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• Why renting may now be a better financial move than buying

  22-05-2026 08:23 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Why renting may now be a better financial move than buying Not long ago, buying a home felt like an automatic milestone in many American adults’ lives, but those days are increasingly behind us. In 2025, home sales reached a new 30-year low, and with homeownership out of reach for many Americans, more people are renting to preserve their monthly cash flow. The housing affordability crisis facing A...
  
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• Women Are Absent from Hillsdale College's "Revolutionary America"

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The documentary, "Revolutionary America", produced by Hillsdale College is currently showing in movie theaters. It is Hillsdale College's first feature-length documentary and is billed as a historical documentary that "tells the story of America's Founding and those who risked their 'lives, fortunes, and sacred honor' fighting for liberty." In actuality,...
  
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• "With Peace"

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  Did you know that God says if you want to live in peace and avoid anxiety, you must avoid two things and you must pursue one thing? Jesus teaches us of this principle through the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. These were cities destroyed by God with fire and sulfur due to extreme wickedness and corruption. In the story, Lot and his wife are leaving, and God tells them the first principle. Do not to...
  
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• Why social anxiety is rising among remote-first workers

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Why social anxiety is rising among remote-first workers Recent figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that nearly a quarter (22.9%) of the workforce has traded the traditional office for a remote setup. While those already embedded in this lifestyle overwhelmingly favor it—with 98% in the 2023 Buffer report suggesting it to others—the data is beginning to tell a more complex story. S...
  
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• Watch or Worry

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  About a month ago, I hunted this same area. I was able to take a big gobbler that morning. I had not been back since. So, I knew, after a month, I could go back and see if I could get another one of those toms to come to my call. It was a beautiful, crisp, and quiet morning. My set up turned out to be about textbook. Before I made my first call, a tom belted out a loud gobble over the small hill,...
  
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• U.S. Senator Katie Britt Discusses Alabama Infrastructure and Dredging Priorities with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development Hearing on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 President’s Budget request for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation. She spoke with witnesses Lieutenant General William H. Graham, Jr., Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Eng...
  
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• The Democratic Party Deifies Political Violence

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) penned an op-ed in Breitbart expressing his concerns over the Democratic Party’s glorification of political violence in the wake of the third known attempted assassination of President Trump since 2024. “The nation recently witnessed the third known assassination attempt on President Donald J. Trump since 2024. What was intended to be a unifying ev...
  
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• The best skin care routine for acne-prone skin

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The best skin care routine for acne-prone skin As anyone who has experienced acne will know, nailing skin care for acne-prone skin can be hard, since ingredients, and how they are used, can make a huge difference to how skin looks and feels. But it's not just the delicate skin on faces that require special care - more than half of people with acne are conscious of it on their back, with...
  
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• Summer months

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  As we enter the summer months, the excitement of outdoor activities calls us to embrace the sun's warmth, whether at the beach, lake, mountains, or even our own backyard. While soaking up the sun can feel invigorating and is essential for Vitamin D production, it is crucial to remember the potential dangers of excessive sun exposure. Sun rays, particularly ultraviolet (UV) radiation, can...
  
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• Southern Gardening Potpourri for June

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Over the past few years, a new holiday has been created in the State of Alabama, Juneteenth. It celebrates the date of June 19th, 1865 when the enslaved persons of African descent in Galveston, Texas learned of their emancipation. Officially called Juneteenth National Independence Day and celebrated as a national holiday since June 2021, it became a state holiday on May 9, 2025. The month of June...
  
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• Retiring the ISS

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The International Space Station (ISS) is now showing unacceptable signs of age and decay. Maintaining it is becoming increasingly costly. As a result, NASA and others are planning to retire it by 2030 or 2032 with a controlled de-orbit into the depths of Point Nemo at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. This is not just a stupid idea. It is also dangerous. It is an absolute no-brainer. Just because...
  
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• Retirement calculator: How much do you really need to retire?

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Retirement calculator: How much do you really need to retire? When you think of your bucket list, what does it include? International adventures? Courtside tickets to watch your favorite team? No matter your dreams, one essential item probably sits at the top of your list: retirement. Understanding your retirement needs To plan for a financially secure future, it’s important to assess your potenti...
  
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• Redrawing the Path to Hell with "Good" Intentions

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The recent US Supreme Court decision triggered many to (re)read the September 2025 Gazette column:https://www.alabamagazette.com/story/2025/09/14/opinion/gerrymander-proliferation-and-constitutional-dtente/7816.html. SCotUS vacated the stay on Alabama's 2023 Congressional map May 11. Governor Ivey called a special primary for August 11. The 1st, 2nd, 6th, and 7th Districts will use the map...
  
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• President Trump Attends Memorial Day Service at Arlington National Cemetery

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Arlington, Va. - President Donald J. Trump marked Memorial Day with a solemn visit to Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, honoring America's fallen service members during a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The President arrived at Arlington late Monday morning, joining Gold Star families, military leaders, and veterans for the nation's most widely observed Memorial Day...
  
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• Pope Leo XIV's First Encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, Calls the World to Safeguard Human Dignity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Pope Leo XIV has released his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, a sweeping 42,000‑word document that places the Catholic Church squarely in the center of the global debate over artificial intelligence, human dignity, and the future of social life. Signed on May 15, 2026, and published May 25, the encyclical marks the 135th anniversary of Rerum Novarum and consciously extends the Church's...
  
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• Part One - A Look At Prevenient Grace

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works so that no one can boast.” - Paul, Ephesians 2:8-9 Free For All is the name of a new book I wrote which was released in December 2019. The subtitle is 4 Things God’s Amazing Grace Can Do For You. It is listed as an Amazon Best Seller and has a five star rating on Amazon as w...
  
