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Legislators Share Plans with S. C. Businesses

January 16, 2025

In Columbia, business leaders from across South Carolina gathered to hear from state legislators about their plans for the upcoming session. The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce hosted this event, giving lawmakers a chance to share their goals and vision for the state. House Minority Leader Todd

environment

The Unexpected Impact: Chinese Nuclear Tests in Kazakhstan

January 15, 2025

Did you know that China's nuclear tests could have impacted Kazakhstan? Between 1964 and 1980, China performed these tests at Lop Nor, not far from Kazakhstan. While the Soviet Union's tests were centered around Semipalatinsk, the southeast Abai oblast of Kazakhstan might have gotten radioactive fal

health

Improving Social Insurance Medicine with Value-Based Care

January 12, 2025

Social Insurance Medicine (SIM) plays a crucial role in helping individuals with long-term work disabilities by evaluating their abilities and benefit eligibility. With the retirement age increasing and chronic diseases on the rise, the demand for higher quality and efficiency in SIM is growing. Val

sports

SEC Basketball Weekend: Can Arkansas Avoid an 0-3 SEC Start Against Florida?

January 11, 2025

This weekend in the SEC features some top matchups, with teams like Tennessee and Kentucky facing tough challenges. But one game stands out: Florida at Arkansas. The Razorbacks, led by Coach John Calipari, are at risk of going 0-3 in conference play. Calipari’s last time experiencing such a start wa

politics

Senate Democrats and Republicans Team Up on Immigration Bill

January 10, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, many Senate Democrats joined Republicans on Thursday to move forward with a bill that would require authorities to detain undocumented immigrants accused of specific crimes. This comes as a shift in strategy for Democrats, who are trying to pick their battles wisely a

science

Building AI Sensors for Instant Stress Checks

January 8, 2025

Picture a future where mechanical stresses can be monitored instantly, just like taking a quick snap with a digital camera. Scientists are working on this by developing AI-driven models that simplify complex simulation data. They call this a Reduced-Order Model (ROM). This ROM is like a virtual stre

politics

Elon Musk's DOGE and FDR's Fight for Efficient Government

January 8, 2025

Back in the 1930s, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was stressed out by a massive government that was hard to manage. He felt there were too many agencies doing similar things, and he couldn't control them all. This was a big deal because the Supreme Court had said these independent agencies could do

health

Playing It Safe: How Gamblers Feel About New Trial Methods

January 8, 2025

Gambling can be fun, but it comes with risks. This study looked into how 36 casual gamblers felt about a trial called EROGamb 2. 0. This trial aimed to make gambling safer by using messages about what others do and by helping people set goals. The gamblers were interviewed over the phone or video ca

crime

Self-Help Guru Dies After Sweat Lodge Tragedy

January 7, 2025

James Arthur Ray, a well-known self-help author, passed away recently. He was 67. Ray was famous for his spiritual and financial advice, which gained popularity after he appeared in the 2006 documentary "The Secret. " However, his career took a dark turn in 2009 when a sweat lodge ceremony he led in

crime

Love Scams: A Bill to Protect Online Daters

January 6, 2025

Online dating has become a big part of many people's lives, but it's also a playground for scammers. Last year, over 64, 000 Americans were tricked into giving away over $1 billion in romance scams. That's double the amount from just four years ago! A 66-year-old woman named Sue was one of these vic