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US stocks drop as investors try to separate AI losers from winners
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (637+ words) The S&P 500 fell 1.1% after erasing an early gain that brought it just below its all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 569 points, or 1.1%, as of 12:49 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 1.5% lower. AppLovin tumbled 18.3% despite reporting…...
Spy agency says Kim Jong Un’s daughter is close to being designated North Korea’s future leader
15+ hour, 55+ min ago (717+ words) The assessment by the National Intelligence Service comes as North Korea is preparing to hold its biggest political conference later this month, where Kim is expected to outline his major policy goals for the next five years and take steps…...
Movies to catch in theaters during Black History Month
1+ day, 8+ min ago (154+ words) Sidewalk Film Center in Birmingham BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) " Major chain theaters and independent cinemas alike will be programming classics, popular favorites and new releases from Black creatives for this Black History Month. AMC Theaters, the biggest movie theater chain in…...
Proposed property tax increase could save Ragland High School
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (406+ words) RAGLAND, Ala. (WIAT) " Ragland High School could close its doors after the 2026-2027 school year if it doesn't receive more funding. According to St. Clair County Schools, because enrollment at Ragland High School has dropped, it's not receiving enough funds from…...
Where to find Friday the 13th tattoo deals in the Birmingham area
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (214+ words) Where to find Friday the 13th tattoo deals in the Birmingham area'CBS 42 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) " The first Friday the 13th of 2026 is coming up, and some tattoo shops around the Birmingham area are offering deals and specials to commemorate the day. Here's…...
Trump’s tariffs cost US households $1K last year: Analysis
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (738+ words) (NewsNation) " President Donald Trump's tariffs haven't triggered soaring inflation the way many once feared, but a new analysis shows Americans are still bearing a significant cost. Research from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation found Trump's tariffs amounted to an average tax…...
Tuscaloosa City Schools Superintendent Mike Daria’s contract extended
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (110+ words) Tuscaloosa City Schools Superintendent Mike Daria's contract extended'CBS 42 TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) " The Tuscaloosa City Board of Education voted to extend the contract for Superintendent Mike Daria on Tuesday. Daria announced plans to retire in the summer, but that recently changed....
32-year-old man arrested on sexual assault, burglary charges in Tuscaloosa County
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (85+ words) 32-year-old man arrested on sexual assault, burglary charges in Tuscaloosa County'CBS 42 TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) " The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit announced the arrest of a 32-year-old man on sexual assault and burglary charges Tuesday. Deunta Wilson is being held on…...
City of Birmingham announces new initiative to curb youth violence, increase community involvement
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (527+ words) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) " A new initiative in the city of Birmingham aims to increase community involvement and decrease youth violence. Mayor Randall Woodfin announced Tuesday the Black Male Initiative, an early intervention program for young Black men. The city wants…...
Kid Rock’s Rock the Country music festival cancels South Carolina stop
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (265+ words) ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) " Kid Rock's "Rock the Country" music festival has canceled one of its eight stops after four acts dropped out of the show. Ticketholders for the July tour stop in Anderson County, South Carolina, reported on social media…...