The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) will wind down operations after losing federal funding due to actions by the Trump administration, including an executive order and congressional decisions. CPB President Patricia Harrison announced that most staff positions will end by September 30, 2025, warning that defunding public media, crucial for emergency alerts, could significantly impact rural communities.
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University of South Carolina: Police searching after active shooter reported at University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus, university says
An active shooter was reported at the University of South Carolina during the first week of classes, prompting a campus-wide alert. While no evidence of an active shooter has been found, police are searching for a suspect described as a White male, approximately 6 feet tall, last seen at the Thomas Cooper Library. Want More Context? 🔎
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