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Last update: 3 hours agoCourt Fight Over Voting Rights: A federal panel temporarily blocked Alabama from using a newly drawn, Republican-backed congressional map, saying it was intentionally discriminatory against Black voters and ordering the state to keep using a “race-blind” plan with two majority-Black districts while the case plays out. Pediatric Cancer & Politics: A Birmingham-area mother whose teen is battling cancer endorsed U.S. Senate candidate Jared Hudson, tying her support to what she says she’s seen firsthand in the health system. Nursing Home Watch: CMS data spotlighted Alabama-linked long-term care ownership and ratings, including Springhill Senior Residence in Mobile County holding a high CMS score in Q1 2026. New Tech for Monitoring: UAB researchers reported ultra-thin wearable sensors that could one day track subtle body sounds for continuous health monitoring. Overdose Trend: Provisional CDC data show U.S. drug overdose deaths fell in 2025, with big drops in opioid-related deaths. Workforce Update: Alabama’s April unemployment rate rose to 2.8% while employment hit a new record high.
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