South Carolina picked to repeat as SEC champions
South Carolina is predicted to repeat as Southeastern Conference women’s basketball champions in 2026 while Texas’ Madison Booker was selected as the Preseason Player of the Year.
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Wall Street rallies to recover some of Friday's sell-off after Trump softens his criticism of China
And back up goes Wall Street. U.S. stocks are rallying Monday after President Donald Trump said “ it will all be fine,” just days after he sent the market reeling by threatening much higher tariffs on China.
Trump says inflation is 'defeated' and the Fed has cut rates, yet prices remain too high for many
Inflation has risen in three of the last four months and is slightly higher than it was a year ago, when it helped sink then-Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. Yet you wouldn't know it from listening to President Donald Trump or even some of the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve.
Trump directs the Pentagon to use 'all available funds' to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure U.S. troops are paid Wednesday despite the government shutdown, a short-term fix that will not apply to the hundreds of thousands of federal workers who have been furloughed.
4 people killed and 20 injured in St. Helena Island bar shooting
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — A mass shooting at a crowded bar on an idyllic South Carolina island has left four people dead and at least 20 injured, officials say. The shooting occurred early Sunday at Willie’s Bar and Grill on…
Oscar Winning Actress Diane Keaton dead at 79
ABC News-/- ByMegan Forrester and Bethany Braun-Silva October 11, 2025, 5:49 PM Diane Keaton, the legendary actress known for her Oscar-winning role in "Annie Hall" and iconic performances in "The Godfather" and "The First Wives Club," has died at age…
Tesla self-driving cars under investigation
The "full self-driving" feature in Tesla vehicles is under federal investigation.
Taylor Swift breaks Spotify record
Another day, another record broken by Taylor Swift.
Americans struggle to pay car loans
One aspect of the U.S. economic engine could use a jump-start.
IRS reveals changes to federal tax returns
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is making changes that will affect your federal taxes this year and next.
Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown
The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started, an attempt by President Donald Trump's administration to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown dragged into a 10th day.
Stocks tumble in Wall Street’s worst day since April after Trump threatens more tariffs on China
A monthslong calm on Wall Street shattered, and U.S. stocks tumbled after President Donald Trump threatened to crank tariffs higher on China.
Trump gets long-sought Gaza hostage deal with a whole lot of help from Arab and Muslim allies
After months of gridlock, President Donald Trump finally landed a long-sought Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza — an agreement that only came together after a weekslong diplomacy blitz and a whole lot of help from some Arab and Muslim allies.
Speaker Johnson keeps the House away as he fights to end the government shutdown
The Republican leader sent lawmakers home three weeks ago after the House approved a bill to fund the federal government. And they haven’t been back in working session since.
15 new foods at the SC State Fair! Check them out with Chef Sandra Lee & ABC Columbia's Lee Williams
This year, the South Carolina State Fair is introducing 15 new food items for everyone to enjoy!
Disney raises prices for theme parks
New prices for U.S. Disney theme parks took effect on Wednesday, October 8.
Some banned Youtube users to return to the platform
Youtube is offering previously banned users the opportunity to create new accounts.
TGI Friday's offering free food to TSA, Fed workers during government shut down
Air Traffic Control and Transportation Security Administration workers can eat free at TGI Friday’s during the government shutdown.
Labor shortage could affect food supply
If you can't find your favorite foods, immigration policy may be to blame.
Senators struggle to find a way forward as government shutdown enters ninth day
The consequences of a government shutdown setting in, senators labored Thursday to find a way forward but found themselves struggling to overcome a fundamental lack of trust between the two parties.
