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  • Demand for dietitians is growing as Americans crave healthier lifestyles. Here's what the job entails.

    Stacker, Jennifer Huizen for Top Nutrition Coaching|Jul 1, 2025

    A woman looking at the older woman sitting in front of her. They are in the office with files in the background and a plate of vegetables and fruit on the desk. amenic181 // Shutterstock Demand for dietitians is growing as Americans crave healthier lifestyles. Here's what the job entails. In an era of social media influencers endorsing fad diets, questionable cleanses, and quick weight loss fixes, registered dietitians are arguably more valuable than ever in helping to cut through...

  • 2025 Investor Insights Survey: 68% plan to expand or shift strategies

    Stacker, Samuel Becker for SoFi|Jul 1, 2025

    9 Investor Insights Survey: 68% plan to expand or shift strategies While it’s true that the last few years have been challenging in terms of inflation, geo-political turmoil, and higher-than-average interest rates, in good news, the majority of investors who responded to SoFi’s 2025 investing survey revealed some strong, forward-looking sentiment. Of the 1,000 investors we surveyed, close to 90% invested money in their portfolios over the past year. In addition, nearly two-thirds (65%) said t...

  • ALGOP Results in SD5 Special General Election

    Alabama Republican Party|Jul 1, 2025

    June 24, 2025 - Voters in Fayette, Lamar, and Walker Counties, as well as portions of Jefferson and Tuscaloosa Counties, went to the polls today for the Special General Election in Alabama State Senate District 5. The candidates in the race were Republican State Representative Matt Woods and Democrat Ryan Cagle. The unofficial results are as follows: Matt Woods (R): 7,707 votes, 86.00% Ryan Cagle (D): 1,238 votes, 13.81% Write-ins: 17 votes, 0.19% Based on the preliminary results, Matt Woods...

  • How to reduce student loans

    Stacker, Rebecca Lake for Achieve|Jul 1, 2025

    How to reduce student loans If you've got student debt to repay, you're not alone. An estimated 42.7 million Americans are in the same boat. It's easy to stress over student loans, but take a deep breath. You just need a plan to pay them off — ideally sooner rather than later. In addition to showing you how to lower personal loan costs, Achieve looks at how to reduce student loan debt and unburden your budget. Key takeaways: - Income-driven repayment (IDR) plans can help you pay less toward y...

  • ICE conducts raids across Alabama

    Brandon Moseley|Jul 1, 2025

    June 24, 2025 — There have been a series of immigration enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) across Alabama this week. U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) said on social media, “The Biden Administration knowingly released Iranian illegal aliens into the interior of our country for four years. Open border policies don’t just threaten our communities, they put our national security at risk. Grateful @POTUS continues to secure our border and our nation.” ICE has...

  • Tuscaloosa Councilman Norman Crow is ALGOP Nominee in Alabama House District 63 Special Election

    Alabama Republican Party|Jul 1, 2025

    June 23, 2025 - HOOVER, AL - The qualifying period for the special election in State House District 63 officially closed at 5:00 p.m. CDT this evening-Monday, June 23, 2025. At the close of qualifying, Tuscaloosa City Councilman Norman Crow was the only individual to qualify as a Republican candidate in the race. As a result, Councilor Crow is now the official Alabama Republican Party nominee for House District 63. "We are thrilled to have such an experienced candidate with solid conservative...

  • The evolution of design thinking: From products to problem-solving across industries

    Stacker, Evan Ullman for Lazzoni|Jul 1, 2025

    The evolution of design thinking: From products to problem-solving across industries Once a niche process used mostly in product design, design thinking has become a flexible, people-first framework for solving problems across business, education, entertainment, and more. This story, based on information gathered by Lazzoni, follows the five classic stages of design thinking — empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test — and shows how major innovators have used it to shape everything fro...

  • Representative Kenneth Paschal Announces Reelection Bid for Alabama House District 73

    Guest Writer, Rep. Kenneth Paschal campaign|Jul 1, 2025

    "God and Country" Remains the Guiding Motto as Paschal Seeks to Continue His Fight for Conservative Values and Alabama Families June 24, 2025 - Pelham, AL – Representative Kenneth Paschal today officially announced his candidacy for reelection to the Alabama House of Representatives, District 73, which includes portions of Alabaster, Helena, Montevallo, and Pelham. A proud conservative Republican, Army veteran, and steadfast defender of traditional values, Paschal is seeking a second term to c...

