Kyle Whitmire: What makes a failing school?
This week 78 schools were listed as failing in Alabama. Birmingham had the most schools listed than any other place in the state. We talk with Kyle Whitmire, political reporter with AL.com and The Birmingham News on what this means for Birmingham schools.
Trump Administration could impose a travel ban on dozens more countries
A State Department memo says dozens of countries have until Wednesday morning to come up with a plan to address some U.S. concerns, or face travel restrictions.
The darter fish and the data center
A newly identified species is already in danger of extinction. A proposed massive data center in Bessemer would “nuke” its habitat, scientists say.
President Trump fires a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Christopher Hanson was appointed to serve on the commission overseeing the nation's nuclear reactors by President Biden in 2020.
Purdue Pharma, Sacklers reach new $7.4 billion opioid settlement
A new $7.4 billion opioid settlement for Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family has been approved by all U.S. states and territories
Top House Democrat asks Microsoft about DOGE code allegedly tied to NLRB data removal
A top House Democrat is asking Microsoft for information about a DOGE staffer's GitHub account connected to whistleblower allegations of sensitive data leaving the National Labor Relations Board.
‘It’s pretty cool to see so many people who are all like me’: Birmingham celebrates Pride
Birmingham’s 47th annual Pridefest wrapped up this weekend, but not before a festive pride parade brought out revelers in colorful dress to the city’s Lakeview District Saturday night.
