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Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures will face state Rep. Rhett Marques, who won the GOP nomination for the 2nd Congressional District in Tuesday’s special primary election.
Rashah McChesney
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Gulf States Newsroom
Vahini Shori
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WBHM
This Weekend Today
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Here's your round up of events to check out in Birmingham this weekend from BHMSTR.
Commentaries from Sean of the South
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Gulf States Newsroom
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Avery White/WWNOResearch shows that many children don’t read enough and are behind when they return to school. One way to encourage more reading, experts say, is to let them read what they want. -
Louisiana Public Service Commission/YouTubeLarry Hand, Entergy’s VP of regulatory and public affairs, wrote or suggested changes to PSC commissioners on two occasions, according to data obtained by the Gulf States Newsroom.
News from NPR
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The exercise can help you identify what's wasting your time — and make room for what matters, says psychotherapist Niro Feliciano. Take a moment to try it. You might be surprised with what you find. -
A 600-mile journey along the shores of Nigeria, Togo, Ghana and Ivory Coast reveals one of the world's most consequential transformations. -
A recent series of cyberattacks on U.S. water systems has exposed vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure during the Iran war. -
Federal efforts to revive uranium mining in the West and decrease reliance on Russian uranium raise concerns about drinking water for tribal communities reckoning with the industry's deadly legacy. -
Shoppers' changing habits are fueling a major shift in what types of businesses are occupying storefronts.
