by Toter - 3 months ago
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin introduced a proposed $591 million budget for Fiscal 2026 on Tuesday, earmarking funds for street repairs, public safety, and allocating $500,000 for youth sports in Park and Recreation for the first time. Earlier this year, the Birmingham Crime Commission recommende...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Nestled in his classroom at George Washington Carver High School in North Birmingham, educator Aubrey Bennett reveals his emotional reaction upon being named Alabama’s Alternate Teacher of the Year this month in Montgomery. The experience was “surreal,” he noted, attributing his success to the stea...
by Toter - 3 months ago
They shared an English class, but it wasn’t until senior year that destiny stepped in. Angelo remembers Tameka from freshman year—“she blew my mind,” he says—but their paths didn’t officially cross until prom season. Tameka, already sensing something special, told her friends, “I’m going to prom wi...
by Toter - 3 months ago
The Atlanta Dream kick off their home season on Thursday night, facing off against the Indiana Fever at State Farm Arena, with two additional home games scheduled for Memorial Day weekend. After a challenging start to the 2025 season on the road against the Washington Mystics and Indiana Fever, the...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Reality television icon Evelyn Braxton is generating buzz with her latest Instagram clip, captivating fans with her youthful allure. At 76, the family matriarch appeared remarkably rejuvenated, seated elegantly in a chic round barrel chair, adorned in a figure-hugging blue dress that highlighted her...
by Toter - 3 months ago
In my Californian hometown, serene mornings were alive with the melodies of finches, warblers, and sparrows, filling the air with joyous sounds. Sadly, these avian symphonies are dwindling. A recent study published in Science reveals alarming findings: 75% of the 500 North American bird species ana...
by Toter - 3 months ago
On the centenary of his birth, Malcolm X's insights continue to illuminate the quest for liberty. Fiercely dedicated to racial justice, he remains a polarizing figure due to his calls for revolution and armed self-defense. Born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, amid Jim Crow oppression, he faced early...
by Toter - 3 months ago
(Photos: Wikimedia Commons) Contemplating America’s journey since the heartbreaking death of George Floyd, I’m reminded of the impactful words from Notorious B.I.G.'s 1994 masterpiece, "Juicy": “It was all a dream.” Five years ago, Floyd, an aspiring rapper and part-time bouncer, was tragically mur...
by Toter - 3 months ago
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump strongly urged House Republicans to unite behind his expansive domestic policy proposal, yet uncertainties linger regarding Speaker Mike Johnson's ability to secure sufficient votes. Trump's impassioned, 90-minute speech aimed to both inspire and pressure lawmaker...
by Toter - 3 months ago
A California police officer fatally shot Robert Brown, a 28-year-old biracial father, as he allegedly climbed a fence while fleeing. The officer claimed Brown discarded a firearm over the fence before he fired multiple rounds through it. However, Brown’s attorneys contend that the weapon, found only...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ purported fondness for drugs and nightlife has erupted into controversy regarding a former president. Currently, Combs, aged 55, is on the seventh day of a federal trial facing racketeering and sex-related charges. In the second week of proceedings, former assistant David James d...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Spike Lee and Denzel Washington's partnership spans an impressive 35 years, beginning with “Mo’ Better Blues” and embracing iconic works like “Malcolm X.” Yet, until Monday night, they had never graced the Cannes Film Festival red carpet side by side. Their latest collaboration, “Highest 2 Lowest,”...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Former college basketball athlete Jarred Shaw has landed himself in grave danger in Indonesia, facing a potential life sentence due to cannabis-infused candies. Indeed, you read that correctly—candies. Indonesia enforces notoriously stringent drug regulations, and Shaw’s predicament underscores the...
by Toter - 3 months ago
The US Food and Drug Administration is revising its approval process for Covid-19 vaccines, potentially restricting future doses to older individuals and those at high risk for severe infection. This new approach, revealed by Dr. Vinay Prasad and FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary in a New England...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Last year, I was captivated by the 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio sedan's stunning design and exhilarating performance. Although that model is now retired, my excitement grew with the arrival of the 2025 Giulia Veloce AWD. This model impresses with its stylish exterior, affordability, and thril...