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Home Depot posts lower profits
Tuesday, May 19, Home Depot posted a nearly 5% rise in sales in its fiscal year first quarter compared to a year ago.
Landmark regulations against ‘forever’ toxins removed by Trump administration
The Trump Administration has removed key regulations against so-called "forever chemicals" or "PFA's."
U.S. Treasury yield highest since 2007
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield has hit its highest level in 19 years.
American doctor tests positive for Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo outbreak
An American doctor working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has tested positive for Ebola amid the outbreak, according to an international Christian missions organization.
Federal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York
Federal agents can no longer make arrests without exceptional circumstances in and around three Manhattan buildings where immigration proceedings occur, a judge ruled.
Gov. McMaster signs bill mandating sex-based school bathrooms
On Friday, Governor Henry McMaster signed House Bill 4756, the South Carolina Student Physical Privacy Act, into law.
Justice Department announces nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit
The Trump administration announced Monday the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they have been unjustly investigated and prosecuted, an arrangement that Democrats and government watchdogs derided as “corrupt” and unconstitutional.
Trump’s tough-talk foreign policy is hitting a wall with Iran as it grips Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has considered himself an effective dealmaker above all else, but he appears to have hit a wall with Iran as his tough talk, threats and even military action have not moved Tehran from its long-established positions.
Murdaugh defense team files lawsuit against Hill, calls out AG Wilson on death penalty
Attorneys on Alex Murdaugh's defense team are announcing they'll be filing a $600,000 lawsuit against former Colleton County Clerk of Court, Becky Hill.
Robot takes its last flight
If you are flying Southwest Airlines make sure you leave your humanoid robot at home.
Lululemon writes letter to shareholders
Lululemon has written a public letter to shareholders denouncing the company's founder as "misguided" in his attempts to revive the ath-leisure brand.
SCOTUS rejects big pharma appeals on drug prices
The Supreme Court has rejected a series of appeals from several of the nation's biggest drugmakers who are looking to block medicare-negotiated price cuts.
SC lawmakers return to continue debate on proposed congressional redistricting
At the State House Monday, May 18, lawmakers returned to continue debate on proposed congressional redistricting.
NextEra, Dominion want to create a massive power company as AI drives energy demand in the US
NextEra Energy is seeking to acquire Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal valued at about $67 billion, creating a massive power company as the energy needs of artificial intelligence drive demand higher in the U.S.
Early voting for Primaries begins May 26
Early voting for the Primaries in South Carolina starts May 26.
China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit
China has agreed to ramp up trade for U.S. agricultural products such as beef and poultry,
Redistricting debate shifts to South Carolina as Republicans seek clean sweep of US House seats
An effort to reshape South Carolina's congressional districts will get its first full airing Monday in the State House, as lawmakers launch a lengthy and potentially testy discussion on whether to accede to President Donald Trump's desires for a U.S. House map that could yield a clean sweep for Republicans.
Trump moves to dismiss $10B suit against the Internal Revenue Service over leak of tax returns
President Donald Trump on Monday withdrew his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns.
UPDATE: Arrest made in Ole Place shooting that left 24-year-old woman dead, 2 others wounded
Two women and one man were struck by gunfire. Both women were critically wounded and a man had non-life threating injuries.
