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AI for feedback without fear: A trust-and-compliance checklist for HR teams Artificial intelligence has slowly woven itself into the fabric of industries across the globe, and human resources is no exception. Engagement surveys and pulse feedback, recognition engines, performance scoring, and even general employee sentiment monitoring are ripe for AI to make waves. 2026 won’t be a free-for-all, though. HR teams are tasked with deploying AI in a responsible way. WorkTango has examined the key d...
Tuesday night in Tuscaloosa felt like a reset button for Alabama basketball. After a week dominated by headlines about Charles Bediako's eligibility battle and the sting of a 79–73 loss to Tennessee, the Crimson Tide stepped onto their home floor with purpose-and left with their most complete SEC win of the season. A Needed Bounce‑Back Alabama entered the matchup at 13–6 and searching for consistency in league play. Missouri, meanwhile, arrived with confidence after a pair of dramatic wins...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (JAN. 28, 2026) – The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is accepting student applications for the Charger Innovation Challenge (CIC): Serious Games Edition, a semester-long 'hackathon' launching in Spring 2026. Open to students of all majors, the challenge invites participants to design and develop "serious games" – games created to educate, train, improve health or drive social impact. Sign up by February 11th. The cha...
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) participated in a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing focused on expanding school choice. During the hearing, Sen. Tuberville asked the witnesses questions related to how school choice is preparing the next generation for the future. In addition, Sen. Tuberville joined his colleagues to introduce a resolution designating Jan. 25-31, 2026, as National School Choice Week. Read excerpts from the hearing b...
Sundry Photography // Shutterstock The 30 cities in Alabama where homes are selling the fastest If you're buying or selling a home in Alabama in early 2026, competition can make a big difference in your strategy. In faster-moving markets, buyers may need to act quickly and come prepared, with homes going under contract in a matter of days. In other cities, listings are sitting longer as economic uncertainty and high costs give buyers and sellers pause. Nationwide, housing markets are generally...
Tikkyshop // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Mobile The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which...
6 signs your dog is feeling lonely Our dogs might not play “Creep” by Radiohead while baking and then subsequently eat an entire boxed cake recipe when they’re lonely, but that doesn’t mean they don’t feel it. Like all of us, dogs require a certain level of socialization — both with their own kind and with their humans. And when those needs go unmet, they can start feeling agitated and, to borrow a label from Thom Yorke, act like total weirdos. Loneliness, as we understand it, is a bit of a hu...
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which...
As Amazon’s marketplace grows, sellers face new compliance challenges Amazon accounts for 40% of all e-commerce revenue in the United States. While the online retail giant’s dominance has continued to grow for more than two decades, the way Amazon operates its marketplace has changed significantly. In 2010, third-party sellers (independent merchants selling products on Amazon) were responsible for roughly one-third of all units sold on the platform, according to Marketplace Pulse data. Tod...
As someone who works every day in security and risk management, I’ve learned that one-size-fits-all solutions rarely work. Whether we’re talking about public safety, private security, or regulatory policy, decisions are most effective when they’re made close to the communities they affect. That’s why Alabama, not the federal government, should decide if and how sports betting is handled in our state. Alabama does not currently permit legal, online sports betting through state-licensed operators. That choice reflects our laws, our culture...
Federal agents recently arrested three activists after disrupting a Minnesota church service, charged with conspiracy to interfere with other people's constitutional right to worship. Headlines from this case (re)affirm a long-standing principle upheld by the US Supreme Court; our First Amendment civil right protects one’s right to speak, not the right to prevent others from speaking. That principle was designed to be uniformly applied across all levels of government and public institutions. O...
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville joined fellow members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee in unveiling a new task force designed to identify and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse across major federal programs. The initiative comes as lawmakers intensify scrutiny of how taxpayer dollars are managed, particularly in light of high‑profile fraud cases involving federal child‑care funding in Minnesota during Governor Tim Walz's tenure. The task force wil...
AI-powered mental health solutions: What helps and what's hype? The need for lasting, effective mental health support is growing. For example, Gen Z is far more likely (27%) than millennials (15%) and Gen X (13%) to report their mental health as fair or poor. This increased demand is fueling an increased interest in scaling care with AI-powered mental health solutions. But with this potential comes risks, as many healthcare leaders have pointed out. With AI-powered tools playing an increasingly...
January 27, 2026 – MONTGOMERY – On Friday, Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl unexpectedly qualified to run for Lieutenant Governor – giving up his post as chairman. Secretary of State Wes Allen (R) – who has been running for Lt. Gov. for the last seven months – angrily denounced Wahl. "By entering this race, Nehemiah Wahl has, once again, betrayed his obligation to the Alabama Republican Party," said Allen in a statement. "Instead of living up to his duty to promote Republica...
