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6 ways to work toward financial freedom in 2025 Financial freedom can mean a few different things. It could mean freedom from debt, freedom from a job you can't stand, or freedom from money-related worries. Financial freedom is just as much about your state of mind and outlook as it is about the number in your bank account. It’s a great thing to know that you can spend money on something you love without having to stress about paying it off, or that you can tackle an unplanned expense without w...
The most volatile cryptocurrencies in the first half of 2025 2025 has been a volatile year for cryptocurrencies. Markets across all asset classes have seen volatile swings, and cryptos stayed true to form. Tap into the most volatile cryptocurrencies of the first half of 2025. After a particularly successful fourth quarter of 2024, cryptocurrencies again took all the attention from markets. Like U.S. equity markets, cryptocurrency prices went into a frenzy as soon as markets started to price...
July 2, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday night, during debate in the House Rules Committee, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced three amendments to the Senate-passed version of President Trump's so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" to expand access to health care and protect funding for public schools. All three amendments were unanimously rejected by Rules Committee Republicans. Watch it on YouTube here. Rep. Sewell's first amendment would have provided a temporary health care option to t...
July 2, 2025 - HUNTSVILLE, AL - The Nichelle Nichols Foundation is starting a new space camp specifically for girls at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The focus of the camp will be on outer space, aviation, and robotics for young girls ages 14 to 18. And the cost to attend the camp will be $2,000, but scholarships are available for those interested in attending. The dates for the 2026 camp are January 17th through January 19th. Some of the activities at the camp include...
June 30, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) has officially endorsed U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville in his campaign for governor, marking a significant boost for the Republican frontrunner as the 2026 election cycle gains momentum. The endorsement was announced by ProgressPAC, BCA's political affiliate, following a unanimous vote by its board of directors. In a statement, BCA President and CEO Helena Duncan praised Tuberville's record on economic development, workforce...
Canva 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 movies and TV shows...
Canva Movies and TV shows casting in Huntsville 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...
July 2, 2025 - HOOVER, AL - The Alabama Republican Party is proud to announce that Communications Director Jeannie Negrón Burniston has been promoted to serve as the Party's Director of Legislative Affairs. She will continue in her current role as ALGOP Director of Communications while taking on this expanded position. In her new capacity, Burniston will assist ALGOP Chairman John Wahl in shaping the Party's legislative agenda and will coordinate with Republican lawmakers and conservative...
July 2, 2025 - MONTGOMERY - In recognition of National "Made in the USA" Day on July 2, 2025, Governor Kay Ivey today signed a formal proclamation celebrating Alabama's manufacturing community and its critical role in driving economic growth across the state. "On this 'Made in the USA' Day, we proudly salute the hardworking Alabamians who make our state a true manufacturing powerhouse," said Governor Ivey. "Alabama ranks among the top five states for manufacturing job concentration, and that's...
Summer safety tips for dogs As the temperatures rise during the summer months, so do the risks to your dog’s health. Heat-related conditions, such as heatstroke, are among the most serious and life-threatening issues dogs can face during warmer weather. Dr. Lindsay Cassibry, one of Ollie’s in-house vets, shares her advice on how to handle common summer safety hazards like a pro. How can you tell if it’s too hot for a walk? One of the most frequent questions from dog parents is how to deter...
An Army robot that loosely resembles the shape of a dog on a turf field. Michell Layton // Getty Images 4 ways the US military is embracing commercial technology Many devices used daily by the civilian population have surprising origins in the military. GPS, which has become essential to many aspects of transportation, is a product of the space race of the 1950s and '60s. Drones, which now prowl the skies surveying and filming, have roots in the first pilotless vehicles in World War I. War and...
To tackle chronic absenteeism, this high school lets students lead It was the last Friday before winter break at H.D. Woodson High School in the eastern corner of Washington, D.C. — historically one of the toughest days of the year for attendance. School team leads Rachel Curry-Neal and Ashlee Judon were eager to see how the day would play out. Their colleagues and they had an ambitious goal: improve overall in-seat attendance rates by at least two percentage points. Like schools across the c...
July 2, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Katherine Robertson, a newcomer to the statewide political arena, has made an immediate impact with a remarkable fundraising debut in her campaign for Alabama Attorney General. In a show of momentum uncommon for first-time candidates, Robertson's campaign has reported over $1.25 million raised during the month of June alone. Launching her campaign just three weeks prior, Robertson entered the race with no carryover from previous campaigns, beginning with a zero...
