Housing market exceeds $1 trillion in 8 U.S. cities
The number of U.S. cities with housing markets valued at over one trillion dollars doubled from just four last year to eight in 2024.
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Boeing workers in door plug case felt overworked
Workers at Boeing say they felt pressure to work too fast and that led to mistakes.
Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate and lashes out at Harris at news conference
Donald Trump recommitted to debating Vice President Kamala Harris after recently backing out, holding a lengthy news conference Thursday in which he taunted his new rival, boasted of his crowd on Jan. 6, 2021, and lashed out at questions about the enthusiasm her campaign has been generating.
Hunter Biden was hired by Romanian businessman trying to 'influence' US agencies, prosecutors say
Hunter Biden was hired by a Romanian businessman accused of corruption who was trying to “influence U.S. government policy” during Joe Biden's term as vice president, prosecutors said in court papers Wednesday.
A deadly tornado, flooding rains and swollen rivers plague residents in the path of Debby
Tornadoes spawned by Debby leveled homes, damaged a school and killed one person early Thursday, as the tropical system dropped heavy rain and flooded communities across North and South Carolina.
Arizona prosecutors asked grand jurors not to indict Trump in state's fake electors case
The Arizona grand jury that indicted 18 Republican supporters of Donald Trump who falsely claimed he won the state in the 2020 election wanted to consider also charging the former president, but prosecutors urged them not to, according to court documents filed this week.
U.S. government will loan $1.45 billion to help a South Korean firm build a solar plant in Georgia
The federal government is making its first loan to a crystalline silicon solar plant, loaning $1.45 billion to support a South Korean company's bid to build up key parts of the solar supply chain inside the United States.
Harris and Walz show their support for organized labor with appearance at Detroit union hall
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, played up their support for organized labor at a Detroit-area union hall on Thursday, with the Democratic nominee saying “we're all in this together” as the new ticket lavishes attention on a crucial base of support.
Harris and Walz say they're 'joyful warriors,' narrowly avoid confrontation with Vance on tarmac
Vice President Kamala Harris declared herself and her new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, “joyful warriors" against Donald Trump on Wednesday as they spent their first full day campaigning together across the Midwest.
What to expect when sending children to school for the first time
It's that time of the year, but for some families the trip to the classroom will be a first. Some experts explain what you and your child should expect
What in the World: Brother, Sister reportedly brawl over unseasoned chicken
A brother and sister put the term sibling rivalry to shame after the duo reportedly get into a serious brawl over unseasoned chicken.
City of Columbia's Overflow Shelter open for people experiencing homelessness
A safe place to stay is available for people experiencing homelessness as inclement weather from Tropical Storm Debby continues.
Hyundai, Kia’s new anti-theft software showing results
Hyundai and Kia’s latest anti-theft software update is showing results, even though car thefts remain overall high.
Americans get $8 billion tax credits for green homes
Tax credit claims for green home upgrades exceeded government projections last year.
Disney Parks underperforming amid inflation concerns
Disney Parks are facing slowing consumer demand in the face of higher prices.
Disney+, Hulu raising prices
Disney’s streaming services are about to get a little more expensive.
Hall Secures First 400 Meter Gold Medal in Gamecock Men’s History
Quincy Hall is officially the fastest men’s 400 meter runner in the world, taking home the Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on Wednesday night in Paris, France.
Pelosi warns in her new book that political threats and violence 'must stop'
Pelosi recounts her nearly four-decade legislative record in Congress but also allows a rare public glimpse into the private devastation around the assault on her husband.
Harris' pick of Walz amps up excitement in Midwestern states where Democrats look to heal divisions
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will spend their first full day as running mates on Wednesday rallying Democrats across the Midwest, a politically divided region that is crucial to their effort to win the White House in less than three months.
"Second nature to us" -- Five Points prepares for possible flooding from Tropical Storm Debby
Steady rain is in the forecast for the next few days, and Columbia's flood-prone neighborhood of Five Points isn't waiting around to prepare.
