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High temperatures in the US are causing power demand to exceed forecasts, affecting areas from Chicago to New York City and New Orleans, leading to increased health risks. Nearly half the country is experiencing hot and humid conditions through the week.

Twelve top US universities, including Columbia, are expanding all-gender facilities on campuses, according to findings by the parental resource arm of a conservative advocacy group.

Legacy apparel brands including VF Corp., Levi's, and Columbia are turning to women to fuel their next phase of growth by increasing investments in women's products and marketing.

Noah Peters, known as the Singing Barber, has opened a barbershop on The Square in downtown Columbia, Tennessee. He gained fame on social media for singing while cutting hair and reports overwhelming community support, including gifts from local businesses. The shop is hiring barbers due to early demand.

Communities in Missouri and the U.S. are navigating multibillion-dollar data center proposals by seeking clear goals and transparent guarantees to balance economic benefits with resource and infrastructure impacts. Experts recommend using community benefits agreements, model regulations, and proactive planning to address challenges like power grid strain and infrastructure needs.

Communities across the U.S. are navigating decisions about multibillion-dollar data center proposals, balancing economic opportunities with concerns about resources and infrastructure. Experts recommend proactive planning, model regulations, and community benefits agreements to ensure equitable outcomes.

Codex, OpenAI's agentic coding platform, is gaining mainstream traction as usage shifts from chat-based AI to delegated work. A report by OpenAI, Columbia, Duke, and the University of Pennsylvania reveals 99.8% of OpenAI employees use Codex for most output tokens, with organizations and individuals showing rising adoption. Non-developers are the fastest-growing user group, and agents now handle tasks like managing calendars, files, and scripts.

The article discusses recent advances in human embryo genome editing using CRISPR technology, including a new preprint on base editing from Dieter Egli's lab at Columbia. Despite these scientific developments, ethical questions about the use of such technologies remain unresolved.

The US Nuclear Pilot Program achieved a second reactor breakthrough. High temperatures and humidity across nearly half the US are increasing power demand and health risks.

Tender Hearts Ministries opened a new maternity home in York County, South Carolina, to provide stability and resources for homeless mothers. Keyona Howard, a mother of three who faced homelessness, credits the program with offering long-term support through housing, financial education, and spiritual guidance over a three-year period.

South Carolina Gamecocks running back Sam Williams-Dixon and his brother were arrested and charged with multiple larceny and conspiracy offenses after allegedly breaking into vehicles and stealing items totaling thousands of dollars. Williams-Dixon was released on a $150,000 bond and suspended indefinitely by the university, though he remains on the team roster.

Chaz Molder, Democratic mayor of Columbia, challenges Republican Congressman Andy Ogles in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District. Molder criticizes Ogles for failing voters and prioritizing social media over constituent needs, despite recent redistricting changes that removed part of his home city from the district.

A protester at Columbia is challenging a deportation order. The individual is resisting removal from the country.

Non-target school students are using Wall Street Oasis, a $7,000 course platform, to break into Wall Street careers. The platform offers financial modeling courses, mock interviews, and a network of 3,000 mentors, with 88% of students completing 90% of courses securing jobs within 12 months. A Georgia State University student used it to land an internship at Wells Fargo.

Rick Chow, a South Carolina store owner, was acquitted of murder after shooting and killing 14-year-old Cyrus Cormack-Belton outside his store in 2023. The jury found Chow not guilty, with the defense claiming self-defense due to the teen's armed actions, while the prosecution argued the weapon posed no immediate threat.

A South Carolina jury found Chikei Rick Chow not guilty of murder in the shooting death of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton. The incident occurred when Chow shot the teen in the back after chasing him from his Columbia convenience store.

A South Carolina jury found store owner Chikei Rick Chow not guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton. The incident occurred after Chow chased Carmack-Belton from his convenience store, claiming self-defense to protect his son, while prosecutors argued the teen was shot in the back without posing a threat.

Chikei Rick Chow, 61, was acquitted of murder after shooting Cyrus Carmack-Belton in the back during a confrontation at his Columbia convenience store. Chow claimed he acted to defend his son during the incident.

A South Carolina jury is deliberating in the trial of Chikei Rick Chow, a store owner charged with murder after fatally shooting 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton during a foot chase. Prosecutors claim the shooting was unprovoked, while defense lawyers argue Chow fired to defend his son, who allegedly faced a gun threat from the teen.

A South Carolina jury is hearing closing arguments in the trial of 61-year-old store owner Chikei Rick Chow, who shot and killed 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton during a foot chase. Prosecutors allege the shooting was unprovoked, while defense lawyers claim Chow fired to protect his son, who they say was threatened with a gun. The incident sparked community grief in Richland County, where nearly half the population is Black.

The South Carolina Senate did not act on a new midterm map, defying expectations from President Donald Trump. The House of Representatives was present at the State Capitol in Columbia.

A Missouri education package aimed at implementing an A-F grading system for public schools collapsed in the final days of the legislative session due to disputes over charter-school expansion. The breakdown stemmed from Republican lawmakers' resistance to opening charter schools in their own districts, despite broader support for school choice.

Micaiah Green, a 31-year-old from Columbia, South Carolina, has been sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl. The sentencing concludes a federal drug trafficking case involving controlled substances.

Columbia is offering a 15% discount through promo codes for May 2026, including student discounts and free shipping on jackets, outdoor gear, and apparel.

An FBI investigation in Columbia resulted in the conviction and sentencing of a man who orchestrated a real estate fraud scheme. The perpetrator defrauded 40 victims of approximately $2 million and received a prison sentence of over six years.