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• UAH signs MOU with Dassault Systèmes to bolster workforce development for high-demand technology and manufacturing sectors

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (DEC. 12, 2024) – The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) will provide its students and faculty with world-class applications for product design, simulation and collaboration through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Dassault Systèmes, a global science and technology company that provides 3D virtual worlds to enable sustainable innovation. UAH is a part of The Univers...
  
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• With Skrmetti Before SCOTUS, Have We Reached Peak Trans?

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  December 9, 2024–Last week’s SCOTUS oral arguments in United States v Skrmetti (the case involving Tennessee’s ban on gender-altering therapies for minors) have people wondering if we’ve reached Peak Trans, and the answer is…no. Not yet, at least. While the Court seems to be leaning towards upholding the Tennessee law, the Justices aren’t expected to rule until next June. The federal government cl...
  
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• Why Senate Republicans Must Confirm President Trump's Nominations

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  In politics, as in football, success hinges on assembling the right team and executing a winning strategy. For President Donald Trump, who was elected with a mandate to deliver bold, transformative change, his nominations for key positions are not mere formalities-they are essential players in his game plan. It is incumbent upon every Republican in the Senate to confirm these nominations,...
  
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• Why salary isn't solving teacher turnover: Survey finds work-life balance key to retention

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  The winter holidays are a time of year when people are encouraged to give back to their community. This time also presents an opportunity to reflect on how to support educators in ways that go beyond pay. A recent survey by Study.com of nearly 900 teachers sheds light on what might actually keep teachers in the classroom. The survey results highlight the importance of manageable workloads,...
  
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• What to do if your information is found on the dark web

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  Data breaches are so commonplace that there's a good chance some of your personal information has already found its way onto the dark web. This might include your: - Name, address and phone number - Social Security number - Emails, usernames and passwords - Medical records and account numbers - Financial account numbers and details - Driver's license and passport information Criminals...
  
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• Wandering can be deadly for the growing number of US Alzheimer's patients. Here's how families can manage it.

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  As America's population ages, rates of Alzheimer's disease diagnoses are rising. One consequence of the degenerative brain disorder is wandering, which can be dangerous—and sometimes deadly—for those struggling with short- and long-term memory loss. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia and is characterized by a loss of cognitive function over time. According to the Center...
  
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• Wages continue to rise for food and retail workers, payroll data shows

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  Wages continue to rise for service workers in the retail and food and beverage sectors in over 20 metro areas, but the rate of wage growth has slowed, according to Square's latest Payroll Index. The data below is updated monthly with the latest information. Explore data on worker pay and average hourly earnings across the U.S using the infographics below and follow the quarterly analysis of...
  
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• U.S. Senator Katie Britt Votes to Support Alabama's Family Farmers

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C., December 21, 2024 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today voted to support the American Relief Act of 2025, legislation to continue funding the government until March 14, 2025, and provide critical relief for Alabama's family farmers. The bill extends the Farm Bill and provides $30.78 billion in total agriculture disaster funding, including $10 billion in economic disaster...
  
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• US electric vehicle infrastructure has tripled in 5 years. Here's how Alabama compares.

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  Car buyers who are weary of electric vehicles often share the same concern: "What if I run out of juice and there's nowhere to charge my car?" That was a fair question in 2007. At the time, there were only 139 public EV charging stations. But in the years since, public and private entities have invested billions into building out charging infrastructure to make EVs a more practical...
  
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• UAH to host second annual Business of Space Conference February 23-25; Registration is now open

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (DEC. 17, 2024) – The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) College of Business (COB) will host the second annual Business of Space Conference to focus on creating solutions through partnerships while addressing both opportunities and barriers. Registration is now open for this event that will unite space industry professionals from across the nation on February 23-25, 2025, o...
  
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• UAH honors MLK leadership legacy, explores business innovations with new breakfast event

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (DEC 18, 2024) – The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) will honor the leadership legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a new Leadership Breakfast event that showcases community leaders who are working to improve everyone's outlook. The inaugural theme is "Leaders Shaping the Business Community of The Future." The UAH Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadersh...
  
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• Tuberville will oppose government funding bill

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  December 19, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, congressional negotiators between the House and Senate released the text of a 1,500-page proposed compromise continuing resolution (C.R.) that would keep the U.S. government funded through March. Conservatives cried foul soon after release of the proposal claiming that it contains too much reckless federal spending and only adds to the growing pro...
  
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• Tuberville urges Congress to provide aid for farmers

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  December 19, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) made an impassioned speech on the Senate floor asking Senators to pass a stand-alone economic assistance bill for farmers across the country. Tuberville blamed the Biden administration’s policies for the growing problems in the nation’s economy and warned that without Congress stepping up and doing something to provid...
  
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• Tuberville urges Congress to pass the NDAA

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  December 4, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) spoke on the Senate floor about the urgent need to pass the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA – like the budget – is supposed to be passed before the start of the fiscal year – October 1; but yet again Congress as a whole and especially the Senate has not done their work and gott...
  
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• Tuberville supports Kash Patel as Director of the FBI

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  December 11, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) spoke with Alabama reporters and journalists about his recent meeting with Kash Patel, President Donald J. Trump’s choice to be the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). “I met with Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee to be the FBI director,” said Sen. Tuberville. Sen. Tuberville has been a cri...
  
