Mexico City metro overpass collapses onto road; at least 23 dead
A subway in Mexico City on an overpass collapsed onto a busy road, killing at least 23 and injuring at least 70.
South Carolina will likely soon tweak its liquor laws to allow the biggest winemaker in the United States to spend $400 million on a new bottling and distribution center in the state. The House voted 98-11 on Tuesday to approve the bill that would allow California-based E& J Gallo Winery to open tasting rooms where people can sample their wines.
The South Carolina House is insisting the state continue to accept offers to sell Santee Cooper. That means the fate of a bill to overhaul the state-owned utility will go down to the wire at this year’s session.
Canada’s health regulator has authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 and older.
South Carolina’s effort to become the next-to-last state to pass a hate crimes law has survived a challenge from some Republican senators. The senators had questioned whether it is necessary to add penalties to violent crimes based on someone’s motives.
Peloton is recalling its treadmills after one child died and 29 other children suffered from cuts, broken bones and other injuries from being pulled under the rear of the treadmill.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 by next week, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year.
Private schools and colleges have asked a federal judge to strike down the provision in South Carolina’s constitution that bars public money for private and religious schools.
The Carolina Panthers have been looking for a player who can protect the quarterback’s blindside for the past eight years.
South Carolina’s Clemson University has announced it is freezing tuition rates and fees for the upcoming school year. School officials announced Tuesday that the freeze would apply for all in-state and out-of-state undergraduate students for the 2021-2022 academic year.
A subway in Mexico City on an overpass collapsed onto a busy road, killing at least 23 and injuring at least 70.