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There’s a major battle developing over the future of artificial intelligence.

And the dividing lines may surprise you.

Some of the biggest names in AI are now warning that the technology is advancing so rapidly that it may be time to slow down, strengthen safety measures and make sure we understand what these increasingly powerful systems are capable of doing.

President Donald Trump has a very different concern.

Trump says the United States is leading China in artificial intelligence—and he doesn’t want America to surrender that advantage.

His message is essentially this:

Whoever wins AI wins.

So which is the bigger risk?

Moving too quickly with technology we may not fully understand?

Or slowing down while China keeps moving forward?

We’ll get into that debate.

Plus, questions are being raised about Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding after reports revealed that a Russian oligarch with close ties to Vladimir Putin paid hundreds of thousands of dollars toward the lavish celebration.

Don Jr. and his wife say there’s a straightforward explanation: the man is a friend and the spending was a wedding gift.

We’ll tell you what is known, what isn’t known and why the relationship is attracting scrutiny.

Then, South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick joins us to talk about last week’s Republican National Convention, the November midterms and South Carolina’s traditional role in choosing Republican presidential nominees as attention slowly begins turning toward 2028.

And there’s another interesting development in South Carolina’s U.S. Senate race.

A grassroots effort encouraging voters to write in Congressman Ralph Norman continues—even though Norman himself has endorsed Republican nominee Senator Darline Graham.

Could enough Republican voters participate to affect the November contest?

We’ll look at what this independent movement is actually doing and where Congressman Norman himself stands.

🤖 TRUMP VS. AI LEADERS: SHOULD AMERICA SLOW DOWN?

Artificial intelligence is advancing at a breathtaking pace.

And now some of the very people building this technology are telling us we need to be careful.

Leading figures in the AI industry have expressed support for slowing the development of cutting-edge systems long enough to strengthen safeguards and allow independent researchers greater ability to evaluate what these systems can do.

President Trump isn’t buying the argument that America should hit the brakes.

His concern is China.

Trump says the United States currently leads China in artificial intelligence and argues that slowing American innovation could allow Beijing to catch up—or potentially move ahead.

And that sets up a fascinating debate.

We know artificial intelligence could transform medicine, education, manufacturing, national defense and virtually every part of the American economy.

But we also know there are legitimate concerns about jobs, cybersecurity, misinformation and increasingly autonomous AI systems.

So where is the balance?

How do we stay ahead of China without moving faster than our ability to understand the technology we're creating?

🇷🇺 WHO HELPED PAY FOR DONALD TRUMP JR.’S WEDDING?

There are new questions surrounding Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding to Bettina Anderson earlier this year.

Reports say Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev paid hundreds of thousands of dollars toward their elaborate wedding celebration in the Bahamas.

Kremlev is president of the International Boxing Association and has close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

According to reporting on the event, Kremlev helped cover major expenses, including renting one of the private islands used for the celebration and an elaborate fireworks display.

Don Jr. and his wife have confirmed that Kremlev helped pay for the festivities and describe him as a friend whose contribution was a generous wedding gift.

That doesn't by itself establish wrongdoing.

But given Kremlev’s relationship with Putin and Donald Trump Jr.’s relationship to the sitting President of the United States, the arrangement is drawing scrutiny.

So we’ll give you the facts that have been reported, explain who Kremlev is and let you draw your own conclusions.

🇺🇸 DREW McKISSICK JOINS US

South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick joins us for a conversation about where Republicans stand heading toward November.

We’ll get his firsthand perspective on the Republican National Convention and the enthusiasm he saw among activists and delegates.

We’ll also discuss the issues Republicans are emphasizing in the midterm elections and what he believes South Carolina voters are focused on.

And yes—we’re already beginning to hear the first whispers about 2028.

South Carolina has traditionally played an enormously influential role in the Republican presidential nominating process.

So what does McKissick expect South Carolina’s role to look like in the next presidential primary?

🗳️ WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH “WRITE-IN RALPH”?

There’s an unusual grassroots political effort underway in South Carolina.

Supporters of Congressman Ralph Norman are encouraging voters to write his name in for U.S. Senate in November.

