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South Carolina court clears way for first execution by firing squad in 15 years
Lawyers for Brad Sigmon said he chose a death by firing squad because he thought lethal injection would be tortuous. South Carolina ’s supreme court has rejected what is likely the final appeal of ...The Guardian - 16h -
South Carolina man to be killed in US’s first firing squad execution in 15 years
Brad Sigmon, 67, chooses to be shot dead amid concerns that lethal injections have caused ‘excruciating’ pain. A South Carolina man on death row has chosen to be killed by firing squad, and if ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
How South Carolina's first firing squad execution will unfold
Not much is known about the people who will fire the rifles. Prison officials said they have "completed all required training."CBS News - 1d -
South Carolina prepares for first firing squad execution, ushering return of rare method
The overhaul of South Carolina’s death chamber was completed three years ago.NBC News - 4d -
South Carolina Death Row Inmate Chooses to Be Executed by a Firing Squad
The state has never used that method to execute a prisoner. The last time an inmate was killed by a firing squad was in 2010 in Utah.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
South Carolina killer chooses death by firing squad
Only three inmates in the U.S. have been executed by firing squad since 1976, with the last execution in 2010.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Carolina fire maps show where wildfires burn in North and South Carolina
Follow wildfire updates in North and South Carolina, where blazes erupted over the weekend. The largest stemmed from a forest fire near Myrtle Beach.CBS News - 2d -
Firing squad could become Idaho’s main execution method if governor signs bill
State senate passes bill as its sponsor suggests shooting someone is more effective and humane than other methods. Death by firing squad could become Idaho ’s primary method of execution under a ...The Guardian - 14h -
USAID workers given 15-minute windows to clear out after Trump firings
Hundreds of U.S. Agency for International Development employees, or USAID, began clearing out their offices in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. USIAD workers spoke with CBS News and Caitlin ...CBS News - 6d -
Clearing the Way for Bicyclists, for a Healthier Planet
Jill Warren heads the European Cyclists’ Federation, a Brussels-based nongovernmental organization that advocates cycling to help lower carbon emissions.The New York Times - 2h -
USAID employees given 15 minutes to clear desks
Foreign aid workers at USAID were given just 15 minutes to clear out their desks today. The layoffs were part of President Trump’s efforts to cut spending by downsizing the federal bureaucracy. NBC ...NBC News - 6d -
'I'm just different': Travis Hunter confident he can be NFL's first true two-way player in 70 years
Hunter starred at WR and CB in collegeCBS Sports - 6d -
3 ways Trump may be clearing a path for whistleblowers
An unintended consequence emerging from Trump’s imperious leanings is an opening for whistleblowers to fill the breach.The Hill - 6d -
South Korea birthrate rises for first time in nine years amid surge in marriages
Rise comes from very low base and remains far below the 2.1 births per woman needed to stabilise population. South Korea’s birthrate rose last year for the first time in nine years, as a surge in ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Baby bump in South Korea as fertility rate rises for first time in 9 years
Surge in marriages after pandemic spurs hopes country’s demographics may have turned a cornerFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
Birth rate in South Korea, the world's lowest, rises for first time in 9 years
South Korea’s fertility rate rose in 2024 for the first time in nine years, preliminary data showed Wednesday, in a sign that the country’s demographic crisis might have turned a corner.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
The number of babies born in South Korea last year rebounded for first time in nearly a decade
The number of babies born in South Korea has rebounded for the first time in nine years, welcome news for a country grappling with one of the the world’s most serious demographic crisesABC News - Feb. 27 -
The number of babies born in South Korea last year rebounded for the first time in nearly a decade
The number of babies born in South Korea has rebounded for the first time in nine yearsABC News - 6d -
USAID employees given 15 minutes to clear out offices
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees were notified late Tuesday they would be given 15 minutes to collect their belongings from their offices as the Trump administration ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
South Carolina jumps into the 2025 class rankings
