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January 3, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump (R) announced on Friday that the U.S. military has toppled the Venezuelan dictator Nicholas Maduro. President Trump said on Truth Social – "The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country. This operation was done in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement. Details to fol...
January 3, 2026 - HALEYVILLE – Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL04) released a statement following operations overnight by U.S. military and law enforcement assets to capture and arrest Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. The U.S. says that it plans to hold him accountable for his role in narco-terrorism and related crimes impacting the United States and its citizens. "Nicolás Maduro has faced narco-terrorism charges in the United States for half a decade now, and it's time he face those cha...
January 3, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement applauding the successful military mission to arrest Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. Rogers said that he expects a full committee briefing on the operation this week. "I commend President Trump for taking decisive action to bring Nicolás Maduro to justice," said Rogers. "His illegitimate regime brutalized the Venezuelan people, aligned with hos...
January 3, 2025 - WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL07) released the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump's (R) successful military action in Venezuela, seizing Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife without the loss of life of any American service members. "There is no doubt that Nicolás Maduro is an illegitimate and corrupt leader, but President Trump does NOT have the authority to unilaterally invade a sovereign country, capture its leader, and...
January 4, 2026 – Republican Congressional candidate Case Dixon is one of the very few Republicans who is criticizing President Donald J. Trump's (R) use of military force to remove the dictator Nicolas Maduro. Dixons, who is the Republican challenger in Alabama's Sixth Congressional District, told ALPolitics.com that Trump exceeded his presidential authority. "The executive branch cannot sidestep Congress's constitutional role in matters of war, regime change, or occupation by obtaining i...
January 5, 2025 - MONTGOMERY - Candidate qualifying for Alabama's 2026 election cycle officially opens today, launching what both major political parties expect to be one of the most active and competitive primary seasons in recent years. Beginning this morning, the Alabama Republican Party and the Alabama Democratic Party are accepting candidates for a wide slate of federal, statewide, and legislative offices, with the qualifying window running through January 23 at 5 p.m.. The opening of...
SpaceX’s market share in the commercial space launch industry: What investors need to know Humans have been exploring space since 1957, when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1. At the height of the space race, government agencies conducted all space missions, but that’s no longer the case. Private space companies now launch satellites, operate entire “constellations” of privately owned satellites in orbit, shuttle NASA astronauts to and from the International Space Station — and are in the ea...
Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Lexus RX Which is the better luxury SUV: the Lexus RX or the Mercedes-Benz GLE? Short answer: It depends. But the good news is you’ve already narrowed your choice down to a pair of very good used SUVs. The SUV you pick will depend on what’s most important to you, so CarMax runs through what you should keep in mind when you’re comparing the Mercedes with the Lexus. The Mercedes will typically be more expensive than the Lexus There are a lot of different trims and submo...
CHAMBERS COUNTY, Ala., Jan. 5 - The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Kristin Nelson for Alabama House of Representatives District 38 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Rep. Debbie Wood, R-Valley. House District 38 encompasses portions of Chambers and Lee counties. Nelson recently won a runoff to secure the Republican nomination for the seat. The special general election is Tuesday, Feb. 3. "Kristin Nelson is a well-respected community leader in Chambers County, and we are...
January 5, 2026 - HOOVER, Ala. - Nicole Jones Wadsworth officially qualified this morning at the Alabama Republican Party headquarters in Hoover as a candidate for lieutenant governor, filing on the first day of qualifying, January 5, 2026. Businessperson Nicole Jones Wadsworth said from day one, her campaign has been focused on a policy-oriented, results-driven agenda to Build a Better Alabama: industry recruitment and retention, workforce development, statewide infrastructure improvements,...
When news broke that U.S. forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a dramatic overnight military operation, Venezuelan communities across the United States - from Miami to Dallas to Cincinnati - poured into the streets in celebration. For many, it was the moment they had waited for through years of repression, economic collapse, and separation from loved ones. Crowds gathered before dawn in Doral, Florida - the symbolic heart of the Venezuelan diaspora - waving flags, singing,...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Huntsville, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 5. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.55 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.8%) - Year change: -$0.21 (-7.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.32 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.1%) - Year change:...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Gadsden in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Gadsden, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 5. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.48 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: -$0.03 (-1.2%) - Year change: -$0.26 (-9.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.19 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: -$0.09 (-2.9%)...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Florence in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 5. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.53 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.1%) - Year change: -$0.26 (-9.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.29 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.6%) - Year...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Auburn in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Auburn, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 5. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.50 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.2%) - Year change: -$0.18 (-6.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.22 - Week change: -$0.08 (-2.4%) - Year change: -$0.09...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Dothan in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Dothan, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 5. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.56 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: +$0.03 (+1.0%) - Year change: -$0.21 (-7.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.40 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.10 (-2.7%) -...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Daphne in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 5. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.49 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.2%) - Year change: -$0.22 (-8.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.28 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.2%) - Year change: +...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Birmingham in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Birmingham, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 5. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.55 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: $0.00 (0.0%) - Year change: -$0.22 (-7.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $3.31 - Week change: -$0.03 (-0.8%) - Year change: -$0.07...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Montgomery in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Montgomery, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 5. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.51 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: -$0.03 (-1.2%) - Year change: -$0.23 (-8.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.25 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.5%) - Year change:...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Mobile in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Mobile, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 5. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.47 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.5%) - Year change: -$0.24 (-8.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.17 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.3%) - Year change: -$0.15 (-4.6%)...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Tuscaloosa in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Tuscaloosa, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 5. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.46 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.27 (-9.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.26 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.2%) - Year change: -$0.04...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 5. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.46 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.9%) - Year change: -$0.33 (-11.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.15 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.1%) - Year change:...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Decatur in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Decatur, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of January 5. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.48 --- Alabama average: $2.53 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.3%) - Year change: -$0.23 (-8.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.22 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.1%) - Year change: -$0.03...
Actors with the most Golden Globe wins of all time The Golden Globes are eagerly anticipated every year by stars and fans alike as the world waits to see who will take home the coveted awards. Established in 1944 by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the awards were created to recognize achievements in entertainment for both foreign and domestic films and television. It started as a more casual affair, taking place at 20th Century Fox Studios as an informal lunch, but has evolved into a...
What therapists tell clients about getting through January The holidays are over, the credit card bill just hit, and the sun sets at 4:47 p.m. If you’re feeling more drained than motivated right now, there’s a biological reason: Research shows that mood-regulating serotonin activity drops during darker months, while melatonin production increases. In other words, your body is telling you to slow down just when society tells you to hustle harder. That tension is exactly why January is one of the...