Once again, President Donald Trump got what America wanted at a fraction of the cost the experts said was impossible and once again the critics proved they still do not understand the art of the deal. For years, Washington's foreign policy class treated Greenland as a frozen curiosity strategically interesting diplomatically sensitive and best left to committees studies and polite conversations with no deadlines. Trump looked at the same map and saw leverage. Shipping lanes opening as the...
January 27, 2026 - MONTGOMERY - The Alabama House of Representatives has voted to pass HB41, a sweeping criminal‑justice measure that would allow courts to sentence perpetrators to the death penalty for individuals convicted of first‑degree rape, first‑degree sodomy, or sexual torture when the victim is under 12 years of age. The bill, formally titled the Child Predator Death Penalty Act, represents one of the most aggressive sentencing expansions in recent Alabama legislative history. HB41 is s...
On February 1, 1662, the Chinese military leader Zheng Chenggong - better known as Koxinga - forced the Dutch to surrender Fort Zeelandia, ending a nine‑month siege and bringing Taiwan under his control. The victory marked the end of 38 years of Dutch colonial rule and reshaped the political landscape of East Asia. A Clash Between Empire and Exile Koxinga was a Ming loyalist at a time when the Qing dynasty had already taken control of mainland China. Refusing to submit, he gathered a powerful n...
January 31, 2026 - KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Auburn's surge through SEC play hit a wall Saturday night as the Tigers fell 77–69 to Tennessee at Food City Center, snapping a four‑game winning streak and continuing a six‑year drought in Knoxville. The Volunteers opened the game with a blistering offensive start and never relinquished control, outmuscling Auburn on the boards and capitalizing at the foul line. Auburn's four‑game winning streak came to an end last night in Knoxville, where Tenness...
Alabama delivered one of its most complete performances of the season on Friday night, defeating Oregon State 197.450–195.825 inside a charged Coleman Coliseum. The meet, which doubled as Neon Night and Alumni Night, featured a pre‑meet celebration of Alabama's 1996 NCAA championship team and a crowd that stayed loud from the opening vault to the final floor routine. The Crimson Tide, ranked No. 3 nationally entering the night, showed why they remain among the country's elite, while No. 22 Orego...
January 30, 2026 - HOOVER, Ala. - Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken McFeeters submitted a formal challenge to the Alabama Republican Party this week, arguing that U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville does not meet the Alabama Constitution's requirement that candidates for governor must have been "resident citizens of this state at least seven years next before the date of their election." In his filing, McFeeters asserts that publicly available records, travel logs, and financial disclosures raise "s...
IRS tax extension: The ultimate guide on what it means to extend your tax return Each year, millions of taxpayers elect to extend the filing of their tax return. But what does that mean? Range explains what IRS tax extensions are and how to request one. IRS Tax Extensions, Explained A tax extension allows you to take up to an additional six months to file your tax return, extending your deadline to Oct. 15 (or the next business day if the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday). The IRS does not req...
Heavy manufacturing turns to rooftop solar to cut costs and carbon As Deloitte states in its report Boosting Industrial Manufacturing Capacity for the Energy Transition, the manufacturing sector has a pressing need to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, both as a means of minimizing operational costs and shrinking its carbon footprint. The capabilities of renewable energy sources continue to evolve, and upfront installation costs are consistently declining. For heavy manufacturing facilities ma...
Flu shot 2026: What to expect, timing, and effectiveness Every year, flu vaccines are updated to match the flu viruses expected to circulate. For 2026, the vaccine focuses on several influenza strains that research predicts will be most prevalent. This includes both influenza A and B types, which cause seasonal outbreaks. The goal is to reduce the risk of infection and limit the severity of symptoms if you do get sick. The flu shot is formulated based on global surveillance data collected...
The best 6-seat SUV options for 2026 Although not as commonplace as their seven- and eight-seat counterparts, there are still lots of great 2026 six-passenger SUVs and crossovers on the market today. With captain’s seats in the first and second rows, these vehicles offer ample comfort, plus the added usability of a third-row seat when needed. Some six-seater SUVs have a full center console in the second row that makes it feel like a first-class cabin, while others have a pass-through to the r...
Andriy Blokhin // Shutterstock Is it cheaper to buy or rent in Anniston in 2026? If you're deciding whether to buy or rent a home in Anniston in 2026, you're not alone. What used to be a simple answer has become more difficult as the economy continues to drift from historical norms. Previously, it was common knowledge that buying was the more affordable choice, with long-term benefits generally outweighing the initial costs. But that assumption has shifted. After the pandemic threw housing...
