Cadillac Williams enjoying ‘old school’ Auburn offense, but wants improvements in passing game

smh.com.au/sport/soccer/we-have-to-beg-for-permission-why-there-isn-t-more-african-talent-in-the-matildas-20240418-p5fkpv.html

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‘We have to beg for permission’: Why there isn’t more African talent in the Matildas

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Apr 12

Nebraska proposes new football building be named for Tom Osborne: The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider renaming NU's new football building ...

omaha.com/sports/huskers/football/nebraska-proposes-new-football-building-be-named-for-tom-osborne/article_7e142870-bd18-5872-a2ca-d3eb6eabf31e.html

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Apr 16

Duke University Ends Full Ride Scholarship Program Black Students Following The End Of Affirmative Action

essence.com/news/duke-ends-scholarship-program-black-students/

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Apr 17

Morgan Price on making history as 1st HBCU gymnast to win national title: 'It felt really amazing'

goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/morgan-price-making-history-1st-hbcu-gymnast-win-109307101

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Alabama Mercedes workers to vote on union representation: Thousands of Alabama Mercedes-Benz workers will vote in May to determine if they want United Auto ...

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Quick Glance: Historic Vote at Volkswagen Plant in Tennessee

This week, 4,300 hourly workers at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, are voting on whether to join the United Auto Workers union.

The significance of this vote lies in the potential shift in union dynamics in the South, with the UAW launching a strong campaign to penetrate non-union auto factories in the region.

The outcome of this vote could either significantly strengthen or hinder the union, with the UAW needing a majority of yes votes to win.

Southern politicians warn of job losses if unionization occurs in the region, while Volkswagen emphasizes respecting employees' right to choose and its substantial investments in the plant.

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Apr 17

New Huntsville music festival now has name, dates, genres: Event is being produced by produced by C3 Presents, a company whose resume includes mega-festivals ...

al.com/news/huntsville/2024/04/new-huntsville-music-festival-now-has-name-dates-genres.html

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Apr 16

$10 million solar panel plant announced for north Alabama, to create 70 jobs: OMCO is leasing Building 100 in the Huntsville West Industrial Park at 7620 ...

al.com/business/2024/04/10-million-solar-panel-plant-announced-for-north-alabama-to-create-70-jobs.html

theathletic.com/5039970/2024/04/11/premier-league-semi-automated-offside/

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Premier League to use semi-automated offside technology next season: What it is and how it works

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Apr 07

UConn pulls away from Alabama late to go to second straight national championship game: Live updates, reaction

theathletic.com/live-blogs/alabama-vs-uconn-live-score-updates-march-madness-mens-final-four/C8F7VRkX6R57/

Quick Glance: Purdue Advances to NCAA Title Game by Beating N.C. State 63-50

Purdue defeated North Carolina State 63-50, advancing to the NCAA title game.

Zach Edey scored 20 points and 12 rebounds, dominating the battle of big men.

Purdue (34-4) moves on to face the winner of Alabama and defending champion UConn.

Edey and coach Matt Painter's team have overcome every challenge so far, despite facing some difficulties.

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Apr 12

Black Woman Says Viral Moment With Donald Trump Was 'Learning Experience': Michaelah Montgomery spoke out about the moment with Trump in Chick-fil-A.

newsweek.com/michaelah-montgomery-donald-trump-viral-moment-chick-fil-georgia-1889744

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Apr 11

OJ Simpson dies aged 76, says family: OJ Simpson, the American football star and actor who was acquitted in a sensational 1995 trial of murdering his former wife ...

rte.ie/news/us/2024/0411/1443027-oj-simpson/

Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding

O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.

Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.

Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.

Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.

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Apr 07

Charles Barkley’s sincere message after Tide falls to UConn: ‘They made the University of Alabama proud’

al.com/alabamabasketball/2024/04/charles-barkleys-sincere-message-after-tide-falls-to-uconn-they-made-the-university-of-alabama-proud.html

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NFL prospect AJ Simon dies one week before the draft: College football player Amitral “AJ” Simon died just one week before potentially realizing his pro-ball ...

nbcnews.com/news/sports/nfl-prospect-aj-simon-dies-one-week-draft-rcna148392

Quick Glance: Mourning NFL Draft Hopeful and Former High School Football Star

The talented player AJ Simon from Albany University and NFL draft prospect has passed away at the age of 25.

No cause for his death has been disclosed.

Simon, a 6-foot-1, 267-pound defensive lineman, played at Pocono Mountain West High School and was a significant player at Albany University.

