Alabama Economy: Big Family
The current financial crisis is fueling chronic stress and limiting some people’s ability to think clearly and control their emotions. But UAB psychologist Josh Klapow says the best way to cope is to take action by developing a family budget, taking a step back (Don’t watch the undulations of the stock market on an hourly basis), and staying connected to friends and family.
We’d like to add one more suggestion to that list: Laugh! Many studies document the healing power of laughter, but there’s a true living laboratory for it in Trussville, where Beverly and Sam Gardner are raising 16 children. They tell WBHM’s Tanya Ott that, especially during lean economic times, a little laughter goes a long way.
How China, not the U.S., became the main climate solution story in 2025
The U.S. has become a "side character" in the global story of renewable energy, experts say. China dominates the sector, with positive implications for the climate and their economy.
Republicans push high deductible plans and health savings accounts
A Republican call to give Americans cash instead of health insurance subsidies revives an old idea that has left millions with medical debt.
Supreme Court to hear case that could vastly expand presidential powers
The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case about President Trump's firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. At stake is a 90-year precedent limiting the president's power over independent agencies.
Zelenskyy heads to London for more Ukraine peace talks. Here’s what to know
The talks signal fresh support from European allies. But they follow stalled U.S. negotiations in Miami and comments from President Trump's son suggesting Washington is ready to pull back.
Tributes, not politics, play center stage as Trump hosts the Kennedy Center Honors
President Trump said he was closely involved with picking the honorees, and on Sunday he became the first president to host the Kennedy Center awards ceremony.
Thailand launches airstrikes along border with Cambodia as tensions reignite
Both sides accused the other of breaking a ceasefire that halted fighting earlier this year. Longstanding border disputes erupted into five days of combat in July that killed dozens.