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• Tuberville supports giving President Trump some influence on the current year's budget

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  December 11, 2024 – WASHINGTON. D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) told reporters that he wants, "To do what is best for President Trump" in the ongoing budget negotiations. Presently the government is operating on an 80-day continuing resolution (C.R.) that kept the government funded to just before Christmas. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) chose not to bring up...
  
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• Tuberville says that we need federal legislation to address the issues with college athletics

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  December 17, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C.. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) recently spoke with Alabama reporters about his ongoing efforts to reform college athletics. Sens. Tuberville and Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) introduced legislation in this Congress to address issues with athletic collectives, name image and likeness, and the ballooning gaps between the haves and have nots in colle...
  
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• Tuberville meets with Trump's nominee for Education Secretary - Linda McMahon

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  December 14,2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) spoke with Linda McMahon – President-elect Donald J. Trump's (R) pick to lead the U.S. Department of Education. "I enjoyed meeting with Linda McMahon this afternoon," said Sen. Tuberville in a statement. "She is a strong advocate for school choice, and the right person to clean out the b...
  
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• Tuberville Meets with Trump's choice for VA - former Congressman Doug Collins

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  December 3, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) met with former Congressman Doug Collins, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA). Improving the performance of the Veterans Administration at delivering services to veterans has been a priority for Sen. Tuberville in the four years that he has served om the Semate. During the meeting, they tal...
  
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• Tuberville looks forward to voting to confirm RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  December 18, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – on Tuesday U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) met with Trump's nominee to lead the Health and Human Services Department – Robert F. Kennedy Jr. On Wednesday, Sen. Tuberville discussed his meeting with RFK Jr. with Alabama journalists. "Yesterday I met with RFK Jr., President Trumps nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Servi...
  
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• Tuberville accuses NIH with cover-Up of dangers of using puberty blockers on children

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  December 6, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) in demanding answers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) after reports found that an NIH-funded researcher intentionally withheld scientific data from the American public showing puberty blockers do not improve the mental health of children with "gender dysph...
  
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• Travel-hack your way to cheaper vacations

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  For many, travelling is a necessary indulgence and a cultural reset. A recent survey from the health insurance company, Manitoba Blue Cross, found that 79% of Canadians are planning on taking a trip outside of their province or territory this year, which is up ten points from last year, illustrating a widespread optimism about travelling even in the face of financial barriers such as the cost of...
  
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• Traffic enforcement cameras are on the rise. Here's where.

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  Technology is helping some states and cities crack down on dangerous driving. In particular, traffic cameras have spread throughout the nation. These are intended to ensure that drivers fully stop at red lights and maintain posted speed limits, both of which help motorists avoid major safety threats. About 340 communities throughout the United States have red light cameras and 278 have speed...
  
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• Top holiday food and drink ranked via national poll, online ordering data

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  As the holiday season kicks into high gear, people are filled with excitement to see family and friends, and kitchens begin to buzz with the familiar aroma of festive dishes. According to a recent Instacart survey of over 2,000 U.S. adults by The Harris Poll, 88% are gearing up to cook festive meals for occasions like Christmas, Hanukkah, or New Year's Eve. This report explores the food and...
  
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• Today is the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  Pearl Harbor is an important U.S. Navy base in Hawaii; however, on Dec. 7, 1941, war erupted on this idyllic island when the Japanese Imperial Navy attacked and destroyed most of the U.S. Pacific Fleet based there. Thousands of American soldiers and sailors were killed on that day. Japan had not declared war on the United States prior to the surprise attack. World War II began on September 1,...
  
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• These airlines are getting worse at baggage handling

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  Air travel can be exciting for many and stressful for some—but one thing no one wants to experience is losing track of luggage while trying to reach a final destination. Many airlines are making efforts to improve luggage service. However, travelers can do several things to ensure their bags arrive at their location without incident or help recover misplaced luggage. Tile used Department of Transp...
  
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• The top 7 mental health challenges of the holidays and how to navigate them

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  As the song goes, it's the most wonderful time of the year. The holidays are expected to be a joyful, harmonious, and celebratory time of year… but for many, it can also bring a mix of emotional flashpoints. The festive season is emotionally charged, filled with family dynamics, social expectations, and often, financial pressures. While it's a time for celebrating with loved ones, reflec...
  
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• The National Cherry Blossom Festival Is Now Accepting Performer Applications

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  The National Cherry Blossom Festival is held annually in Washington D. C. to celebrate the Japanese cherry trees that were given to Washington D.C. by Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo City on March 27th, 1912. The trees were a symbolic gift to enhance the friendship between the United States and Japan. And the festival is held annually to try and coincide with the peak blossom times of the cherry...
  
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• The Magi, the Monarch, and the Messiah

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. Matthew 2:1-2 For 2,000 years, the wise men of the east have intrigued us. Who were they? From whence did they come? Whom were they seeking? And...
  
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• "The Honeycomb Chronicles" A Podcast Review

  14-12-2024 09:38
  
  Estimates state that there are 546 million listeners to podcasts worldwide. With there being over six million podcasts in the world. And that in the US, 47% of the population twelve and up listen to a podcast at least once a month. In an effort to reach some of the listeners in this popular digital audio file market, the Moody Bible Institute has developed a faith filled audio drama aimed at kids...
  
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