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Modern Feminism Makes Women Miserable

Liberals are less likely to be married, go to church, or have kids. But these choices haven’t brought joyous liberation. Just the opposite.

More police for the Mall in Columbia

In the aftermath of last weekend's fatal shooting outside the Mall in Columbia, police have announced a plan including more resources to make the mall more safe.

New York Is a Living Classroom for This Grad Student

GSAPP student Pimchid Chariyacharoen has found the power of food in telling a story about the city's people and their history.

The most dangerous misconceptions about public health

In the years 1880 to 1920, we literally transformed the health environment,” says David Rosner, a professor of history and public health at Columbia University, and author of the book, Building the Worlds That Kill Us.

Early 20th Century Was the Golden Age for Electric Cars

Electric cars are making a strong comeback from the early 20th century, which was the golden age for electric vehicles.

Tri-Cities organizations provide groceries to community

PASCO, Wash - The Tri-Cities Diversity and Inclusion Council hosted their fifth annual MLK drive-in and walk-in food distribution at Columbia Center College.

Swiss green tech company to open US headquarters in Columbia (copy)

A Swiss company specializing in sustainable batteries for power storage will move its US headquarters to Columbia, using it as a base for future expansion.

Tucker Carlson remains seated during applause for hostages in Trump’s inaugural address

Right-wing talk show host Tucker Carlson appeared to remain seated as President Donald Trump said that “the hostages in the Middle East are coming back home to their families” during his inauguration speech on Monday, a comment that drew a bipartisan standing ovation from most attendees at the Capitol Rotunda ceremony.

Troopers: Claverack man charged in Philmont assault

Victoria F. Mannino, 51, of Germantown, was arrested on charges of first-degree gang assault, and first-degree robbery, both class B felonies. She was also charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor.

Former Columbia City Councilman among those pardoned by President Biden

A familiar name in Columbia politics was among those pardoned in the final hours of the Biden presidency. EW Cromartie was pardoned by the now former president on Monday hours before President Donald Trump took the oath of office.

Watch Oklahoma Sooners vs. South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball free live stream

The game is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ESPN. Fans looking to watch this men’s college basketball game can do so by using FuboTV, which offers a free trial and $30 off your first month, or DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but does have other promotional offers available.

Everything, anything you need to know about L-L League girls basketball races, plus CCAC notes, milestones, links, more

Four active L-L senior shooters have 100 or more career 3-pointers: Lancaster Country Day’s Sophia Sanchez (159 treys), Pequea Valley’s Katie Stoltzfus (153), Lampeter-Strasburg’s Anna Horner (106), Conestoga Valley’s Gabrielle Moore (104).

2 teens charged after 13-year-old girl found ‘bludgeoned, stabbed and burned’ in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Two teen girls have been arrested in a 13-year-old’s homicide, the Columbia Police Department announced Saturday. Ka’Niyah Baker was found after a fire at a vacant home on Cardamon Court, 20 miles away from where she was reported missing Monday.

What could get more expensive under Donald Trump’s tariffs?

From everyday essentials to luxuries and major purchases, tariffs could have wide-ranging effects on consumer prices.

Surging Columbia makes it 6 victories in a row: L-L League girls basketball roundup for Jan. 18 games

Five games on Saturday’s L-L League girls basketball slate, as everyone gears up for Sunday’s snow event. Got your milk, eggs and bread? Here’s the roundup, plus some notables

Mizzou men win fourth SEC game in a row, beating flailing Arkansas

Four players scored in double digits for Missouri, which at 4-1 is off to its best-ever start to Southeastern Conference play.

There Is No Way to Retreat From the Risk of Wildfires

Mr. Davis’s ideas were shocking when the essay appeared, but the events of recent years have won a lot of people over to his way of thinking. After the 2021 Dixie fire in rural Northern California, a Los Angeles Times op-ed series raised the possibility of abandoning small fire-prone towns in favor of supposedly more defensible cities.

Arctic air and a chance of snow emerge this week

Seasonable, soggy at times this weekend before the coldest weather of the season arrives into the upcoming week.

