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Jonas Brothers Postpone Birmingham Concert Over Isaias
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The Jonas Brothers postponed their Birmingham concert because of safety concerns as Hurricane Isaias approached Alabama. A new date has not been announced; tickets will be honored then, with refunds available to fans who cannot attend.
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Pest infestations prompt closures at three Birmingham businesses
Health
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Birmingham food businesses faced emergency closure orders after inspections found serious pest infestations: Oakhurst News Express had rats, while Charcoal Grill and Prime Shop were found with cockroaches and, at Prime Shop, mice. Oakhurst’s problems were treated and officials later found no continuing public-health risk, but cockroaches remained at Charcoal Grill during reinspection; the available reports do not confirm whether Prime Shop reopened.
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Storm-Toppled Trees Kill Two in Alabama, Florida
Weather
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A fallen tree struck a home on Monterey Drive in Birmingham early Saturday, killing one person and trapping another. Firefighters rescued the second person, who was treated at the scene; the incident occurred as storm-related weather moved through the area.
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Watford host winless Burnley as West Brom meets Birmingham in derby
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Championship action this weekend features Swansea aiming to protect their strong start against Norwich, whose defense has struggled, while in-form Stoke visit Bolton and West Brom host Birmingham in a local derby. At the other end of the table, struggling Derby seek a turnaround against Wrexham; Charlton and Bristol City meet as Bristol City look to build on improved form.
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Trump’s Diesel Deal With Putin Runs Into The Ban Congress Passed On Russian Energy
Simon August · 7 min · 1h
26 Cats Found Sealed in Birmingham Alley Boxes
Health
— 5d
Twenty-six cats and kittens were found in sealed boxes and carriers in a Birmingham alley, with some struggling to breathe and all underweight and heavily flea-infested. Two are receiving veterinary treatment while the others recover in RSPCA care; investigators are reviewing CCTV as the charity reports a sharp rise in mass cat rescues.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Restaurant openings, events span five cities
Lifestyle
— 5d
Seattle’s Good Voyage has reinvented itself as a French-inspired bistro, where chef Max Walsh’s nose-to-tail approach turns duck offal and scraps into popular dishes. Separately, Birmingham’s Big Rock Italian Chophouse has introduced weekday happy-hour deals, while a new Portuguese restaurant has opened in Bunnell.
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Restaurants Highlight Fall Menus, Historic Dining, Holiday Events
Lifestyle
— 5d
Restaurant and food features spotlight seasonal fall and holiday dining, from The Apple Barn’s autumn treats and Wild Blue’s Thanksgiving and New Year’s offerings to Lancaster’s winter pie-and-pea social. They also celebrate enduring regional favorites, including Birmingham’s Niki’s West cafeteria and a Bucks County tavern known for snapper soup.
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Cemetery, history events planned across states
Lifestyle
— 6d
Events across Michigan and Texas invite visitors to explore cemetery history, from a talk on notable people buried at Birmingham’s Greenwood Cemetery to candlelit tours in Muskegon examining Victorian mourning customs. San Antonio’s Eastside Cemeteries will also host a free outdoor screening of “Hocus Pocus,” alongside opportunities to learn about cemetery preservation.
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Rare-Vinyl Shops Span Five States
Music
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Five distinctive U.S. record stores—from Seattle and Texas to Florida, Alabama and Colorado—offer expansive, ever-changing collections and immersive browsing experiences that celebrate vinyl and local music culture. Features range from a barbershop inside Birmingham’s Seasick Records to the sheer scale of Texas’ Josey Records.
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The Conservative Desk
Unions warn Mamdani NYPD force review won't improve safety
After a justified 2024 shooting and an officer’s disability retirement, Mayor Mamdani ordered the first comprehensive use-of-force review in a decade. Police unions say the move appeases his base and ignores CCRB bias.
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Police seek three missing people in Massachusetts, Alabama
World
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Police are seeking the public’s help finding three missing people: 16-year-old Scarlet Osorto Cambar in Lowell, Massachusetts; 21-year-old Lonnie Bailey in Mobile, Alabama, last heard from Sept. 22; and 19-year-old Zaryah Johnson in Birmingham, Alabama, last seen Oct. 4. Authorities urge anyone with information about their whereabouts to contact the respective police departments.
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Restaurants Open, Close, Face Fines Across Cities
Lifestyle
— Oct 4, 2026
Recent food-business coverage highlights new community-focused dining and walk-up food options, alongside restaurant openings, relocations and closures in several cities. Other reports detail Vancouver’s September shutdowns and Birmingham eateries fined or temporarily closed over serious hygiene violations.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Father, Son Killed on I-65 in Birmingham
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— Sep 14, 2026
Cornelius Dixon, 56, and son Jamari, 22, died on I-65 in Birmingham after Cornelius entered the roadway to clear a tire from Jamari's broken axle.
