7. The now-defunct Birmingham-Southern College baseball team's run in the Division III College World Series ended with an 11-10 loss. in spite of The Panthers built a large lead but were unable to seal the victory, ultimately losing on a walk-off home run in the ninth inning. The loss to Wisconsin-Whitewater marked the end of the school's 160+ year history due to financial collapse and the inability to secure additional funding through endowments or legislative approval.

6. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) slammed the anti-Israel protests on college campuses backed by Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, highlighting Iran's role as a major state sponsor of terrorism. Britt linked the protests to the larger context of Iran's support for groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah, criticized the Biden administration's tolerant stance toward Iran, and expressed concern about the collaboration between left-wing forces in the United States and the Iranian regime, calling it un-American and shameful.

Five. In Alabama, a new “hands-free” driving law went into effect over the weekend, making it possible to drive while holding a mobile phone subject to a fine. The law prohibits drivers from holding or supporting a mobile device while driving, expanding the existing ban on texting to include making phone calls, recording video, and viewing content on a mobile device. Although the law is a secondary infraction and cannot be the sole reason for a traffic stop, it is intended to reduce distracted driving, which was responsible for about 7% of car accidents in Alabama in 2022. Fines start at $50 for a first offense and increase for each repeat violation, resulting in points being added to a driver's record.

Four. In the city of Carrera, which will soon become a trend be interested They are also engaged in discussions about leaving Shelby County Schools and forming their own school system. The response that the problem is the parents', not the schools', may be true, but it would be disappointing. Calera and its 18,000 residents are considering whether they can remain an independent school system, following the example of Pelham and Alabaster, which formed their own school districts over the past decade. community They try the same thing as Gardendale and fail.

3. After the election vote Following the conviction of former President Donald Trump, betting odds are mixed. The odds of Trump winning in betting markets for the 2024 election have fallen slightly from 53% to 50%, while President Joe Biden's odds have risen overnight from 38% to over 40%. CBS News/YouGov found little change in Americans' opinions, while ABC News/Ipsos showed the public split mainly along party lines. While many hold fast to their pre-verdict beliefs, most independents and “double haters” (those who dislike both Biden and Trump) believe Biden should stop campaigning.

2. ALGOP and other Alabama Republicans group Weigh Further afield Statement on the conviction of former President Donald Trump: “The bottom line is, the American people are now asking themselves this question: 'Were these trials, and this case in particular, politically motivated?' And I think most Americans believe the answer is yes,” said ALPGOP Chairman John Wall.

1. The media and the Democrats opinion upon former President Donald Trump, his Recent Guiltyand his situation As Republican The candidates are major problem The American people need to see Lawsuit filed Everyday Americans don't do that. agreeTrump has raised $200 so far. a million Since his conviction, he has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on the issues surrounding the case before ruling on them. write On Truth Social, they wrote, “No one knew what this crime was until the judge ruled it unconstitutional. A complete hoax! A lawsuit like this has never been filed before. The country is in danger. Election interference!!!”

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