But there’s an important fact voters need to understand:

Ralph Norman himself has endorsed Senator Darline Graham.

Graham defeated Norman in the Republican runoff and is now the Republican nominee.

The “Write-In Ralph” effort describes itself as an independent grassroots project and specifically says it is not authorized, operated, endorsed or coordinated with Norman or his campaign.

So how much support does the movement actually have?

Could it attract enough voters to affect the Senate race?

And what does Norman’s endorsement of Graham mean for voters who are still considering writing his name on the ballot?

We’ll take a look at the movement, what its organizers are saying and what we actually know about its support.

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Could President Donald Trump face another impeachment fight if Democrats take control of the House in November?

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC’s “This Week” Sunday and was asked directly whether impeachment would be on the table if Democrats win the House.

Jeffries did not rule it out.

We’ll look at exactly what he said, what he didn’t say, and why the question of impeachment is already becoming part of the conversation surrounding the November midterms.

Plus, diesel fuel has now surged past $6 a gallon nationally, setting another record as disruptions from the Iran war and other global supply problems continue putting pressure on fuel markets.

And remember: diesel isn’t just about truck drivers.

Diesel moves America.

Trucks, farms, construction equipment and much of the machinery that keeps the economy moving depend on it. When diesel goes up, those additional costs can eventually show up in the prices consumers pay for everything from groceries to building materials.

We also have a major development in Mississippi, where police have arrested a 51-year-old man on a murder charge following the death of Tasia Fortune, the 29-year-old mother of four who was found hanging from a tree behind an abandoned home.

And LaDonna Ryggs joins us with a firsthand report from last week’s Republican midterm convention in Dallas.

🏛️ JEFFRIES WON’T RULE OUT TRUMP IMPEACHMENT

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared Sunday on ABC’s “This Week,” where George Stephanopoulos asked him about what Democrats would do if they regain control of the House.

And one word inevitably came up:

Impeachment.

When asked whether impeachment would be on the table, Jeffries did not rule it out.

That does not mean Democrats have formally announced an impeachment effort, nor does it mean articles of impeachment have been introduced as part of this discussion.

But it does mean the Democratic leader is leaving the possibility open.

We’ll listen closely to what Jeffries actually said and discuss what another potential impeachment battle could mean for Washington following the November elections.

⛽ DIESEL BLOWS PAST $6 A GALLON

This is one of those stories that affects people who never buy a gallon of diesel.

The national average price of diesel has now climbed above $6 per gallon, setting a record as global fuel supplies remain under pressure.

And this matters far beyond the trucking industry.

The food at your grocery store gets there on a truck.

The packages delivered to your home spend time on trucks.

Farmers use diesel.

Construction companies use diesel.

Manufacturers and distributors depend on diesel-powered transportation.

Those businesses don't simply absorb higher fuel costs indefinitely.

Eventually, those costs can work their way through the supply chain.

We’ll look at what is driving this record increase, how the Iran war and other global disruptions are affecting supplies, and what Americans should be watching in the weeks ahead.

🔎 ARREST IN DEATH OF TASIA FORTUNE

There has been a major development in the disturbing case of Tasia Fortune.

Fortune was a 29-year-old Black mother of four whose body was discovered hanging from a tree behind a vacant home in Jackson, Mississippi, last month.

The circumstances surrounding her death generated national attention and intense speculation.

Now the Mississippi state medical examiner has ruled Fortune’s death a homicide, and Jackson police have arrested 51-year-old Jarques Ratliff on a murder charge.

Police say Ratliff had an association with Fortune, but authorities have not publicly explained the nature of that relationship or announced a motive.

Police also say the investigation is continuing and additional arrests could be coming.

That makes this an important reminder about cases that explode across social media before investigators have completed their work.

We’ll look at what we actually know, what remains unknown and where the investigation goes from here.

🇺🇸 INSIDE THE REPUBLICAN MIDTERM CONVENTION

And finally, we’re going inside last week’s Republican midterm convention in Dallas.

LaDonna Ryggs has been involved in Republican politics for years and has attended national conventions before.

She joins us to give us a firsthand account of what it was like inside the convention.

