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Pivot counties are the 206 counties nationwide Ballotpedia identified as having voted for Barack Obama (D) in the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections and Donald Trump (R) in 2016. Media and political observers sometimes refer to these counties as swing counties. Trump won 179 pivot counties in all three of his presidential runs and won 175 of them by a larger margin in 2024 than in 2020. Harris won by a smaller margin than Biden in seven of the nine pivot counties they each won. Overall, pivot...
In the morning before class starts, one by one the students at the Würenloser Gesamtschule near Zürich in Switzerland turn off their smartphones and drop them into a simple wooden box at the front of their classroom. The devices will remain there until the gong rings at the end of their school day. "I don't even take it to school anymore," one 12th-grader says. "It only distracts me." His peers agree. "We talk more with each other instead of everybody staring at their screens," his friend s...
What is one of the busiest days of the year in many Veterinary Hospitals? If you guessed the Friday after Thanksgiving, then give yourself a high five. While Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for families to get together and enjoy bountiful food, that same food can be harmful to some of our pets if they eat to much or the wrong foods. Fatty foods are hard for many animals to digest, turkey (and other) bones can damage your pet's digestive tract, and holiday sweets can contain ingredients that are...
November 27, 2024 (Montgomery, Ala.) – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a multistate coalition suing BlackRock, State Street Corporation, and Vanguard Group, three of the largest institutional investors in the world, for conspiring to artificially depress output and increase the cost of coal through anticompetitive trade practices. Over several years, the three asset managers acquired substantial stockholdings in every significant publicly held coal producer in the United S...
Taking photographs used to be a careful, conscious act. Photos were selective, frozen moments in time carefully archived in albums and frames. Now, taking a photograph is almost as effortless and common as breathing—it's something that people do all the time in the age of smartphone cameras with seemingly endless digital film. But the downside to capturing every moment is that it creates a mountain of those moments to save for the future. Those photos can be easily lost if they're not 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...
In a continuing effort to minimize the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the state, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division held this season's first mandatory CWD check last weekend in Lauderdale County. WFF staff sampled 356 deer for CWD, a neurodegenerative disease that affects cervids, including white-tailed deer, at the sampling stations in Lauderdale County. In addition to samples from Lauderdale and...
November 29, 2024 - It is hard to believe that the SEC season is coming to an end; but this is the last week; before we go to the SEC Championship game, the playoffs, and the bowl games. The SEC games of the last week are: Texas versus Texas A&M Vanderbilt hosts Tennessee Auburn at Alabama Georgia Tech is at Georgia Mississippi State is at Ole Miss Louisville is at Kentucky Florida State is at Florida South Carolina is at Clemson Missouri hosts Arkansas Oklahoma is at LSU The Alabama Gazette pan...
November 29, 2024 - TUSCALOOSA, AL - For football fans who seek the opportunity to smile and wave at their friends and relatives from the television screen, the SEC network's signature traveling show, SEC Nation, is filming live from Tuscaloosa, Alabama ahead of the November 30th, 2024 Alabama v. Auburn game. A sports talk show featuring the anchors Laura Rutledge, Tim Tebow, Jordan Rodgers, Paul Finebaum, and Roman Harper, SEC Nation starts airing live at nine AM central time on Saturday...
The impact of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's friendship with a Birmingham, Alabama native, Franklin Fisher, is brought to light in the biopic, "Bonhoeffer", now showing in movie theaters across the country. A German Lutheran theologian, Bonhoeffer, moved to America in 1930 where he studied at the Union Theological Seminary in New York. Coming from a highly educated German family, Bonhoeffer was not very impressed by the classes being taught at the seminary. But, his friendship with Franklin Fisher, an...
On November 5, 2024, the American people spoke in a loud voice to say that they did not believe any of the allegations of criminal misconduct against former President Donald J. Trump (R). On Tuesday, following a request by Special Counsel Jack Smith, a federal judge has dropped all the charges against President-elect Donald J. Trump. The futile attempt by the Biden Justice Department to use the court system to besmirch the character of the former President have final come to an end. "After caref...
November 29,2024 - The SEEDS and Growing Alabama programs stand as two critical pillars in Alabama's economic development strategy, enabling transformative growth across diverse industries and communities in our state. Together, these initiatives represent a targeted approach to fostering investment, creating jobs, and enhancing the quality of life for Alabamians. Lately, we've witnessed powerful examples of these programs in action. In Walker County, SEEDS (Site Evaluation and Economic...
The Alabama Gazette Panel was shocked to see Oklahoma's overwhelming victory over the University of Alabama. Alabama was tasked with beating LSU, Oklahoma, and then Auburn and then they would be in the twelve team playoff. They got the first part of that accomplished; but failed miserably at beating 5 and 5 Oklahoma. Now they are outside the field of twelve looking in. They need to somehow beat Auburn in the Iron Bowl and hope for there to be chaos ahead of them as they need help to make the...
