U.S. Supreme Court: The court rejected President Trump’s push to restrict mail-in voting for the November midterms, keeping states’ existing procedures in place—an Alabama-relevant win as ballots are already moving. Alabama Politics: The Alabama Republican Party launched a new ad attacking Doug Jones on women’s sports, arguing his record conflicts with his current stance. Health Care & Taxes: A GAO report says federal taxpayers subsidized Obamacare plans that cover elective abortion, including coverage reaching millions enrolled via premium tax credits—Alabama Rep. Robert Aderholt says Alabama taxpayers are involved. Education: Auburn University approved tuition increases for 2027, raising in-state and out-of-state rates. Local Economy: Jasper Main Street won major statewide recognition for revitalization, public-private partnerships, and public art. Public Safety: Montgomery police are investigating the death of an Alabama State University student. Business/Tech: A data-center CEO says fiber and network planning can’t be treated as an afterthought at AI scale. Community: Hartselle students ran a charity drive for Feeding Families of Alabama, topping 43,000 donated items.