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For the last 1.5 years since ChatGPT launched, workers and business leaders have been singing two different tunes about the advent of generative artificial intelligence. From the C-suites, there is excitement and optimism about cost savings and improved productivity—but among the rank and file are rumblings of anxiety and fear. An ADP Research Institute survey of 35,000 workers published in June found that more than 40% believe generative AI will replace some or most of the functions they p...
November 6, 2024 – MONTGOMERY, AL – former President Donald J. Trump (R) won both the popular and electoral votes on the way to his return to the White House. Tuesday's GOP victory by Trump was praised in statements by Alabama Republican elected leaders and conservative influencers alike. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) went to the X social media platform to simply say, "Welcome back Mr. President!" "Congratulations to our 47th President, @realDonaldTrump, on a resounding victory! Exci...
Two more states have passed bills restricting guns at polling places since The Trace reported in March that several states were considering such measures. Colorado, which already banned openly carrying firearms at voting locations, extended its prohibition to the possession of concealed weapons. In Massachusetts, a new law bars anyone from possessing a firearm within 150 feet of a polling site. The measures reflect intensifying concern about shootings and voter intimidation as an election...
November 5, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – all eyes, nationally and globally, are focused on the U.S. elections today. Polls, speeches, rallies, a couple of debates, gaffes, litigation, etc. has dominated the new cycle in the U.S. While everyone has been watching the political spectacle that is the 2024 election the U.S. Armed Services, the national intelligence agencies, and our allies in the Middle East have very quietly been waging a silent war against Islamic State terrorists in war torn Syr...
November 5, 2024 - (Montgomery, Ala) – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, alongside a bipartisan coalition of thirty state attorneys general, announced today the completion of the $1.37 billion settlement agreement with Kroger, addressing the grocery chain's role in the opioid crisis. Alabama will receive up to approximately $19.8 million for opioid abatement, with payments anticipated to begin early next year. "Alabama has taken a bold path to address the opioid crisis that is d...
November 8, 2024 - (Montgomery, Ala.) – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall applauds a court order dismissing the Biden-Harris Administration's "parole in place" (PIP) rule that would allow millions of illegal immigrants to circumvent the law and obtain permanent residency. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued the final judgment after a 16-state coalition filed suit against the Biden-Harris Administration's unlawful rule. "It's been a great week for America and t...
November 8, 2024- WASHINGTON, D.C. – on Tuesday, the majority of American voters said in a loud, clear voice: "Not Guilty" on all counts in the criminal prosecution of once and future President Donald J. Trump (R). On Wednesday, Special Counsel Jack Smith bowed to political reality when he asked the court for a pause in his prosecution of President Trump so that he can have time to assess on whether or not the Justice Department can prosecute the incumbent President of the United States – whi...
November 9, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C., a FEMA supervisor tasked with providing aid to Americans impacted by Hurricane Milton has been fired for instructing FEMA aid workers to bypass homes of families who had a Trump sign in front of their homes. U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama), in her role as the Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, wrote Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne...
Monday, November 11, 2024 is Veteran's Day. It is a federal and state holiday meaning that most federal and state government buildings are closed, banks, many schools, all courthouses, and some businesses are closed today in honor of the veterans who served this country from the Revolutionary War all the way to the present struggles in the Middle East. The United States has a long proud tradition of Americans or all races, ethnic heritages, and incomes coming together to fight our nation's foes...
With hundreds of thousands of lakes spread across the United States, most of us aren't too far from a body of water perfect for fishing, boating, or swimming. When it comes to the largest lakes in the country, visitors from all over the world flock to the shores of these natural and human-made wonders. Covering thousands of square miles, the country's biggest lakes provide ample opportunities for recreation. More importantly, these lakes also serve as habitats for millions of species, among...
The COVID-19 pandemic was the third leading cause of death globally in 2020 and the second in 2021, according to a recent World Health Organization report. The almost 13 million lives lost during those years opened peoples' eyes to the way viruses can mutate or change. Words such as 'variant,' 'subvariant,' and 'strain' became part of the lexicon. All viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, acquire mutations over time as they spread. Some mutations do not change any...
November 11, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL03), the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement in support of President Donald J. Trump's (R) announcement that he will nominate Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-New York) to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. "Rep. Elise Stefanik is an excellent choice to represent the interests of our nation at the U.N.," said Chairman Rogers in a statement. "Rep. Stefanik is a proven leader and who h...
November 11, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) went on Fox News to explain why he is voting for Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) for Senate Majority Leader. The current Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R- Kentucky) is retiring from the leadership position he has held for almost two decades. Sens. Scott, John Thune (R-South Dakota), and John Cornyn (R-Texas) are all seeking to replace McConnell as leader. The Republicans flipped four seat from Democratic control las...
