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    South Carolina and Alabama are set to meet on the football field, and sports coverage is focused on whether the Gamecocks can pull off an upset against the Crimson Tide. Analysis is laying out the keys South Carolina needs to control the game, while Alabama's strength makes them the clear favorite heading into the matchup.

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    TikTok to pay Alabama at least $100 million settlement●TL;DR: TikTok has agreed to pay at least $100 million to Alabama following allegations it misled users about safety andMmastodonTechnology710 min ago

    TikTok has agreed to pay at least $100 million to the state of Alabama, settling allegations that the company misled users about the platform's safety and that its app was intentionally designed to be addictive to children. The agreement adds to a series of legal settlements and lawsuits US states have brought against the company over youth safety concerns. Commenters online flagged the deal as another significant financial and reputational blow to TikTok in the United States.

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    TikTok to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement▼TikTok agrees to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/26/tiktok-agrees-to-pay-at-leasMmastodonTechnology41 h ago

    TikTok has agreed to pay at least $100 million to settle a case brought by the state of Alabama, according to TechCrunch. The agreement marks another significant legal and financial setback for the social media company in the United States, where it faces ongoing scrutiny from state and federal authorities over its practices.

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    Tuberville Claims Military Pilots Are Furries▼Tuberville claims pilots are furries🦋blueskyWorldUS Politics4K7 min ago

    US Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is claiming that American military pilots identify as furries, a remark that has drawn widespread mockery and disbelief online. Critics questioned how such claims about service members emerged from a sitting senator, while supporters treated it as commentary on military culture. The comment adds to Tuberville's history of controversial statements about the armed forces.

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    TikTok settles mental health lawsuit for over $100 million▼TikTok settles for over $100 million in mental health lawsuit, Alabama AG says✉newsHealthMental Health2 h ago

    TikTok has agreed to pay more than $100 million to settle a lawsuit over its impact on users' mental health, according to Alabama's attorney general. The settlement marks one of the larger legal reckonings yet for the short-video platform, which faces ongoing scrutiny in the United States over allegations that its design harms young users. Details of the settlement terms and how the money will be distributed have not been disclosed.

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    TikTok to pay Alabama $100 million in addiction lawsuit settlement●TikTok will pay Alabama $100 million to settle social media addiction lawsuit https://www.engadget.com/2269822/tiktok-wiMmastodonTechnologyInternet41 h ago

    TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama $100 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the platform of addicting young users to its social media app. The settlement resolves claims that the company designed its products to keep minors engaged for harmful lengths of time. It marks another legal and financial setback for TikTok as US states continue pressing tech companies over youth safety and addictive design.

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    TikTok agrees to teen screen-time limits in Alabama settlement●Why can't parents impose the time limit? "The agreement, which came days before a scheduled trial, calls for TikTok to iMmastodonTechnologyInternet32 h ago

    TikTok has reached an agreement with Alabama, days before a scheduled trial, under which it must implement changes for teenagers in the state. These include a two-hour daily time limit, pauses after 15 minutes of continuous use, and stricter age verification checks. The deal is drawing attention as part of wider US scrutiny of social media's effects on young users, with some questioning why parents cannot set the limits themselves.

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    Morgan County residents push back against bitcoin mining facility●"Find a different place": Garage sale fuels fight against Morgan County bitcoin mining facility✉newsBusinessCrypto1 h ago

    A garage sale in Morgan County, Alabama, has become a fundraiser and rallying point for residents opposing a local bitcoin mining facility. Opponents are telling the operation to "find a different place," citing concerns likely tied to noise and disruption from the site. The sale is drawing community support for the fight against the crypto facility.

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    TikTok agrees to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement●TikTok agrees to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement… # technology # thegeektribune https:// techcrunch.com/2026/09MmastodonTechnology29 h ago

    TikTok has agreed to pay at least $100 million to settle a dispute with the state of Alabama. The deal was reported by TechCrunch and is circulating widely on tech news forums. Details of what the settlement covers have not been spelled out in the reports shared so far, and neither TikTok nor Alabama officials have issued detailed public statements in the snippets available.

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    Alabama teens to get state-backed TikTok alternative in $100M deal▼Alabama teens getting their own version of TikTok under sweeping $100M deal✉newsBusiness4 h ago

    Alabama teenagers are set to receive their own version of TikTok as part of a sweeping $100 million deal, according to Fox Business. Details about who is funding the initiative, what the app will offer, and how it will differ from the popular short-video platform have not been disclosed, but the announcement is drawing attention as states weigh responses to TikTok's prominence among young users.

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    TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama $100 million to settle claims that its social media platform is designed to be addictive and harms young users. The agreement resolves the state's allegations over the company's practices, adding to mounting legal pressure on major social media firms in the United States over youth safety and addiction concerns.

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    South Alabama vs Kentucky is a college football matchup drawing search interest from fans checking predictions and viewing details. Coverage, including the Lexington Herald Leader, focuses on whether Kentucky can avoid a letdown under play-caller Will Stein against a South Alabama team capable of an upset. The posts reflect pregame speculation about Kentucky's focus and performance rather than results or major news from the game itself.

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    Health experts to survey Birmingham households door to door▼Local health experts to go door to door and survey Birmingham area✉newsHealth4 h ago

    Local health experts in the Birmingham, Alabama area are planning a door-to-door survey campaign to collect health data directly from residents. The outreach aims to gather information about community health needs and conditions. Details about the survey's specific focus, timeline, and which organizations are leading the effort have not yet been reported.

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    Alabama AG Marshall calls for women's sports protections in college sports bill●AG Marshall wants Congress to add women's sports protections to the Protect College Sports Act✉newsWorldUS Politics9 h ago

    Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is urging Congress to add women's sports protections to the Protect College Sports Act. The Republican official wants the federal college athletics legislation to include safeguards for female athletes. The push comes amid ongoing national debate over transgender participation in women's college sports, an issue that has drawn action from several GOP state attorneys general.

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    Murder suspect killed by Alabama police was on Texas Most Wanted list●Murder suspect shot dead by Alabama officers was on Texas’ Most Wanted list✉newsWorldCrime12 h ago

    Alabama officers shot and killed a murder suspect who was listed on Texas' Most Wanted fugitive list. The man was wanted in connection with a killing in Texas before the confrontation in Alabama ended in his death. The shooting is drawing attention because it links two states' law enforcement efforts and raises questions about how the pursuit unfolded.

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    Alabama audit finds Birmingham schools overpaid fitness vendors by $254,000●State audit: Birmingham schools overpaid fitness vendors by $254K, cited for 11 control lapses despite strong reserves✉newsHealthFitness12 h ago

    A state audit has found that Birmingham City Schools overpaid fitness vendors by about $254,000 and cited the district for 11 lapses in financial controls. The findings come despite the district holding strong financial reserves, raising questions about oversight of vendor contracts and internal accounting practices in Alabama's largest school system.