A growing number of Americans are expressing opposition to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers in their communities, according to newly released Gallup polling that highlights rising concerns over energy use, water consumption, pollution and local quality of life. The Gallup survey, released Wednesday, found that roughly 70% of Americans oppose the construction […]
The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday threw out convicted killer Alex Murdaugh’s double murder convictions in a stunning decision that will force prosecutors to retry one of the most infamous murder cases in recent memory. In a unanimous 5-0 ruling, the court overturned Murdaugh’s convictions for the June 2021 murders of his wife, Maggie […]
Republicans in the South Carolina Senate declined to pursue a new congressional redistricting effort this year, frustrating President Donald Trump, who had hoped additional map changes could strengthen GOP advantages in the Deep South ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The Republican-controlled chamber voted against extending its legislative session to consider a proposal that would […]
The Pentagon announced Tuesday that the estimated cost of the ongoing war in Iran has risen to nearly $30 billion, marking another increase in military spending tied to the conflict. During testimony before Congress, Department of War Comptroller and Chief Financial Officer Jules W. Hurst III said the total estimated cost of the war had […]
