPulse Research In the United States, a househ...
  
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• What do you see is the future of AI (artificial intelligence) in the legal field?

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  AI (artificial intelligence) is a hot topic right now and it will only continue to grow. The earliest uses I was aware of was in research and writing. The earliest writings that I was told about provided professional sounding writings. As individuals began to use computer generated writings for their school work it caused a very real issue for teachers. Following submission of a few writings in...
  
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• U.S. Senator Katie Britt Discusses Protecting Children Online with Subject Matter Experts and Parents of Victims

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  December 10, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) yesterday joined the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, "Protecting Our Children Online Against the Evolving Offender," which focused on the growing threat of sextortion and other forms of child exploitation online. Witnesses included Tamia Woods, Co-Founder of the Do It for James Foundation, Jessica Lieber...
  
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• UAH student researcher leads discovery of fastest gamma-ray burst ever recorded

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (DEC. 8, 2025) – Sarah Dalessi, a fifth-year student in the College of Science at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is the lead author of a paper on arXiv detailing the discovery of the fastest gamma-ray burst (GRB) ever recorded. GRB 230307A is a gamma-ray burst in the ultrarelativistic category, meaning the velocity of the...
  
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• UAB Promotes Interim Coach Alex Mortensen to Full-Time Head Coach

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  December 4, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM - The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has officially promoted Alex Mortensen from interim head coach to permanent head coach, ending a two-month search following the dismissal of Trent Dilfer. Mortensen, who had served as UAB's offensive coordinator since 2023, stepped into the interim role midway through the 2025 season and quickly impressed with his...
  
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• Tuberville raises more money in November than all other 2026 Alabama gubernatorial candidates combined have to this point

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  November 9, 2025 – MONTGOMERY - This is the Christmas season and most Alabamians are focused on family, parties, football, college basketball, and the miracle of Jesus's birth in a manger. For politicos this is when campaigns are won and lost. Money is virtually everything in politics. Money buys ads in publications like the Alabama Gazette, TV commercials, radio spots, direct mail, and pays...
  
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• Tuberville Honors Susan Shapiro of New Market as December "Veteran of the Month"

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  Tuberville Honors Susan Shapiro of New Market as December "Veteran of the Month" WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Susan Shapiro as the December "Veteran of the Month." "The holidays are a great reminder of the joy that comes from giving of our time and talents. It's also a time to reflect o...
  
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• Tuberville Champions Law Enforcement with "Back the Blue Act"

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) in introducing the "Back the Blue Act," a sweeping legislative proposal aimed at bolstering protections for law enforcement officers and increasing penalties for those who target them. Senator Tuberville, who also cosponsored the bill in the 118th Congress, emphasized the need for stronger...
  
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• Tuberville Chairs Hearing on Advancing Workforce Development, Underscores Wins for Apprenticeships in OBBB

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  December 9, 2025 - WASHINGTON – Today, as Chairman of the Senate HELP Subcommittee on Education and the American Family, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) led a hearing focusing on workforce development in the modern era. Two witnesses from Alabama participated in the hearing and offered solutions to meet the growing employment gap for high-demand industries. Earlier this year, President Trump...
  
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• Tuberville addresses Turning Point USA event in Auburn

  04-12-2025 19:31
  November 5, 2025 – AUBURN UNIVERSITY – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) spoke to thousands of persons about the legacy of the late Charlie Kirk at the Turning Point USA event in Auburn. “It was great to host Turning Pont USA at Auburn University last night,” said Sen. Tuberville in a statement after speaking at the event. “You know I was encouraged to see 6,000 patriotic students come out...
  
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• Troy and Jacksonville State Set for In-State Showdown in 2025 Salute to Veterans Bowl

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  MONTGOMERY - Two proud Alabama programs will collide in the 2025 Salute to Veterans Bowl as the Troy Trojans (7-5) face off against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (7-5) on Tuesday, December 16 at the historic Cramton Bowl. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CST, with national coverage on ESPN. This marks the first time Troy and Jacksonville State will meet in a bowl game, and the first time two...
  
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• Tragedy at Bondi Beach: Hanukkah Celebration Turns Deadly

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  On the evening of December 14, 2025, families gathered at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. The event, titled "Chanukah by the Sea," was organized by Chabad of Bondi and drew over 1,000 attendees. What began as a joyful celebration of light and faith quickly descended into chaos when two gunmen opened fire on the crowd, unleashing a barrage of...
  
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• Today Marks the 84th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day: A Nation Remembers

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  On December 7, 2025, Americans across the country pause to honor the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor-a day that forever altered the course of history and galvanized a nation into action. Known as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, this solemn occasion commemorates the 2,403 American lives lost in the surprise military strike by the Empire of Japan on the U.S. naval base at...
  
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• Tim Walz's One Billion Dollar Fraud Scandal Is Bigger Than Watergate And The Whistleblower Retaliation Makes It Even Worse

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  Governor Tim Walz is now at the center of a scandal that grows uglier by the day. The one billion dollar Feeding Our Future fraud was already the largest abuse of taxpayer money in Minnesota history. It was already a stain that dwarfed Watergate. But now the truth is coming out that takes this from incompetence to corruption. Walz’s administration retaliated against whistleblowers who tried to exp...
  
