Open Ai's Sora bans deepfakes of public figures
Open Ai says it will no longer allow users to generate videos of public figures without authorization from the person's family.
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Chapin Mayor passes away
In a statement on the town's Facebook page, officials say Koon passed away Friday at Lexington Medical Center.
Deputies searching for missing woman, children
They were last seen on Kennerly Rd. where they had been staying for the last several weeks but have not been seen since Tuesday.
Food assistance is safe through October, but it may be at risk if the shutdown continues
A federal program that provides food assistance to 40 million low-income people could be at risk in November if the government shutdown isn't resolved by then.
CVS completes Rite Aid takeover
CVS Pharmacy says it has completed its nationwide acquisition of select 'Rite Aid' assets.
Nestlé to cut 16K jobs
Nestlé, the world's largest food company plans to cut roughly 16,000 jobs globally over the next two years to reduce costs.
Government shutdown starting to hurt economy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the federal government shutdown is slowing the U.S. economy.
Hackers take over PA systems at 4 airports
Hackers appear to have breached the public address systems at four airports in North America.
Democrats say Trump needs to be involved in shutdown talks. He's shown little interest in doing so
President Donald Trump is showing little urgency to broker a compromise that would end the government shutdown, even as Democrats insist no breakthrough is possible without his direct involvement.
US blocks a global fee on shipping emissions as international meeting ends without new regulations
The U.S. has succeeded in blocking a global fee on shipping emissions as an international maritime meeting adjourned Friday without adopting regulations.
As measles cases rise in Upstate, Midlands doctor discusses long-term effects, importance of vaccine
Sixteen total cases of the measles have been reported in the Upstate since January -- with 12 of those related to the ongoing outbreak.
Alex Murdaugh family's shocking murders and deep-rooted secrets revealed in new Hulu limited series
When the wife and son of prominent South Carolina attorney, Alex Murdaugh, were shot and killed in 2021, the news instantly captivated the public’s attention.
WIC receives lifeline to keep operating amid government shut down
The government program WIC has received a 300-million lifeline to keep operating for a few more weeks during the government shutdown.
Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, reject government funding bill for 10th time
Senate Democrats rejected for the 10th time Thursday a stopgap spending bill that would reopen the government, insisting they won’t back away from demands that Congress take up health care benefits.
Dawn Staley, South Carolina prepare for season without Chloe Kitts: ‘We’re unafraid’
A day after Chloe Kitts announced her season-ending ACL tear on social media, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley took the podium at SEC basketball media days and said her plan was simple: It will be business as usual for the second-ranked Gamecocks.
Head of South Carolina elections fired after voting machine contract had unexplained $4M overrun
The South Carolina Election Commission is trying to figure out how a contract for new machines for voting for $28 million ended up costing the agency $4 million more.
Ford introduces F-150 key fob
Ford is introducing the "truckle" to mark the 50th anniversary of its F-150 pickup.
Average cost of new car tops $50K
New car buyers might be having some real some sticker shock.
Trader Joe's sued by Smucker's over alleged Uncrustables copycat
Smucker's is suing Trader Joe's over what it claims is a copy-cat of its Un-crustables sandwiches.
Taking the pledge -- students sign promise to reject gun violence
By signing a simple pledge, students are taking part in a national movement to reject gun violence.