Prior to the upcoming NFL Draft, he reportedly made a visit to the New England Patriots ahead of the draft.

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Apr 08

How Abortion, and IVF, Flipped an Alabama State House Seat: Marilyn Lands’s victory in a special election provided an early blueprint for Democrats who are eager ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/08/us/politics/alabama-abortion-ivf-house-seat.html

wired.com/story/moody-landfill-fire-pfas-forever-chemicals/

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WIRED Apr 06

Searching for 'Forever Chemicals' From an Endless Landfill Fire: Alabama residents are considering blood or urine tests to see if “forever chemicals” have ...

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Apr 03

Mercedes workers in Alabama to file for union vote this week, UAW leader says: Factory workers at Mercedes Benz's assembly plant in Alabama are moving forward ...

reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/mercedes-workers-alabama-file-union-vote-soon-this-week-sources-say-2024-04-02/

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Apr 17

GOP State AGs Ask EPA to 'Eviscerate' Crucial Environmental Justice Tool: "Many of the states that have signed the petition have historically allowed these ...

commondreams.org/news/gop-epa-title-vi

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Apr 02

Mercedes workers in Alabama to file for union vote as soon as this week, sources say

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Apr 10

Alabama offered millions in incentives for Landing’s Birmingham HQ. What changed?

al.com/news/2024/04/alabama-offered-millions-in-incentives-for-landings-birmingham-hq-what-changed.html

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Apr 10

Cristiano Ronaldo, what are you doing?: One of the greatest players to have ever lived is sullying his reputation with toddler tantrums in Saudi Arabia

theathletic.com/5401635/2024/04/09/cristiano-ronaldo-red-card-al-nassr/

Quick Glance: Cristiano Ronaldo and his controversial actions

In Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo is causing a stir with inappropriate behavior.

During a game against Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo attacks player Ali Al-Bulayhi and gets sent off.

Despite a goal from Ronaldo, Al Nassr is knocked out of the Saudi Super Cup.

Ronaldo repeatedly displays violent and inappropriate behavior, raising questions about his conduct.

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Apr 16

Transfer portal reopens, will Revenge of the Crimson Tide follow?: A look at the transfer portal situation for Alabama and Auburn as the spring window opens.

al.com/alabamafootball/2024/04/transfer-portal-reopens-will-revenge-of-the-crimson-tide-follow.html

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Apr 17

LIFT Academy chooses Tuskegee for $27 million pilot training school: Earlier this year, Tuskegee University announced a new flight school program allowing ...

al.com/news/montgomery/2024/04/lift-academy-chooses-tuskegee-for-27-million-pilot-training-school.html

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Apr 12

Taco Bell execs reveal what they order nearly every day: 'It will change your life'

nypost.com/2024/04/12/lifestyle/taco-bell-execs-reveal-what-they-order-nearly-every-day-it-will-change-your-life/

theathletic.com/5395463/2024/04/07/havertz-centre-forward-arsenal/

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The Athletic Apr 07

Kai Havertz, No 9: Kai Havertz began the season as a left-sided No 8 but his performances as a striker demand that he continues playing there

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Apr 14

Klopp farewell tour fizzling out as Liverpool struggle to keep up momentum: Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp's farewell tour could end with a whimper after ...

reuters.com/sports/soccer/klopp-farewell-tour-fizzling-out-liverpool-struggle-keep-up-momentum-2024-04-14/

Quick Glance: Soccer-Eze and Palace deal Liverpool big blow with 1-0 win

Liverpool's pursuit of a Premier League title in manager Juergen Klopp's final season was dealt a major setback with a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace at Anfield.

Eberechi Eze scored in the 14th minute, dropping Liverpool to third place in the table.

Tyrick Mitchell found Eze unmarked in the box after a beautiful build-up of 21 passes, resulting in Palace taking the lead.

Liverpool missed several chances, including Curtis Jones's and Mohamed Salah's shots, with Klopp planning to leave the club at the end of the season after nine years in charge.

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Apr 16

16-year-old gets fulltime Phoenix contract: The youngest Wellington Phoenix player to debut in the men's A-League has signed on for the club's first team at just ...

rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514397/16-year-old-gets-fulltime-phoenix-contract

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NPR

npr.org/2024/04/05/1242143873/uaw-auto-workers-union-south-right-to-work-mercedes-volkswagen-election

Apr 05

Seeking to defy history, the UAW is coming closer to unionizing in the South: Autoworkers at Volkswagen's plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., will vote in mid-April on ...

