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Sen. Katie Britt Backs Bill Requiring AI Companies to Disclose Risks

September 30, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS U.S. Sen. Katie Britt is backing bipartisan legislation that would require certain artificial intelligence companies to tell the public more about the data their systems collect and the safeguards they use. The proposed AI […]

Legal Fees Detailed in Alabama’s $100Million TikTok Settlement

September 30, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama’s settlement with TikTok and its parent company ByteDance includes $14.2 million in legal fees and $2 million in litigation expenses for outside law firms that worked on the state’s case, according to a court […]

Sewell Leads Bipartisan Letter Over Alabama Company’s Mexico Dispute

September 30, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell is leading a bipartisan congressional appeal to Mexico over its treatment of Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials Co. Sewell, an Alabama Democrat, joined Republican Reps. Gary Palmer of Alabama and August Pfluger […]

$2 Million Starts Huntsville Airport’s West Aviation Development

September 30, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Huntsville International Airport has launched the first phase of its West Aviation development with $2 million in federal funding for initial land and infrastructure work. Airport and regional leaders marked the project’s ceremonial […]

Huntsville’s $360.6 Million Budget: Where the Money Goes

September 30, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Huntsville’s newly approved $360.6 million operating budget promises more spending on roads, public safety and city services in the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1. For residents, the central question is how quickly […]

Go Nuts for Walnuts: A Small Handful with Heart-Healthy Benefits

September 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Walnuts bring more than crunch to the table. A small serving provides plant protein, fiber and unsaturated fats, making them an easy addition to meals or a satisfying snack. They also […]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Where Alabama Women Can Get Free Screenings

September 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but a reminder to get screened helps most when women know where to go and what it may cost. In Alabama, eligible women can receive […]

Health Hack: Can Vaseline and Salt Soften Skin?

September 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A homemade shower scrub made with petroleum jelly, commonly sold as Vaseline, and salt may leave skin feeling smooth. The salt physically rubs away loose surface cells, while the petroleum jelly […]

Is Your Bra the Wrong Size? Seven Signs to Check

September 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A bra you wear regularly may no longer fit the way it did when you bought it. Breast size and shape can change with weight fluctuations, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and age. Fit […]

Five Small Food Swaps for Healthier Aging

September 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Eating for better health does not require a new menu or expensive “superfoods.” Small changes to meals you already enjoy can add fiber, healthier fats, and more variety to your plate. […]