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• Three Americans Killed in ISIS Attack in Syria

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  On December 13, a deadly ambush by a lone ISIS gunman in the central Syrian town of Palmyra claimed the lives of two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter, while three others were wounded, according to statements from the Pentagon and U.S. Central Command. The incident occurred as U.S. forces were conducting a key leader engagement in support of ongoing counter-ISIS and counterterrorism...
  
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• The year-end builder rush: Why December deadlines can work in your favor

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  The year-end builder rush: Why December deadlines can work in your favor Homebuyers looking for leverage in a still-tight housing market may find it in December, as builders step up efforts to meet fiscal-year targets, clear out quick move-in (QMI) inventory, and ramp up incentives to cap off the year. Housing activity tends to slow at the end of the year, according to the National Association of...
  
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• The truth about minimum coverage requirements in Alabama

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  PeopleImages // Shutterstock The truth about minimum coverage requirements in Alabama In this article, CheapInsurance.com dives into required minimum liability limits in Alabama and across the country. Those shopping for valid coverage, particularly in the context of financing or leasing a vehicle, should also note why simply meeting the minimum may be risky. What "Minimum Liability...
  
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• The Japanese sink the Battleship Prince of Wales and the heavy Cruiser Repulse of the Royal Navy

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  On December 10, 1941, the Royal Navy suffered one of its most devastating losses of World War II when HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse were sunk by Japanese torpedo bombers off the coast of Malaya. This marked the first time in history that capital ships were destroyed solely by air power while at sea, signaling the end of the battleship era. Background: Britain's Far Eastern Gamble - In...
  
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• The holidays are prime time for pancreatis; here's how to protect your dog

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  The holidays are prime time for pancreatitis—here’s how to protect your dog Veterinarians see many dogs in the ER because of stomach problems throughout the year. Summer barbecues, birthday parties, winter holiday dinners — all these food-focused celebrations are prime times for dogs to chow down on something that doesn’t agree with them. These indulgences can set them up to develop pancreatitis,...
  
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• "The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey" – A Movie Review

  04-12-2025 19:31
  As the Christmas season approaches, it is natural to seek out movies pertaining to the season. And one of the Christmas-themed movies that is now streaming on Angel.com is “The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey”, a PG-rated feature film based on a children’s book by the same name written by Susan Wojciechowski. The running time for “The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey” is roughly an hour a...
  
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• The Belovezha Accords: The Day the Soviet Union Ended

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  December 8, 1991, BELARUS - Russian President Boris Yeltsin, Ukrainian President Leonid Kravchuk, and Belarusian Parliament Chairman Stanislav Shushkevich met in a secluded government dacha in the Belovezh Forest of Belarus. The meeting was initially shrouded in secrecy, but its outcome would reverberate across the globe. The three leaders signed what became known as the Belovezha Accords, a...
  
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• The Battle of Great Bridge: December 9, 1775

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  By mid-1775, tensions in Virginia mirrored those in Massachusetts. Royal Governor John Murray, Earl of Dunmore, attempted to suppress rebellion by seizing gunpowder stores and raising forces loyal to the Crown. Among his recruits were Loyalist militias and the controversial Ethiopian Regiment, composed of enslaved people promised freedom for military service. The strategic focus soon shifted to...
  
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• The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Awards Three Dispensary License

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  December 11, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission issued three of the four statutorily required dispensary licenses to in-state businesses earlier today. The Darren Wesley "Ato" Hall Compassion Act tasked the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission with issuing dispensary licenses to qualified operators across the state. These licenses authorize approved...
  
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• Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday.

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  In fact, while a few other countries have a national day for prayer or thankfulness, nothing truly resembles our Thanksgiving Day. Europe, with its more established countries, scoffs at such a notion of commemorating the virtue or emotion of thanksgiving. They might celebrate national accomplishments like successful harvests, vanquishing enemies, and religious observations. A day for thanksgiving...
  
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• Supply chain snags spike total auto loss claims

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  Supply chain snags spike total auto loss claims The automotive past offered predictability. A typical fender bender meant a repair, a short rental, and a completed claim with the car insurance provider. Today, that same minor collision is increasingly likely to result in a "total loss" designation from the insurer. Even seemingly fixable damage leads to vehicles being written off at an...
  
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• Senator Tuberville Announces Fannie Mae Relocation to Birmingham: A Speculative Look at Alabama's Financial Future

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  December 11, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM - In a scenario that could reshape Alabama's economic landscape, Senator Tommy Tuberville has announced that Fannie Mae, the government‑sponsored enterprise central to America's housing finance system, will relocate major operations from San Francisco to Birmingham. "This is going to be hundreds of jobs," said Sen. Tuberville in a call with Alabam...
  
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• Senator Britt encouraged by SEC Chairman Paul Atkins plan to reinvigorate U.S. capital markets

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  December 2, 2025 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) said that she was encouraged by remarks yesterdays from Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul S. Atkins at the New York Stock Exchange. "Encouraging remarks from @SECPaulSAtkins at @NYSE this morning on efforts to support entrepreneurs, reinvigorate U.S. capital markets, and advance long-term economic growth. Pleased to...
  
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• Schools that are good at teaching math are also good in reading — and vice versa

  04-12-2025 19:31
  
  Schools that are good at teaching math are also good in reading — and vice versa Many people prefer restaurants that specialize and perfect a certain type of cuisine — they don’t want their barbecue restaurant to offer sushi, and see extensive menus as a worrisome sign of mediocrity. On the other hand, they may not want a hotel that excels in only one area — they want every hotel they stay at to h...
  
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