$90 payments coming this month to 20 million Americans: Who qualifies?The money will come from the Medicare Improvement Fund, which Congress created in 2008 with $2.2 billion.AL.com21h agoWhole story →HealthEconomymedicare rebate payments
Leeds Fire & Rescue awarded more than $61,000 for wildfire, rescue equipmentLeeds Fire & Rescue has received a $61,240 federal grant that will fund 40 new sets of wildland firefighting gear, helping firefighters respond more safely to brush fires and technical rescue incidents.AL.com3d agoWhole story →JusticeSecurityfema grant award
Most banks will close on Columbus Day, Oct. 12 except for Chase, TD BankMost banks will be closed on this federal holiday on Oct. 12. Here's whyAL.com3d agoWhole story →Economycolumbus day holiday
Bring U.S. Space Academy to Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey urges: ‘We are making a strong case’Governor cites Rocket City's history with NASA, role with U.S. Space Command.AL.com5d agoWhole story →TechnologyKay Iveyu s space academy location
Student financial aid 2027: Where to find it, how to apply for streamlined FAFSAThe Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens Oct. 1 and Alabama high school students have already tested the new form.AL.com5d agoWhole story →EconomyEducationfafsa application opening
Federal health insurance premiums: 3 years of double-digit increasesFederal employees and retirees will see a 10.9% health insurance premium hike in 2027.AL.com5d agoWhole story →Healthfehb premium increase
Anti-Trump Hollywood icon targets Mitch McConnell with ghoulish insultOscar winner was at a Manhattan fundraiser.AL.com6d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentMitch McConnelldemocratic fundraiser
Illinois woman billed $410 after leaving ER without treatmentAn Illinois woman left an ER after a long wait and no treatment, then received a $410 bill, raising questions about hospital billing.AL.com7d agoWhole story →Health
