South Carolina’s health officials reported a new measles infection in Saluda County, linking it to the first case that appeared on April 17. The two incidents are separate from a larger outbreak in the Upstate area that ended on April 26 after nearly a thousand cases. The initial patient had trav
Southwestern France once acted as a natural shelter for Neanderthals when the last ice age began. Unlike other regions that turned too cold for survival, this area stayed mild enough for long-term habitation. Scientists think this happened because of unique geographical features that blocked harsh w
South Carolina is stuck in a tough spot right now. Even after some rain in early May, every single county is still dealing with drought conditions. The state hasn’t seen rain like this in over a century, with 2002 being the last time things were this dry. The lack of water is hurting farms, lowering
South Carolina’s beauty and wellness schools face a looming threat from new federal rules that could shut them down. The U. S. Department of Education plans to apply strict accountability standards—originally meant for degree programs—to certificate courses that the law explicitly protected. As a re
South Korean gamers will see higher prices for the PlayStation 5 this month. Starting on May 1, Sony will raise the Disc Edition to ₩948, 000 and the Digital Edition to ₩858, 000. The upgraded PS5 Pro will cost ₩1, 298, 000. Even the PlayStation Portal remote player will climb to ₩378, 000. T
South Park Estates in Midtown was once a rare spot where working families could own their homes. But after the city changed the rules in 2021, rents jumped nearly 50% in just a few years. What used to be a tight-knit community of 66 families is now down to just 35. The reason? Officials allowed a de
South Korea’s main stock index just crossed a major milestone, closing at 6, 388 points—a record high. The jump came mostly from tech stocks, especially chipmakers, which defied worries about Middle East tensions and rising oil prices. The market’s total value now sits at over $3. 5 trillion, beatin
States want to raise money from online prediction sites, but they’re not sure what those sites actually are. The debate centers on whether the sites should be treated like sports betting, financial derivatives, or something else entirely. If they’re seen as gambling, states could tax them the sam
Staten Island residents can expect a sharp temperature dip after Monday’s brief showers. The National Weather Service says it will be partly sunny in the morning, with a high around 54°F. At night, the temperature will plunge nearly 20 degrees, settling near 34°F by Tuesday morning. Sunlight
Officials keep giving different answers about when gas prices might drop. First they said weeks, then months, then maybe never before the election. Energy Secretary Chris Wright started with a confident \"weeks\" timeline in early March. By April, he called summer a \"very aggressive\" guess. Just d
