The people's voice of reason
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If you live in a part of the country that sees a lot of snowfall every winter, then you're used to putting on your determined face and venturing out behind the wheel into the blustery, great white void. Careful, skilled driving sometimes only goes so far—sometimes a vehicle that's specifically fit for good all-weather driving performance is needed. Especially if plowing is a bit lacking in your area. Luckily, there are plenty of great SUVs on the market today that offer terrific performance f...
With interest rates reaching historic lows during the pandemic era, home prices skyrocketed—often creating highly competitive markets for first-time homebuyers. Prices generally plateaued as the Federal Reserve worked to counter inflation in 2022 by increasing interest rates. Now, the Fed has recently begun decreasing rates with a 50 basis point reduction in September. Despite lower inflation and interest rates, data suggests that home prices in some neighborhoods may continue to go up over t...
December 3, 2024 - WASHINGTON D.C.- On Wednesday December 4, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall will attend oral argument at the United States Supreme Court in U.S. v. Skrmetti. In this case the Biden Harris Administration is using its' Department of Justice to challenge the state of Tennessee's law imposing age restrictions on sex-change procedures. Attorney General Marshall has filed an amicus brief with the Court in which he claimed that the medical community has conspired to advance...
November 29, 2024 – The SEC regular season is finally finished. All that we have left are the SEC Championship game, the playoffs, and the bowl games. Auburn will not be going bowling; while Alabama is clinging to that final spot in the college football playoffs as we head into championship game week. The Alabama Gazette panel generally had a good final week of predictions though there were some surprises – in a season full of surprises. One game that everybody on the panel missed was Ken...
December 4, 2024–I wasn’t surprised, nor am I particularly upset, that old Joe pardoned his son Hunter on December 1st. To those who claimed to be surprised—really? You actually believed the Dementoid and his DEI spox when they said he wouldn’t pardon him? Come on, man! This is Joe Biden we’re talking about! He’s been lying like a lazy dog in the hot sun his entire political career. His “whoppers” and “misspeaks” are legendary. There are even rumors floating around that he’s been talking a...
December 3, 2024 – MONTGOMERY, AL - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) joined a coalition of 30 current and future state attorneys general urging the United States Senate to swiftly confirm former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as the 87th United States Attorney General. "President Trump made an incredibly wise decision by appointing Pam Bondi as the next United States Attorney General," said Attorney General Marshall. "I have known Pam for a long time, and she possesses the h...
December 3, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) met with both Representative Elise Stefanik (R-New York), President Donald J. Trump's (R) nominee to be Ambassador to the United Nations, and Fox News host Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Defense. In both meetings, Sen. Tuberville discussed President' Trump's America First agenda and policy priorities for the upcoming administration. "Enjoyed meeting with Rep. Elise Stefanik this afternoon to...
Traditionally, for Christian-Jewish families, the month of December is referred to as a "dilemma." This time of year brings discussion about whether to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or both, which often centers on one key question: "To tree, or not to tree?" Of course, interfaith families negotiate these kinds of decisions all year round: Should we observe your traditions, my traditions, both, or neither? On some level, these are questions that any family—blood or chosen—has to navigate, eve...
From field to fork: how America's farming revolution affects your plate and wallet In an era of rapid technological advancement and environmental change, American agriculture is undergoing a revolution that reaches far beyond the farm gate. From the food on consumer plates to the economic health of rural communities, the transformation of U.S. farming practices is reshaping the nation's landscape in ways both visible and hidden. LandTrust explores how these changes impact everyone, whether they...
You've likely been planning your upcoming trip for a while, whether you're preparing to connect with loved ones over the holidays or getting ready for an extended vacation far from anyone you know. To give you peace of mind while you're away, you'll also need to make sure the home you're leaving behind is safe and secure. The chances of a break-in are highest if your home is empty for the entirety of your trip and if your travel is for an extended period of time. Per Forbes, at least 7 in 10...
December 4, 2024 - We are witnessing one of the most egregious abuses of presidential power in modern history. Joe Biden’s “full and unconditional” pardon of his son Hunter Biden is just the latest proof that the swamp is alive and well and must be drained. Biden has been lying about this for years, and now he's using his office to make sure his son stays untouchable, even after getting caught red-handed and pleading guilty. It is not just about the pardon itself: it's about the lies that Biden...
