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While the classic Round Brilliant continues to reign supreme as the most sought-after diamond shape for engagement rings nationwide, shifting tastes are giving rise to new favorites. Across the U.S., couples are expressing individuality through fancy and unique diamond shapes that add a personal touch to their ring choices. VRAI, a fine jewelry company specializing in lab-grown diamonds, shares how diamond shape preferences vary across the country based on its trend data. Here's a look at the...
On Tuesday, April 29, the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus will pull up in front of City Hall, and you're invited to step inside. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., take a free tour of this one-of-a-kind mobile recording studio, created by Yoko Ono in memory of her late husband and Beatles legen, John Lennon. This isn't just a bus, but it's a launchpad for creativity, where students and Grammy-winning artists have gathered to write, record and bring ideas to life. And what's a great tour without great...
For her first few years in New York City's public school system, Kai Kraft thought she was "the only Asian kid in the Bronx." Through elementary and middle school, she had teachers from diverse backgrounds — but none who identified as Asian American or Pacific Islander. And as a result, Kraft, who is Filipino American, often didn't feel comfortable confiding in her teachers when she experienced discrimination from her peers. "I let a lot of casual racism slide, even until middle school, because...
April 25, 2025 - HUNTSVILLE, AL. – Keel Point, an independent wealth advisory firm, has created the Keel Point Professorship in Family Wealth at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) College of Business with a $100,000 commitment over four years. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama (UA) System. The UA System Board of Trustees approved the agreement with Keel Point and the recognition and naming of the professorship at the Board's meeting on April 4, 2025, on the UAH campus. The p...
As we gather this Easter season, let us lift our hearts in celebration of the cornerstone of our faith: the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a time to rejoice in the miracle of new life, the triumph of hope over despair, and the eternal promise that through Christ, all things are made new. Easter reminds us that even in our darkest hours, light breaks through. The stone was rolled away. The tomb was found empty. Death was defeated. And with it, every believer was given a...
One of America's most famous combat correspondents was killed 80 years ago on the island of Ie Shima in Japan. Pulitzer Prize winner Ernie Pyle died when a burst of enemy machine gun struck him in the head. His death was mourned throughout the country, from President Harry Truman to Eleanor Roosevelt to General Eisenhower to the masses of infantrymen Pyle wrote about throughout the war. He was a journalist of the old school, providing the facts from his experience embedded with combat troops and...
April 24, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - After receiving a briefing from researchers and officials at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke out against the Trump Administration's February decision to cut billions of dollars in research grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-including up to $70 million for UAB alone-and their leaked 2026 budget documents which propose slashing NIH's budget by 44%. Rep. Sewell: Hi, it's Congresswoman Terri...
April 24, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL - On Thursday evening, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey told Corrections Commissioner John Hamm that she would not exercise her clemency powers and directed him to execute James Osgood' for the 2010 capital murder of Tracy Lynn Wilemon (Brown). "The murder of Tracy Wilemon was premeditated, gruesome and disturbing, and tonight, the state carried out the death sentence of James Osgood," said Gov. Ivey after the execution. "Both Mr. Osgood and his accomplice – who will nev...
April 22, 2025 – Birmingham area attorney Derek Chen told the Alabama Gazette that he is running for the Republican nomination for State Auditor. Incumbent State Auditor Andrew Sorrell (R) is running for Secretary of State meaning that this will be an open seat in 2026. While Derek Chen is a first-time candidate he is well known within Republican political circles. Chen has a bachelor's degree from Hope College, a small Christian college in Michigan. He earned his master's degree in business a...
Last year was another record-breaking year for electric vehicles, with sales passing 1.2 million. EV sales could merely hold steady in 2025 because new vehicle prices are likely to increase due to tariffs on imported vehicles and parts and the possible rollback of federal EV incentives. Still, many automotive research firms expect EV sales to steadily grow into the 2030s. Below, Edmunds assesses past and current EV sales based on data it has collected. The analysis also includes hybrid and...
Pickup trucks with trailers and cars with yawning trunks pulled up onto untended lawns in front of buildings from which people lugged books, furniture, mattresses, trophy cases and artwork. Anything else of value had already been sold by a company that specializes in auctioning off the leftover assets of failed businesses. At least one of the buildings was soon to be demolished altogether, its red-brick walls dumped into its 1921 foundation. This was the unceremonious end of Iowa Wesleyan...
