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Samsara Shareholders Approve Board and Executive Pay at Annual Meeting

Samsara Shareholders Approve Board and Executive Pay at Annual Meeting

Samsara Shareholders Approve Board and Executive Pay at Annual Meeting

Susan Sellers Appointed as CEO of United Cerebral Palsy, Aiming to Enhance Disability Services

Susan Sellers Appointed as CEO of United Cerebral Palsy, Aiming to Enhance Disability Services

Susan Sellers has been appointed as the new president and chief executive officer of United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), based in Vienna, Virginia, effective October 1. Sellers transitions to this role from her position as CEO of United Ability, a UCP affiliate in Birmingham, Alabama, where she has served since 2021. With over 25 years of executive leadership experience, Sellers has a background in disability services, healthcare, nonprofit management, education, and public policy. Her career includes leading organizations that serve children and families, expanding healthcare access through federally qualified health centers, and securing significant investments to bolster community-based services. Sellers expressed her commitment to leveraging the collective expertise and innovation of UCP affiliates to enhance opportunities and inclusion for people with disabilities.

Susan Sellers Appointed as New CEO of United Cerebral Palsy

Susan Sellers Appointed as New CEO of United Cerebral Palsy

Susan Sellers has been appointed as the new president and CEO of United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), effective October 1. Sellers, who previously served as CEO of UCP Affiliate United Ability in Birmingham, Alabama, brings over 25 years of leadership experience in disability services, healthcare, and nonprofit management. Her appointment is expected to strengthen UCP's mission to enhance opportunities and independence for individuals with disabilities. Sellers has a track record of expanding healthcare access and securing investments to bolster community services.

Tropical Storm Bertha Weakens as It Approaches Northern Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha Weakens as It Approaches Northern Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha is currently moving along the Gulf Coast, with its center located approximately 70 miles southwest of New Orleans. The storm made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, and is expected to continue moving west-northwest. Bertha's maximum sustained winds have decreased to 45 mph, and it is anticipated to weaken further due to land interaction and wind shear. Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect for areas from the Alabama/Florida border to Morgan City, Louisiana, including Metropolitan New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain. The storm's movement is expected to keep the highest rainfall totals along the northern Gulf Coast.

5 Books to Read If You Love the HP Enterprise Story

5 Books to Read If You Love the HP Enterprise Story

From its founding ethos to boardroom drama, explore the Hewlett-Packard story through these five essential books on its history and leadership.

Ammie Akin Responds to Democratic Strategy in Alabama's CD-6 Republican Primary

Ammie Akin Responds to Democratic Strategy in Alabama's CD-6 Republican Primary

Ammie Akin, a candidate challenging incumbent U.S. Representative Terri Sewell, has responded to calls from Alabama Democratic Party insiders urging Democrats to vote in the Republican primary. This strategy aims to influence the outcome in favor of Sewell by supporting candidates perceived as less competitive. Akin, who has a background in education and leadership, expressed surprise at the Democratic Party's involvement and emphasized her commitment to representing the district's values. She criticized the political maneuvering and highlighted her campaign's focus on the needs of local families and communities.

Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Second Landfall Near Texas-Louisiana Border

Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Second Landfall Near Texas-Louisiana Border

Tropical Storm Bertha made its second landfall near the Texas-Louisiana state line on Thursday afternoon, July 23, 2026. The storm, which initially came ashore in Louisiana a day earlier, has extended its impacts across the Gulf Coast, including Florida and Alabama earlier in the week. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Bertha's maximum sustained wind speeds were recorded at 45 mph (72 km/h) as of 2 p.m. ET. The storm is bringing heavy rain, localized flash flooding, gusty winds, and coastal inundation to affected areas. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for the Louisiana and Texas Gulf coasts, alongside flood warnings and coastal flood advisories issued by the National Weather Service (NWS). Meteorologists predict additional rainfall of 2-4 inches (50-100 mm) in southern and coastal Texas, with the Texas Hill Country particularly vulnerable due to recent catastrophic flooding.

Tropical Storm Bertha Fuels Flood Threat Across U.S. Southeast

Tropical Storm Bertha Fuels Flood Threat Across U.S. Southeast

Tropical Storm Bertha, now weakened and moving inland near the Texas-Louisiana border, is contributing to a significant flood threat across the U.S. Southeast. The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (64 km/h), is expected to dissipate by Thursday evening or Friday morning. However, its moisture plume is interacting with a cold front, causing heavy rainfall from Virginia to Alabama. Some areas in North Carolina have already received a month's worth of rain in just a few days. Flash flood warnings have been issued in parts of Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, with rainfall rates reaching up to 2 inches (50 mm) per hour in some areas. The storm is also bringing 2 to 4 inches (50 to 100 mm) of rain to the Texas Gulf Coast, with isolated totals of 6 inches (150 mm).

Outlook for Houston’s productive 2023 draft picks amid contract extensions

Outlook for Houston’s productive 2023 draft picks amid contract extensions

Evaluating the Texans 2023 draft class before the final year of their contract

Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall in Louisiana, Threatens Gulf Coast with Flooding

Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall in Louisiana, Threatens Gulf Coast with Flooding

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. The storm is expected to continue losing strength as it moves toward Texas, where it will likely dissipate shortly after making its way to the upper Texas coast by Thursday night. Tropical storm warnings are in effect from the Alabama-Florida border to Morgan City, including the New Orleans metro and Lake Pontchartrain, with storm surge and heavy rain also forecasted. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a coastal flood warning for Louisiana and Mississippi coastlines, predicting moderate coastal flooding. The storm is expected to bring widespread rainfall totals of one to four inches, with isolated areas receiving up to six inches, potentially causing flash flooding, particularly in urban areas.

Irondale Festival Renaming Sparks Debate Over AI and Data Centers

Irondale Festival Renaming Sparks Debate Over AI and Data Centers

The annual I Love Irondale Day festival in Irondale, Alabama, faced controversy after Mayor James D. Stewart announced a temporary renaming to 'AI Love Irondale Day.' The change was intended to reflect the growing presence of technology and artificial intelligence. However, the decision was met with public backlash, with many residents expressing concerns over the environmental impact and noise pollution associated with data centers. Despite the renaming, the festival retained a tech theme, featuring dancers dressed as robots and a drone show finale. City councilmember Aaron Sims clarified that there are no immediate plans for large data centers in Irondale, although the council is preparing regulations for potential smaller developments.

US politicians pitch aviation, space business at Farnborough Airshow

US politicians pitch aviation, space business at Farnborough Airshow

By David Shepardson FARNBOROUGH, England July 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. boosted the size of its pavilion at the Farnborough Airshow by 22% this year, and U.S. politicians were out in force, vying with European rivals for investment from aerospace, defence, and space companies as the industries boom.