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Watford host winless Burnley as West Brom meets Birmingham in derby
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Championship action this weekend features Swansea aiming to protect their strong start against Norwich, whose defense has struggled, while in-form Stoke visit Bolton and West Brom host Birmingham in a local derby. At the other end of the table, struggling Derby seek a turnaround against Wrexham; Charlton and Bristol City meet as Bristol City look to build on improved form.
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Restaurant openings, events span five cities
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Seattle’s Good Voyage has reinvented itself as a French-inspired bistro, where chef Max Walsh’s nose-to-tail approach turns duck offal and scraps into popular dishes. Separately, Birmingham’s Big Rock Italian Chophouse has introduced weekday happy-hour deals, while a new Portuguese restaurant has opened in Bunnell.
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Cemetery, history events planned across states
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Events across Michigan and Texas invite visitors to explore cemetery history, from a talk on notable people buried at Birmingham’s Greenwood Cemetery to candlelit tours in Muskegon examining Victorian mourning customs. San Antonio’s Eastside Cemeteries will also host a free outdoor screening of “Hocus Pocus,” alongside opportunities to learn about cemetery preservation.
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Rare-Vinyl Shops Span Five States
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Five distinctive U.S. record stores—from Seattle and Texas to Florida, Alabama and Colorado—offer expansive, ever-changing collections and immersive browsing experiences that celebrate vinyl and local music culture. Features range from a barbershop inside Birmingham’s Seasick Records to the sheer scale of Texas’ Josey Records.
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EPA Shelves Biden’s Chemical Spill Rule Until 2030 And Strips Its Climate Mandates
Simon August · 6 min · 4h
Police seek three missing people in Massachusetts, Alabama
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Police are seeking the public’s help finding three missing people: 16-year-old Scarlet Osorto Cambar in Lowell, Massachusetts; 21-year-old Lonnie Bailey in Mobile, Alabama, last heard from Sept. 22; and 19-year-old Zaryah Johnson in Birmingham, Alabama, last seen Oct. 4. Authorities urge anyone with information about their whereabouts to contact the respective police departments.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Restaurants Open, Close, Face Fines Across Cities
Lifestyle
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Recent food-business coverage highlights new community-focused dining and walk-up food options, alongside restaurant openings, relocations and closures in several cities. Other reports detail Vancouver’s September shutdowns and Birmingham eateries fined or temporarily closed over serious hygiene violations.
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Father, Son Killed on I-65 in Birmingham
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— Sep 14, 2026
Cornelius Dixon, 56, and son Jamari, 22, died on I-65 in Birmingham after Cornelius entered the roadway to clear a tire from Jamari's broken axle.
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Jesus Statue With Mary and Martha Installed at Temple Square
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— Sep 25, 2026
A giant statue of Pope Leo XIV is taking shape in Peru ahead of his planned visit, while a Christian monument commemorating answered prayers has begun construction near Birmingham. In Salt Lake City, a new statue of Jesus with Mary and Martha was installed at Temple Square as renovations near completion.
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Beloved African Lioness Killed During Introduction to New Lion at Birmingham Zoo
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— Jul 21, 2022
This is why the biblical figure Daniel was thought to be in grave danger when he was thrown into the lions’ den. A male African lion killed a lioness at the Birmingham Zoo in Alabama on Monday. The lioness, named…
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A meaningful life is continual reinvention, never fixed arrival
Obama shows how South Side roots, elite schools, and public life taught her that chasing others' definitions of success wastes a life.
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Family Discovers Python During Blackberry-Picking Stroll In Birmingham Park
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— Aug 24, 2024
The royal python hiding in blackberry bushes. The snake surprised the Gallant family, causing their three-year-old toddler to scream. TOM GALLANT VIA SWNS. “> BIRMINGHAM, England — A family was shocked after…
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Tom Brady Is New Co-Owner of Birmingham City Football Club
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— Aug 3, 2023
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has taken on a new role following his retirement from football. In a press release shared on Thursday by the Birmingham City Football Club, it stated Brady, 46, will be…
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
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The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Man Shoots Wife on Camera, Gets Only Half the Maximum Sentence After Confessing What Happened to All-Woman Jury
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— Mar 9, 2024
A man who was videoed shooting his wife to death was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Tuesday. Carey Birmingham, 60, shot his wife, Patricia Birmingham, to death on Dec. 6, 2021, outside their home in Spring, Texas…
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Wrexham concede two early goals in Birmingham defeat
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— Aug 28, 2026
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson lambasted the team's defending after a 2-1 defeat to Birmingham, calling the two goals “soft” and unacceptable and saying they must defend the box better as set-pieces continue to hurt them this season. He insisted the issues persisted despite moments of improvement and questioned the players' conviction and focus in front of goal.
