Senator wants to block U.S. Steel sale
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., wants to stop the $14.1 billion sale of U.S. Steel to a Japanese company, citing security concerns and a fear that jobs will be lost in the acquisition. U.S. Steel is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but it has a major plant in Birmingham. – AL.com
Enchanted Gatherings, a new tea room in downtown Florence, celebrated its grand opening. The facility offers traditional three-course tea parties. – Bama Buzz
Alabama’s first ‘smart knee’ implanted
Dr. Steven Baker, surgeon at Russell Medical Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Alexander City, has implanted the first Persona IQ Smart Knee in Alabama. The smart knee is an implant that can be used for a total knee replacement, using data-tracking technology allowing the patient and doctor to monitor the patient’s activity after surgery.. – The Outlook