  • Admiral Cooper tells Tuberville that the Houthis are "extremely well supplied by the Iranians."

    Staff Writer|Jul 1, 2025

    June 24, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) participated in a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing to consider the nominations of Vice Admiral Charles B. Cooper II, to be Commander for United States Central Command. Senator Tuberville discussed the Houthi insurgency in Yemen and their threat on international shipping. The Houthis have fired on U.S. ships including an American aircraft carrier; but we currently have a ceasefire with them. Admiral Cooper said, "...

  • 18-Year-Old Fatally Shot by Police During Altercation at Homewood Soccer Park

    A.I. generated content|Jul 1, 2025

    June 24, 2025 - HOMEWOOD, AL - An 18-year-old from Aliceville, Alabama was shot and killed by a Homewood police officer Monday night following a physical altercation at Homewood Soccer Park, according to multiple law enforcement sources. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on June 23, when a Homewood Police Department officer responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked near the soccer fields on South Lakeshore Drive. According to a statement released by the department, the officer...

  • Admiral Kent Davis Sues Governor Kay Ivey and the State of Alabama Over Termination

    A.I. generated content|Jul 1, 2025

    In a dramatic legal turn that has captured the attention of Alabama's political and veterans' communities, retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Kent Davis has filed a federal lawsuit against Governor Kay Ivey and the State of Alabama, alleging wrongful termination, defamation, and violations of his constitutional rights. The lawsuit, filed in June 2025 in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, stems from Davis's abrupt dismissal as Commissioner of the Alabama Department of...

  • Alabama Congressmen recommit to Pro-Life issues on the Anniversary of the United States Supreme Court's Decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization

    Brandon Moseley|Jul 1, 2025

    June 24, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C.- This is the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning the controversial 1973 Roe versus Wade decision that created an abortion right in the U.S. Constitution - where none had ever existed before. Congressman Robert Aderholt released a statement on the anniversary of the United States Supreme Court's decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization: "Today marks the third anniversary of the United States Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs...

  • Secretary of State Wes Allen Implements New Election Security Measure

    Alabama Secretary of State's office|Jul 1, 2025

    June 24, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. – Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, is announcing the introduction of a security emblem to Alabama ballots in 2026. Alabama is the first state in the nation to work with our Alabama ballot printing vendor to implement the use of security emblems that are invisible to the human eye, and are detectable only with specialized equipment that will be provided to election officials in each county. "The implementation of this emblem system is taking our state's e...

  • Alabama Associated General Contractors endorse Christina Woerner McInnis for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries

    Staff Writer|Jul 1, 2025

    June 23, 2025 - ORANGE BEACH, AL - The Alabama Associated General Contractors (AGC), one of the state's leading organizations representing construction and infrastructure professionals, has officially endorsed Christina Woerner McInnis for the Republican nomination for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. The AGC praised McInnis for her strong business acumen, agricultural roots, and her alignment with Alabama's job-creating industries. Billy Norrell is the Chief Executive Officer of the...

  • Cities with the most expensive homes in Alabama

    Stacker|Jul 1, 2025

    Konstantin L // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in Alabama Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $366,289 in May, 0.4% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more...

  • How rising home prices are influencing furniture choices

    Stacker, Steven Neman for House of Leon|Jul 1, 2025

    How rising home prices are influencing furniture choices As home prices continue to climb across the United States, many Americans are re-evaluating not just where they live, but how they furnish their homes. House of Leon explores the intersection of real estate trends and home decor preferences, which reveals a shift toward more intentional, adaptable, and value-driven furniture purchases. The escalating cost of homeownership In the first quarter of 2025, the median sales price of houses sold...

  • 5 surprising stats on alcohol use disorder

    Stacker, Kayla Levy for Charlie Health|Jul 1, 2025

    5 surprising stats on alcohol use disorder Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a serious and often misunderstood condition affecting millions of people in the United States. Despite alcohol’s cultural normalization, AUD contributes to a staggering number of deaths each year and poses a major public health threat. Stigma, misinformation, and a lack of access to care continue to obscure who is affected, the role of co-occurring mental health conditions, and what treatment and recovery can look like. A...

