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News Summary An atmospheric river is set to bring heavy rain and potential flooding to the Southeast and Florida this weekend. With rainfall estimates between...
News Summary On May 10, 2025, a 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Knoxville, Tennessee, startling residents across the region. Reports poured in to the U.S. Geological...
News Summary The election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope of Augustinian descent, marks a pivotal moment for the Catholic Church. Born Robert...
News Summary In a dramatic turn, India and Pakistan have declared a full ceasefire to halt ongoing clashes. The announcement follows tensions that built up...
News Summary Governor Kay Ivey awarded the Trade Excellence Awards to five outstanding Alabama companies in recognition of their international success and contributions to the...
News Summary Birmingham-based Condoit has successfully raised $4.25 million in seed funding to enhance its cloud-based platform for electrical contracting. The funding will allow them...
News Summary Small business owners in Birmingham fear that House Bill 445, pending Governor Kay Ivey’s approval, could devastate Alabama’s hemp industry. The bill seeks...
News Summary Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested during a visit to the Delaney Hall immigration detention center, raising significant controversy over the incident. Baraka,...
News Summary The resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez is proceeding as their attorneys withdraw a motion to disqualify District Attorney Nathan Hochman. The...
News Summary The Trump administration is set to welcome its first group of white Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees, sparking controversy over racial discrimination...