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June 24, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - On her way out of office, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released a new set of declassified records that she says expose a years-long effort to conceal the truth about the origins of COVID-19. The release accuses Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, of helping fund risky coronavirus research connected to the Wuhan Institute of Virology, influencing intelligence assessments about the...
June 23, 2026 - Montgomery, Ala. - President Donald J. Trump has formally endorsed Rhett Marques in the race for Alabama's Second Congressional District, giving the Republican candidate a major boost as the campaign enters its next phase. In his endorsement, President Trump praised Marques as a "strong conservative fighter" who will defend Alabama values in Washington. Trump highlighted Marques' record on public safety, economic development, and support for law enforcement, calling him the type...
Border wall plans threaten rural infrastructure and cross-border life in Big Bend Federal plans to build a steel border wall across remote stretches of West Texas are now taking shape in the Big Bend region, despite a lack of federal transparency surrounding the project. Even as officials originally confirmed that no physical border wall will be built through Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park, construction is advancing just west of the parks, threatening rural border...
How to spot and get rid of fleas on your dog Did you know that “flea” is the common name for the order Siphonaptera, which includes 2,500 species of small flightless insects? While you might not care to learn about all 2,500, what is important is how they can impact your dog, and the rest of your household. Here’s what you should know about this pesky parasite and how you can keep your pup safe, Ollie reports. What are fleas? Fleas are flightless insects that live as external parasites on both...
The portfolio moves that pay off when markets get weird When every headline suggests analysts don’t know which way the market is going, it may feel like the right thing to do is immediately react to the latest trend reports of a volatile market, but it might be wiser to just wait it out. Intuit TurboTax shares what’s worth your attention to protect your portfolio. The goal of this article is to show you where individual investors commonly look during uncertain markets, explain the tra...
Montgomery, Ala. - The long‑running dispute over U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's Alabama residency is set to reach a critical moment today as the Montgomery County Circuit Court holds its first hearing in a lawsuit challenging the senator's eligibility to run for governor. Both the Tuberville campaign and Secretary of State Wes Allen are expected to ask the court to dismiss the case outright, setting up an early legal showdown over jurisdiction, election law, and the limits of judicial i...
(Montgomery, Ala) – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Northern District of Alabama's denial of habeas corpus relief for double murderer Mohammad Sharifi on June 23, 2026. Sharifi was convicted of capital murder in the Madison County Circuit Court and sentenced to death on March 11, 2005. Sharifi, an Iranian national, came to the United States in December 1998 on a six-month tourist visa. Before that visa expired, he married Sarah K...
Liquid water is no longer a luxury exclusive to Earth. Thanks to decades of planetary exploration, scientists now know that our solar system is awash in it, with vast hidden oceans existing as subsurface seas, ancient riverbeds, and even fleeting flows. The Inner Solar System: Fleeting and Ancient Flows While the inner planets are mostly dry today, both Earth and its neighbors show signs of abundant water. Earth: The only world in our system with stable, flowing liquid water on its surface, whic...
How small businesses can lean into AI’s growth moment AI is driving growth for small businesses and changing work at the task level. It’s leveling the playing field and opening opportunities to accelerate faster than before, but any growth moment comes with challenges. AI is transforming work, but it’s not eliminating the need to manage it. To really scale with success, small businesses need to navigate increased compliance and workforce complexities. The key to sustained AI-driven growth is to...
An effective way to incorporate private assets into your investment portfolio Incorporating private assets into a traditional asset mix allows for a more precise investment allocation that can maintain a portfolio's risk-return balance. Investors have long relied on a classic allocation between equities and fixed income to pursue growth and manage risk. But today’s increasingly complex financial landscape calls for a more thoughtful approach to portfolio construction, which is why investors a...
June 21, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Two Alabama military veterans filed a new lawsuit Wednesday challenging U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's eligibility to serve as the Republican nominee for governor, escalating a months‑long dispute over whether the senator meets the Alabama Constitution's seven‑year continuous residency requirement. The suit comes just days after the Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee unanimously dismissed a similar challenge brought by GOP gubernatorial candidate Ken...
Are CDs safe? Your guide to certificate of deposit security Here's the quick answer: Yes, certificates of deposit (CDs) are considered safe. CDs from FDIC-insured banks are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $250,000 per depositor, per account ownership category. The beauty of CDs is that they combine safety with predictable payouts. Unlike many deposit accounts, where rates can change, CDs earn a fixed interest rate for the full length of your selected term. Ally...
Where real estate investors are headed in 2026: 10 under-the-radar cities worth watching The “hot” and “trendy” cities that consistently generate the most noise often carry enormous premiums built on amenities that residents might only use a small fraction of the time. For rental housing investors, those premiums compress returns before the first tenant even moves in. The smarter play is finding cities where people genuinely want to put down roots and where the housing market hasn’t fully cau...