2 girls are charged with murder in 'brutal, heinous' killing of missing 13-year-old Columbia girl

Columbia firefighters discovered the body of 13-year-old Ka'Niyah Baker in an unoccupied house Jan. 15 when they responded to a call that the house was on fire.

Two teenage girls charged in murder of 13-year-old girl found in burned home

Columbia police announced Saturday that they have arrested two teenage girls in the murder of a missing 13-year-old girl found in an unoccupied home after a hou

Recommended warming measures for incoming freezing temperatures

According to Krohn and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the issues that arise the most during freezing temperatures are hypothermia and frostbite. For hypothermia, the specialist recommends you call 911 and monitor breathing and circulation.

A Broadway dancer vanished from his home over three months ago. His distraught family ‘absolutely’ believes foul play is involved

Zelig Williams, who has performed in hit shows ‘Hamilton’ and ‘MJ The Musical,’ has been missing for over three months and there have been no answers on where he might be. Andrea Cavallier talks to hi

Yale wins 92-88 against Columbia

Led by John Poulakidas' 29 points, the Yale Bulldogs defeated the Columbia Lions 92-88 on Saturday. The Bulldogs are now 9-6 on the season, while the Lions moved to 11-4.

‘Special group’: 1968 Bonnies relish reunion, recognition at game

It’s quite possible that this many members of the 1967-68 St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team had not been in the same room since that school year.

Lancaster County shooting was part of ongoing feud between teens

Police said a 17-year-old who was detained and the accused shooter were known to have disputes with the victim.

Oregon's temperature to rise 7.6 degrees by the year 2100 according to OSU experts

Oregon State University's "Oregon Climate Assessment" forecasts higher temperatures, more frequent and local ice storms, and melting snow packs in the next several decades of climate change's impact o

State Police seek help locating Claverack man suspected in gang assault

The New York State Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted for his reported involvement in a gang assault that occurred on Jan

Columbia County undersheriff announces candidacy for top job

Undersheriff Jackie Salvatore has announced her candidacy for Columbia County sheriff. Salvatore is a Hudson native with more than 30 years of law enforcement leadership. Salvatore became Columbia County undersheriff back in 2022. She said her number one priority is public safety.

Columbia County undersheriff running for sheriff's seat

Columbia County Undersheriff Jacqueline Salvatore has announced her bid for the county sheriff’s position following Sheriff Donald Krapf's decision to not seek reelection.

Massive MLK apparel sale live — 41 deals from Arc’teryx, Carhartt and more

Shopping for clothing is one of my favorite past times — and with all the MLK apparel sales happening this weekend, there are tons of discounted winter styles I can't wait to add to my cart.

1 person injured, 2 in custody after daytime shooting in Columbia

Police are investigating after a shooting left one person injured Wednesday afternoon.Emergency dispatch confirmed the incident happened on Fourth Street around

Columbia police investigate ‘suspicious’ death after person found inside home during fire

The Columbia Police Department (CPD) is investigating a death they are calling “suspicious” after a person was found at a home during a fire.

Shirah Neiman, Pathbreaking New York City Prosecutor, Dies at 81

In 1970 she broke an unwritten rule against women lawyers in the Southern District’s criminal division. She went on to mentor a long list of prominent lawyers.

Columbia man pleads guilty to hindering prosecution in deadly shooting

Shannon Glasgow pleaded guilty to his role in the events that led to the death of Trevon Ashcraft in May 2024.

On this date: Shuttle Columbia launches on ill-fated final flight

On this date, Jan. 16, 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia launched on its ill-fated flight on the STS-107 mission. During liftoff, a frozen chunk of foam from the external fuel tank fell off, crashing into the orbiter’s wing and leaving a pizza box sized hole in the heat-resistant tiles which protected the orbiters upon reentry.

Here's what you need to know: Thursday, Jan. 16

A new treatment facility in Fulton will provide mental health services, educational support, and job training to at-risk children in the foster care system.