My sister and I attended the Peter Noone concert last Christmas and heard "Herman" from the original Herman's Hermits who celebrated his 77th birthday recently. I remember he joked that at his concerts there was no danger of anyone rushing the stage. He said this as he looked out at our audience, many of us with knee replacements, bad backs and walking canes! My generation grew up with AM radio and rock and roll. And we still like both, though AM is getting harder to find. Research shows that...
November 30, 2024 – CHARLOTTE, NC – the UAB Blazers football team picked up their ninth loss of the year to Charlotte 27 to 29. UAB led late but Charlotte mounted a furious comeback in the fourth quarter to come away with the victory. UAB led 20 to 19, before Charlotte scored ten points to lead 29 to 20 with five minutes left. UAB added a late touchdown to narrow the score; but UAB kicker Jonah Delange missed a field goal that would have given the Blazers the comeback win. Charlotte had alr...
We should be thankful as a nation that electing a president has matured. Two hundred years ago, it seemed certain that Andrew Jackson would be the next President of the United States. Any casual observer would notice that he had won the popular vote and was on track to win the vote in the Electoral College. But when the presidential electors met in December of 1824, what seemed so obvious was soon in doubt. In fact, Jackson would be denied the presidency because he fell short of a majority of...
A courtyard at Harlem's Polo Grounds Towers, home to roughly 4,000 residents, was once characterized by several dilapidated wooden benches with remnants of red paint from years ago. Now, after a four-month community design process to engage residents, the courtyard has been transformed into Sprout, a playscape created by and for the residents of the public housing development, Next City reports Finished in June, Sprout features four bright green play structures built on the foundations of the...
The number of books banned in public schools over the past year skyrocketed to more than 10,000, with two states—Iowa and Florida—responsible for most of them, according to preliminary findings released by PEN America on Monday. The report comes during Banned Books Week, which first began in 1982 to raise awareness about the importance of free and openly accessible information. The rise in banned books during the 2023-'24 school year—nearly tripling from 3,362 bans PEN recorded the previ...
December 1, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hunter Biden received an early Christmas present from his father, President Joseph R. Biden, in the form of a pardon for gun and tax charges. President Biden issued the pardon on Sunday despite previously having pledged not to. "Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter," President Biden said in a statement. "From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department's decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my s...
December 2, 2024–If you think Matt Gaetz’s nomination for Attorney General freaked out the Deep State, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Kash Patel as head of the FBI is literally the Deep State’s worst nightmare. Saturday afternoon President-elect Trump announced Patel would be his choice to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation, saying on Truth Social: “I am proud to announce that Kashyap “Kash” Patel will serve as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Kash is a brilliant law...
College comes with a lot of expenses. On top of tuition, fees, books, and housing, students also want to go out and have fun. But going shopping, to see a movie, or to meet friends for lunch or dinner isn't always easy on a student budget. Fortunately, there are widely available deals and discounts designed just for college students. Here's a roundup of student discounts from SoFi. Key Points - Major retailers like Amazon and Sam's Club offer special pricing and membership benefits to college...
Key Takeaways - Laxatives are designed for constipation, not weight loss, and can lead to serious side effects and dangerous complications when used incorrectly. - When you lose weight on laxatives, it's from water weight and stool, not body fat. This weight loss is temporary, and you'll likely regain the pounds once you rehydrate your body. The use of laxatives for weight loss is one of those diet fads that never seem to go away. They've been touted by celebrities, on TV, and in film as a way...
Quick question: How long does it take you to look at an email after you receive it? Okay, now how about a text message? For most, it's no contest; we check our emails when we get around to it, but we'll typically look at a text right away. That's why many people are receiving a lot more marketing texts lately. Companies have discovered that texts are a powerful way to reach customers and, more importantly, to get a response. Unfortunately, scammers and hackers have learned this, too, so understa...
November 30, 2024 – TUSCALOOSA, AL – Auburn's disappointing season came to an end with a 14 to 28 loss to the University of Alabama. Auburn came in with a 5 and 6 record, so the loss means that the Tigers will not be bowl eligible. This is the fifth year in a row that Auburn has finished a season without a winning record. Auburn was able to drive the football on Alabama; but once in the red zone things went awry. Auburn turned it over on downs twice, made two field goals, and missed a field goal...
The holiday shopping season in the United States has steadily shifted earlier each year, with consumers now seeing Christmas decorations, holiday discounts, and seasonal marketing campaigns as early as September or October. This trend, often referred to as Christmas creep, has altered the retail landscape significantly, influencing consumer behavior and shaping retail strategies for major supermarket chains. A range of studies have explored these trends, providing valuable insights into the...
