What the Tech App of the Day: Portal
“Portal” is different from other meditation and productivity apps because it adds visuals to the sounds of rain, waves, frogs and trickling streams.
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Meta, TikTok, other social media CEOs testify in heated Senate hearing on child exploitation
The CEOs of some of the largest social media companies testified before a Senate committee as lawmakers and parents grow increasingly concerned about the effects of social media on young people’s lives.
Legendary Auburn receiver Terry Beasley dies at 73
Terry Beasley, one of only three Auburn football players to have his jersey number retired, has died at the age of 73.
Back on home court, No. 16 Auburn ends 2-game skid with 81-54 rout of Vanderbilt
Auburn Men's Basketball
Jaylin Williams scored 21 points, Denver Jones added a season-high 19 and No. 16 Auburn rebounded from back-to-back road losses with a 81-54 win over Vanderbilt.
Sears uses strong second half to score 23 points as No. 24 Alabama rallies past Georgia 85-76
Alabama Men's Basketball
Mark Sears scored 19 of his 23 points in the second half, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 4:09 remaining, and No. 24 Alabama recovered from a slow start to beat Georgia 85-76.
Auburn hires longtime defensive coordinator DJ Durkin to run defense
Auburn Football
Auburn coach Hugh Freeze has hired former Maryland head coach and Texas A&M defensive coordinator DJ Durkin to run his defense. Durkin was with the Aggies the past two years after two seasons at Mississippi and has also made stops at Michigan and Florida.
Grey Wolf helicopter training unit activated at Maxwell Air Force Base
The new Grey Wolf helicopter training unit has now been officially activated at Maxwell Air Force Base.
Life of Selma civil rights foot soldier remembered in Washington
The life of civil rights foot soldier George Sallie of Selma is being remembered on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Ground broken for “Freedom Village” community for seniors in Montgomery
More affordable housing will soon be available for seniors in Montgomery.
Taylor Swift, others may vanish from TikTok in licensing dispute
Universal Music Group, which represents artists including Taylor Swift, Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, says that it will no longer allow its music on TikTok now that a licensing deal has expired.