Tickets for the Fall touring production of "The Thorn" open for sale to the general public on Ticketmaster, today. The Fall tour of "The Thorn" includes two performances in Huntsville, Alabama at the Von Braun Center on November 15th at 7PM and November 16th at 1PM. A stage production of the story of Christ told from the perspective of the Disciple John, "The Thorn", blends the gospel story with theatrical elements reminiscent of Cirque du Soleil. "The Thorn" opens with the Disciple John being...
April 17, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL. – The Alabama House of Representatives banned drag show performances in Alabama public schools. The legislation would protect minor children from being exposed to cross gender activity while at a public school without the consent of the parents. House Bill 67 (HB 67) is sponsored by House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle). HB67 defines drag performances as "a performance in which a performer exhibits a sex identity that is different from the sex assi...
Most people never think twice about how a package gets to their doorstep, how a medication arrives on time, or how produce stays fresh from farm to fridge. But when things go wrong—like store shelves sitting empty or critical goods arriving damaged—the mystery of what happened often comes down to one key issue: a blind spot in the supply chain. A "blind spot" is any place in the supply chain where businesses lose track of goods, conditions, or processes. These are the invisible moments bet...
April 24, 2025 - The Alabama Senate is poised to pass landmark legislation that would either strictly regulate or effectively ban psychoactive cannabinoids derived from hemp. In 2021 the Alabama Legislature passed the most restrictive medical marijuana bill in the country. Sponsors said then that cannabis in Alabama would be reserved for those with a demonstrable medical need only and that there was no plan now, or in the future, to legalize recreational marijuana. Four years later not one...
When you use more funds than you have in your checking, savings, or money market bank account, you can end up with a negative balance. That can lead to your bank declining future transactions. If you have opted-in for overdraft coverage, your bank may complete your ATM transaction or debit card purchase, even if the transaction overdraws your account. But you will be charged any overdraft fees that are incurred as a result, and you will be required to repay the amount you are overdrawn. Freedom...
4-23-2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today hosted Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel along with Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) in Huntsville to tour FBI's facilities on Redstone Arsenal.. "It was an honor to welcome Director Patel to Alabama today. His visit reaffirms his support for Redstone Arsenal's invaluable role in American national security. I'm grateful he was able to meet some of the Alabamians who put in the work, day-in and day-ou...
According to the Supreme Court of New Jersey, the selection of an attorney is an important decision and should not be taken lightly. However, sometimes after hiring an attorney, people realize the lawyer they hired is not quite right for them or for their particular case. The good news is that you can fire an injury lawyer, but make sure you are changing for the right reasons. However, if you have any problems or issues with any current lawyers, you should talk it out with your lawyer or their...
April 23, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Data collected and analyzed by the Alabama Department of Workforce's Labor Market Information (LMI) Division shows that in March 2025, there were 82,983 job ads posted in Alabama, representing a monthly increase of 2.9%. The five occupations with the most online job ads are for Registered Nurses, Retail Salespersons, Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers, and Customer Service Representatives with 12,518 ads placed for t...
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 movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a...
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 movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a...
Eating a filling, healthy breakfast can set the tone for your entire day. In fact, eating a morning meal has been linked to improving physical activity levels all day long. But when you forget to soak your overnight oats or don't have time to blend up a green smoothie, you may decide to cruise up to a fast food drive-thru in order to fuel your body for the day ahead. Going to a fast food restaurant in the morning doesn't have to derail your health goals. Understanding what factors impact...
The fentanyl epidemic is most closely associated with drug users—often people who became addicted after being prescribed opioids for pain or injury. However, as abuse rates have increased, fentanyl has turned into a crisis for first responders, property managers, and maintenance workers who have to deal with the aftermath, Trauma Services reports. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioids such as fentanyl were involved in 55,529 unintentional overdose deaths in 2...
April 22, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL07) was in Montgomery to meet with legislators. While in the state capital she held a press conference where she addressed capital reporters about her concerns over the policies being implemented by the new Trump administration. "We are facing troubling times in Washington," said Sewell. Republicans are, "More concerned with cutting taxes for millionaires and billionaires" than for serving the needs of the American people. "This a...
April 22, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Governor Ivey has appointed Bruce Lieberman as Montgomery County District Judge, 15th Judicial Circuit. A lifelong resident of Montgomery, Lieberman is a graduate of Auburn University Montgomery and received his juris doctorate from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. Lieberman will succeed former District Judge Tiffany McCord who was appointed to serve on the Montgomery Circuit Court by Governor Ivey on April 5, 2025. "Bruce Lieberman is highly...
