Mega Millions jackpot reaches $637 million
There was no jackpot winner in Friday's Mega Millions drawing, pushing the top prize closer to $1 billion.
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Best Buy recalls gas-powered stoves
Best Buy is recalling 3800 gas-powered stoves over concerns they pose a fire hazard.
Meta suspends Ai feature
Just days after introducing a new Ai feature on it's platforms, Meta has shut it down.
Gov. McMaster announces Sen. Lindsey Graham's Sister Darline Graham Nordone as U.S. Senate appointment
During a Monday evening press conference, Gov. Henry McMaster announced that Sen. Lindsey Graham's Sister Darline Graham Nordone will serve out the rest of his term in the U.S. Senate.
Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and charge ships for safe passage
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge other ships for safe passage.
Oil prices rise following the latest fighting in the Middle East, as AI stocks sink
Oil prices are climbing Monday following a weekend of attacks in the Middle East, while more losses for computer chipmakers and other winners of the artificial-intelligence boom weigh on stock markets.
Ukraine and 9 other countries announce a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles
Ukraine and nine other countries on Monday announced they were forming a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles, taking advantage of Kyiv’s experience of fighting Russia's full-scale invasion for over four years.
South Carolina's governor should appoint Graham’s sister to finish his term, Trump says
President Donald Trump said Monday he’s recommended that Lindsey Graham’s sister be named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ dies at 78, his family says
Sam Neill, a beloved actor known for his roles in “Jurassic Park” & “The Piano,” has died at 78 years old.
President Trump, SC leaders react to passing of Lindsey Graham
Leaders both nationally and in South Carolina are reacting to the death of SC Sen. Lindsey Graham.
US Sen. Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says
Updated 2:50 AM EDT, July 12, 2026 U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday evening after a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said in statement posted on social media. The office did not provide any additional details about the South…
A July 4 boat trip, an 18-year-old’s death and a family’s search for answers in the Deep South
Family photo via AP By MICHAEL R. SISAK and CLAUDIA LAUER Updated 12:38 PM EDT, July 11, 2026 NEW YORK (AP) — A week ago, 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells took a boat trip with friends to celebrate the Fourth of July on an island off…
US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz
AP Photo: Vahid Salemi By JON GAMBRELL and WILL WEISSERT Updated 8:45 PM EDT, July 11, 2026 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed once again after a warning shot fired by its military struck a…
National French Fry Day deals
It's the second Friday of July otherwise known as National French Fry-Day.
Netflix in talks to buy Letterboxd
Netflix is among the companies vying to buy a social media platform for film lovers.
Last day to file for covid-19 IRS refund
Friday, July 10, 2026, is the last chance for millions of taxpayers to protect their chance at a potential covid-19 related IRS refund.
More than 450 cyclists taking 3-day journey across state to help end Alzheimer's
More than 450 cyclists are taking a three-day journey across the state to help end Alzheimer's.
US stocks rise as Wall Street shows it's still hungry for AI winners
U.S. stocks ticked higher Friday after Wall Street showed its appetite is still big for winners of the artificial-intelligence boom.
Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
President Donald Trump will let the bipartisan housing bill approved by Congress become law without his signature, saying Friday that he was refusing to put his name on it because of the little progress made in passing a strict voter ID bill that he has been pushing.
Donald Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting process
President Donald Trump has ousted members of a bipartisan federal election commission that resisted his efforts to require would-be voters to document their U.S. citizenship before registering.
