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Phone prices may rise from tariffs, but not immediately

The Trump Administration's recently imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese imports could make your next smartphone costlier.

Amazon’s Prime Day Success Biggest In Company History

Amazon to surpass Walmart revenue

Amazon could be on its way to becoming the world's largest retailer.

Tariffs will hurt most stores but not T.J. Maxx

While many U.S. retailers are concerned about the Trump Administration's tariff plans, T.J. Maxx may end up benefitting from them.

Musk team’s access to student loan systems raises alarm over borrowers' personal information

Democrats are pushing back against Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency as it turns its attention to the Education Department, with lawmakers raising concerns about DOGE’s access to internal systems containing personal information on tens of millions of Americans.

South Carolina sets next execution date as inmate questions lethal injection doses

The South Carolina Supreme Court has set a March 7 date for the latest execution in the state's suddenly busy death chamber.

Former reality TV star Thomas Ravenel enters South Carolina governor race

Former reality TV star and South Carolina state treasurer Thomas Ravenel announced he's throwing his hat into the ring in the upcoming race for governor.

Federal prisons being used to detain people arrested in Trump’s immigration crackdown

President Donald Trump’s administration is using federal prisons to detain some people arrested in its immigration crackdown, the federal Bureau of Prisons said Friday, returning to a strategy that drew allegations of mistreatment during his first term.

City of Columbia hosts annual "We Go Red for Women" event

In honor of National Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 7, the City of Columbia hosted its annual "We Go Red for Women" event.

Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel

President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel, a close U.S. ally.

House GOP rushing to produce Trump's big budget bill with tax cuts, program cuts and other promises

House Republicans are working overtime after a lengthy White House meeting to meet President Donald Trump's demand for a big budget package that includes some $3 trillion in tax breaks, massive program cuts and a possible extension of the nation's debt limit.

US employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, jobless rate falls to 4%

U.S. employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate fell to 4% to start 2025.

EV maker Scout Motors wants to sell directly to buyers but can't do it in its home state

Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors is making a massive bet in the electric SUV market with a carefully cultivated experience that will allow some customers to buy the company's vehicle in minutes on an app and then use it to handle everything after from repairs to updates and upgrades.