As climate change continues to worsen the severity of extreme weather and expensive property damage, home insurance companies in Florida, California, Louisiana, and other high-risk states have adopted stricter underwriting rules or are choosing to no longer sell policies in these states. Meanwhile, homeowners are left scrambling to find coverage after their policies are canceled or nonrenewed. Younger homeowners are feeling the effects more than others, according to the 2024 Policygenius...
November 12, 2024 -WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) gave a speech on the Senate floor commemorating Veterans Day and honoring veterans for their bravery and sacrifice. Senator Tuberville highlighted Sergeant Ricardo Jaramillo of Harvest, Alabama, Senior Chief Petty Officer Wayne Weeks of Geneva, Alabama, and Petty Officer Second Class Alex Vogt of Hoover, Alabama. Sen. Tuberville celebrated the freedom Americans are able to experience because of the sacrifices our service men a...
November 13, 2024 – WASHINGTON D.C. – President-elect Donald J. Trump (R) will meet with President Joseph R. Biden in the White House today. The pair of President will discuss the transition of power as President Trump prepares his return to Pennsylvania Avenue. "We want this to go well," said White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre added. "We want this to be a process that gets the job done." "They will go through the top issues - both domestic and foreign policy issues - including wha...
The holidays can bring joy, time off from work, and days spent with family-but they can also be accompanied by added stressors. Whether stretching finances to afford presents, struggling with travel plans or rushing to get everything done before taking a few days off, the extra expenses and pressure could make someone a prime target for identity theft or scams. While the dangers are real, there are also things that can be done to protect yourself from falling victim to a scam or having your...
Aeroplan is considered Canada's top loyalty program and one of the most lucrative frequent flier programs available today. Recent changes have come into play that have added a lot of value to being a member, including family sharing and the fact that every seat is now available. However, no program is perfect, and Aeroplan has a couple of downsides too—the biggest drawback being the dynamic pricing which means, in some cases, flights will cost more points than they did before. That being s...
November 13, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. The Republicans in the U.S. Senate have voted to make Sen. John Thune (R-South Dakota) the new leader of the Senate Republicans – replacing Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky). Thune was selected over Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida). U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) both supported Scott – who was the favorite of conservative activists and many conservative podcasters and radio pundits. Britt rel...
SGT Joseph Collins, a WWII veteran, who served with the U.S. Army Air Corps and worked on the maintenance of B-17 Flying Fortresses in England passed away November 6, 2024 at the age of 104. His article was published in the January 2020 issue of the Alabama Gazette. https://www.alabamagazette.com/story/2020/01/01/news/honoring-our-heros/1818.html Sgt. Joseph Collins was born January 11, 1920, in the Welona community of Coosa County, AL, and except for the four years that he served with the...
November c13, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) spoke with Alabama reporters following the selection of Sen. John Thune of South Dakota as the Republican leader in a closely watched vote. Tuberville said that voters have given President Donald J. Trump (R) a "mandate" to bring change to Washington. "The people overwhelmingly rejected Kamala Harris's radical agenda and decided to send President Trump back to the White House," Sen. Tuberville said. "This was...
November 14, 2024 - President-elect Donald J. Trump (R) announced on Wednesday that he plans to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) as U.S. Attorney General. The announcement caused a firestorm in Washington as Gaetz has been widely criticized both for his combative political style – he orchestrated the ouster of former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy – and for troubling questions about alleged ethical lapses. At one point Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL03) had to be restrained from att...
Over the past decade, researchers have made strides in understanding the link between two seemingly unrelated organs: the gut and the brain. Findings from microbiologists, neurologists, and nutritionists who study the gut-brain axis, or the interaction between these two essential organs, all point to the profound influence the gut has on the brain, and vice versa. But how exactly does this connection work? It starts with what's called the gut microbiome, or the trillions of microorganisms...
After decades of decline, syphilis cases are on the rise again, hitting their highest levels since the early 1960s. Though the vast majority of syphilis cases are preventable, rates surged nearly 80% between 2018 and 2022, rising among all age groups and including a spike in transmission at childbirth, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease caused by infections from the bacteria species Treponema pallidum, has plagued...
The City of Montgomery, AL, celebrated Veterans Day in grand style beginning with a special patriotic parade from the AL Capitol continuing down Dexter Avenue past the fountain to Court Street. Special Veterans Day activities were held at the Riverwalk Stadium. Thousands of veterans and others attended as the events unfolded with the arrival of a military helicopter that landed on the baseball field. COL John A. Eidsmoe, a U.S. Air Force veteran, served as emcee of the ceremonies. An Honor...
