admin California passes ‘broadest set of guardrails’ on AI chatbots targeted at kids
California lawmakers sent two AI chatbot bills to Gov. Gavin Newsom to require safety audits, restrict companion bots in toys…
Tropical Storm Marie has formed. Here’s how close it could get to California
Tropical Storm Marie formed offshore of Mexico and may pass near California. Direct landfall is unlikely, but expect increased surf…
Cowboys’ Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith accused of running $2.5 million Ponzi scheme
The famed Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith, Pro Football Hall of Famer, was named in a lawsuit this week…
Here’s who won Tuesday’s Democratic primary for a York County SC Senate seat
Chad Williams easily defeated Monika White and will face Republican James Burns for the seat held by Republican Wes Climer,…
NC teenager infected with brain-eating amoeba has died. What we know
Health officials confirm an NC teen's death from a brain-eating amoeba. CDC and NCDHHS are investigating; experts advise precautions to…
US House votes nearly unanimously to censure NC’s Chuck Edwards as he looks on
Republican North Carolina representative Chuck Edwards was censured in Congress after ethics findings of sexual harassment and unprofessional behavior.
From a $4.2 billion FIFA deal to a possible criminal case. Trail leads to Miami
Who stood to benefit from FIFA’s failed $4.2 billion deal? UEFA is seeking, from Miami entities, evidence that could be…
New COVID-19 vaccines approved for 2026-27 to combat latest active viruses
The FDA has approved four new COVID-19 vaccines for 2026-27 with some limits on who can receive them. The vaccines…
Riverfront in, Flock drones out: Which Columbia area projects will get state money?
Gov. McMaster approved community investment earmarks for Richland and Lexington counties, funding Congaree Riverfront, Cayce flood fixes and other local…
Penn State to open ‘Paterno Family Football Experience Room’ in Beaver Stadium museum
Penn State opens the Paterno Family Football Experience at Beaver Stadium’s All-Sports Museum with Joe Paterno’s desk, artifacts & other…