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The new corporate rat race: Who can look the busiest Employees are working hard to be seen, even when that visibility doesn’t translate into real progress. A new survey from remote staffing provider Connext Global Solutions finds that many professionals are caught in a cycle of productivity theater, where activity and availability often overshadow measurable results. The 2025 Connext Global Confidence Gap Survey exposes how deeply this culture runs and what leaders can do to restore focus on o...
Graduates in caps and gown at commencement. Nirat.pix // Shutterstock Colleges with the highest-earning graduates for 25 popular degrees Benjamin Franklin once said, "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest," though most Americans would now disagree when it comes to higher education. Fewer than 1 in 4 (22%) of adults in the United States think college is worth its price, even if the person has to take out loans, according to a 2024 Pew Research Center survey. About 43 million...
Construction work in winter: 7 bad-weather tips to keep contractors earning and employed Shorter days and harsh winter weather can put construction projects on hold for days, weeks or long, cold months. But the slow season doesn’t have to mean lost income. Seasonal factors can affect construction productivity in winter, including: - Inclement weather delays: Snow, ice and freezing temperatures can disrupt timelines and damage materials. - Shorter daylight hours: Fewer working hours mean less p...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 21, 2025 - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) chaired her first Senate Banking Subcommittee hearing on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development, spotlighting innovative solutions to America's housing crisis. The hearing, titled "Innovation in U.S. Housing: Solutions and Policies for America's Future," brought together national experts to discuss affordability, regulation, and scalable housing models. Addressing the Housing Shortage In her opening remarks,...
The US scheduling crisis no one talks about Work schedules shape everything about an employee’s day — from when they wake up, to how they manage family responsibilities, to whether they feel respected at work. And while pay is always important, Gallup research shows that job quality depends just as much on the quality of work schedules. High-quality schedules (those that are predictable, stable, and give employees some control) are linked to better financial security, stronger work-life bal...
On October 21, 1600, the fields of Sekigahara in central Japan bore witness to one of the most decisive and consequential battles in Japanese history. The clash between Tokugawa Ieyasu and the coalition of rival warlords loyal to the Toyotomi clan not only determined the fate of feudal Japan but also ushered in over two centuries of relative peace and centralized rule under the Tokugawa shogunate. The Road to Sekigahara The late 16th century was a time of upheaval in Japan, known as the Sengoku...
BIRMINGHAM, AL. - October 21, 2025 - Paul Finebaum, the longtime voice of SEC football and host of ESPN's The Paul Finebaum Show, is seriously considering a run for the U.S. Senate seat in Alabama, potentially vacated by Senator Tommy Tuberville, who is expected to launch a gubernatorial campaign. Finebaum's possible entry into the race has sparked widespread speculation across sports and political circles, with supporters and critics weighing in on what his candidacy could mean for Alabama's...
October 15, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a solemn and symbolic ceremony held in the Rose Garden of the White House on October 14, President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, marking what would have been his 32nd birthday. The event served as both a tribute to Kirk's legacy and a moment of national reflection, following his assassination last month at a Turning Point USA event in Utah. Kirk, the founder of Turning Point U...
October 14, 1952 – NORTH KOREA - In the rugged terrain of North Korea's Iron Triangle, United Nations and South Korean forces launched Operation Showdown, a major offensive aimed at dislodging entrenched Chinese positions. What followed was the Battle of Triangle Hill, a brutal and protracted engagement that would become the bloodiest confrontation of the Korean War in 1952. Strategic Importance of the Iron Triangle The Iron Triangle, located near Chorwon County, was a vital logistical and c...
As the saying goes, "If you do the crime, do the time" and in Alabama that time is described by inmates as "Hell". With the United States Department of Justice having even sued the Alabama Department of Corrections in 2020 over the "systematic" violence and abuse present in Alabama prisons. Facilities which are rife with overcrowding, sexual abuse, violence, and reports of murder. After the USDOJ's lawsuit, Governor Kay Ivey, issued a statement that "An Alabama problem deserves an Alabama...
When the truth finally comes out, it usually does so in waves, and right now the wave crashing over Washington is the revelation that Merrick Garland's Department of Justice spied on Republican senators, including Alabama's own Tommy Tuberville, using secret subpoenas and buried FBI reports. This wasn't rumor or speculation, it happened in 2023 when Garland and Jack Smith were running wild with their January 6 obsession. They used grand jury subpoenas to seize phone metadata, so-called toll...
