Alabama Industry Hopes For Looser Environmental Rules Under Trump
One big difference between President Donald Trump and former President Barak Obama is their approach to environmental issues. Obama used the power of the federal government to expand environmental rules. But Trump says he’ll roll back environmental regulations, which he says will help manufacturing and create jobs. Industry in Alabama is certainly watching this new administration closely. We talk about it in this week’s Magic City Marketplace.
Mahmoud Khalil had hoped to walk free today. A federal judge said no
After signaling that Khalil could be released Friday, Judge Michael Farbiarz accepted the government's shifting explanation for Khalil's continued detention.
Protests expected this weekend, as well as an Army parade in D.C.
On Saturday, anti-Trump demonstrations are being planned around the country, as well as a military parade in Washington, D.C. Saturday is also President Trump's 79th birthday.
Israel expands strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities
Early satellite imagery appears to show some damage at Iran's main site.
These catchy old songs aren’t as think as you drunk they are
People are drinking less these days, but drinking songs never go out of style. The Lomax Archive is dropping a new album of traditional songs this week.
Indian authorities begin investigating Air India crash in which 1 passenger survived
India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is investigating the crash with help from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board. Authorities said Friday that the black box has been recovered.
Oil prices jump and stocks tumble following Israel’s attack on Iran
Israel's attack on Iran sparked the biggest jump in crude oil prices since Russia's invasion of Ukraine more than three years ago. Stocks fell sharply.