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City of Hoover
Almost a year after being elected Hoover mayor, Nick Derzis says his administration is focused on one major theme: economic development.
This Weekend Today
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Here's your round up of events to check out in Birmingham this weekend from BHMSTR's Sam George.Dorio with Chayse Porter and His Palace Doors, Superfund, DJ Updog — Thursday, Saturn, 8 p.m. The 99 Exhibit Opening Reception — Friday, BCRI, 5 pm Puppeteers For Fears presents Robopocalypse: The Musical! — Satuday, Saturn, 8 pm
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Gulf States Newsroom
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Mark Schiefelbein/APRecords show Landry personally executed a "Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement" in April 2024 with Laidley LLC, the data center subsidiary of Meta Platforms. -
Drew Hawkins/Gulf States NewsroomLegal experts warn that the NDAs could create a culture of fear and chill employees’ constitutionally protected speech.
News from NPR
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Congress allocated $150 million for 250th birthday events. The Trump-backed group that planned the state fair and July 4th fireworks is asking for an additional $10 million in reimbursements. -
Solo living, solo travel, and solo dining are all being embraced as more adults are choosing to remain single. Many Americans aren't interested in dating, and being single is a symbol of autonomy. -
In an unprecedented step, European soccer associations said they would boycott the World Cup unless FIFA reverses a controversial deal to sell minority stakes to the marquee soccer tournament. -
The news comes as two key Republicans are withholding their support over concerns about the Justice Department's deal with President Trump. -
The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the spring, according to the Commerce Department. That's a modest slowdown from the previous quarter — but consumer spending picked up steam.
