Flu cases soaring in Alabama, six other states
The U.S. flu season is underway, with Alabama and at least six other states reporting high levels of illnesses and cases rising in other parts of the country, health officials say.
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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter is in hospice care
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter is in hospice care at home in Plains, Georgia, joining former President Jimmy Carter, who has been receiving end-of-life care since February.
Biden signs a bill averting a government shutdown for now, with Israel and Ukraine aid still stalled
President Joe Biden signed a temporary spending bill a day before a potential government shutdown, pushing a fight with congressional Republicans over the federal budget into the new year, as wartime aid for Ukraine and Israel remains stalled.
U.S. House votes to prevent a government shutdown
The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown after new Republican Speaker Mike Johnson reached across the aisle to Democrats when conservatives revolted against his plan.
Senate panel takes a step toward ending Sen. Tuberville’s blockade of military nominations
Senate Democrats pushed ahead with a resolution that would allow for the quick confirmation of hundreds of military nominees, to get around a blockade from Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) over a Pentagon abortion policy.
Hyundai raising factory worker pay 25% by 2028
Hyundai has joined Honda and Toyota in raising factory worker wages after the United Auto Workers union reached new contract agreements with Detroit automakers.
Blinken: “Far too many” Palestinians have died as Israel wages war on Hamas
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that “far too many” Palestinians have died and suffered as Israel wages war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Israel agrees to four-hour daily pauses in Gaza fighting to allow civilians to flee
Israel has agreed to put in place four-hour daily humanitarian pauses in its assault on Hamas in northern Gaza, the White House said.
Hollywood Strikes Over: When could you could see your favorite shows return?
Missed your favorite actors? After nearly four months of striking, they’re coming back.
Republican senators are meeting with Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville to urge him to stop blocking military nominations
Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville said he’s open to negotiating an end to his blockade of almost 400 military nominees after meeting with fellow Republican senators.