What was the mood?

Which speakers generated the strongest reaction in the room?

What issues were Republican activists talking about when the cameras weren’t rolling?

And what did she hear from grassroots delegates about the November midterm elections?

We’ll get her firsthand perspective from Dallas.

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Why do some people visit a church once and never come back?

And perhaps the bigger question is this: How can churches help people move beyond simply attending on Sunday morning to actually feeling like they belong?

In this conversation, Joey Hudson sits down with Pastor Dustin Dozier to talk about one of the biggest challenges facing churches today — building genuine Christian community in a culture where millions of people are struggling with loneliness, isolation and disconnection.

We discuss what first-time visitors are really looking for, why some never return, how important the first few minutes of a church experience can be, and why small groups, volunteering and personal relationships can make such a difference.

We also tackle the challenge of reaching Millennials and Gen Z, why authenticity matters, and what smaller churches can do — without huge budgets or elaborate programs — to create a place where people feel welcomed, known and needed.

At its heart, this conversation isn't about church marketing or simply increasing attendance. It's about something much deeper: helping people find Christian community and move from attending church to becoming part of a church family.

LISTEN and then tell us in the comments:

What made you feel like you truly belonged at a church?

And if you haven't been to church in a while, what would make you consider going back?

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What happens when a woman facing an unexpected pregnancy feels frightened, overwhelmed and unsure where to turn?

Carolina Pregnancy Center is working to make sure she doesn't have to face that moment alone.

In this interview, I talk with Alexia Newman of Carolina Pregnancy Center about the organization's mission to protect unborn life while providing practical help, encouragement and support to mothers, fathers and families.

We discuss pregnancy testing and ultrasounds, parenting education, material assistance, support for fathers, and the role faith plays in helping women facing difficult decisions.

We also preview Babies, Barbecue & Bluegrass, a special Southern pig pickin' fundraiser benefiting Carolina Pregnancy Center.

📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 1108 Charisma Drive, Spartanburg, SC
🎟️ General Admission: $25
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Package: $40

Come enjoy barbecue, live bluegrass music and an afternoon with friends and family while supporting a ministry working every day to help mothers, fathers and their unborn children.

Learn more about the mission, services, volunteering and ways to give at Carolina Pregnancy Center.

If you believe women facing unexpected pregnancies deserve compassion, support and real choices, share this interview with someone who needs to hear about this ministry.

And tell us in the comments: What more can churches and communities do to support mothers who choose life?

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President Trump certainly got people talking at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.

And it wasn’t just about Iran, inflation or the economy.

Trump announced what he called a “Trump dividend” — a proposed $5,000 payment to adult American citizens if Republicans maintain control of both the House and Senate in November.

Five thousand dollars.

Obviously, we have some questions.

Where would more than a trillion dollars potentially needed for these payments come from? Would Congress have to approve it? Who exactly would qualify? And could injecting that much money into the economy affect inflation?

We’re going to talk about it.

Plus, there are new revelations from jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, Nike is being removed from the S&P 100 after losing more than $200 billion in market value from its peak, and today we pause to remember September 11, 2001—25 years after the day that changed America forever.

💰 TRUMP PROPOSES A $5,000 “DIVIDEND”

President Trump made one of the biggest announcements of the Republican midterm convention when he proposed sending $5,000 to adult American citizens if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate.

Trump compared the idea to a successful corporation distributing dividends to its shareholders.

There’s one other proposed requirement: the money would have to be spent in the United States.

Sounds pretty good when somebody says they want to send you five thousand dollars.

But there are some enormous questions.

Where does the money come from?

Would Congress authorize it?

Who qualifies?

How would a requirement that the money be spent in America actually work?

And with Americans already concerned about prices, what could a massive infusion of money into the economy mean for inflation?

We’re going to separate the political promise from the practical details and discuss what it could mean for American taxpayers.

⚖️ NEW LINDSAY CLANCY JURY REVELATIONS

More jurors are speaking publicly following the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case.

Now one juror is describing a disturbing moment inside the deliberation room involving the lone holdout on the 12-person panel.