Quick Glance: UAW making strides in unionization efforts in the South

The UAW is increasing its efforts for unionization in the South.

Employees at Mercedes in Vance, Alabama, have submitted a petition for a union election.

The UAW has rapidly gained the majority of workers at Volkswagen and Mercedes.

Wage issues and political resistance shape the debate around unionization in the South.

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Philippe Clement points to Rangers 'strange preparation' after Ross County loss: The Belgian was at a loss to explain the lack of urgency from his players in ...

dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/philippe-clement-points-rangers-strange-32584035

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Apr 14

‘Correct a black mark in US history’: former prisoners of Abu Ghraib get day in court

theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2024/apr/14/abu-ghraib-iraq-torture-abuse

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Apr 12

Search underway for 40-year-old Birmingham woman believed kidnapped, seriously injured

al.com/news/2024/04/search-continues-for-40-year-old-birmingham-woman-believed-kidnapped-seriously-injured.html

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Apr 03

Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter': Who are the featured Black country artists?: These Black artists are paving the way, one cowboy boot at time.

mashable.com/article/black-country-artists-beyonce-cowboy-carter

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Apr 03

Goodman: Is Bo Nix woke or just soft?: Auburn's former quarterback takes a shot at the South.

al.com/auburnfootball/2024/04/goodman-is-bo-nix-woke-or-just-soft.html

theathletic.com/5395284/2024/04/12/playing-against-arsenal/

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The Athletic Apr 12

Facing Arsenal: Managers, analysts and players tell us about ‘the toughest test’: Arsenal are top of the Premier League and in superb form - but what is it like ...

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Alabama book challenges an expensive ‘nightmare’: Librarians: Librarians said they have spent hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars addressing complaints.

al.com/news/2024/04/alabama-book-challenges-an-expensive-nightmare-librarians.html

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Apr 17

Number of Alabamians removed from Medicaid approaches 200K as unwinding continues

al.com/news/montgomery/2024/04/number-of-alabamians-removed-from-medicaid-approaches-200k-as-unwinding-continues.html

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wsj.com/style/beauty/going-gray-hair-time-to-refresh-your-makeup-routine-972cfbec

Apr 05

Going Gray? Time to Refresh Your Makeup Routine.: Many women are embracing their naturally silver hair. That also means conquering a new makeup palette.

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Apr 17

Alabama lawmakers vote down legislation to make police bodycam footage public record

al.com/news/mobile/2024/04/alabama-lawmakers-vote-down-legislation-to-make-police-bodycam-footage-public-record.html

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Apr 12

Alabama legislators want $6.6 million in library funding tied to book relocations

al.com/educationlab/2024/04/alabama-legislators-want-66-million-in-library-funding-tied-to-book-relocations.html

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Apr 17

Travis Barker’s Teen Daughter Shuts Down ‘Delusional’ Plastic Surgery Rumors: The 18-year-old's comment comes after a social media user accused her of getting ...

huffpost.com/entry/travis-barker-daughter-alabama-denies-plastic-surgery-claims_n_661ee510e4b046441aa343b9

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Apr 08

Alabama senators push for teachers to get 12 weeks of paid parental leave: Alabama currently does not offer teachers any paid parental leave.

al.com/educationlab/2024/04/alabama-senators-push-for-teachers-to-get-12-weeks-of-paid-parental-leave.html

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Lexington Herald-Leader

kentucky.com/sports/article287260125.html

Apr 01

A first for Alabama. Plus, will NC State have a heroic moment?: The Alabama men’s basketball team is headed to the Final Four after knocking off Clemson. Plus ...

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Apr 07

Tracy Wolfson Hilariously Broke Out a Ladder for Postgame Interview With UConn’s Donovan Clingan

si.com/college/2024/04/06/final-four-uconn-donovan-clingan-tracy-wolfson-interview-ladder

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Apr 01

It’s a Final Four with a Big One, but the Other Three will take their shots: Connecticut looks unbeatable as it enters this men’s Final Four, but fellow colossus ...

washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/04/01/can-anyone-beat-connecticut-in-final-four/

Quick Glance: NC State Advances to First Final Four Since 1983: DJ Burns Leads Upset

NC State makes fourth Final Four appearance, first since 1983, by defeating Duke in a thrilling 74-64 game.

DJ Burns Jr. scored 29 points to lead the Pack against Duke after struggling in the ACC Season.

Burns was defended by Mark Mitchell and Ryan Young after Kyle Filipowski fouled out, contributing to his standout performance.

Duke's McCain excelled with 32 points, while Proctor's disappointing performance may impact his draft decision.