  • See the most extreme temperatures in Alabama history

    Stacker|Jul 1, 2025

    Happy Together // Shutterstock See the most extreme temperatures in Alabama history On July 9, 2021, California's Death Valley reached 130 degrees Fahrenheit, according to an automated measuring system there, representing one of the highest temperatures ever recorded on the planet. The world record, also recorded at Death Valley, was 134 degrees in July 1913. More than 210 degrees Fahrenheit separates the highest and the lowest temperatures on record in the United States, the third-largest...

  • Tuberville supports making it a federal crime to block a public road

    Staff Writer|Jul 1, 2025

    June 23, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) joined U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Ted Budd (R-North Carolina), and Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) in introducing the Safe and Open Streets Act in response to recent anti-immigration law enforcement riots in Los Angles. The senators' legislation would make it a federal crime to purposely obstruct, delay, or impact commerce by blocking a public road or highway. The penalties...

  • The "Big Beautiful Bill" Progressing in the U.S. Senate

    Brandon Moseley|Jul 1, 2025

    June 29, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Republican controlled U.S. Senate voted late Saturday to advance President Trump's tax-and-spending megabill. Two Republicans voted "No" but the defections ultimately did not matter as the bill narrowly cleared the key procedural hurdle. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed 51 to 49, with all Republicans voting in favor – excepts for Senators Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) and Rand Paul (R-Kentucky). All Democrats were opposed. This puts the Senate on tra...

  • Digestive issues are on the rise in the US. Here are 5 of the most common conditions.

    Stacker, Jennifer Huizen for Live It Up|Jul 1, 2025

    Young woman lying on sofa with closed eyes and holding her stomach. Africa Studio // Shutterstock Digestive issues are on the rise in the US. Here are 5 of the most common conditions. By some estimates, a whopping 66% of Americans live with gut issues—and some medical professionals think gastrointestinal conditions are becoming more common, such as irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and colorectal cancer. There's also evidence that many people aren't aware of the importan...

  • 5 surprising opioid use disorder statistics

    Stacker, Kayla Levy for Charlie Health|Jul 1, 2025

    5 surprising opioid use disorder statistics Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a serious and complex condition affecting millions of people across the country and contributing to a national public health emergency. Yet stigma and misinformation about addiction continue to obscure who is affected and what recovery can look like. In reality, the rise in opioid misuse since the 1990s has paralleled a pharmaceutical-driven surge in opioid prescriptions despite growing awareness of the risks. OUD also...

  • Wellness consumers have $1 trillion to spend

    Stacker, Anthony Vennare for Fitt Insider|Jul 1, 2025

    Wellness consumers have $1 trillion to spend The wellness economy is evolving. Fitt Insider shares details and trends. Big spender. U.S. consumers prioritizing well-being wield $1.1 trillion in spending power, per Circana’s latest report, highlighting unmet demand for emerging categories. Building blocks. Physical health remains foundational, with exercise and nutrition leading the way. Reflecting consumer goals, sales of protein, energy, weight management, and gut health supplements rose YoY. M...

  • High mortgage rates are still impacting home sales in 2025

    Stacker, Chris Horymski for Experian|Jul 1, 2025

    High mortgage rates are still impacting home sales in 2025 Spring usually brings with it open houses, moving vans and new mortgages. But for many would-be homebuyers, this year’s homebuying season felt more like Groundhog Day. Ever since interest rates for mortgages climbed from 3% following the COVID-19 pandemic to over 6% starting in late 2022, home sales in the U.S. have cooled to a level not seen in decades. Over the past 30 years, it's been typical for more than 5 million homes to change h...

  • Attorney General Marshall Opens Applications for the 2025 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative

    Alabama Attorney General's Office|Jul 1, 2025

    June 20, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall today announced the application process for the 2025 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards. These awards provide the opportunity to identify and recognize excellence and current trends in school safety throughout the state. The deadline to file an application is Friday, August 15, 2025. "There is nothing more important than protecting the health and safety of our children, especially while they are in school. As the key st...

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