Small Banks Continue Move to Birmingham
Birmingham’s banking sector has seen smaller banks entering the market hoping to latch onto growth in the state’s biggest metro area. So far in 2016, that trend is not slowing. We start there in this week’s Magic City Marketplace. The Birmingham Business Journal’s Ty West also explains how the healthcare community is reacting to a General Fund budget Alabama’s Medicaid commissioner says is below what’s needed to maintain services.
Israel has hunted its top enemies around the Middle East. What has it achieved?
Israel's surprise attack in Qatar on Tuesday targeting Hamas' top political leaders was the latest in a campaign aimed at hunting down Israel's top enemies since the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel.
U.S. marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
Many loved ones of the nearly 3,000 people killed will join dignitaries and politicians at commemorations Thursday in New York, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Charlie Kirk, a Trump ally and voice for young conservatives, dies at age 31
Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was arguably the most influential voice in young conservatism, and played a pivotal role in President Trump's return to the White House.
In 2024, COVID dropped from the list of top 10 causes of death in U.S.
For the first time since 2020, COVID is not one of the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S.
Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk fatally shot during Utah college event
"The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead," President Trump wrote in a Truth Social Post. Kirk was shot during an outdoor speaking event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
Israel’s attacks on Hamas in Qatar stun the Gulf and dash chances for a Gaza ceasefire
Qatar slams Israeli attacks on Hamas leaders in Doha as "state terrorism" after the bombardment rocks the tiny U.S. ally and dashes hopes of a ceasefire in Gaza