December is not just reserved for Santa and his reindeer. It's also the month when some of the year's must-see films premiere in theaters, and 2024 is no exception. Way.com brings you what's cooking at your local cinemas—and on your smart TV. Dec. 6: 'NightBitch' Amy Adams stars as an overwhelmed stay-at-home mom in "NightBitch," who seems to turn into a canine at nightfall. The film is a hybrid dark comedy-horror, and Adams tells Variety it's an in-depth look at motherhood. "It deals with f...
While Alabama football is certainly a fan favorite, not far behind is the Alabama women's gymnastics team. A team that is one of only eight teams in the country to win a national title. With the Alabama gymnastics team having six NCAA National Championships to their credit. In fact, members of the Alabama gymnastics team even compete in the Olympics as in last year's Luisa Blanco. Members of the forthcoming 2025 Alabama gymnastics team come from all over the country. With the tallest team...
December 4, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a statement following today's oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in United States v. Skrmetti. Attorney General Marshall was at the court to support Tennessee's defense of its law imposing age restrictions on irreversible sex-change procedures. The Biden administration and the ACLU challenged the law, arguing that it violates the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause. "Alabama is proud to h...
December 4, 2024 – BIRMINGHAM, AL – University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics Director Mark Ingram announced that "Coach Dilfer will continue to be our head coach in 2025." The announcement that ends weeks of speculation that the university might be making a change at the position. Some Blazer fans had expressed concerns about the state of the program after Dilfer went 4 and 8 in his first season and 3 and 9 in his second season. "Our last two football seasons have not met UAB's sta...
December 4, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) spoke on the Senate floor about the urgent need to pass the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA – like the budget – is supposed to be passed before the start of the fiscal year – October 1; but yet again Congress as a whole and especially the Senate has not done their work and gotten this done. In his speech, Sen. Tuberville highlighted key conservative wins in the NDAA, inc...
Edwin Lindo used to see new electric vehicle chargers as a sign he was about to be priced out of his neighborhood. "Communities who have been historically gentrified, historically marginalized," he says, "we don't typically get opportunities to access beneficial technologies." Two EV chargers are now in front of Estelita's Library, the Seattle community library and bookstore Lindo cofounded. One can be used by anyone, and the other is reserved for a rentable wheelchair-accessible EV owned by...
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...
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...
December 5, 2024 -SAN FRANCISCO, AL ‒ USA Today is reporting that a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck near the town of Petrolia in California. Southern Oregon to San Francisco is under a tsunami warning. The quake occurred near California's sparsely populated northern coast. The quake struck on the San Andreas fault, which runs along the coast line. The quake was felt by people across Humbolt County, CA. "Move out of the water, off the beach, and away from harbors, marinas, breakwaters, bays and i...
Where premium brand automakers' opulent station wagons and sedans once reigned supreme, a substantial selection of compact and midsize SUVs have taken over. In fact, today's new car market in general is dominated by SUVs—luxury or not—even if they aren't the most value-minded approach to everyday transportation. Mix in some leather seating, LED lighting, and a BMW, Mercedes-Benz, or Cadillac badge, and even less so. Finding a new luxury SUV that fits everyday consumers' budgets can be challengin...
Health care is rapidly evolving as 2025 approaches, and nurses are at the center of it all. As the backbone of the healthcare system, nurses are often impacted by industry changes long before many other healthcare professionals. They must be prepared to face the challenges that shifting trends might create and quickly grasp the changes needed to overcome them. Nurses can expect technology to play an even bigger role in how they do their jobs in the coming year. Vivian Health examined five trends...
December 6, 2024 - When some people harvest their first wild animal, it awakens an appreciation of the great outdoors and nature. For others, it is much more emotional and prompts memories of family or loved ones. For Sadie Pettus, the latter is true. On a recent hunting trip to Barbour Wildlife Management Area (WMA), Pettus was able to take a feral hog, and it evoked memories of her late father, Clark Crates. Although Crates was an avid outdoorsman as well as a talented musician on the piano,...
More than 1 million Americans live with human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, with tens of thousands of new diagnoses each year. But with earlier diagnoses and advances in treatment, HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, has become far more manageable. Death rates among diagnosed individuals have dropped, even as recently as the past five years. Stacker analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to better understand drops in HIV-related deaths nationally and among certain...
Smartphones already make day-to-day life more convenient. Soon, they may be widely used to prove identities. Nine in 10 Americans own smartphones to stay connected, find information, track exercise, play games, capture life's moments, and more, Pew reported in June. Increasingly, smartphones also store highly personal information, like credit card numbers, personal health data, bank accounts, and investment portfolios. Most people still carry around a physical driver's license or state ID to...
