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August 26, 2026 - BURLINGTON, MA – Democratic Congressional candidate Jonathan Paz will join immigrant rights organizers and activists today to "Dance for Liberation." Paz and the protestors will hold a salsa dance competition outside the ICE facility in Burlington, as part of the Burlington Witness standouts. Hundreds are expected to attend. After the Burlington Witness speaking program, Paz and salsa instructor Lumyr will lead a beginner-friendly salsa class, inviting protesters and community...
Why are so many Senate battlegrounds running on out-of-state money? Campaign fundraising in the 2026 Senate battlegrounds has become overwhelmingly nationalized, leaving most high-stakes candidates far more reliant on out-of-state donors than the voters they hope to represent. Continuing a decades-long retreat from locally sourced campaign money, an OpenSecrets analysis of 17 candidates across nine key battleground states shows that two-thirds of the $289 million in individual contributions...
Estate planning is becoming a key part of protecting family real estate Property owners who skip estate planning are walking into a financial trap. Tangled titles pile up. Fractional ownership disputes multiply. Forced partition auctions drain equity. Family assets fragment across generations, and there's no easy way back. Without clear documentation—without wills, without trusts, without written agreement on ownership—properties get locked down. Owners can't refinance. They can't access imp...
Meta has reached an agreement with a bipartisan group of 52 U.S. attorneys general to implement new, stricter, and standardized safety measures for teenage users regarding time limits, night modes, and school-hour usage. While highlighting these new protections, Meta is calling on industry peers, specifically TikTok and YouTube, to adopt the same framework to ensure effectiveness across the industry. You can read the official statement on the Meta Newsroom. On the agreement, C.J. Mahoney, Chief...
August 26, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala) – Attorney General Steve Marshall today announced a landmark $117,345,409 settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. In addition to the payment, Meta must implement a sweeping set of safety features designed to protect children on Instagram and Facebook. The agreement resolves claims by 47 States and D.C., Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands that the company designed Instagram with addictive features, knowingly exposed young users to serious...
August 27, 2026 - (Montgomery, Ala.) - Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the murder and first-degree burglary convictions of Tyquise Jamal Jenkins, 27, of Evergreen. Jenkins was convicted in the Covington County Circuit Court April 3, 2025. The evidence at trial showed that in November 2020 the victim, Micah Coon, went to a local convenience store in Andalusia where he got into a fight with Jenkins. Store employees said that Jenkins's...
Why independent truck owners are feeling the pressure of rising repair costs Independent drivers and fleet owners alike are feeling the squeeze of rising truck repair costs in 2026. Inflation and supply chain disruptions are making both buying a new diesel truck and keeping an old one on the road increasingly more expensive. Without rates rising to match costs, small operators are being left with fewer financial options for keeping their trucks in shape and avoiding downtime. The recent jump in...
Can bed bugs live in your car? In most cases, insects aren’t too unsettling to find roaming your vehicle. Whether it is a trapped fly buzzing through the interior or a sleepy honeybee hitching a ride on a windshield wiper, most automotive insect sightings aren’t a cause for concern. However, catching a bed bug scurrying between the upholstery of your seats doesn’t fall into the same unalarming category. Bed bugs can’t live in a car, right? While most commonly found in dirty homes or contami...
More than 1 in 3 Americans went into debt to pay for their latest move Moving can mean a fresh start, but for many Americans, it comes with a financial hangover. A July 2026 survey from Intuit Credit Karma of 1,029 American adults found that more than a third of American adults (35%) who’ve moved in the past five years took on debt to do so. The figure climbs to half of millennials (50%). Key takeaways - More than a third (35%) of Americans took on debt to move in the past 5 years, including h...
August 24, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A Sumter County man has been sentenced for his role in a multi-state bank fraud scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Phillip W. Williams Jr. U.S. District Judge Anna M. Manasco sentenced Eddarrius Tyjuan Wallace, 37, of York, Alabama, to 60 months in prison and a $25,000 fine. In May, Wallace pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and bank fraud. "This type of fraud is a double problem: it steals money from the federal government and undermines the i...
August 11, 2026 - Statement of Dr. Randy Brinson, President, Christian Coalition of Alabama MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Many of our members have received a text political ad stating that the Alabama Christian Conservative PAC is being confused with the Christian Coalition of Alabama. The PAC is registered in Austin Texas and operated out of McLean VA They have no presence in Alabama. That PAC is making statements about Hampton Harris that are patently false and intentionally confusing voters....
alisalipa // Shutterstock Coldest Augusts in Alabama since 1895 Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Augusts in Alabama since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation. #10. August 1961 (tie) - Average temperature: 77.4°F - Monthly...
