Alabama

Power grids across the South face an extraordinary challenge Tuesday as snow blankets regions typically prepared for summer heat waves, not winter whiteouts. What Happened A fierce winter system has upended daily life from Texas through the Carolinas, forcing Gulf Coast weather forecasters to issue...

M&B Hangers’ owner, Milton Magnus, has been combating perceived inequitable trade practices from Chinese companies for over 22 years. His ongoing struggle epitomizes the hurdles encountered by numerous American manufacturers, particularly those producing lower-end goods. What Happened: 72...

Brett Garrard, a Mercedes worker, emphasized the need for better work-life balance and a more predictable schedule as part of the ongoing unionization efforts at a Mercedes plant in Alabama. What Happened: Garrard’s statement, made on Last Call CNBC, comes amid a vote by over 5,000 workers at...

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville‘s latest regulatory filing shows the sale of put options for Adobe Inc (NASDAQ:ADBE), Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:QCOM) and Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT). The trading activity of stocks and options by members of Congress continues to draw increased scrutiny, with...

Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) pointed out the political repercussions following a contentious IVF decision in Alabama, highlighting a significant Democratic victory. What Happened: On Wednesday, Newsom took to X, formerly Twitter, to comment on the political landscape in Alabama. He noted that the...

The reelection campaign of President Joe Biden is pointing fingers at former President Donald Trump for the recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling that could limit access to in vitro fertilization. What Happened: The Alabama ruling has sparked a nationwide scramble among Republicans to clarify their...

Kenneth Eugene Smith, a convict on death row in Alabama, is set to be executed using nitrogen gas. This is a first for the United States. What Happened: NBC News reported that the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the state’s decision, dismissing the argument that the...

The latest court rulings on redistricting could potentially swing the balance of power in the House of Representatives towards the Democrats in the forthcoming 2024 elections, Politico reports. What Happened: The power of Black voters in Alabama and Florida was seen to be suppressed...

The 2023 NCAA Football season has arrived, bringing excitement to fans and to sports bettors ready to enjoy Saturdays and Sundays full of college football games in addition to National Football League games. Here’s a look at the favorites to win the 2024 NCAA Football...

The public's scrutiny of Congress members trading stocks and options has intensified as websites and social media increasingly broadcast the disclosed data. Calls to ban congressional members from trading stocks and options have increased, and legislation was recently introduced to enact...

Digital real estate platform Roofstock announced on Friday the successful sale of a rental property in Alabama through a non-fungible token (NFT) enabled by Roofstock onChain (ROC), its Web3 subsidiary. What Happened: The transaction was settled via an NFT marketplace on the Ethereum (...

A battle of unbeaten college football teams on Saturday saw the underdog win and break a streak of 15 straight losses to its rival. The win resulted in fans storming the field and taking some unique souvenirs that the school raised money to replace. What Happened: The University of Tennessee...

 Metrc, a provider of cannabis regulatory systems in the U.S., announced a new contract with the state of Alabama to support the regulation of its medical cannabis market. This marks Metrc’s 23rd government contract to date and sixth so far in 2022. Metrc’s ...

According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Ida made landfall near Port Fourchon, Louisiana, early Sunday afternoon as an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane with winds of 150 mph. It comes on the 16th anniversary of Katrina's landfall. A Category 3 storm, Katrina was...

Caesars Sportsbook has released its win totals for the upcoming college football season. Alabama and Clemson have the highest projected win totals, both at 11.5. What To Know: Clemson and Alabama have been College Football Playoff staples since its enactment in 2014. Led by coaches Dabo...