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• May Primary Answered Questions for Big Election Year

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  The dust has settled from the momentous May 19 primaries, and there were very few surprises in the statewide results. The turnout was low, which has become the norm for midterm election years in Alabama. The 23% turnout was about what it was four years ago. There were close to 900,000 votes cast. The partisan participation was about 60% Republican, and 40% Democratic, which parallels what the...
  
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• Many babies sickened in ByHeart formula botulism outbreak needed more treatment after hospitalization

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Many babies sickened in ByHeart formula botulism outbreak needed more treatment after hospitalization Most of the babies hospitalized in a recent nationwide outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart baby formula have needed additional physical therapy and other medical support after going home, according to new data shared April 24. “Although many infants are now progressing in their recovery,...
  
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• Jefferson Davis' Undying Devotion to Consensual Government

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  After I finished my book, Union At All Costs: From Confederation to Consolidation, I was asked who I more fully understood and respected. My answer was Jefferson Finis Davis. First of all, to say Davis was a reluctant president is an understatement. Indeed, even in the mid-1800s individuals who based their beliefs on the original intent of the Federal Republic had diminished. In a modern context,...
  
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• How to maximize internship season and start your financial future

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  How to maximize internship season and start your financial future For young adults entering the workforce, there is good news and bad news right now. Let’s start with the bad: The job market is looking a little bleak, at 7.8% unemployment for those ages 22-27, according to the latest data from the New York Fed. Those are the worst numbers since the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent coll...
  
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• How early herdsman created the modern sheep from the mouflon

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Modern domestic sheep (Ovis aries) evolved from the Asiatic mouflon (Ovis gmelini orientalis), a wild sheep species native to mountainous regions of the Near East, including the Caucasus, Anatolia, and Zagros Mountains biologyinsights.com+1. These animals were smaller (25–55 kg) with reddish-brown coats, dark back stripes, and light saddle patches, and had large curved horns in males biologyinsigh...
  
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• Cost of the 2026 World Cup: How much Americans will spend in host cities

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Cost of the 2026 World Cup: How much Americans will spend in host cities The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being hosted by the United States, alongside Canada and Mexico, marking the first time the tournament is held across three nations. The tournament runs in June and July 2026, with 11 of the 16 host cities located in the U.S. For devoted fans who have been counting down the months, the excitement of...
  
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• Coach Tuberville and the Rise of the Alabama First Era

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  For decades Alabama conservatives have talked about transforming state government. Politicians have promised reform, accountability, efficiency, and bold leadership. Yet too often the result has been the same old Montgomery culture: move slowly, avoid hard decisions, protect the bureaucracy, study problems endlessly, and hope the public eventually stops paying attention. That era must end. Coach...
  
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• Bits and Pieces, Part 25 Insanity Still Rules

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  I can imagine space aliens coming to Earth trying to impart wisdom for humanity and then after spending about a week here, packing their gear and bugging out. On the intergalactic road map, over the Earth there is a note, “Don’t Bother, Limited Intelligence. Too Many Stupid Natives.” I can see Yoda sitting in his house on Dagobah talking with some human travelers and thinking to himself, “Um, yes....
  
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• Assisted living statistics: Demographics, services, and trends

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Assisted living statistics: Demographics, services, and trends More than 32,000 assisted living communities throughout the United States provide housing and support for older adults who can no longer live independently. As the population ages, demand for assisted living continues to grow. This report by A Place for Mom highlights key assisted living statistics, including resident demographics,...
  
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• Americans are spending a fortune on wellness. A weekend outside is beating all of it.

  03-06-2026 19:31 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Americans are spending a fortune on wellness. A weekend outside is beating all of it. There is a yoga mat in your living room. A meditation app you opened twice. A gym membership that has become a monthly guilt subscription. You are trying. Most Americans are. According to new research from Eddie Bauer Adventure Club, a vacation club for active explorers that recently debuted in Moab, Utah, what...
  
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• What Ozempic is doing to women's hormones and why your doctor may not mention it

  22-05-2026 08:23 via alabamagazette.com
  
  What Ozempic is doing to women's hormones and why your doctor may not mention it It’s a scenario that plays out constantly in Reddit’s r/Menopause community: A woman loses 25 pounds on Ozempic. She’s done everything right. She expected to feel better. Instead, she felt worse. Her hot flashes intensified. She was waking up at 2 a.m. and couldn’t fall back asleep. Her mood was unpredictable in...
  
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• What it means to be financially liquid

  22-05-2026 08:23 via alabamagazette.com
  
  What it means to be financially liquid Cash is often crowned king — and for good reason. It typically upholds its value and allows you to instantly make purchases. When you add cash into an account or investment, it's also important to understand how easily you can access it, which is known as liquidity, reports Ally Financial. What is financial liquidity? Financial liquidity refers to the ea...
  
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• What is lead nurturing? 6 strategies to close hesitant prospects in 2026

  22-05-2026 08:23 via alabamagazette.com
  
  What is lead nurturing? 6 strategies to close hesitant prospects in 2026 New leads may never result in a sale. As a salesperson, you can’t afford to give up on a prospect simply because they are unwilling or unready to buy at the current moment. Instead, savvy sellers use tactics to cultivate these relationships and provide hesitant leads with the support they need to successfully move forward in...
  
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• What independence really looks like for older adults today

  22-05-2026 08:23 via alabamagazette.com
  
  What independence really looks like for older adults today For many older adults, independence has long been tied to a simple idea: being able to manage life entirely on their own. But as more Americans choose to age at home and as families and care needs evolve, that definition is beginning to shift. According to AARP research, nearly 90% of adults over age 65 want to remain in their homes and...
  
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