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Apr 16

CBS' Billy Joel blunder is the Jets' 'Heidi Game' all over again: CBS cutting from its Billy Joel concert broadcast early is reminiscent of the Jets-Raiders ...

nypost.com/2024/04/15/sports/cbs-billy-joel-blunder-is-the-jets-heidi-game-all-over-again/

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Celtic fire off Sfa missive over Rangers penalty and voice John Beaton fears: The Hoops have written to the governing body as they believe Beaton wasn't ...

dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/celtic-fire-sfa-missive-over-32540063

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Mar 31

Charles Barkley on Alabama advancing to Final Four: ‘You can’t be a hater’: Former Auburn star gives a Roll Tide and congratulates "Alabama University ...

al.com/alabamabasketball/2024/03/charles-barkley-on-alabama-advancing-to-final-four-you-cant-be-a-hater.html

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Apr 07

Alabama pushes two bills to restrict what’s in the library: ‘It’s creating a nanny state.’

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Apr 05

2024 Tesla Model 3: Good Enough to Be Elon-Proof?: In a softening EV market, the Tesla CEO’s remarks have made some buyers wary of the brand ...

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Apr 18

J.K. Dobbins becomes latest ex-Ravens player to sign with Jim Harbaugh's Chargers

usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chargers/2024/04/17/jk-dobbins-signing-with-chargers-gus-edwards-reunion/73363751007/

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Apr 12

Boyfriend sought on kidnapping charge in disappearance of 40-year-old Birmingham mother of 4

al.com/news/2024/04/boyfriend-sought-on-kidnapping-charge-in-disappearance-of-40-year-old-birmingham-mother-of-4.html

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Apr 11

Should Bayern Munich have had a penalty for Arsenal’s Gabriel picking up the ball?

theathletic.com/5404986/2024/04/10/gabriel-handball-bayern-penalty-arsenal/

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Apr 11

2024 NFL draft rankings: Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr. lead top 50 players: The 2024 NFL draft rankings reflect a class driven by offense ...

usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2024/04/11/nfl-draft-rankings-players-jj-mccarthy-drake-maye/73277286007/

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wsj.com/lifestyle/solar-eclipse-cleveland-tourist-destination-dd78d2cd

Apr 05

The New Center of the World is Cleveland. Locals Say It’s About Time.: Two massive events, the women’s Final Four and the eclipse, are converging on the ...

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Apr 17

Former Alabama Govs. Robert Bentley, Don Siegelman announce support for bill to retroactively ban judicial ov

al.com/politics/2024/04/former-alabama-govs-robert-bentley-don-siegelman-announce-support-for-bill-to-retroactively-ban-judicial-override.html

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Mar 31

100 years ago, the world’s largest Nehi bottle was built in Auburn: It burned in 1933 but the area is still called "The Bottle."

al.com/life/2024/03/100-years-ago-the-worlds-largest-nehi-bottle-was-built-in-auburn.html

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Alabama’s overtime tax exemption will have larger impact than expected: Last year’s law to take the income tax off of Alabama workers’ overtime pay is now ...

al.com/news/2024/04/alabamas-overtime-tax-exemption-will-have-larger-impact-than-expected.html

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Apr 17

Alabama utilities struggle to meet new limits on forever chemicals in drinking water

al.com/news/2024/04/alabama-utilities-struggle-to-meet-new-limits-on-forever-chemicals-in-drinking-water.html

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Apr 06

Brendan Rodgers urges Celtic to keep calm against Rangers amid Ibrox atmosphere: The Hoops travel across the city on Sunday with a point advantage over their ...

news.stv.tv/sport/brendan-rodgers-urges-celtic-to-keep-calm-against-rangers-amid-ibrox-storm

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Richmond Times-Dispatch

richmond.com/sports/high-school/804-varsity-blog/benedictine-godwin-baseball-julia-budzinski-memorial-scholarship/article_a7b4255a-f692-11ee-b1fb-b34ed15918c5.html

Apr 10

Benedictine baseball beats Mills Godwin in eight innings in Julia Budzinski memorial game

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Apr 16

Pink shoe found at kidnapping scene leads to body of missing mom of four, AL cops say

sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article287690950.html

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Daily Mirror

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Man City fans blamed for putting Bernardo off before disastrous penalty miss: Bernardo Silva was one of two Manchester City players to miss in the penalty ...

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Apr 03

The tragic last days of Bubba Copeland: ‘I can’t do this no more’: The story of the Smith Station mayor, who took his own life last year following a series of ...

