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Libertarian political candidate and retired Auburn University economic professor John Sophocleus recently joined the Brandon and Christopher Show podcast. Sophocleus said that it is far too early to draw any conclusions about the effectiveness of President Donald J. Trump's (R) economic policies. Sopholcleus warned that high tariffs could lead to inflation; but that this is too early in the process to be making judgements about the effectiveness (or not) of President Trump's tariff hikes....
So all of the speculation is now over and he made it official this past week. United States Senator Tommy Tuberville announced that he is running to be the next Governor of the state of Alabama. It started off as a rumor and then a lot of talk and now he is for certain a candidate for the state’s top office. There may be some token opposition in the Republican Primary but with Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth taking his name out of contention, Senator Tuberville will undoubtedly be the GOP nom...
Is this why Americans have hit the brakes on the #vanlife dream? After a boom during the pandemic, Americans are no longer embracing vanlife with as much enthusiasm as they did during lockdown. Plenty of pandemic-era habits have stuck around — Zoom calls, grocery delivery, comfy pants — but living out of a van freely on the open road, it seems, has not had the same staying power. Vanlife represents the outdoorsy lifestyle centered around mobile shelters like camping trailers, recreational veh...
One key benefit that many people overlook when trying to maximize their Social Security benefits is the spousal benefit. Under Social Security regulations, an individual may apply for Social Security benefits based on the work history of their spouse. Social Security spousal benefits are granted to individuals who performed the important work of raising families and maintaining the family home, by allowing them to claim benefits based on their spouse's work history, Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons...
May 29, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) on Thursday announced that 55 new classrooms will be funded through the Pre-K through 3rd Grade Integrated Approach to Early Learning (P-3) for the 2025-2026 school year. This expansion will increase the number of classrooms implementing the P-3 approach to 454 across 29 counties. The ADECE, in partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education, is working to align i...
6 money tips for recent grads When you graduate from college, you have an amazing opportunity to set yourself up for financial success. You'll hopefully be joining the ranks of the working world for the first time with a job that pays you a reasonable salary and makes full use of the degree you earned. And, while you may have student loans to pay back, options like debt consolidation and income-driven payment plans could give you the freedom and flexibility to pay them back on your own terms....
The stakes couldn't be higher! President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" bill is the lifeline America needs, and Senator Tommy Tuberville is sounding the alarm: pass this bill, or the GOP will be obliterated in the 2026 midterms. Representative Ronnie Jackson is equally clear, roaring, "ALL Republicans MUST stand with PRESIDENT TRUMP and get this DONE for the American people!!" This isn't just a policy fight-it's a do-or-die moment for the Trump Agenda and the soul of our nation. Republicans,...
How to make meal prep easier and faster like Sarah Michelle Gellar For actress and entrepreneur Sarah Michelle Gellar, eating well has long been a priority. But, like many of us, she’s struggled to balance her health goals with the demands of a fast-paced career and a packed family schedule. “As a busy mom who's always working toward health goals, I was looking for a way to streamline my weekly meal preparation,” she says. That’s when she started using a meal planning tool to transform how she...
How AI is transforming manufacturing industries Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future-facing concept in manufacturing. It is a present-day force accelerating productivity, precision, and decision-making across the industrial sector. As manufacturers adopt AI-driven systems to optimize operations and reduce downtime, these technologies are becoming central to the evolution of Industry 4.0, where data and automation reshape how products are made and maintained. This guide by 10X...
Texas lawmakers hear concerns about bill to require proof of citizenship for voting Democratic lawmakers and Texas voters spent nearly four hours at a legislative hearing on April 24 demanding to know how a GOP-backed bill to require citizenship proof from voters would work, and warning that it could disenfranchise eligible Texans. Houston voter Jacqueline Altman told members of the House Election Committee that it recently took her two days to obtain a copy of her birth certificate from the...
Hannah Leigh Barnes // Shutterstock Highest-rated Class of 2025 football recruits from Alabama The dust has finally settled on the Class of 2025 football recruiting cycle. As programs look at their finalized rosters, the future landscape of college football is beginning to take shape. From five-star quarterbacks making headlines to underrated defensive linemen poised for breakout careers, this class is loaded with game-changing talent. Stacker compiled a ranking of the best Class of 2025...
American lawn care is going electric For generations of Americans, the soundtrack to spring weekends has been a rise in bird song and the loud, constant “virrrrrr” of neighbors cutting their growing grass. But the gas lawn mowers, leaf blowers and weed eaters that have been used for over a century to keep lawns manicured are not only noisy—in the past few years, researchers have discovered that they also pose an outsized risk to the environment and to human health. In response, cities acros...
