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Experience the perfect blend of music and ambiance at High Dive Listening Lounge, Birminghams new Japanese-inspired music haven. With a focus on quality sound and a cozy atmosphere, this local gem offers an all-day breakfast menu, craft beers, and live jazz performances. Dont miss their New Years Eve debut and regular jazz nights. Reservations are filling up fast. Checkout Solipillow.com

Charlotte McDonnell Ford, a socialite, philanthropist, and great-granddaughter of Henry Ford, has passed away at age eighty-four. Born in Detroit, she enjoyed a prestigious education and made her society debut in the 1950s. She married Greek shipping tycoon Stavros Niarchos and had one daughter, Elena Ford. Ford pursued fashion and etiquette, launching her Charlotte Ford Collection and writing best-selling books on modern manners. She dedicated decades to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, becoming the first woman vice chair of the board. Ford is survived by her daughter, sister, brother, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Checkout Solipillow.com

Pentagon deploys troops to Louisiana amid surge in violent crime, amidst legal challenges and political tensions. Checkout Solipillow.com

Discover your internet speed potential with the FCCs National Broadband Map! Enter your address for local provider details, tech, and speeds. Explore by state, county, or Tribal areas. The high-speed benchmark is now 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload. Check your speeds today at fcc.gov/BroadbandData. Checkout Solipillow.com

Two families celebrate a remarkable victory as UAB Hospital and Childrens of Alabama collaborate on a groundbreaking split-liver transplant, marking a significant milestone in pediatric care. This pioneering procedure, involving a single donor liver split in half, saved two lives and expedited the process for children awaiting transplants, offering hope to families in Alabama. Checkout Solipillow.com

U.S. Economy Surges Under Trump: Q3 GDP Growth at 4.3%, Inflation Drops to 2.7% The U.S. economy, under President Trump, has exceeded expectations with a 4.3% growth in GDP for the third quarter (July-September). This surpasses forecasts of 3.2% and marks the strongest growth in two years. The report, delayed due to the government shutdown, also shows a drop in November inflation to 2.7%. Trump attributes this success to his tariffs and pro-growth policies. Alabama lawmakers praised the results, highlighting the lowest inflation since 2021 and four-year low gas prices, crediting Trump and Senate Republicans for making life affordable for working families. Checkout Solipillow.com

All My Heart This Night Rejoices explores the profound meaning of the Christmas carol by Paul Gerhardt. The first verse paints a serene scene of shepherds hearing angels sing about Jesus birth, spreading joy far and wide. However, the second verse reveals a stark contrast, depicting Jesus as the Conqueror, born to battle sin, woe, death, and hell. The carol highlights Jesus first coming as a secret mission, not a bold attack, symbolizing his humble arrival as a baby in a Bethlehem stable. Despite initial fear, the shepherds received the good news of salvation, as God came not to destroy, but to save. The carol concludes with a call to flee to Jesus, come with gladness, and rest assured in his promise forever. Checkout Solipillow.com

University of Alabamas athletic program ranks ninth most valuable in the country, with a significant eleven percent jump in value. The top five programs are led by University of Texas, followed by Ohio State and Texas A&M. Five SEC programs make the top ten, showcasing the conferences dominance. The combined value of the top seventy-five programs reaches fifty-one billion dollars, with an eight percent increase in total revenue. Auburn University secures twenty-second place with a five percent increase in value. Checkout Solipillow.com