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Apr 05

Why Winemakers Love Lighter, Food-Friendly Cabernet Franc: Typically less tannic than Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc makes delicious, highly drinkable wines ...

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Apr 04

Alabama’s Red Clay Strays: ‘We bet on ourselves, every time. Because God’s right behind us.’

al.com/life/2024/04/alabamas-red-clay-strays-we-bet-on-ourselves-every-time-because-gods-right-behind-us.html

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Apr 10

Helena yanks public money awarded to private school teachers after pushback: After swift and fierce backlash, the mayor of Helena on Tuesday said the city will ...

al.com/news/2024/04/helena-yanks-public-money-awarded-to-private-school-teachers-after-pushback.html

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Apr 08

The Chigwada Spin: Analysing a football skill you won’t have ever seen before: Breaking down an exceptional piece of trickery by a Manchester City youngster ...

theathletic.com/5393694/2024/04/06/chigwada-man-city-skill-ajax/

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Apr 13

A great Alabama restaurant’s opening a new location inside an amphitheater: “I like to start with local food items and ideas, and incorporate creativity ...

al.com/life/2024/04/a-great-alabama-restaurants-opening-a-new-location-inside-an-amphitheater.html

khaleejtimes.com/entertainment/maidaan-review-ajay-devgn-steals-the-show-in-this-emotional-sports-drama

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Khaleej Times Apr 10

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Apr 02

Beyoncé Puts a Poignant Twist on the Beatles’ ‘Blackbird’: Beyoncé tapped four Black country singers to collaborate with her on her cover of the Beatles' song ...

elle.com/culture/music/a60359860/beyonce-blackbiird-song-lyrics-meaning-beatles/

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Apr 10

Whitmire: Ethics commissioner lets slip he violated ethics law: Under Alabama law, commissioners are prohibited from making campaign donations.

al.com/news/2024/04/whitmire-ethics-commissioner-lets-slip-he-violated-ethics-law.html

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Apr 11

Pau Cubarsi, a 17-year-old showing on the big stage why he is an exceptional talent

theathletic.com/5407254/2024/04/11/pau-cubarsi-barcelona-psg/

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Apr 07

Birmingham craft beer veterans collaborate on new THC drinks: Altitude Beverage Co. was founded by TrimTab CEO Harris Stewart, Avondale Brewing Co ...

al.com/business/2024/04/birmingham-craft-beer-veterans-collaborate-on-new-thc-drinks.html

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Apr 09

Birmingham teen sentenced to 40 years for deadly shooting at Roebuck men’s clothing store

al.com/news/2024/04/birmingham-teen-sentenced-to-40-years-for-deadly-shooting-at-roebuck-mens-clothing-store.html

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Apr 09

Thomas Tuchel insists Bayern Munich should have had a second penalty against Arsenal in incident...

dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13290295/Thomas-Tuchel-says-referee-admitted-Bayern-Munich-second-penalty-against-Arsenal-incident-overlooked-live-TV-coverage.html

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Apr 07

Good Hope man gets 36 months for possession of narcotics: A 23-year-old Good Hope man who was arrested recently for the possession of narcotics for the purposes ...

stabroeknews.com/2024/04/07/news/guyana/good-hope-man-gets-36-months-for-possession-of-narcotics/

al.com/news/birmingham/2024/04/pete-buttigieg-coming-to-birmingham-on-wednesday-to-celebrate-145-million-grant-for-4th-avenue.html

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The Birmingham News

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Apr 03

Pete Buttigieg coming to Birmingham to celebrate $14.5 million grant: The visit will be Buttigieg's second to Birmingham as transportation secretary.

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Apr 16

Embarrassing moment Chelsea's Noni Madueke snatches the ball and rollicks Nicolas Jackson in row...

dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13313453/Noni-Madueke-Nicolas-Jackson-Chelsea-penalty-spat-Conor-Gallagher-Cole-Palme.html

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Apr 05

Uncertainty surrounds CTA — for accountants and small biz: Ongoing court cases and questions about whether accountants can actually work on BOI reporting make ...

accountingtoday.com/news/uncertainty-surrounds-the-corporate-transparency-act-for-accountants-and-small-biz

iol.co.za/sport/soccer/premier-league/football-god-gave-a-bit-back-to-brentford-in-dramatic-manchester-united-draw-02678ef3-953a-4a46-b03d-f0a3652bfeef

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‘Football God gave a bit back’ to Brentford in dramatic Manchester United draw: Brentford boss Thomas Frank said he almost lost faith in football after his side ...