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Alabama’s First‑Half Storm Leaves Fans in Awe

March 23, 2026

"The game kicked off with Alabama taking a massive lead, outscoring Texas Tech 49‑25 before the break. Aiden Sherrell topped the scoreboard with ten points, while eight different players contributed, showing a deep lineup. Several sharpshooters hit three‑point shots, with Labarron Philon and Latrell

politics

Senate Rejects Ban on Trans Athletes, Keeps Voting Bill in Flux

March 22, 2026

The Senate convened over the weekend to debate a wide-ranging voting bill that would tighten voter registration rules and mandate photo IDs at polling places. In a separate motion, the body also voted against an amendment that would bar transgender athletes from women's sports. The vote, 49‑41, kept

politics

Local Schools Seek More Control Over Charter Budgets

March 22, 2026

In Charleston County, a group of school leaders wants state lawmakers to give local districts more say in how charter schools use their money. Daniel Prentice, the district’s chief finance officer, is urging representatives to add a clause that would require charter budgets to be approved by the

crime

A Stranger in the Wrong Bed

March 22, 2026

A father found his son in a terrifying situation when an intruder was caught sleeping in the boy’s bed. The incident happened early Saturday morning in an Oklahoma City neighborhood, where the boy woke up his dad saying, “There’s a man in my bed. ” The father quickly realized his son wasn’t imaginin

politics

France tightens digital rules after accidental carrier leak

March 21, 2026

A French naval officer’s morning run turned into a security headache last month when their Strava jogging app broadcast the location of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. While the ship’s deployment was already public knowledge, the app’s data let journalists pinpoint its exact position in the

technology

Pioneers of Quantum Tech Win Top Prize for Changing How We Share Secrets

March 19, 2026

Two scientists just got a major award for turning weird physics into useful tools. Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard didn’t just study quantum quirks—they turned them into a way to send messages that even hackers can’t crack. Their work in the late 1980s showed how particles could carry informatio

opinion

Alabama’s Tough‑On‑Crime Stance: A Closer Look

March 17, 2026

Steve Marshall, the state’s attorney general, has long claimed a hard‑line approach to crime. Yet his record shows a different story. While he has spoken loudly about the scourge of criminal activity, his actions have often sidestepped real reforms. In many cases he has closed the very offices th

politics

Trump Shares a 1998 Elevator Brawl with Kobe Bryant

March 15, 2026

During a recent Kentucky rally, President Trump met YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul. The conversation drifted from politics to personal history, and Paul asked if Trump had ever fought someone in person. The former president recalled a memorable incident from 1998 that involved NBA stars, including the

sports

Who Has the Most Money to Spend in NFL Free Agency

March 14, 2026

Free agency is still going on, but things slowed down after the first day of big signings. Friday had some good deals, even if no superstar names jumped into contracts. Players like Rasheed Walker, Tyler Conklin, Van Jefferson and Nate Hobbs got new deals that will help their teams. Rasheed Walker

lifestyle

Finding Joy: Which U. S. City Tops the Happiness List?

March 14, 2026

Money can lift a person’s mood, but it only does so up to a point. Once an annual salary reaches around $75, 000, extra earnings no longer boost happiness significantly. Because of that, the best places to live are not just about paycheck size. They also need good health conditions, shorter commute