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Jesus Statue With Mary and Martha Installed at Temple Square
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— Sep 25, 2026
A giant statue of Pope Leo XIV is taking shape in Peru ahead of his planned visit, while a Christian monument commemorating answered prayers has begun construction near Birmingham. In Salt Lake City, a new statue of Jesus with Mary and Martha was installed at Temple Square as renovations near completion.
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Beloved African Lioness Killed During Introduction to New Lion at Birmingham Zoo
Reporting
— Jul 21, 2022
This is why the biblical figure Daniel was thought to be in grave danger when he was thrown into the lions’ den. A male African lion killed a lioness at the Birmingham Zoo in Alabama on Monday. The lioness, named…
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Microsoft Boss Says ‘Every Carton Of Milk’ Faces More Safety Rules Than AI
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 2h
Family Discovers Python During Blackberry-Picking Stroll In Birmingham Park
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— Aug 24, 2024
The royal python hiding in blackberry bushes. The snake surprised the Gallant family, causing their three-year-old toddler to scream. TOM GALLANT VIA SWNS. “> BIRMINGHAM, England — A family was shocked after…
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Soccer vs American Football
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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Tom Brady Is New Co-Owner of Birmingham City Football Club
Reporting
— Aug 3, 2023
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has taken on a new role following his retirement from football. In a press release shared on Thursday by the Birmingham City Football Club, it stated Brady, 46, will be…
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Man Shoots Wife on Camera, Gets Only Half the Maximum Sentence After Confessing What Happened to All-Woman Jury
Reporting
— Mar 9, 2024
A man who was videoed shooting his wife to death was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Tuesday. Carey Birmingham, 60, shot his wife, Patricia Birmingham, to death on Dec. 6, 2021, outside their home in Spring, Texas…
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Wrexham concede two early goals in Birmingham defeat
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— Aug 28, 2026
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson lambasted the team's defending after a 2-1 defeat to Birmingham, calling the two goals “soft” and unacceptable and saying they must defend the box better as set-pieces continue to hurt them this season. He insisted the issues persisted despite moments of improvement and questioned the players' conviction and focus in front of goal.
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Southern Interstate Now a Crime Scene After Alarming Shooting: ‘Everybody’s a Suspect’
Reporting
— Nov 11, 2023
Friday night traffic in Birmingham, Alabama, is often a headache, especially on a holiday weekend — but not usually because the local highways are shut down for criminal investigations. That’s what happened at about…
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Every dollar you spend is hours of your life
Robin and Dominguez reframe money as finite life energy so tracking, a personal enough point, and investment income can free work from wages.
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Late Rocker Ozzy Osbourne Granted Last Wish: No ‘Mope Fest’
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— Jul 30, 2025
The city of Birmingham came to a standstill Wednesday as thousands bid farewell to one of its most iconic legends — Ozzy Osbourne, who died July 22 at the age of 75. According to Fox News , those who loved and adored…
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‘Local Hero’ Saves Toddler and Mom From Sinking Car During Flood
Reporting
— Jan 8, 2024
A 3-year-old girl and her mother were rescued when a couple of passers-by jumped into action during a flood in Birmingham, England, last week. A video of the daring rescue was posted online and shared by The Times and…
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British Cathedrals Embrace Summer Fun With Ferris Wheels, Labyrinths, And Sea Creatures
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— Aug 28, 2024
Cathedral Square Wheel opens its gates in the historic grounds of Birmingham Cathedral, locally known as Pigeon Park, situated on Colmore Row. CATHEDRAL SQUARE WHEEL “> LONDON — How about a trip on a Ferris wheel…
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UK Drug Smuggling Gang Sentenced To Over 80 Years For Cocaine Transport In Chicken Pallets
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— Aug 27, 2024
Officers in Birmingham stopped the van the pair were traveling in as it came back from docks in Essex. WEST MIDLANDS POLICE VIA SWNS. “> WEST MIDLANDS, England — A drug smuggling gang has been jailed for a total…
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Woman Being Kidnapped Fears for Life Until Driver Notices and Pulls Over: 'God, You Sent Me an Angel'
Reporting
— May 14, 2022
On May 8, 37-year-old mother Zayra Mendoza was walking home from work in Birmingham, Massachusetts, when she realized a man was following her. He quickly caught up to the petite woman and grabbed her. The two struggled…
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Uncle Sam Planning To Pour Even More Cash Into Africa As Critical Mineral Race Heats Up
Paris Apodaca · 5 min · 2h
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