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Southern Interstate Now a Crime Scene After Alarming Shooting: ‘Everybody’s a Suspect’
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— Nov 11, 2023
Friday night traffic in Birmingham, Alabama, is often a headache, especially on a holiday weekend — but not usually because the local highways are shut down for criminal investigations. That’s what happened at about…
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America’s War On Cartels Gets A War On Terror Makeover
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 5h
Late Rocker Ozzy Osbourne Granted Last Wish: No ‘Mope Fest’
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— Jul 30, 2025
The city of Birmingham came to a standstill Wednesday as thousands bid farewell to one of its most iconic legends — Ozzy Osbourne, who died July 22 at the age of 75. According to Fox News , those who loved and adored…
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What were you actually built to do?
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Not the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.
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‘Local Hero’ Saves Toddler and Mom From Sinking Car During Flood
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— Jan 8, 2024
A 3-year-old girl and her mother were rescued when a couple of passers-by jumped into action during a flood in Birmingham, England, last week. A video of the daring rescue was posted online and shared by The Times and…
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British Cathedrals Embrace Summer Fun With Ferris Wheels, Labyrinths, And Sea Creatures
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— Aug 28, 2024
Cathedral Square Wheel opens its gates in the historic grounds of Birmingham Cathedral, locally known as Pigeon Park, situated on Colmore Row. CATHEDRAL SQUARE WHEEL “> LONDON — How about a trip on a Ferris wheel…
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UK Drug Smuggling Gang Sentenced To Over 80 Years For Cocaine Transport In Chicken Pallets
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— Aug 27, 2024
Officers in Birmingham stopped the van the pair were traveling in as it came back from docks in Essex. WEST MIDLANDS POLICE VIA SWNS. “> WEST MIDLANDS, England — A drug smuggling gang has been jailed for a total…
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Woman Being Kidnapped Fears for Life Until Driver Notices and Pulls Over: 'God, You Sent Me an Angel'
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— May 14, 2022
On May 8, 37-year-old mother Zayra Mendoza was walking home from work in Birmingham, Massachusetts, when she realized a man was following her. He quickly caught up to the petite woman and grabbed her. The two struggled…
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Design the curriculum and master hard skills in months
Deliberate project design—not talent—lets ordinary people compress multi-year schooling into months of direct practice.
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England Near Pakistan Test Whitewash at Edgbaston
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— Sep 9, 2026
England’s bowlers, led by Ollie Robinson and supported by Jofra Archer, dominated Pakistan’s reshuffled lineup at Edgbaston, leaving the tourists 100-7 at lunch as Robins on his 100th Test wicket signaled a clinical start to the third Test. England extended their 2-0 series lead in Birmingham with a brisk, one-sided session that exposed Pakistan’s batting woes.
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Well-Funded Democrat Trans Candidate For Open House Seat Resoundingly Rejected by Alabama Voters
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— Oct 28, 2023
Alabama Democrats rejected a transgender candidate for an open state House seat on Tuesday. Travis Hendrix, 40, a Birmingham police sergeant, defeated transgender candidate Sylvia Swayne, 26, in a state House District…
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Supreme Court Allows East Wing Ballroom
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— Aug 28, 2026
North Farmington beat Birmingham Groves 14-13 in Week 1 at Wayne State, overcoming a strong Groves run game and late-game swings. A decisive 65-yard final run by Eli Cobb and a missed 33-second game-winning field goal sealed the Raiders’ victory.
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LA Galaxy Sign Kyōgo Furuhashi Through 2031
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— Jul 21, 2026
LA Galaxy have signed Kyōgo Furuhashi from Birmingham City on a contract through the 2030-31 season, with the deal contingent on visa approval in some reports. The Japanese international brings extensive experience from Celtic, Vissel Kobe, Stade Rennais, and national team play, and is expected to add goal-scoring class and versatility to Galaxy's attack.
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Tulika Maan suspended, withdrawn from Glasgow CWG
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— Jul 24, 2026
India’s Commonwealth Games judo campaign took a major hit as Birmingham silver-medallist Tulika Maan was provisionally suspended by NADA for three whereabouts failures in the past year and withdrawn from the Glasgow edition, potentially denting medal hopes; the setback was compounded by Arun Kumar also being pulled from the squad after an out-of-competition dope test.
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Anthropic’s AI Sent Police A False Report Of A Homicide
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 6h
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