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Jan 26 2026BUSINESS

A Bookstore's Bold Stand for Immigrant Rights

In a show of support for immigrant rights, a local bookstore in Birmingham is taking action. Thank You Books has decided to give 10% of its sales this week to the Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama (¡HICA! ). This move comes as protests against federal immigration enforcement, specifically ICE

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Hotel Housing Asylum Seekers Stays Open Despite Legal Challenge

In a recent court case, a UK council tried to kick asylum seekers out of a hotel. They said the hotel didn't have the right permits. But the judge said no. The judge agreed the hotel was breaking rules. But he also said the government needs to house asylum seekers somewhere. So, the hotel stays open

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Oct 17 2025POLITICS

Guard Deployment Halted: What's Happening in Illinois?

A recent decision by a federal appeals court has put a pause on the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois. This decision comes after a lower court ruled that the protests in Illinois did not justify the presence of the National Guard. The judge in that case, April Perry, found that the pro

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Oct 04 2025POLITICS

Chicago Protests: A Clash of Views and Tear Gas

In the quiet village of Broadview, just outside Chicago, a storm has been brewing. It's not a weather storm, but a storm of opinions, actions, and reactions. People have been gathering outside a U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility, expressing their views on immigration and enfor

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Jun 13 2025POLITICS

Fulbright Uproar, Global Tensions, and Weather Warnings

A significant shake-up occurred when the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board stepped down. The Trump administration blocked many Fulbright awards for the 2025-2026 academic year. This move raised eyebrows, as the board emphasized the program's merit-based selection process. The government also put 1

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Jun 10 2025POLITICS

Military Moves: Trump's Visit and Los Angeles Deployment

Fort Bragg, a key military base near Fayetteville, North Carolina, is set to host President Trump. This visit comes at a time when the U. S. Army is celebrating its 250th anniversary. The base is home to elite units like the Green Berets and Rangers, making it a strategic location for such an event.

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