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Apr 04 2026SPORTS

Big names in sports and music rooting for South Carolina basketball

South Carolina’s women’s basketball team isn’t just drawing crowds to the arena—they’re bringing in famous faces too. Players and coaches aren’t the only ones cheering from courtside; sometimes, well-known figures from sports and entertainment are spotted in the stands. The team, coached by Dawn Sta

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

Why South African doctors need fresher ways to learn

Many medical professionals update their skills through structured learning called continuing professional development (CPD). In South Africa, doctors must complete CPD to keep their licenses valid. For years, journals have been one traditional way they do this. Between 2020 and 2025, a review looked

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Apr 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A farmhouse, old whispers, and a family struggling to move on

A family moves to a remote farm in Venezuela after losing a child. They hope the quiet countryside will help them heal. Two locals warn them about the land’s dark past. They say the dead don’t stay silent here—the wind carries their voices if you listen closely enough. The mother starts paying atte

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Mar 31 2026FINANCE

South Africa Mulls Cutting Fuel Tax to Ease Price Pressure

South Africa’s top finance official is weighing a reduction in the fuel levy, a move that could help soften the cost of petrol for everyday commuters. The decision follows rising global oil prices sparked by tensions in Iran, which have already started to affect local fuel costs. The country’s econ

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Mar 29 2026OPINION

Rebuilding Honesty: Why Freedom Helps Us Face Past Wrongs

A German thinker named Juergen Habermas recently passed away, and his life sparked a debate about how societies deal with their dark histories. His work focused on Germany’s responsibility for the Holocaust and its struggle to confront that past. He warned about rising far‑right movements in Euro

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Mar 19 2026SCIENCE

A Quiet Corner of the World Turns Into an Earthquake Listening Post

The Southernmost tip of our planet is getting a new job: listening to earthquakes. Scientists have set up very sensitive devices called seismometers at the South Pole, a place where noise from cities and weather is almost non‑existent. The first of these was installed by the US Geological Survey in

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Mar 16 2026SCIENCE

Research Trends on Kawasaki Disease in Southeast Asia

Studies show that the rate of Kawasaki disease is rising in Southeast Asian countries, and scientists are trying to understand why. One reason may be a link with the COVID‑19 pandemic, which has drawn more attention to the illness. Researchers wanted to see how many papers and citations about Kawasa

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Mar 05 2026LIFESTYLE

'Family‑Friendly Southern Eats Now Open in Mars Hill'

'In the quiet hills of Madison County, a new spot has appeared on the map for local diners. BoRudy’s Grill, opened on February 8 by Lisa Rice and her daughter‑in‑law Ashley Rice, offers a menu that feels like a cozy kitchen at home. The restaurant’s name comes from Lisa’s sons, Ashley’s husband Bren

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Measles Numbers Drop, But Is It Over?

In South Carolina, the number of new measles cases has been dropping each day. This might mean the outbreak is getting better. But experts say it's too soon to be sure. The state has seen 933 cases since October. That's a lot! Most of these cases are in Spartanburg County. But there have been some

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Jan 29 2026CRYPTO

South Dakota Takes Another Shot at Bitcoin Investments

South Dakota is trying again to put some of its money into Bitcoin. A lawmaker there, Logan Manhart, has brought back a bill that would let the state invest up to 10% of its public funds in Bitcoin. This is the same idea he tried last year, but it didn't work out then. Last time, the bill failed be

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