By Barnett Wright The Birmingham Times After 11 months on the job, Hollis R. Towns on Tuesday announced his resignation as vice president of content and editor in chief of Alabama Media Group effective March 28. In an email to staff obtained by The Birmingham Times, Towns wrote in part, “I’m leaving as editor and […]
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President Trump imposed tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, and China retaliated with tariffs on U.S. farm exports, causing financial markets to drop and potentially rekindling inflation and paralyzing uncertainty for business.
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It is taking so long to acquire licenses for concealed carry guns in California that some Black and Latino state residents are beginning to suspect the delays are rooted in racial bias or political foot-dragging.
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The “State of the People” town hall, hosted by Joy Reid and featuring various civil rights leaders and national advocates, will provide a 24-hour alternative to the expected State of the Union address, focusing on the truth and offering solutions for the nation’s challenges.
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Several Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Kweisi Mfume, are choosing to sit out the 47th president’s first congressional address of his second term due to concerns about the state of the union.
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