VATICAN CITY - In a historic moment for the Catholic Church and for Christian intellectual tradition, Pope Leo XIV announced that Cardinal John Henry Newman will be formally declared a Doctor of the Church on November 1, 2025, during the Jubilee of the World of Education. The declaration recognizes Newman's profound contributions to theology, education, and the development of Christian doctrine, placing him among the Church's most revered thinkers. Newman becomes the 38th Doctor of the Church, j...
Smiling college students walking on campus. PeopleImages // Shutterstock Best value colleges in every state When it comes to higher education, definitions of what constitutes a valuable collegiate experience and reasons for enrolling are as varied as the people providing the answers. For some, it's tied to affordability and measured in terms of how many scholarships and grants are available to offset the overall cost. For others, value is measured by the quality of the education and is...
As the heat of summer fades and the Gulf breezes turn crisp, mid-October ushers in one of the most exciting windows for inshore fishing along Alabama's coast. Locals call it Red October-a nod to the explosive run of redfish that floods the surf zones, marsh pockets, and tidal creeks from Gulf Shores to Dauphin Island. For landowners, youth programs, and weekend anglers alike, this season offers a golden opportunity to connect with the water, the community, and the rhythms of Southern coastal...
Graduates celebrating after commencement ceremony. Studio Romantic // Shutterstock Colleges with high acceptance rates whose graduates earn the most College admissions time is an annual crossroads moment for high school seniors. There are still many eager students entering the higher education system, despite turmoil in the job market as AI replaces entry-level jobs and an uncertain economy. Compared to last year, the Common Application estimates that more students will apply for colleges and...
More and better patient care: An AI platform CEO predicts the future of healthcare After Sam De Brouwer's AI company, doc.ai, was acquired by Atlanta-based Sharecare in February 2023, it went IPO at a valuation of $3.9 billion. She then founded healthcare startup XY.AI Labs, offering AI automation for revenue cycle management (RCM), data entry, document processing, and scheduling, empowering providers to focus on care, not clicks. De Brouwer also curates and produces TEDAI, the first-of-its-kind...
Counties with the most pre-war homes in Alabama Pre-war homes—those built before 1939—are architectural gems. They are sturdy, charming, and often what people are referring to when they look at the prevalent colorless, linear designs of today and lament "they just don't make them like they used to." In some ways, that's a good thing. Pre-war homes often contained materials we know to be hazardous today, like asbestos and lead. But their signature characteristics, including hardwood floors, nic...
October 21, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL - The Alabama Public Library Service Board will convene on Tuesday for a public hearing to consider proposed rule changes aimed at protecting minors from the promotion of gender ideology in publicly funded libraries. The meeting will be held Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at APLS Headquarters in Montgomery. The APLS Board has already opened a public comment period on this issue in early September. Written comments were accepted through October 14. Today is the o...
On October 20, 1944, General Douglas MacArthur waded ashore on the island of Leyte in the Philippines, fulfilling a vow he had made more than two years earlier. With the words "I have returned," MacArthur not only kept a personal promise but also reignited hope for millions of Filipinos living under Japanese occupation. The Allied assault on Leyte marked the beginning of the liberation of the Philippines, a pivotal campaign in the Pacific theater of World War II and a moment of profound...
Curly hipster holding craft mouth-watering bacon and angus beef burger. Maksim Denisenko // Shutterstock The most caloric burgers at 20 fast-food chains They're big, juicy, tasty—and if they're loaded with bacon, condiments, and cheese, all the better. It's no surprise that burgers are one of America's most popular foods, with diners eating three burgers on average every month, mostly from fast-food chains. While a fast-food burger might hit the spot in the moment, it's not the best choice f...
Ghosts of your digital past: The creepy details anyone can find about you They say that truth is stranger than fiction. Accordingly, real life can sometimes be scarier than the horror movies—especially when you consider all the personal details complete strangers can find out about you online. It might not be as bad as getting pursued by Jason Voorhees or Michael Myers, but having more personally identifiable information about you online than you care to have can feel like a nightmare. F...
The rising cost of waiting: How inflation impacts retirement savings across the US It’s impossible to ignore the gnawing presence of inflation, as it infiltrates almost every aspect of daily life, from the price we pay for groceries to the cost of everything from travel and car maintenance to property and healthcare. While the immediate impact grabs the most headlines, it’s the long-term effects that deserve even more attention, especially from the perspective of retirement savings. Putting cas...