According to the juror, the holdout wrapped one of the exercise bands involved in the deaths around a water bottle in an apparent attempt to recreate the strangulations.

The account provides another glimpse into what reportedly happened during the tense deliberations that ultimately ended without a unanimous verdict.

The jury was reportedly divided 11-1.

We’ll discuss what these jurors are saying, why the panel couldn’t reach a verdict and what could happen next in this extraordinarily difficult case.

👟 WHAT HAPPENED TO NIKE?

For nearly two decades, Nike was part of the S&P 100—the group of some of America’s largest blue-chip companies.

Now it’s coming out.

At its peak in 2021, Nike was worth more than a quarter-trillion dollars.

Since then, more than $200 billion in market value has disappeared.

Nike has struggled with declining sales, weakness in China, competition from brands like HOKA and On, and strategic decisions involving its relationships with traditional retailers.

The company has also repeatedly found itself at the center of America’s cultural and political debates.

So what really happened to one of the most powerful brands in American sports?

Was Nike distracted from its core customer?

Did its business strategy simply fail?

Did competitors outmaneuver it?

Or was it some combination of all of those things?

We’ll look at the numbers and let you decide.

🇺🇸 25 YEARS LATER — REMEMBERING 9/11

And finally, today is different.

Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, America changed forever.

Nearly 3,000 innocent people went to work, boarded airplanes, responded to emergency calls or simply began an ordinary Tuesday morning—and never came home.

Most Americans who were old enough to remember that day can still tell you exactly where they were when they heard the news.

We remember the people trapped inside the World Trade Center.

We remember those at the Pentagon.

We remember the passengers and crew of Flight 93.

And we remember the firefighters, police officers, paramedics and ordinary Americans who ran toward danger when every instinct told them to run away.

Twenty-five years later, an entire generation of Americans has now grown up knowing September 11 only as history.

That makes our responsibility even greater.

Tell the stories.

Remember the heroes.

Remember the families.

Remember what happened.

And never forget.

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President Trump is acknowledging something Americans may not want to hear: the war with Iran may not be over before the November midterm elections—and relief from higher fuel prices may not come anytime soon.

We’ll look at what the President said, what’s happening with oil and gasoline prices, and why the Strait of Hormuz remains so important to American consumers.

Plus, a federal appeals court has handed the firearms industry an important legal victory in its challenge to New Jersey’s gun-industry liability law.

Apple has finally entered the foldable phone business—and you’d better get your checkbook ready. The new iPhone Duo starts at $1,999.

And finally, we remember our friend and fellow broadcaster Charlie Kirk, assassinated one year ago while speaking at Utah Valley University.

🇺🇸 TRUMP: DON’T EXPECT THE IRAN WAR TO END BEFORE THE MIDTERMS

President Trump is setting expectations for Americans about the continuing war with Iran.

The President acknowledged that the conflict may continue through the November midterm elections and that oil and fuel prices may remain elevated longer than many Americans had hoped.

That matters because the war isn’t simply a foreign-policy story.

Americans are seeing the consequences every time they pull into a gas station, buy groceries, purchase products transported by truck or pay for an airline ticket.

We’ll look at what Trump said, why the Strait of Hormuz remains so important to global energy markets and what the continuing conflict could mean for American families.

⚖️ FEDERAL APPEALS COURT REVIVES CHALLENGE TO NEW JERSEY GUN LAW

An 18-month legal battle has taken an important turn involving New Jersey’s attempt to hold firearm manufacturers and sellers legally responsible under the state’s “reasonable controls” law.

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the National Shooting Sports Foundation now has standing to challenge the law and that the federal court should not have abstained from hearing the case simply because New Jersey had already begun enforcement actions against firearm companies.

That does not mean the appeals court struck down the New Jersey law.

But it does mean the firearms industry’s constitutional challenge can move forward.

We’ll explain what happened, why New Jersey’s enforcement actions changed the legal landscape and what comes next.

📱 APPLE’S $1,999 FOLDABLE iPHONE

Well, Apple finally did it.

The company has introduced its first foldable iPhone.

It’s called the iPhone Duo, and when you unfold it, you get a 7.6-inch inner display designed for videos, gaming and running multiple apps.

