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flag A record 36-day government shutdown leaves federal workers unpaid and SNAP benefits cut, prompting local aid in Alabama.

flag A 36-day government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, continues to impact federal workers nationwide, with thousands working without pay and SNAP benefits suspended for many households. flag In Alabama, Gadsden is using local funds to support affected families, while Birmingham churches provide meals to federal employees. flag Other developments include Tuscaloosa honoring the first Black college athletes from the city, a proposed data center in Bessemer drawing mixed reactions, and UAB and Alabama football teams opening strong seasons.

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