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• "Young Washington" Is A Compellingly Good Movie

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Perfect for The Fourth of July, the feature film, "Young Washington", is now showing in movie theaters nationwide. It is a compellingly good movie. While the film does have some French and Indian War era violence which gives it its PG-13 rating, it is overall suited for family viewing. As one young lad of 13 years of age put it while holding up his large cup of Coca Cola in the movie...
  
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• Zabara Foundation's $50K grant to UAH SMAP Center boosts College of Nursing baby simulators

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (JUN 29, 2026) – A long-running collaboration between engineers and nurses at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is expanding into state-of-the-art infant training simulators with the support of a $50,000 grant from the Zabara Foundation. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System. "At the Zabara Foundation, we're focused on supporting smart, effective...
  
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• Where business aviation is climbing: The metros drawing more corporate jet traffic and high-income movers

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Where business aviation is climbing: The metros drawing more corporate jet traffic and high-income movers When it comes to measuring American wealth, tax return data and home-sales records are the usual go-to indicators. But by the time this information lands, it’s already a year or more after the migration trends have shifted. The growth of business aviation in specific areas offers a more unconv...
  
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• Today is a federal and state holiday

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  July 3, 2026 - Is It a Federal Holiday? Yes - Friday, July 3, 2026, is an observed federal holiday because Independence Day (July 4) falls on a Saturday. When a federal holiday lands on a weekend, it is typically observed either the Friday before or the Monday after. In this case, the preceding Friday is treated as the holiday for federal employees' pay and leave purposes FederalPay+1. What...
  
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• Todau is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  July 4, 2026 – Today is the Fourth of July - the holiday that commemorates the day that our nation's Founding Fathers formally declared this nation's independence from Great Britain. This is the 250th anniversary of the formal ratification of the Declaration by the Continental Congress. There are massive celebrations around the country, especially in Washington D.C. Alabama's sesqui...
  
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• The Video Orange Beach Wouldn't Release

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - The question began with one police response. On September 2, 2024, Orange Beach police were called to a city-related location at or near the Coastal Resources office building in connection with an incident involving Mayor Tony Kennon and an unidentified woman. According to original reporting Police were called because Mayor Tony Kennon's wife, Paula Kennon, phoned Orange...
  
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• The USA defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina,

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The United States advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a decisive 2–0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, a match defined by resilience, set‑piece brilliance, and a gritty defensive stand. 🇺🇸 A Crucial Knockout Victory Playing on home soil at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the U.S. entered the Round of 32 with momentum and high expectations. The match bega...
  
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• The U.S. plays Bosnia and Herzegovina tonight in the World Cup

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The U.S. Men's National Team will play its next World Cup match on July 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM CDT in Santa Clara, California, at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. The World Cup is in the United States and the U.S. team has played surprisingly well thus far in the tournament winning their group to advance to the knockout round of the tournament. The U.S. beat Paraguay 4 – 1 and then beat Austr...
  
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• The ultimate dog food ingredient guide: How much do ingredients actually matter?

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The ultimate dog food ingredient guide: How much do ingredients actually matter? You know the feeling. You’re standing in the pet food aisle, or endlessly scrolling online, staring at a dog food label that reads more like a chemistry textbook than a recipe. You just want what’s best for your pup. Deciphering dog food labels, navigating marketing buzzwords, and figuring out what the top three ingre...
  
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• The security challenge behind America's biggest party

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The security challenges behind America’s biggest party Independence Day is one of America’s biggest celebrations, with thousands of temporary events happening across the country, all at the same time. For security staff, this can create problems, including overcrowding, heavy traffic, unfamiliar layouts, and lots of people trying to leave at the same time. The Fourth of July is huge, as AAA projec...
  
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• The River Region's Finest Hour?

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Jackson Hospital Must Not Be Allowed to Fail History will remember what the River Region does in this moment. Long after the bankruptcy filings have been archived and the court proceedings have ended, people will remember whether this community came together to save one of its most important institutions or stood by while it disappeared. Jackson Hospital is simply too important to fail. This is...
  
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• Tailgate theft prevention: How to keep your tailgate from being stolen

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Tailgate theft prevention: How to keep your tailgate from being stolen Truck tailgate theft is on the rise in the U.S., especially in urban settings and high-traffic areas. What was once a rare nuisance has become a frequent and frustrating crime—often occurring in broad daylight, in your own driveway, and taking less than a minute to pull off. Why, you may ask, is this crime becoming increasingly...
  
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• Supreme Court Upholds States' Authority to Protect Girls' Sports

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  (Montgomery, Ala) – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall celebrated today's opinion issued by the U.S. Supreme Court in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. BPJ affirming that states may protect girls' sports by restricting participation to biological females. "Common sense won again. Alabama stood strong for our female athletes, and the Supreme Court agreed. This is about fairne...
  
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• Standing Tall for Women's Sports

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  There are moments in American history when doing the right thing requires courage long before it receives applause. This is one of those moments. The United States Supreme Court has affirmed what millions of Americans have believed all along: states have the constitutional authority to protect women's sports and preserve the promise of Title IX. This is more than a legal victory. It is a...
  
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• SNAP is how millions of Americans afford food. Cuts to the program have thrown it into chaos.

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  SNAP is how millions of Americans afford food. Cuts to the program have thrown it into chaos. A missing zero put Sarah’s grocery money in jeopardy. Every month, Sarah receives $219 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for her and her 9-year-old. Sarah works two jobs in food service, one at a senior center and one at a banquet hall, and has relied on SNAP for support ever since her...
  
