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Aug 14 2025WEATHER

Rainy Days Ahead: Staying Safe in Columbia

Columbia is bracing for more rain, and it's not good news. The ground is already soaked from recent downpours, and another 1 to 2 inches could cause flash floods. This means streams might overflow quickly, turning into rivers in just minutes or hours. The weather forecast shows heavy rain moving in

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Aug 14 2025WEATHER

South Carolina's Weather: Heat, Humidity, and a Storm Watch

South Carolina is feeling the heat again, with temperatures climbing back to what's normal for this time of year. A big area of high pressure is moving in, bringing back those classic summer days—warm afternoons and scattered thunderstorms, especially as the day winds down. For the rest of today, e

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Aug 13 2025BUSINESS

Trump's New BLS Chief: What It Means for Economic Data

President Trump recently picked EJ Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This choice has sparked a lot of debate. Some people, like Steve Bannon, think Antoni is a great fit. Others, like Jason Furman, believe he lacks the right experience. The main concern is whether Antoni can keep

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Aug 11 2025WEATHER

Summer Weather: Rainy Days Ahead and a Tropical Storm Brewing

The weather is taking a cool turn this week, but don't worry, summer isn't over yet. Right now, it's rainy and cool, but things will start to heat up by the end of the week. Expect showers and storms to stick around today, especially in the afternoon and evening. The mix of moisture, wind, and a wea

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Aug 10 2025SPORTS

Justin Fields Shines in Jets' Preseason Game

Justin Fields, the Jets' quarterback, showed improvement in the team's recent preseason game against the Packers. After a rough practice session earlier in the week, Fields aimed to participate in all preseason games to prepare for the regular season. He started the game and led a successful 10-play

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Aug 08 2025CRIME

Ghislaine Maxwell's Prison Life: A Closer Look

Ghislaine Maxwell, the former companion of Jeffrey Epstein, is currently serving a 20-year sentence for her role in sex trafficking. Recently, she was moved to a minimum-security prison in Texas. This move has sparked interest, especially because of her past actions. The prison where Maxwell is now

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Aug 06 2025SCIENCE

Peeking into the Brain: A New Way to See Through the Skull

The brain is like a mystery box inside our heads. To see what's going on inside, scientists have used light and sound, but there's a big problem: the skull. It's like a thick wall that makes it hard to get clear pictures. For a long time, the tools they had were either blurry or needed to open up t

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Aug 06 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Secrets of Aging: The Stress Connection

Stress is a silent troublemaker. It sneaks up on us, causing more harm than we might realize. Recent studies have shown that stress doesn't just make us feel bad—it actually changes our DNA in ways that mimic aging. This discovery has scientists buzzing with new ideas about how our bodies age and wh

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Aug 01 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Nuclear Sites: A Dangerous Game of Risk

Russia's actions around Ukraine's nuclear power plants are raising serious concerns. Experts believe that Russia might be testing new military strategies that could be used against NATO in the future. Russia has taken control of two nuclear power plants in Ukraine. They have also placed mines aroun

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Aug 01 2025CRIME

A Ukrainian Officer's Alleged Betrayal: Leaking F-16 Locations to Russia

In a shocking turn of events, a Ukrainian air force major, who was also a flight instructor, has been accused of spying for Russia. The officer is said to have leaked the locations of Ukraine's valuable F-16 and Mirage 2000 fighter jets to the enemy. This information was crucial for Russia to target

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