www.abccolumbia.com – Associated Press – 2025-07-30 10:22:00

SUMMARY: The U.S. economy grew unexpectedly at a 3% annual rate in Q2 2025, rebounding from a 0.5% contraction in Q1 caused by businesses stockpiling imports ahead of President Trump’s tariffs. Despite this bounce, consumers and businesses remain cautious due to uncertainty from trade policies. The growth was largely driven by a sharp drop in imports and moderate consumer spending gains, while private investment and government spending declined. Core economic strength slowed, and inflation pressures eased, with rates falling to near the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. Trump praised the growth and urged rate cuts, though many economists warn tariffs risk raising costs and harming long-term efficiency.

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www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2025-07-30 07:04:40

SUMMARY: A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s coast, triggering tsunami warnings and evacuations across more than 20 countries, including the US west coast, Hawaii, Alaska, and Japan. Hawaii’s beaches were evacuated as officials warned of potential waves six feet or higher, urging residents and tourists to seek higher ground. California and Oregon coasts also faced warnings, while Alaska’s National Tsunami Warning Center issued alerts. Japan ordered evacuations, with some moving to high buildings. Several US military bases in the tsunami path evacuated families and prepared for impact. The National Weather Service cautioned the danger could persist for hours after the initial wave.

As a result of an 8.8 magnitude earthquake hitting Russia’s coast, a slew of small tsunamis spread across the Pacific Coast, impacting Russia, Japan and the United States as warnings and advisories remain in effect for some areas.

The earthquake ranks among the four strongest earthquakes this century, and among the eight strongest since 1900, according to the USGS.

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www.abccolumbia.com – SC SID – 2025-07-28 10:24:00

SUMMARY: Geoff Collins, a veteran college coach with 28 years of experience, has joined South Carolina’s football staff as a senior defensive assistant, announced head coach Shane Beamer. Collins recently served as defensive coordinator at North Carolina and was head coach at Georgia Tech (2019-22). He has six years as a head coach and 12 years as a defensive coordinator, including six in the SEC. Known for strong recruiting and defensive expertise, Collins led top-ranked defenses at Florida and Mississippi State and has coached over 30 future NFL players. He began coaching at Georgia Tech and Western Carolina and played linebacker there.

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