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• SCOTUS Strikes Down Party Spending Limits, Overruling 2001 Precedent

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  In a major shift for campaign finance law, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down federal limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with their own candidates. The 6–3 conservative majority ruled that these restrictions violate the First Amendment, explicitly overruling the court's 2001 precedent established in Federal Election Commission v. Colorado Republican Federal Cam...
  
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• School budgets are under pressure nationwide. Here's what's driving the cuts.

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  School budgets are under pressure nationwide. Here’s what’s driving the cuts. School districts are under pressure this year. Some of the largest in the country are handing out pink slips. Canceling technology contracts. And even slashing specific medications from employee health plans. As many school boards debate their budgets for the upcoming school year, a Chalkbeat analysis found a common thre...
  
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• Rising costs are moving buyers to used vehicles, and public fleets are feeling it first

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Rising costs are moving buyers to used vehicles, and public fleets are feeling it first When money gets tight at home, people get predictable. They buy the used car instead of the new one, they keep the old one running another year or two, and they trade down to whatever covers the daily drive and skip the extras. No one needs a degree in economics to understand when a monthly payment no longer...
  
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• Rhett Marques says that he will lead the charge to ban unlimited birthright citizenship

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  July 2, 2026 - ENTERPRISE, Ala. – The U.S. Supreme Court in a 6 to 3 ruling voted to overturn President Donald J. Trump's (R) controversial executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of immigrants (both legally in the country and illegally). Second Congressional District candidate Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) joined President Trump's disappointment at the majority&apo...
  
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• Presbyterians USA will not vote on controversy monogamy for clergy rule this year

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The Presbyterians USA will not vote this summer on a controversial proposal that sought to require ordained clergy to be monogamous, after a key committee of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) ruled the measure out of order and sent it for further study. A Procedural Halt to a Heated Debate The overture-known as CON‑10 and originally submitted by the Presbytery of Sierra Blanca-asked the denominatio...
  
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• Medicare now covers GLP-1s for weight loss: Here's how to use the new Bridge program

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Medicare now covers GLP-1s for weight loss: Here’s how to use the new Bridge program Historically, Medicare could not cover medications solely for weight loss. For Medicare enrollees interested in GLP-1 and related medications, this meant facing hundreds of dollars in out-of-pocket costs every month. But that changed on July 1, 2026, with a new pilot program that offers Medicare prescription plan...
  
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• La Noche Triste: The Night That Changed an Empire

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  June 30, 1520 - Tenochtitlan A Turning Point in the Conquest of Mexico On the night of June 30, 1520, the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire reached its most desperate and defining moment. Known to history as La Noche Triste-"The Sad Night"-this was the night Hernán Cortés and his forces were violently expelled from Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec world. What unfolded was not ju...
  
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• July Vegetable Gardening in Alabama: Tasks, Timing, and What to Plant

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  July in Alabama brings upper‑80s to 90s temperatures, steamy humidity, and fast‑moving thunderstorms. These conditions stress plants but also create ideal growth for heat‑loving vegetables. Gardeners who stay active this month can secure strong summer harvests and set up a successful fall garden. 1. Manage Heat and Moisture Keep Soil Consistently Moist Vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppe...
  
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• July 1-3 1863 The Battle of Gettysburg

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The Battle of Gettysburg stands as the pivotal clash of the American Civil War-three days of brutal combat, bold decisions, and staggering losses that reshaped the conflict's trajectory. Fought July 1–3, 1863, the battle pitted Union Maj. Gen. George G. Meade against Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, each commanding armies exceeding 70,000 men. The Union ultimately prevailed, halting Lee's...
  
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• Is it back-to-school butterflies or something deeper?

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Is it back-to-school butterflies or something deeper? Back-to-school season can be a stressful time for students. As you think about navigating your class schedule, friend dynamics, academic pressures, and other responsibilities, it’s normal to feel a little nervous. If this happens to you, you’re not alone, and there are ways to feel better. Feeling anxious at the start of a new school year doesn...
  
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• How to tell if a wellness trend is actually backed by science

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  How to tell if a wellness trend is actually backed by science The wellness industry now generates more than $6.8 trillion globally, according to the Global Wellness Institute, and much of its influence moves through social feeds before it ever reaches a doctor's office. A Pew Research Center survey conducted in October 2025 found that half of U.S. adults under 50 get health and wellness...
  
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• How to support a loved one with PTSD

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  How to support a loved one with PTSD When a family member or friend has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it can be hard to know what to do to help. You probably wish nothing more than to see them healthy and at peace. But your loved one’s diagnosis might be taking a toll on your well-being too. Providing the support your loved one needs throughout their journey starts with a deeper understan...
  
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• How many Americans own stock? The top 1% own more than the bottom 90% combined

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  How many Americans own stock? The top 1% own more than the bottom 90% combined Roughly 156 million U.S. adults, or 58% of the population, owned stock as of April 2026, according to Gallup — down from 62% a year earlier and the first decline since 2016. The Federal Reserve's 2025 Survey of Household Economics and Decision-making found that only 37% of adults hold stocks, bonds, exchange-traded...
  
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• How government fines of over $1M are increasingly targeting immigrants

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  How government fines of over $1M are increasingly targeting immigrants First came the fines: Last year, the Trump administration began aggressively fining immigrants who allegedly stayed in the country past a deportation order. The law allowing these fines had been on the books since 1996, but was rarely used before 2025 — and the original fines were much lower. The Marshall Project dug into how t...
  
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• Hottest Julys in Alabama since 1895

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Maxim Grohotov // Shutterstock Hottest Julys in Alabama since 1895 In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in the same month. The year prior, July marked the hottest month on record worldwide. Climate change is driving rising...
  
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