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
Scam victim faces $225,000 IRS bill after losing $600,000 to fraudA North Carolina woman lost $600,000 in a pig-butchering scam and later received a $225,000 tax bill from the IRS.AL.com10d agoWhole story →CommerceJusticetax relief for fraud victims act debate
Bill would require all vehicles in the US to have AM radio capabilitiesA report from the Congressional Budget Office said the bill would impact roughly 2 million to 2.5 million vehicles every year.AL.com12d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeam radio bill markup
Viral social media trend prompts urgent safety warning: Don’t do thisFederal officials warn of a dangerous social media trend urging children to microwave a viral toy, risking severe burns and other injuries.AL.com14d agoWhole story →CultureTechnologyviral toy safety warning
Are squishy toys safe? Federal officials block 350K+ units from entering the U.S.The CPSC has blocked over 355,000 counterfeit squishy toys from entering the U.S., warning they contain lead and other hazardous materials that pose serious risks to children.AL.com14d agoWhole story →CommerceJusticecounterfeit toy recall
49,958 VW Tiguan SUVs recalled for stalling riskThe recall applies to certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. The defect means the vehicles no longer comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.AL.com15d agoWhole story →CommerceJustice
Tuberville sponsors bill to shield ratepayers from data center costsPresident Donald Trump signed a similar pledge and got major technology companies to commit to cover the full cost of the energy and infrastructure needed for new data centers.AL.com19d agoWhole story →TechnologyBuildHR 9340data center legislation
Amazon issues recall of 180K light-up toys over chemical burn, ingestion risksThousands of popular light-up toys sold on Amazon are being recalled for violating federal safety standards and posing serious ingestion hazards. Here's how to see if you have one and how to request a refund.AL.com25d agoWhole story →CommerceJusticeproduct recall notice