Pretty impressive.

Then you see the price.

$1,999—and that’s where it starts!

Apple also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max along with new Apple Watches and other updates.

The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, while the Pro Max starts at $1,299.

So the question is pretty simple:

Would you pay two grand for a folding iPhone?

We’ll take a look at what Apple is offering and whether this is enough to convince people to replace the traditional smartphone.

🇺🇸 REMEMBERING CHARLIE KIRK — ONE YEAR LATER

Finally today, we remember Charlie Kirk.

One year ago, on September 10, 2025, Charlie was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University.

For me, this story is also personal.

Charlie and I were both talk show hosts with Salem Media, and while we approached broadcasting from our own perspectives and experiences, Charlie never hesitated to talk openly about the things he believed mattered.

His faith.

His country.

The next generation.

And his belief in speaking openly and debating ideas.

Whatever someone's politics, the assassination of a person for engaging in political speech is something Americans should reject unequivocally.

Charlie left behind his wife, Erika, his family, friends, colleagues and a movement that continues today.

So one year later, we remember Charlie Kirk—not simply for the headlines surrounding his death, but for the life he lived, the faith he professed and the conversations he started.

We’ll take some time today to remember our friend.

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There’s a major congressional election fight unfolding in Missouri, and the situation became even more complicated when Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh denied the state’s emergency request to use its revised congressional map in November.

That means Missouri is now preparing to hold the general election using its older 2022 congressional districts—even though voters participated in the August primary using the newer map.

We’ll explain how Missouri ended up in this extraordinary situation, why the state Supreme Court blocked the revised map, and what happens to candidates and voters between now and November.

Plus, the U.S.-Canada trade war has escalated dramatically. President Trump has announced bans on imports of Canadian alcohol, dairy products and motorcycles after Canada imposed new retaliatory tariffs on American goods.

We’ll look at what each country is doing and, most importantly, what another round of trade restrictions could mean for consumers and businesses on both sides of the border.

Then, three jurors from the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are speaking publicly after the case ended in a mistrial. They say the jury was divided 11-1 and that one holdout prevented a unanimous verdict.

And here in South Carolina, we have what may be one of the most unusual constitutional lawsuits of the year.

A Greenville-area entrepreneur wants to operate a mobile beauty salon, but South Carolina law permits mobile barbershops while restricting many cosmetology services to fixed locations.

She says that distinction violates her constitutional rights.

🗳️ MISSOURI’S CONGRESSIONAL MAP MESS

Missouri voters went to the polls in August and selected congressional nominees using a Republican-backed map approved in 2025.

But the Missouri Supreme Court later ruled that the newer map never legally took effect because a voter-backed referendum suspended the law.

Missouri asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene.

Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who handles emergency applications from the Eighth Circuit, denied the request without comment and did not refer it to the full Court.

The result is extraordinary:

Missouri is now set to use its 2022 congressional districts for November after holding its primary under different district lines.

We’ll explain what happened, why the courts reached this point and what it means for voters and candidates.

🇺🇸🇨🇦 TRUMP ESCALATES THE TRADE WAR WITH CANADA

The U.S.-Canada trade fight has entered another phase.

President Trump announced restrictions on imports of Canadian alcohol, dairy products and motorcycles after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars of American products.

Canada’s tariffs cover a broad range of U.S. goods, while the Trump administration says its new restrictions are a response to Ottawa’s actions.

Whatever your view of tariffs, there’s a practical question Americans will be asking:

What does this mean for prices?

We'll look at the products affected, why both governments are escalating the dispute and what consumers and businesses should watch next.

⚖️ LINDSAY CLANCY JURORS BREAK THEIR SILENCE

Three people who served on the jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are talking publicly after last week’s mistrial.

Clancy was charged in the deaths of her three young children and pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

The jury ultimately could not reach a unanimous verdict after days of deliberations.

Jurors who have now spoken publicly say the panel was divided 11-1 and that one holdout prevented them from reaching a verdict.

We’ll look at what the jurors say happened inside the deliberation room and what could come next in this closely watched case.

