Calera Police caution that the TikTok door-knocking challenge may lead to dangerous outcomes

The Calera Police Department has expressed concerns over a recent TikTok challenge. Authorities are asking for help on social media to identify two individuals who are suspected of participating in what’s been dubbed the Virus Door Knocking Challenge. This challenge involves people knocking, kicking, or slapping random doors, often late at night, in an attempt […]
Monsoon storms challenge $100 million flood prevention effort in Flagstaff

Thunderstorms Hit Arizona as Monsoon Season Begins Flagstaff, Arizona – Summer thunderstorms are making their presence known, with significant rainfall already causing flooding in areas like Prescott and Chino Valley earlier this week. It seems to rain quite a bit in Arizona, but certain conditions can quickly lead to hazardous flooding. This highlights the importance […]
Supreme Court Rejects Biden Judge’s Attempt to Challenge Deportation Order

Supreme Court Overrules District Court on Deportation Orders The Supreme Court has dismissed a district court judge’s attempt to sidestep an order enabling the Trump administration to restart deportations from third countries. On June 23, the Supreme Court acted swiftly, allowing the removal of illegal immigrants. However, Judge Brian Murphy, appointed by Biden, argued that […]
Unbelievable: Megyn Kelly Criticizes Diddy Verdict and Promises to Challenge Hollywood’s Redemption Efforts

Megan Kelly Reacts to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Verdict On her show Wednesday, Sirius’s Megan Kelly discussed the recent verdict in the Sean “Diddy” Combs case. She emphasized that if Hollywood tries to welcome him back, it will be her “mission” to remind everyone of his “humiliation.” After a seven-week trial in New York, the jury […]
Bill O’Reilly Discusses One Major Challenge Ahead with Big Beautiful Bill

O’Reilly Comments on Senate’s Passage of Trump’s Legislation Former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly remarked on Tuesday that, while the Senate managed a narrow vote to pass President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Building,” significant challenges lie ahead. The Senate approved the bill with a close 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking […]
Alabama AG plans to challenge federal court’s dismissal of Alabama redistricting map

Alabama Attorney General to Appeal Congressional Districting Ruling Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced the state’s plan to appeal a recent federal court ruling that decided to invalidate the state’s 2023 congressional district map. A representative from the Attorney General’s Office confirmed this development on Tuesday. Marshall has continuously supported the congressional redistricting as […]
Trump Criticizes GOP Senator For Opposing BBB, Considers Primary Challenge

On Saturday, President Donald Trump criticized Republican Senator Tom Tillis from North Carolina in a social media post following his vote for the “Big, Beautiful Bill (BBB).” Trump pointed out that Tillis has been claiming to offer a 68% tax cut, contrasting it with what he described as the largest tax cut in American history. […]
Mayor Woodfin takes on James Spann’s ice bucket challenge to promote mental health awareness

Birmingham’s Mayor, Randall Woodfin, has joined an initiative aimed at raising mental health awareness through the Ice Bucket Challenge, introduced by Longleaf Recovery and Wellness. This campaign kicked off earlier in the spring and has attracted various public figures, including meteorologist James Spann and leaders from Longleaf, who are all participating to highlight the pressing […]
Column: Padilla was right to challenge Noem’s right-wing lunacy

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Karen Bass is vulnerable. Will anyone challenge her in 2026?

Mayor Karen Bass appeared to be on the path to easy re-election. But that was before wildfires wiped out the palisade band in the Pacific Ocean, placing bass leadership under the national microscope, before the city was in a massive financial crisis and the bass was searching for cuts to fill the budget gap of […]