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EU to Protect Airbus in US Trade Deal as Ferrari to Lose Out
(Bloomberg) -- As the European Union nears a trade deal with the US, its negotiators are focusing on protecting key industries from massive tariffs set to hit the bloc’s exports as soon as Aug. 1. Most Read from Bloomberg The European Commission,...

Can Kalen DeBoer lead Alabama like Patrick Mahomes leads the Chiefs?
When Nick Saban called time on his iconic Alabama coaching career in January 2024, many wondered if the Crimson Tide would remain the force of nature he had forged. The transition from Saban's reign, a period marked by discipline, championships,...
Federal Freeze Threatens $68 Million in Alabama School Funding
SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Educators warn of staff cuts and program disruptions as Trump administration halts federal grants for immigrant and low-income students. (far right) Alabama State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey is urging Washington to release...

Today in Needlessly Cruel and Silly News: Alabama Hemp Law Soon to End Availability of Popular CBD Products to Pets
During the course of the most recent session when the Alabama Legislature gutted Alabama’s consumable hemp program, I had the opportunity to hear from certain individuals with thoughtful, nuanced views on the pros and cons of the availability of...

Trade relationships: U.S. tarriffs threaten the world’s largest
FILE - Bottles of spirits are labeled with a star in Bilka in Randers, Denmark, making it easier for customers to buy European goods, Monday, March 17, 2025. (Bo Amstrup/Ritzau Scanpix via AP, File) FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Union...

Nick Saban’s Role in Alabama Recruiting Gets Cleared with Bold Patrick Mahomes Analogy
Since announcing his retirement in January 2024, Nick Saban has become more myth than man. Mentioned in the same breath as coaching legends like Pete Carroll, his name is still synonymous with winning, discipline, and NFL-ready development. But in...

Farm Security is National Security: The Trump Administration Takes Bold Action to Elevate American Agriculture in National Security
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins alongside U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced (July 8, 2025) the next pillar of her Make Agriculture...
US tariffs on European goods likely to disrupt world’s largest trade ties
America’s largest trade partner, the European Union, is among the entities awaiting word Monday on whether US President Donald Trump will impose punishing tariffs on their goods, a move economists have warned would have repercussions for companies...

In Alabama, New Station Owner Wants To Maintain Local Focus.
The Tuscaloosa, AL, businessman who just purchased a trio of stations in the state says he did so for two reasons: they were affordable and would allow him to preserve stations with deep ties to Alabama’s African American community. “I’m made for...

Roy Wood Jr.’s hot take on this Alabama airport’s ‘barbecue sammich’ machine
Travelers at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport can attest to it. Birmingham comedian Roy Wood Jr. saw it, but he still seems skeptical. On June 27, Wood, host of CNN’s “Have I Got News for You,” tweeted out his observations on a...

Alongside colleagues and friends, State Sen. Tom Butler announces retirement in 2026 after decades of service to Alabama
On Tuesday morning, State Sen. Tom Butler announced formally that he will not seek re-election in 2026. Butler was joined by fellow lawmakers, local officials, and longtime friends who gathered to honor his decades-long Alabama legislative career....

Detroit Pistons roster reset: Who can they target with their trade exception?
Just over a week into offseason free agency, Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon has kept his word. On two separate occasions, since the conclusion of the Pistons’ playoff push, Langdon has said his offseason approach...

No Amnesty for Illegal Farm Workers, Says Agriculture Secretary Rollins
Trump administration official reaffirms commitment to mass deportation while pledging to safeguard U.S. food supply. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Tuesday stated that the Trump administration will not grant...

Could Alabama parents face legal trouble under FOCUS Act phone ban?
Starting this school year, Alabama students in public K-12 schools won't be allowed to use cellphones or other wireless devices during the instructional day under a new law passed in May. The FOCUS Act, or HB166, aims to reduce classroom...

Senator Katie Boyd Britt highlights Alabama's achievements in education and agriculture
Senator Katie Boyd Britt, a prominent political figure from Alabama, recently shared several updates on her Twitter account regarding educational achievements, agricultural initiatives, and maritime security in the state. Her tweets highlight key...

27 photos from Central Alabama Pride 2025 that prove queer joy is thriving in the south
Birmingham LGBTQ+ Pride Parade, June 2025 Jarrell V. Jordan Company for Central Alabama Pride Queer joy and fights for liberation are more important now than ever, which is why Central Alabama celebrated Pride Month in a hug way, setting an...

Kentucky stood out to versatile Alabama defensive lineman
Published 10:30 am Tuesday, July 8, 2025 By LARRY VAUGHT / For the Daily News 1/4 Swipe or click to see more Everyone was smiling when Alabama defensive lineman Garrett Witherington announced his commitment to Kentucky. (SUBMITTED) 2/4 Swipe or...

Mercedes-Benz sales fall 9% amid tariffs, trade tensions and market shifts
Mercedes-Benz Group AG reported a 9% decline in global vehicle sales during the second quarter of 2025, as President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, along with retaliatory duties from China, began to impact the luxury...

Main Street Alabama opens annual conference registration
Published 9:32 am Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Registration is now open for Main Street Alabama’s 2025 LAB Conference. All are invited to join fellow downtown and commercial district revitalization professionals in Jasper from August 20-22, 2025, for an...

Groovonix and Brennan West Band Celebrate Freedom at Culture Connection
On the Fourth of July, Price City residents gathered at the Fairgrounds for a lively concert filled with good music, dancing and fireworks. First on the docket was Groovonix, a band from St. George that has been playing together for about three...