Jobless claims at lowest since 1969
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits is at its lowest level since 1969.
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Cost of healthcare up to $185K
Staying healthy in retirement may cost more than ever.
25 states sue Trump Administration over FEMA
25 states and D.C. have sued the Trump Administration accusing FEMA and DHS of withholding disaster relief and counterterrorism funding, unless they adopt election changes.
Study: Waymo’s driverless cars crash less than human drivers
Waymo's driverless cars are involved in far fewer crashes compared cars driven by human drivers, according to a new study.
Rep. Ralph Norman files to appear on ballot for special primary
Candidates vying for the Republican nomination for the upcoming Senate election are making it official.
Town of Chapin’s mayor respond to town council no-confidence vote
The Town of Chapin’s mayor says he's not going anywhere following a vote of no-confidence by the Town Council.
There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025
The number of measles cases in the U.S. has surpassed the record-breaking tally for all of 2025, with five more months of 2026 still to come.
Democrats select South Carolina for their first presidential nominating contest in 2028 election
South Carolina was selected Friday to once again lead off the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential nominating schedule, most likely cementing a dramatic break from decades of tradition by keeping Iowa off the top of the calendar and elevating more racially diverse states.
Canada is ready to celebrate new bridge to US amid tariff troubles with Trump
Officials are gathering Friday in Ontario to take delight in a new U.S.-Canada bridge over the Detroit River, an international span that is expected to enhance trade on both sides of the border and give travelers another route to both countries.
US tariff hikes linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners
U.S. President Donald Trump's latest set of tariff hikes drew objections Friday from America's trading partners including China and Japan, with Australia's trade minister slamming them as “completely unjustified.”
Drones target northern Iraqi city where US forces are based as US-Iran fighting escalates
Drones carrying explosives targeted a city in northern Iraq where U.S. forces are stationed, and sirens rang out in Bahrain on Friday, hours after the American military said it finished its 13th night of strikes against Iran.
How to avoid the "explosive diarrhea" causing parasite known as cyclospora
"People report explosive diarrhea for weeks and this is as unpleasant as it sounds," says Dr. Albrecht.
US military says it’s launching new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes
In this photo released by the Iranian Presidency Office, Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, center, reviews an honor guard as he is welcomed by the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, left, during his official welcoming ceremony in…
Conference committee reaches agreement on 2026-2027 state budget
A conference committee has reached an agreement on the 2026-2027 state budget.
Trump expands a voluntary pledge to protect consumers from high utility bills from AI data centers
President Donald Trump on Thursday will have governors and electricity companies join a voluntary pledge to shield U.S. consumers from higher utility bills from data centers — a sign of how the artificial intelligence build- out has become a lightning rod of controversy before the midterm elections.
Deputies: Child severely injured by dog
Richland County deputies say a child is recovering after suffering severe injuries from a dog bite Thursday.
Brent oil tops $100 per barrel, as tumbles for Tesla and Alphabet yank Wall Street lower
Brent oil shot to its highest price since May on Thursday as increased fighting in the Middle East threatens to slow the global flow of crude.
House again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as some Republicans defect
The House on Thursday narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran, sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time as the war has escalated and the future of the conflict is increasingly uncertain.
House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., leaves the chamber as members debate a series of measures including a continuing resolution to fund the government and a spending package for the Iran war, at the Capitol…
Lee corrections officer pleads guilty to accepting over $500k in bribery scheme
Authorities say she would then receive a portion of the cash proceeds and bribes -- and use the money on high-end items including $50,000 on designer clothing, $6,000 on a Brazilian Butt Lift and chin liposuction, and thousands for two luxury vehicles.
