Former U.S. Attorney Jay Town: The reauthorization of FISA 702 was vital to national security
Reauthorization of Section 702 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act FISA was absolutely essential to national security. So why is every renewal of this critical intelligence capability met with such controversy? The answer lies in a fundamental misunderstanding of how 702 works, combined with concerns about past abuses of 702 that have already become policy and now […]
New York Times Deploying 29 Fact-Checkers For Trump-Biden Debate
The New York Times will be sending 29 fact-checkers to Thursday's debate between President Biden and former President Trump on CNN. You read that right, 29 of them. The Times said the fact-checkers will join a team of 31 reporters and editorial staff it will use to cover the landmark debate. Revealed Monday. The editorial […]
‘USA’ chants drown out pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Alabama
“A protest by groups with opposing views took place on campus today. The University appreciates that participants peacefully exercised their free speech without disruption, violence, vandalism or arrests. University officials and UAPD were on scene and shared expectations for a responsible, peaceful event and clear guidelines that align with the law and University policy. All […]
Meta to build $800 million next-generation data center in Alabama
Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced plans for tech giant Meta Platforms to open an $800 million data center in Alabama's capital city that will support 100 jobs and expand the company's existing investment in the state. The new 715,000-square-foot AI-optimized data center will be built across from the Hyundai auto assembly plant along Interstate […]
Absolutely Unreal: Chinese Women’s Basketball Player Zhang Ziyu Is A Whopping 7’3″
I had no idea women could grow so tall, wow! Zhang Ziyu, a 17-year-old from China, 7'3″ The centre made her international debut at the FIBA ​​Under-18 Women's Asia Cup, dominating her first two matches – and not surprisingly, she's also the tallest at a staggering 7ft 3ins! Thanks to her incredible height, the Chinese […]
Donald Trump Jr. backs legal gambling plan, asks why Alabama Senate is ‘refusing to let the people vote’
Donald Trump Jr. posted a message in support of a gambling legalization bill awaiting a final vote in the Alabama Senate. On Tuesday, after a conference committee advanced a two-bill plan and the Alabama House voted in favor, the Senate fell one vote short of passing the constitutional amendment, which requires a three-fifths majority. The […]
Samford star Achor Achor enters transfer portal
Samford University basketball star forward Akol Akol has entered his name into the transfer portal, announcing it on social media Wednesday morning. I'd like to thank everyone at Samford University for the past two years. I've had some amazing times with you and am incredibly proud of all we've accomplished together. With that being said, […]
Atlanta Judge Removed From Office Following Arrest At Atlanta Nightclub
The Georgia Supreme Court ordered the removal of Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson from judicial office effective Tuesday, Fox News reported. The Supreme Court's decision came on the recommendation of the Judicial Qualifications Commission, which found Peterson guilty of “institutional incompetence” among other ethics violations. according to He told Fox News that an investigation […]
Alabama passes bill to allow Joe Biden on the 2024 presidential ballot
Updated Thursday at 3:20 p.m. — Gov. Kay Ivey has signed the bill into law. The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill that would ensure that the Democratic presidential and vice presidential nominees, presumably President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, will appear on the ballot for the general election […]
Legendary Alabama lawyer passes away after battle with cancer
A beloved Tuscaloosa attorney has passed away after a tough battle with cancer. Bob Prince was a founding partner of Prince, Glover & Hays, Inc., which said Prince was known for his incredible courtroom ability, generosity, trustworthiness and steadfast support of his clients. “The jury was paying attention to every word he said, he had […]