The rise of the senora: Why Latines are reclaiming ancestral slow living practices Picture this: It’s morning, and you’ve woken up with the sun in time to hear the birds sing their morning songs. You put on your slippers and robe to make yourself a cafecito and peer out your window to watch people starting their days and, hopefully, catch the latest neighborhood chisme. Then, maybe, you tend to your garden, or sit in your favorite chair to read for a bit, or turn on some old school tunes to swe...
Elected office or not, a host of possibilities await Kentucky’s Thomas Massie Even though he lost his reelection bid to Congress in May, U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie’s supporters signaled they’re ready for his next campaign. Shortly after the Associated Press called the race for Massie’s opponent, President Donald Trump’s candidate Ed Gallrein, Massie took to the stage in a packed ballroom at the Marriott Hotel near the Cincinnati airport in Hebron. He gave a nearly 30-minute concession speech bu...
ASHVILLE, Ala. - A 54‑year‑old Lincoln woman has been charged with murder after St. Clair County deputies discovered a man dead inside an Ashville residence Saturday afternoon, according to the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office. Discovery of the Victim Deputies were dispatched around 2:20 p.m. Saturday to a home in the 9000 block of Shoal Creek Road following a call reporting a deceased person. Upon arrival, investigators found Eddie Lee, 68, of Ashville, dead from an apparent gunshot wou...
June 18, 2026 - U.S. Senator Katie Britt has formally endorsed Congressman Jerry Carl in his bid for re‑election, offering one of the most high‑profile Republican boosts in the race and signaling continued alignment between the two Alabama lawmakers on key federal priorities. The endorsement was accompanied by a maximum campaign contribution of $10,000 from Britt's political committee, a gesture Carl publicly acknowledged with appreciation. In a statement, Carl said he was "humbled and dee...
As Alabama families look for ways to stretch their summer budgets and prepare for the back-to-school season, Target is bringing back Target Circle Deal Days from June 23–26, featuring savings of up to 45% off select apparel, home items, and school supplies. In addition to helping families save, Target Circle Deal Days also gives Huntsville shoppers an opportunity to support nonprofit organizations serving communities across Alabama through the Target Circle Community Giving Program. Each time T...
June 16, 2026 - TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen's (R) closing campaign advertisement for lieutenant governor has gone viral, catching the attention of both statewide voters and national outlets like the Wall Street Journal. The controversial spot features an animated, AI-generated raccoon named "Charlie".In the ad, the raccoon claims to live-and sleep-at the house of Allen's Republican primary runoff opponent, former GOP Chairman John Wahl. The A.I. generated cartoon...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - During a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R‑AL) pressed members of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on the risks China poses to America's pharmaceutical supply chain and the increasing wave of international scam operations targeting U.S. seniors. Commissioners Joshua Hodges, Leland Miller, Reva Price, and Chris Slevin testified before the committee, outlining vulnerabilities in drug manufacturing oversight and t...
June 16, 2026 – ENTERPRISE, Ala. – Congressman Barry Moore (R) was the choice of Alabama Republican primary runoff voters on Tuesday, besting former U.S. Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in a hotly contested GOP primary fight. 310,758 Republicans cast votes in the Senate race. Former U.S. Navy SEAL Jared Hudson finished in second with 137,340 votes - 44.20%. Barry Moore received 173,418 votes - 55.80%. "The greatest days in Alabama are ahead of us," said Moore. "The relationship that we have with the Pre...
June 16, 2026 – Katherine Green Robertson is the Republican nominee for Attorney General for the state of Alabama and one of the rising young female Republican superstars nationally. Robertson had the solid support of the Sheriffs and that translated into an election victory on Tuesday. Robertson bested Jay Mitchell – who left the Alabama Supreme Court 13 months ago to campaign fulltime for this position. "Thank you, Alabama! I am so honored to be my party's nominee for Attorney General," sai...
June 16, 2026 – TANNER, Ala – John Wahl has won the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama. Wahl – the Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party until late January – defeated Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen in the Republican primary runoff. Wes Allen received 132,625 votes - 43.01%. Wahl received 175,724 votes - 56.99%. "This campaign is about the people of Alabama," said Wahl. "And that is what has made this campaign different. It's a movement and it's a movement for cha...
ATTALLA, AL – State Senate candidate Jesse Battles announced today that the Alabama Secretary of State has officially certified his place on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Election for Alabama State Senate District 10. The confirmation ends weeks of anxious waiting and caps months of grassroots organizing across Etowah, Cherokee, and DeKalb counties. To earn the spot, the Battles campaign gathered and submitted well over 3,000 signatures from registered voters across the district -...
Reminds Members To Vote Aug. 11 MONTGOMERY, Ala., June 18 - Alabama Farmers Federation today announced its endorsement of Rhett Marques for Alabama Congressional District (CD) 2. "We are pleased to endorse Rhett Marques for the U.S. House of Representatives," said Federation President Jimmy Parnell. "As a former small business owner and state representative since 2018, he understands the challenges facing farmers, families and businesses in the Wiregrass and surrounding area. Rhett shares many...