July 2, 1853 - The waters of the Pruth River, meandering quietly between what is now Moldova and Romania, became the stage for a geopolitical drama whose reverberations would echo across Europe for decades. The crossing of the Russian Army into the Danubian Principalities-Moldavia and Wallachia-did not merely alter the fate of those lands, but became the spark that ignited the Crimean War, drawing in empires and powers from across the continent and beyond. Europe on the Brink: The Context of 185...
July 2, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - The World Police and Fire games are currently being held in Birmingham, Alabama. With the Olympic-style competition featuring thousands of first-responders from various countries around the world. And the games welcoming spectators with free admission to all events, except for the K-9 Explosives Detection competition and the K-9 Narcotics Detection competitions which are closed to the public. The games began on June 27th and are set to continue over The Fourth of...
‘We’re still living with the aftermath’: Floridians brace for fresh hurricane season Idalia. Debby. Helene. Not visiting friends, not neighbors. All hurricanes that have not yet faded into memory for the residents of Taylor County in Florida, where all three powerful storms hit in just two years. “It’s hard to look at these hurricanes as memories when we’re still living with the aftermath and worrying about what’s coming next,” said Thomas Demps. After taking direct hits from Hurricane Idali...
What the REAL ID delay tells us about implementing proof-of-citizenship laws You know the REAL ID that you need if you want to board a plane? The deadline to get one was supposed to be May 7. But just days before that, the Department of Homeland Security hit pause, again. Twenty years after Congress passed the REAL ID Act, too many people still didn’t have the right kind of ID, so enforcement was delayed — as it has been multiple times. It’s easy to see why. In states like Kentucky, resid...
Uber’s new shuttles look suspiciously familiar to anyone who’s taken a bus Every few years, a Silicon Valley gig-economy company announces a “disruptive” innovation that looks a whole lot like a bus. Uber rolled out Smart Routes a decade ago, followed a short time later by the Lyft Shuttle of its biggest competitor. Even Elon Musk gave it a try in 2018 with the “urban loop system” that never quite materialized beyond the Vegas Strip. And does anyone remember Chariot? Now it’s Uber’s turn again....
That great standard of liberty, the Magna Carta, is 810 years old this month. Historians and political scientists have examined its provisions extensively, carefully allocating each clause to various rights and freedoms we now take for granted. Indeed, it is a fascinating inquiry to consider that so many centuries ago, various rights now considered standard and common were first tested in the body politic. Many refer to the United States as an experiment because our Constitution created a form...
The stars are shining, the stripes are waving, and the greatest force for freedom in human history-the Red, White, and Blue-is alive and well. On this Fourth of July, we celebrate the most extraordinary success story the world has ever known: the United States of America. On Independence Day, we honor the birth of a nation founded on freedom, faith, and fearless resolve. From the halls of Congress to the fields of middle America, the Red, White, and Blue flies high, not just as a flag, but as a...
July 2, 2025 - GULF SHORES, AL - The City of Gulf Shores released a statement claiming that it "Supports the efforts of Homeland Security to enforce federal immigration laws and keep our community safe." The Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the FBI, in coordination with local law enforcement, detained 37 individuals during a raid of the construction site for the new Gulf Shores High School. The operation was described as a federal immigration inspection, and those...
July 3, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL04) released a statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed President Donald J. Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," sending the landmark legislation to President Trump's desk for his signature. "The One Big Beautiful Bill delivers the America First agenda in a fiscally responsible way," said Rep. Aderholt. "Getting this bill to the President's desk to deliver his mandate for an economy that is pro-growth, pro-family,...
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights." These powerful words were made immortal when The Continental Congress officially adopted the final draft of The Declaration of Independence on July 04th, 1776. And while such words may ring pretty to the modern day ear, during the time they were penned, which was a time of empires, kings, and monarchs, it was daring to the point of high treason to...
July 3, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey today released a video message in honor of Independence Day, calling on Alabamians to reflect on the sacrifices made for our freedoms and to celebrate the enduring spirit of the American people. Governor Ivey honors the 249th anniversary of America's independence and looks ahead to the 250th birthday of the United States. Additionally, she praises the strength of the United States military and credits President Trump's leadership for restoring p...
July 3, 1898: The Decisive Naval Battle That Reshaped Two Nations On July 3, 1898, in the warm Caribbean waters off the coast of Santiago de Cuba, a pivotal moment in the Spanish-American War unfolded. The Spanish fleet, under the command of Admiral Pascual Cervera y Topete, faced off against the might of the United States Navy in a dramatic clash that would not only shape the outcome of the war, but also herald a new era in global power dynamics. The annihilation of Cervera's squadron marked...
