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Florida Approves Bill Banning Oil & Gas Operations Near Apalachicola
CleanTechnica
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July 7, 2025
Last Updated on: 7th July 2025, 11:49 am Apalachicola is a small city in the Florida Panhandle that is home to a thriving seafood industry — primarily oysters — that relies on the waters of the Gulf of Mexico for its living. The Apalachicola River...
'Trump Effect' site takes credit for US investment under Biden
Yahoo Finance
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By Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) -Within hours of taking office in January, President Donald Trump boasted about attracting $3 trillion in new corporate investments to the United States. Since then, Trump has said the investments have swelled to $14...
Alabama's Surprising Spot in Dating Rankings
WTUG 92.9 FM - Alabama
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June 23, 2025
It seems like now a days online dating is the most popular way to get out of that dreaded “single”category. People all over the country are finding their soulmates online. With sites like Grindr, Facebook Dating, and the top dogs of the online...
$7000 for Everyone – Alabama’s New School Choice Program
The Network Journal
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Today, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed the Alabama Parental Rights in Education Act, enacting one of the most expansive school choice programs in the nation. In 2025-2026, the program is set to offer $7,000 in education funding per K-12 student...
8 Old-School Technologies I'm Sad Are Fading Into Obscurity
How-To Geek
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June 27, 2025
There's a particular kind of heartbreak that comes from seeing something you once loved slowly slip into irrelevance—not because it failed, but because the world simply moved on. I've always had a soft spot for older tech. Again, not just because...
Strong leads Alabama delegation in celebrating Marshall Space Flight Center’s 65th anniversary
Yellowhammer News - Alabama
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June 27, 2025
U.S. Rep. Dale Strong, with the support of Alabama’s entire congressional delegation, led a resolution today commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Marshall Space Flight Center and reaffirming continued support for the Center’s mission,...
Miss Alabama 2025: Miss Hoover, Miss Vestavia Hills, Miss Phenix City earn preliminary wins
AL.com - Alabama
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June 28, 2025
Excitement is building at the Miss Alabama pageant, with three nights of preliminaries completed before Saturday’s finale. Three contestants earned special kudos on Friday, as winners of preliminary events in in talent and evening wear. Emma Terry...
Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 6, Issue 6, June 2025
JD Supra - California
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June 28, 2025
Volume 6, Issue 6 Welcome to our sixth issue of 2025 of Decoded - our technology law insights e-new CISA, NSA, FBI Issue New Guidelines on AI Data Security “This includes methods such as ‘poisoning’ of scraped sources and targeting of weak points...
1900 Scientists Say 'Climate Change Not Caused By CO2' – The Real Environment Movement Was Hijacked
Zero Hedge
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Authored by Mark Keenan via RealityBooks.com, Millions of people worldwide are concerned about climate change and believe there is a climate emergency. For decades we have been told by the United Nations that Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from...
Several State Parks to Receive Water Improvements Using Alabama Made Products
Courier Journal - Alabama
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On Thursday, June 26, 2025, state and local officials announced more than two dozen water and wastewater projects at Alabama State Parks. Many of these projects will use ductile iron pipe manufactured in Alabama. The projects are funded through...
University of Alabama professors, students criticize state DEI ban
The Tuscaloosa News - Alabama
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BIRMINGHAM — Professors and students at the University of Alabama said in federal court Thursday that a 2024 state law banning DEI and so-called “divisive concepts” had chilled academic freedom and thrown funding for student organizations into...
Federal judge considers whether Alabama’s anti-DEI law violates the Constitution
Alabama Public Radio
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June 27, 2025
Professors and students at the University of Alabama testified on Thursday that a new an anti-diversity, equity and inclusion law has jeopardized funding and changed curriculum, as a federal judge weighs whether the legislation is constitutional...
Letter: Funding for nurses, scientists essential
Tampa Bay Newspapers INC - Florida
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Pinellas Park in the 1960s was a great place to grow up, and the school system provided great opportunities to explore biology, chemistry, engineering, and health. Current threats to science funding make these opportunities less common. I hope my...
Alabama Cannabis Regulators Grant Medical Marijuana Testing License To Foley-Based Lab
Marijuana Moment
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June 22, 2025
The lab will be the only medical cannabis testing lab in the state until AMCC reopens the application process. By Alander Rocha, Alabama Reflector The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) voted Tuesday to award Foley-based Green Health...
Scientist ‘Dr. Beetle’ Uses Art to Talk About Insect Ecology, Conservation
The Good Men Project - California
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June 22, 2025
By Jonathan Feakins “It’s a bit of a grandma-core hobby,” Tierney Brosius admits. But whether at her children’s soccer tournaments or organizing an “Entomoloknitting Circle” at the Entomological Society of America’s annual conference, Dr. Brosius...
GUEST COLUMN: Alabama’s education savings account program, puts parents in the driver’s seat
The Wetumpka Herald - Alabama
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Last year, Alabama became the 11th state in the nation to pass a universal school choice bill. We established the CHOOSE Act to give more Alabama families the ability to CHOOSE the education that best suits their own child, plain and simple. Next...
University of Alabama system professors, students say state DEI ban hurt classes, activities
WZDX - Alabama
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June 27, 2025
Students and professors at the University of Alabama argue that a new state law restricts academic freedom and affects student organization funding. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Professors and students at the University of Alabama said in federal court...
Analyst JD PicKell calls out Big Ten program's 'ridiculous' schedule ahead of matchups vs Alabama, Michigan, Ohio State, predicts potential upsets
Sportskeeda
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June 27, 2025
Wisconsin faces a daunting 2025 slate, Alabama, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana and Illinois, with On3’s JD PicKell calling it “ridiculous” and warning that the Badgers may be forced to adapt or collapse. On Wednesday’s episode of "The Hard...
Scientists baffled after discovering more sharks swimming inland in rivers — here's what you need to know
The Cool Down - Oregon
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June 22, 2025
It's possible that these sharks could end up completely landlocked in freshwater lakes. by Christine DulionJune 22, 2025 A new pattern in shark behavior has experts sounding the alarm, and it may have everything to do with an overheating planet....
Alabama A&M made ‘various corrections’ after audit finds it violates property law
AL.com - Alabama
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June 22, 2025
When people don’t pick up their checks at Alabama businesses, banks, government agencies or nonprofits, and some time goes by, state law requires sending the money electronically to the state treasurer. That requirement includes colleges that may...