💇‍♀️ A SOUTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTIONAL FIGHT…OVER A BEAUTY SALON?

Here’s a South Carolina lawsuit with an unusual premise.

Greenville entrepreneur and licensed esthetician Brandi Rosemond wants to operate a mobile beauty salon.

South Carolina law allows licensed mobile barbershops.

But many cosmetology and esthetician services are restricted to traditional fixed-location salons.

Rosemond and the Institute for Justice have filed a federal lawsuit arguing that the distinction violates her constitutional right to pursue her occupation.

The state has not yet had the final word, and the lawsuit will have to work its way through federal court.

But it raises an interesting question:

If a barber can legally operate from a mobile shop, why should differently licensed beauty professionals be treated differently?

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If you traveled over the Labor Day weekend, you probably noticed it at the gas pump.

Gas prices hit a new record for the holiday amid continuing U.S.-Iranian military tensions in the Middle East.

Now Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on maps for a “new international corridor” through the Strait of Hormuz, while also announcing plans for a restricted zone in the Persian Gulf.

What exactly does that mean—and could continuing instability in one of the world's most important oil-shipping routes push American gasoline prices even higher?

Plus, Hunter Biden is getting into cryptocurrency with a new meme coin apparently making light of the laptop scandal that followed him for years.

President Trump showed up in New Jersey with a noticeably different look that has social media asking: Has Trump finally ditched the famous blond hair?

And here in South Carolina, communities are beginning to push back against the explosion of massive data centers being built to power artificial intelligence and other digital services.

⛽ IRAN, THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ AND RECORD GAS PRICES

Iranian officials say maps have been agreed upon with Oman for a new international corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, along with plans for a restricted zone in the Persian Gulf.

That deserves our attention.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategically important waterways in the world because an enormous amount of the world's oil and natural gas moves through it.

Any disruption—or even the threat of disruption—can quickly affect global energy markets.

And Americans are already feeling the consequences of instability in the region.

Gas prices reached a new Labor Day record following additional U.S. and Iranian strikes.

So what happens next?

Could this new arrangement make shipping safer and more predictable?

Or does Iran's plan for a restricted zone create another potential flashpoint?

Most importantly for American families:

Where are gasoline prices headed from here?

💻 HUNTER BIDEN TURNS THE LAPTOP SCANDAL INTO CRYPTO

Here's one I didn't have on my 2026 bingo card.

Hunter Biden is reportedly launching a cryptocurrency meme coin that appears to make light of his infamous laptop scandal.

Yes, that laptop.

After years of investigations, political battles and controversy surrounding Hunter Biden, the former president's son is now apparently turning one of the biggest scandals associated with his name into a crypto venture.

We'll explain what the coin is, how it's being marketed and why it's already generating controversy.

And we'll revisit the larger question of accountability surrounding Hunter Biden following the sweeping pardon he received from his father, former President Joe Biden.

💇‍♂️ HAS PRESIDENT TRUMP DITCHED THE BLOND HAIR?

We deal with plenty of serious issues around here.

Every once in a while, however, we need something a little lighter.

President Trump arrived in New Jersey for a weekend at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster sporting what appeared to be a considerably darker hairstyle.

And naturally, people noticed.

Has Donald Trump finally abandoned the famous blond look?

Was it a new color?

Was it the lighting?

Or are we all spending entirely too much time analyzing the President's hair?

We'll show you the pictures and let you decide.

🖥️ SOUTH CAROLINA PUSHBACK AGAINST AI DATA CENTERS GROWS

This is becoming a major issue across South Carolina.

A growing number of counties are considering temporary pauses or restrictions on new data center development as residents raise questions about the enormous facilities needed to power artificial intelligence, cloud computing and other digital services.

The concerns include electricity demand, water consumption, noise, land use, infrastructure and what these massive projects could mean for nearby communities.

The debate is particularly complicated because South Carolina currently lacks a comprehensive statewide framework governing data center development.

That leaves many of these decisions to local governments.

AI may be the future—but South Carolina communities are increasingly asking:

What is the cost of building the infrastructure needed to power it?

And who gets to decide where these enormous facilities go?

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