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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before the United Nations last week was a master class in courage and clarity. He wasn't speaking "truth to power" - the General Assembly has no power. He was speaking truth in the face of hypocrisy. The same chamber that cheers dictators and terrorist sympathizers couldn't bring itself to listen to the elected leader of Israel, the one democracy in the Middle East that has stood tall against terror for generations. Netanyahu wasn't there to beg for...
Peter Weller on the set of RoboCop. Orion Pictures Corporation/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis // Getty Images 25 actors who quit or were fired from hit film franchises early on Since the rise of Marvel movies in the 2000s, we've been living in the age of the cinematic universe. Sequels continue to dominate the box office, and the franchise is king. Without counting remakes, six of the 10 highest-grossing films of 2025 are continuations of previously existing IP. We can lament the fact that it's...
A Saybrook College building at Yale University. Guillermo Olaizola // Shutterstock 30 best colleges on the East Coast Considering that the United States was born from a revolution waged along the Eastern Seaboard, it makes sense that the roots of the country's higher education system were also planted there. Harvard University—founded in 1636—came first, predating the Declaration of Independence by 140 years. In the following decades, more colleges opened along the East Coast, but they wer...
What $2,000 gets you in Europe vs. the US in terms of housing Housing costs have become one of the biggest financial pressures for renters in the United States. In cities like New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and San Francisco, it’s common for a modest one-bedroom apartment to eat up more than half of a household’s monthly income. That leaves many renters making tough trade-offs like smaller spaces, longer commutes, or budgets so tight there’s little room left for savings or fun. Across the Atlan...
Top baby names in 2025, broken down by state Baby names provide insight into the population’s culture during any given year. Some trends come and go in a single year, whereas others last for decades. Choosing a baby name is a deeply personal choice and parents create a unique association with a single name, yet that name may be present in hundreds of other families across the country, hinting at deeper trends across the U.S. In addition to the timeless classics that never seem to leave our s...
In the early hours of September 30, 1938, four European powers-Britain, France, Germany, and Italy-signed the Munich Agreement, a diplomatic accord that permitted Nazi Germany to annex the Sudetenland, a fortified and industrial region of western Czechoslovakia. The agreement, reached without Czechoslovakia's participation, was hailed by British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain as a triumph of peace. Yet history would judge it as a catastrophic miscalculation that emboldened Adolf Hitler and...
September 29, 2025 - HUNTSVILLE, AL. – Stories from Huntsville's iconic bluesman and a glimpse of the planning and training behind NASA missions will be featured during two special October events presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (OLLI at UAH). A festive evening of good food and live music is on the schedule, too. From his band, Microwave Dave & the Nukes, to his public radio show, "Takin' the Blues," to the Microwave Dave Music E...
September 29, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - In a significant development in Alabama's 2026 Attorney General race, Henry County Sheriff Eric Blankenship has formally endorsed Katherine Robertson, a conservative Republican candidate and longtime legal advocate within the state's justice system. The endorsement adds momentum to Robertson's campaign, which has steadily gained support from law enforcement leaders across Alabama. Sheriff Blankenship, known for his hands-on leadership and commitment to rural...
MONTGOMERY, AL - September 30, 2025 - Gubernatorial candidate Ken McFeeters has unveiled a proposal to embed Alabama's constitutional principles into the very architecture of the state's new legislative building. If elected, McFeeters plans to install permanent monuments and plaques throughout the new Alabama State House to honor Article 1, Section 35 of the state constitution-a declaration he calls "the clearest statement of limited government ever written." The new State House, currently...
September 29, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) today introduced the Small Entity Update Act to modernize the Security and Exchange Commission's (SEC) regulatory framework to provide relief for small businesses and entrepreneurs. This bipartisan legislation would direct the SEC to update its outdated definition of "small entity" and assess the costs of regulatory compliance for these small and growing businesses. This would ensure current and...
September 29, 2025 - HUNTSVILLE, AL. - The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) welcomed a high-achieving freshman class this fall while continuing to draw students from across state lines - reflecting the university's growing reputation as a top destination for academically driven students across the region. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System. UAH enrolled 1,220 new freshmen for Fall 2025, part of an overall increase in first-time undergraduate students. This is the second...
The Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) invites the public to take part in a derelict crab trap cleanup on Mobile Bay October 24-25, 2025. The derelict traps will be marked on Friday and removed on Saturday. There will be a post-event social at Meaher State Park in Spanish Fort on Saturday, October 25, at approximately 1 p.m. This Derelict Crab Trap Removal Program event is a coordinated effort between MRD and the Gulf of Americ...
September 29, 2025 – JASPER, AL – Republican voters in Alabama's House District 13 will head to the polls Tuesday, September 30, for a special Republican primary election to fill the seat vacated earlier this year by Matt Woods's election to the Alabama Senate. The race has drawn attention across Walker and Winston counties, where local issues and party dynamics are shaping a closely watched contest. Why the Election Matters House District 13 has long been a Republican stronghold. Democrats hav...