With huge hyperscale data center projects being proposed in Alabama, such as "Project Red Clay" about six miles southwest of Montgomery, "Project Marvel" in Bessemer, and the two million square foot project in Brookwood, it is important to note what Alabama's public officials and political candidates are saying about hyperscale AI data centers. For Alabamians have held protests against the development of hyperscale data centers with residents in Bessemer even referring to hyperscale data...
Banks are financing the fossil fuel industry’s next growth strategy For the past two years, more than a dozen major banks have been not only reneging on their climate commitments, they’ve been actively making the crisis worse, Grist reports. In 2024 and 2025, during the leadup to President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, all six of the nation’s largest banks abandoned the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, a voluntary climate coalition, precipitating the Alliance’s complete shutdown in October....
America’s new boomtowns Economic growth can change a city quickly. An influx of new residents and expanding business activity creates visible momentum, even as rapid change brings new strains. In recent years, some American cities stand out for attracting people, investment and development at a pace that sets them apart. Boomtown status does not mean growth benefits everyone equally, but it does reflect a city’s expanding economic capacity and the new opportunities that come with it. Sma...
Graphing calculator: $100. Laptop: $800. Here's how to cut every big back-to-school expense. A new laptop or tablet can take up a sizable share of your back-to-school budget. Achieve shares some of the best ways to stretch your money. - Big-ticket tech has the most savings options. - Swap or buy used. - Plan to save on small costs year-round by buying in bulk and using a rebate app. 1. Laptops/tablets - Make a trade. Trade-in programs let you trade in your old laptop or tablet toward the...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. Meta today announced a series of major artificial intelligence initiatives designed to ensure the benefits of AI are broadly shared, including a new $1 billion community investment fund, expanded open-source AI models, and a long-term vision centered on empowering individuals through artificial intelligence. In a new essay, The Future is for Everyone: The Path to a Positive AI Future, Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlines the company's vision for making personal...
The return of public executions to the streets of Iran marks a chilling escalation in the regime's campaign to crush internal opposition. Following months of devastating conflict with the United States and a massive wave of public protests in January, authorities have revived one of their most notorious tools of state terror. According to human rights organizations and distraught family members, these open-air displays are designed specifically to traumatize the public and eliminate any...
Representative Rhett Marquis publicly projects himself as a staunch conservative Republican, yet a closer look at his campaign ledger reveals a troubling reliance on financial backing from liberal Democrats-most notably Tuscaloosa-based real estate agent Chase Adcox. Adcox boasts a long, well-documented history of bankrolling leftist political candidates. His partisan trail dates back to 2008, when he funneled funds into then-Illinois Senator Barack Obama's historic presidential campaign....
Best and worst states for drivers: 2026 study Car ownership consumes a major share of many household budgets. Between loan payments, maintenance, fuel, and auto insurance, the cost of owning and operating a vehicle now averages more than $11,000 per year. Even as U.S. cities and counties increase investment in public transportation, more than 90% of American households own or lease at least one vehicle. SmartAsset set out to determine which states are best for drivers and which are most...
Survey: Retirement still feels achievable for Millennials and Gen Z Despite living in a time of economic turbulence, Gen Z and Millennials feel positive about retirement, according to a new survey by SoFi. Gen Z is particularly bullish on retirement. Fifty-seven percent say it’s achievable with a plan in place, compared to just 45% of Millennials who feel the same. To find out how Gen Z (ages 18 to 29) and Millennials (ages 30 to 45) are thinking about retirement in the current economic l...
The most efficient way to run your window unit Window air conditioners can be lifesavers during the hot summer months, especially in older homes or apartments without central air. But while they offer targeted cooling, they can also drive up your energy bill fast if they’re not used efficiently. The good news is a few smart strategies can keep your space cool and your costs low. HomeServe broke down the best ways to run your window air conditioner efficiently. Start With the Right-Sized Unit E...
A massive, four-month-long collaborative law enforcement investigation culminated in a series of simultaneous raids across East Gadsden, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of trafficking-level illicit drugs. Federal, state, and local law enforcement leaders gathered Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Etowah County Sheriff's Office to announce the successful execution of a multi-agency sweep aimed at removing high-level criminals from local neighborhoods. Operation Overview The...
August 3, 2026 - HOOVER, Ala. – The Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee (SEC) convened Saturday, August 1, 2026, for its Summer Meeting in Montgomery. During the meeting, committee members conducted official party business, adopted resolutions, and approved an addition to the Alabama Republican Party Platform. The Committee overwhelmingly approved adding the following statement to the Party Platform: "We support legislation restricting members of other political parties from v...
Trust vs. will: Which is better for your estate plan? If you’ve been thinking about estate planning, you may be wondering whether a trust or a will is better. For many families, however, this isn’t an either/or decision. A will often acts as the foundation of a solid estate plan, while trusts can help you accomplish specific goals. To help you make informed decisions, this guide from Wealth Enhancement explains the differences between wills and trusts. Trust vs. Will: The Short Answer While wil...