The director of water re-use operations for startup Epic Cleantec holds up a sample of treated water. LOREN ELLIOTT // AFP via Getty Images The fix for parched Western states: Recycled toilet water If you were to drink improperly recycled toilet water, it could really hurt you—but probably not in the way you're thinking. Advanced purification technology so thoroughly cleans wastewater of feces and other contaminants that it also strips out natural minerals, which the treatment facility then h...
(June 3, 2025) – WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Americans Family Association is asking U.S. Senator to vote "No" on the confirmation of Penny Schwinn as the Deputy Secretary of Education. "The 2024 presidential election delivered a powerful mandate to Washington. Despite this clear directive from the American people, D.C. insiders are pushing to install lifelong bureaucrat Penny Schwinn as the deputy secretary of education," wrote AFA President Tim Wildmon in an email to supporters. "Contact Sen...
Canva Movies and TV shows casting across the US 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...
Ranked: The states paying the closest attention to America's manufacturing crisis Over the past 90 days, nearly 59% of U.S. states (30 out of 51) have shown concern about the rising cost of manufacturing, according to Google search data. Interest in tariffs, labor costs, and raw material prices is surging, showing that for many Americans, the state of manufacturing isn’t just a headline; it’s a growing concern. And for good reason. 2025 has been a rollercoaster year for the industry. With tar...
Young woman lying on her bed at home scrolling on social media. DimaBerlin // Shutterstock Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on sleep—a sleep researcher explains why screens alone aren't the main culprit "Avoid screens before bed" is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice. But what if the real problem isn't screen time—it's the way we use social media at night? Sleep deprivation is one of the most widespread yet overlooked public health issues, especially among young adults and ado...
What is addiction, and how can we stop it? The complexities of addiction have stumped scientists for decades. Today, with 48 million Americans over the age of 12 suffering from a substance use disorder, and alcohol and drugs combined resulting in over a quarter of a million deaths annually, the urgency to find answers has only risen. At the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, researchers are looking for genetic links, studying personality traits and seeking new therapies for...
The Sinking of the German Battleship Bismarck On May 27, 1940, the formidable German battleship Bismarck met its tragic fate in the cold waters of the North Atlantic. The sinking of the Bismarck marked a pivotal moment in the naval warfare of World War II, resulting in the loss of nearly 2,100 men. This event not only showcased the brutal realities of war but also demonstrated the relentless pursuit by the Allied forces to cripple the Nazi war machine. The Mighty Bismarck The Bismarck was a symb...
June 3, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. – Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, welcomes Virginia as the tenth state to join the Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID) voter file maintenance program. With the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, Virginia is the latest state to join the cutting-edge system created by Secretary Allen. Alabama has previously entered into similar agreements with all four of its border states, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kentucky, Texas, and Ohio. "Alabama is extremely p...
Can you get a cold in the summer? Tips to treat and prevent summer sniffles If you get sick with a cold during the summer, it might catch you by surprise. It turns out those rays of sunshine can’t protect you from the pesky viruses that cause the common cold. And while it’s true that you’re more likely to have cold symptoms in the wintertime, you can get a cold at any time of the year, GoodRx says. But is a summer cold different from a winter cold? If so, how? Key takeaways: - A summer cold is o...
Second Lieutenant Walter Sidlowski on Omaha Beach, Normandy, after helping to rescue a group of soldiers after their landing craft sank on D-Day. Walter Rosenblum/U.S. Army Signal Corps/Galerie Bilderwelt // Getty Images 50 facts and figures about D-Day Five years into World War II, the Allies were squeezing the Nazis from two sides. In Western Europe, Allied forces had managed to slow Adolf Hitler's ruthless expansion across the continent. Meanwhile, to the East, the Russians had successfully...
Monday is a state holiday in Alabama as the state honors the legacy of the President of the Confederate States of America. State offices, county court houses, and most schools will be closed for the official state. Federal offices, post offices, and most banks will be open. Davis was inaugurated in Montgomery – the first capital of the Confederacy. The first White House of the Confederacy, where President Davis and his family lived is maintained across the street from the historic 1859 C...
Let's be perfectly clear: President Donald J. Trump has just scored one of the most consequential economic victories of the 21st century. The newly negotiated partnership between U.S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel is not just a business transaction-it's a bold declaration of America's industrial resurgence. It's the America First doctrine in action: protect our workers, rebuild our factories, and keep strategic assets right here at home where they belong. The Biden administration tried to sink...
Person holding a full glass of coffee on a background of multiple empty finished cups. SrideeStudio // Shutterstock Caffeine use disorder: When your energy fix becomes unhealthy From espresso to energy drinks to supplements, caffeine comes in many forms, Rula notes. And if you're like most people, you probably enjoy a cup of coffee each morning or a late-afternoon soda to help you power through the workday. Most medical professionals agree that moderate caffeine use isn't necessarily unhealthy....