September 29, 480 BC marked one of the most decisive naval battles in ancient history-the Battle of Salamis. In the narrow straits between the island of Salamis and the Greek mainland, a vastly outnumbered Greek fleet led by the cunning Athenian general Themistocles defeated the mighty Persian armada commanded by King Xerxes I. This victory not only saved Greece from conquest but reshaped the trajectory of Western civilization. Prelude to Battle: Greece on the Brink The Persian invasion of...
September 28,2025 - GRAND BLANC, MI - A Sunday morning worship service at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township turned into a scene of horror as a gunman rammed his truck into the chapel, opened fire on congregants, and set the building ablaze. Authorities have confirmed five fatalities, including the shooter, and at least eight others hospitalized. At 9:25 a.m. CDT police received reports of a vehicle crashing into the church. 9:26 a.m.: Officers arrived on...
Is sodium good or bad for you? Hypertension has been an established heart disease risk factor for decades. When blood flows at normal pressure, your vessels stay strong and flexible. Cranked up too high for a long period of time, this pressure can damage your vessel walls, making them stiff and narrow — ultimately increasing your risk for a cardiovascular event like a heart attack or stroke. Where does sodium come in? You likely learned in high school chemistry that this mineral, a component of...
Kathleen Chalfant and Sarah Friedland pose with awards at the 81st Venice Film Festival. MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images The best movies of 2025 so far As is often the case, movie releases in 2025 have included some serious highs and lows. There were major box-office hits, like "A Minecraft Movie," which brought in more than $423 million at the box office and set the record as the most successful game-to-film adaptation of all time, along with some colossal disappointments, like Disney's u...
It was my idea but maybe it wasn’t the best. I spent the night in the local hospital after surgery in 2023 and had, shall we say, a “device” attached to me for the next several days. Every movement was painful. Our home was only about five miles away, and I suggested we take the back road where, I reasoned, there would be less traffic than on the state highway. I convinced my wife to drive slowly, about 30 mph, but soon we had a parade of traffic behind us. A truck-driver was about five vehicles...
Jane Bolin, the first Black American woman graduate of Yale Law School and the first Black American woman judge in the United States. Bettmann // Getty Images 19 Black historical figures you probably didn't learn about in class For many years, school curricula have limited their scope to the same Black figures throughout history. While lectures on the legacies of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman remain crucial, some educators and students are eager to learn about...
September 28, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – the Republican controlled House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution that would have kept the government funded for another thirty days; but Senate Democrats rejected that plan. The Republican plan failed to clear a 60-vote filibuster in the Senate. It includes largely extending current funding levels through Nov. 21 to allow appropriators more time to finish a bipartisan annual budget. A Democratic counterproposal would provide funding thr...
Introduction In the annals of English history, few years are as pivotal as 1066. This was the year when William, Duke of Normandy-known in his own time as William the Bastard-crossed the English Channel and began the Norman Conquest. His invasion not only transformed the political landscape of England but also left a profound and lasting legacy on the country's society, language, and culture. This article explores the context, events, and consequences of William's historic campaign. The...
September 28, 2025 - QUANTICO, VA - President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that he will attend a major gathering of U.S. military leaders organized by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, scheduled for Tuesday at Marine Corps Base Quantico. The event is expected to draw hundreds of generals and admirals from across the armed forces. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump described the meeting as "really just a very nice gathering," focused on military readiness and morale. "We're talking about...
September 27, 2025 - College Station, TX – The Auburn University Tigers football team lost to Texas A&M by the score of 10 to 16. The Tigers' offensive struggles continued for the second straight week. The defense kept getting stops and giving the offense possessions. They just couldn't do anything with the opportunities. Texas A&M ran the ball hard. Running back Le'Veon Moss had an impressive 139 yards rushing for the Aggies and a touchdown including a 38-yard burst to set up the opening s...
On September 27, 489, the fate of Italy tilted dramatically as two rival kings-Odoacer and Theodoric-clashed near Verona in a decisive battle that would shape the future of the peninsula and the legacy of the Western Roman Empire. The confrontation, known as the Battle of Verona, marked the second major defeat for Odoacer at the hands of Theodoric and signaled the beginning of the Ostrogothic ascendancy in Italy. Background: The Collapse of Roman Authority By the late 5th century, the Western...
September 20, 2025 – BUFFALO, NY – Troy University fans who cut the game off after three quarters of play were pleasantly surprised when they woke up the next day as Troy mounted an incredible fourth-quarter comeback to defeat Buffalo 21 to 17. Troy had been shut out of the end zone for three quarters 0 to 14. After giving up a fourth quarter field goal that appeared to be the dagger, The Troy Trojans erupted with 21 unanswered points in the fourth. "We didn't flinch," said Troy Coach Gerad Par...
