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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, committing to streamlining prior authorizations
1819 News
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A group of insurance companies nationwide agreed to simplify and reduce prior authorizations with new actions. AHIP (Advancing Health Insurance Providers) announced a series of commitments that it says will protect those insured by quickly...
Senate considers Neil Jacobs as NOAA administrator
ABC News - New York
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Neil Jacobs, the atmospheric scientist nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has vowed to place science, human safety and technological innovation at the forefront of operations if...
Confronted with DNA, Alabama offers theory that ‘defies logic’ to keep man on death row
AL.com - Alabama
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June 23, 2025
Christopher Barbour’s entire adult life has hinged on words he uttered when he was 22. More than 30 years ago, Barbour confessed to police that he killed a 40-year-old single mother in Montgomery and helped another man rape her. Almost immediately...
Isaacman interested in privately funded science missions
SpaceNews
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June 23, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. — Former NASA administrator nominee Jared Isaacman says he is interested in pursuing some of the goals he had for the agency from outside it. Isaacman received the National Space Society’s Wernher von Braun Award June 21 on behalf of...
Alabama Environmental Management Commission hires Edward Poolos as new ADEM director
1819 News
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Members of the Alabama Environmental Management Commission appointed Edward Poolos as the new Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) director at their meeting on Friday. The finalists for the job were Anthony Scott Hughes, David...
Launch of Alabama rocket doubles size of Amazon’s satellite constellation
AL.com - Alabama
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June 23, 2025
Amazon’s second batch of satellites reached orbit early Monday aboard one of the final flights of United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket. It is the company’s second launch in support of Amazon’s $10 billion Kuiper Project, a network of low Earth...
What to do in Chicago: Windy City Smokeout, Gospel Music Festival and sneakers on Navy Pier
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 10, 2025
Our picks for events in and around Chicago this weekend. Chicago Got Sole Call them sneakers, kicks, gym shoes — whatever — but if you love them, get to Navy Pier this weekend. Billed as the “ultimate sneaker convention” and hosted by Chance the...
CEPA hosts Mrs. Alabama American contest
St. Clair News Aegis - Alabama
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June 23, 2025
Published 12:14 am Monday, June 23, 2025 Taylor Folks Taylor Folks was crowned Mrs. Alabama American 2025, Sunday, June 8 at the Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts. Folks will represent Alabama at the Mrs. American competition Aug....
Alabama’s aerospace growth story takes off at the 2025 Paris Air Show
Made in Alabama
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June 13, 2025
Alabama’s aerospace and defense industry’s momentum continues to build with a raft of new investment projects, advancing operations across the state that develop leading products and innovative technologies for markets around the world. Over the...
Vinemont native crowned Mrs. Alabama American
The Cullman Times - Alabama
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June 23, 2025
Published 12:12 am Monday, June 23, 2025 Taylor Folks Taylor Folks was crowned Mrs. Alabama American 2025, Sunday, June 8 at the Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts. Folks will represent Alabama at the Mrs. American competition Aug....
Kalen DeBoer, Alabama football support QB Keelon Russell at sister’s funeral in Mississippi
AL.com - Alabama
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June 22, 2025
Alabama football has a busy final weekend of recruiting visits in Tuscaloosa, but coach Kalen DeBoer and some other staffers still took time to go show support for freshman quarterback Keelon Russell in Mississippi. A memorial service was held in...
Alabama third grade reading scores show growth
The Tuscaloosa News - Alabama
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Alabama third grade students appeared to improve on a test of reading comprehension last year despite a slight increase in testing standards, according to numbers released by the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) on Thursday. According...
Alabama announces updates for CDL holders to enhance road safety and certification process
WJSU - Alabama
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Driver License Division has announced two significant updates for Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants, aligning with federal guidelines to enhance road safety and streamline certification...
Alabama Lt. Governor candidate ‘staying in this race’ despite PhD controversy
AL.com - Alabama
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June 13, 2025
Nicole Wadsworth, a Republican candidate for Alabama’s lieutenant governor, is remaining in the race despite questions about her educational history and reportedly losing campaign staff. Wadsworth’s educational credentials came under question...
CA teens organize to promote arts education
Public News Service
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More than 400 teen artists will gather this Saturday in Southern California to learn about equity in arts education. The 3rd annual Arts Advocacy Day kicks off the California State Summer School for the Arts. Speakers and workshops will tackle...
Kalen DeBoer, Alabama players support Keelon Russell at twin sister’s funeral
On3
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June 22, 2025
Alabama freshman quarterback Keelon Russell recently lost his twin sister, Kierston, after passing away in Tuscaloosa. On Saturday, the funeral was held in Tupelo, MS, and people from inside the Crimson Tide program made sure Russell was not...
Alabama ONE Celebrates Official Ribbon Cuttings for Dothan and Samson Branches
WEISRadio - Alabama
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June 13, 2025
Tuscaloosa, AL – Alabama ONE Credit Union is proud to announce the official ribbon cutting ceremonies for its new branches in Dothan and Samson, marking a significant milestone in the credit union’s expansion into Southeast Alabama. These events...
Alabama announces big changes for CDL holders
WPMI - Alabama
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WPMI) — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division is announcing two major updates impacting Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants across the state. These changes, aligned with federal...
Lowndes County natives honored at UWA
The Lowndes Signal - Alabama
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July 9, 2025
Published 6:00 pm Wednesday, July 9, 2025 1 of 2 Photo submitted | Shemeka Robinson Lowndes County natives are receiving honors while pursuing higher education at University of West Alabama’s (UWA). Shemeka Robinson of Letohatchee made the UWA...
CMU football adds six coaches to coaching staff
Morning Sun - Michigan
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July 10, 2025
New Central Michigan Head Football Coach Matt Drinkall officially announced the addition of six staff members on Wednesday morning. Drinkall has retained John Leister as its Director of External Operations, promoted Ashley Jetzer to Assistant...