The commitment from Agot Makeer gives previously unranked South Carolina the fifth-best recruiting class for the 2025-26 season.ESPN - 4d -
South Carolina wildfires spur evacuations and state of emergency
Wildfires in Carolina Forest, S.C., a community outside of Myrtle Beach, have prompted evacuation orders in Horry County. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has also declared a state of emergency.NBC News - 3d -
Multiple wildfires in North and South Carolina force evacuations
Emergency unfolds amid warnings throughout south-east over dry and windy conditions that exacerbate wildfires. Fire officials on Sunday were battling to contain the blazes ravaging North and ...The Guardian - 3d -
Wildfires rage in North and South Carolina, thousands evacuate
Dozens of wildfires erupted in North and South Carolina, putting entire communities under siege and forcing thousands to flee. The fires have been fueled by a perfect storm of windy and dry ...NBC News - 3d -
What to know about the wildfires in North and South Carolina
Fire crews in North and South Carolina are working to contain the wildfires that are burning across different parts of the two states. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has a report from ...CBS News - 2d -
Innes FitzGerald, ‘Greta Thunberg of sport’, in first senior athletics squad
European Indoor Championships next step for teenager Runner hopes to emulate Keely Hodgkinson with victory Four years ago, Keely Hodgkinson went from being an unknown teenager to an overnight ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
A Theory of Media That Explains 15 Years of Politics
Martin Gurri discusses how social media and the internet have fundamentally changed the public’s relationship to institutions and power.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
South Carolina Republican wants to put Trump on new $250 bill
Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) says he is preparing legislation to feature President Trump on a new $250 bill. “Grateful to announce that I am drafting legislation to direct the Bureau of Graving and ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
How an oil trail led to suspect in South Carolina hit-and-run homicide
A trail of clues — including an oil leak, security video and data from a truck's onboard computer — lead S.C. investigators to a jealous man suspected of running down a romantic rival.CBS News - 4d -
Evacuations ordered as 175 wildfires erupt across South and North Carolina
Firefighters were battling multiple wildfires that erupted across South and North Carolina overnight amid windy and dry conditions, authorities said.ABC News - 3d -
Wildfires Break Out in North and South Carolina, Prompting Evacuations
The blazes were fueled by gusty winds, dry air and unusually high temperatures. The largest fire was burning 1,600 acres near Myrtle Beach.The New York Times - 2d -
U.S. imposes new tariffs and wildfires burn in South Carolina: Morning Rundown
U.S. trade war heats up as China, Canada retaliate. Fired NOAA workers warn about ability to forecast hurricanes and tornadoes. The return of the firing squad.NBC News - 2d -
2025 NFL Draft scouting report: Nick Emmanwori, safety, South Carolina
Emmanwori is best when he can attack downhill, either as a quarters safety or in a single-high scheme where he can keep everything in front of him.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Crews from across South Carolina help battle Carolina Forest-area wildfires
Regional and state fire rescue crews on Monday continued to battle the Carolina Forest-area wildfires, according to Horry County Fire Rescue.The Hill - 2d -
Argentina court clears 3 accused in singer Liam Payne’s death
An Argentine court has cleared three of the five people accused of their alleged involvement in singer Liam Payne’s death, local media reported Thursday.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
School bus driver evacuates 15 students after fire breaks out
The driver was headed to Monticello Middle School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio when a fire broke out behind one of the bus's rear wheels.CBS News - 6d -
Fired USAID workers given 15 minutes to gather belongings
Thursday marked the last day on the job for hundreds of workers at the nation's largest foreign aid agency. USAID employees were given 15 minutes to retrieve their personal belongings as the State ...CBS News - 6d -
Chile reels after worst blackout in 15 years hits copper mines
Government imposes curfew after more than 90% of country loses power in transmission failureFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
Dell forecasts $15 billion of AI server sales this year
Dell said that it sold about $10 billion of AI-optimized servers in its fiscal 2025, and expects to sell about $15 billion in AI system sales this year.CNBC - 6d -
3 Thoughtful Ways to Acknowledge Employees Throughout the Year
Struggling to find ideas to recognize your employees? Discover how to give thanks in meaningful ways.Inc. - 4d