Tinned fish sales increase
Tinned fish is trending as Americans look to save money in the face of economic uncertainty.
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Coroner identifies body found in Congaree River as missing USC student
According to the Richland-County Sheriff's Department, a witness called dispatch at around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday stating he saw what he believed to be a dead body in the Congaree River.
US consumer confidence rebounds after five straight months of declines amid tariff anxiety
Americans’ views of the economy improved in May after five straight months of declines sent consumer confidence to its lowest level since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, largely driven by anxiety over the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
US measles case count climbs slightly to 1,046 cases, while Indiana's outbreak ends
The U.S. saw a small increase in measles cases last week, an indicator that outbreaks are slowing down, though exposures at a busy airport in Colorado and a Shakira concert in New Jersey are keeping public health experts on their toes.
Nonprofit honors veteran's stories on display at local brewery
A local brewery owner is finding a way to remember fallen veterans on Memorial Day and every day at Over The Horizon Brewing.
NPR sues Trump administration over executive order to cut federal funding to public media
National Public Radio and three of its local stations filed a lawsuit Tuesday against President Donald Trump, arguing that an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for the organization is illegal.
S&P 500 rallies 2% as Wall Street's roller-coaster ride whips back upward
Wall Street’s roller-coaster ride created by President Donald Trump’s trade policies whipped back upward on Tuesday, this time because of a delay for his tariffs on the European Union.
Ai robotic arm creates ink paintings
From sprucing-up resumes to creating funny videos artificial intelligence is being used for everything nowadays including art.
Local Living: Ways to treat PTSD
Local Living: Ways to treat PTSD
McDonald's shuts down "Cosmc's"
McDonald's is closing down its beverage-focused spinoff, Cosmc’s.
Target protests call for return of DEI
Dozens of protests took place at Target stores over the weekend.
Cookouts might be more expensive due to tariffs
It is Memorial Day, the unofficial start to Summer, and some of those Summer staples you buy might be a little pricier.
The US military spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troops
The U.S. military spent more than $6 billion over the past three years to recruit and retain service members, in what has been a growing campaign to counter enlistment shortfalls.
Powell defends Federal Reserve in Princeton speech amid onslaught of attacks from Trump
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell defended the central bank's response to the COVID-19 pandemic Sunday in a Princeton University speech in which he also praised government employees and U.S. universities, both of which have been targeted by the Trump administration.
The 2028 podcast primary is underway as Democrats try to reshape their image
The Democrats' 2028 podcast primary is well underway.
European shares gain after Trump pushes back planned 50% tariffs on EU
European shares have opened higher and U.S. futures also surged after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would delay a threatened 50% tariff on goods from the European Union to July 9.
11 people shot in Little River, near Myrtle Beach
According to ABC News, police in Little River, South Carolina, are responding to a shooting that left at least 11 people hospitalized over Memorial Day weekend.
5 things to know about Memorial Day, including its evolution and controversies
It’s a day of reflection and remembrance of those who died while serving in the U.S. military, according to the Congressional Research Service. The holiday is observed in part by the National Moment of Remembrance, which encourages all Americans to pause at 3 p.m. for a moment of silence.
First vote on whether to repeal conversion therapy ban scheduled for Tuesday
A special-called meeting is now scheduled for 3 p.m. on May 27th inside council chambers at Columbia City Hall.
Thousands nationwide mark the 5th anniversary of George Floyd’s murder
The remembrances come at a fraught moment for activists, who had hoped the worldwide protests that followed Floyd’s murder on May 25, 2020, would lead to permanent police reform across the U.S. and a continued focus on racial justice issues.
