On this month’s Socially Transmitted, KBIA's Najifa Farhat and Rebecca Smith look at beef tallow — both what it is and how it can impact cardiac health.
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Four Minnesota paddlers will set off Tuesday from western Montana, traveling 2,341 miles to break a 46-year speed record on the Missouri River.
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After a judge preliminarily approved the settlement in February, attorneys at ArchCity Defenders say roughly 3,500 claims have been filed. The deadline to file a claim is June 29.
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A new Block by Block Safety Ambassador program launched Wednesday in downtown Columbia.
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Nearly half of the U.S. winter wheat crop is in poor or very poor condition, following a tough growing season. Some farmers are choosing to leave their crop in the field
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A new program in Missouri allows people serving time in prison to earn a tattoo license while also reducing the risk of infections and illness from contraband tattoos.
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A Jackson County judge permanently struck down a slew of abortion restrictions, including a statute requiring what's known as a "complication plan" for medication abortions.
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Continental Army soldier John Pumphrey enlisted as a teenager in 1777 and fought at significant battles before his death in action against the British in Camden, S.C.
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Denver renters are celebrating falling housing costs. But sometimes cheaper housing is a sign of economic decline. How can you tell the difference?
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As U.S.-Iran talks continued, a break in the shipping bottleneck through the Strait of Hormuz appeared to be in the works.
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So far the society raised $15 million in gifts and pledges and are planning the design of the new animal care campus.
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According to the agreement, the fund would only be used if American Airlines does not make $1.5 million in private revenue over the year of air service through May 2027.
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Some 150 jobs will be eliminated and remaining employees will get less time off and a smaller retirement match.
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Camp Bowers is back this summer, and it’s bigger than ever! Lawrence Bowers – founder of LBO Sports and E3 Sports Foundation – is bringing his popular three-day camp for kids to the Columbia Sports Fieldhouse July 13–15, with Baby Ballers (for the younger hoopers) running July 16–17. Sign up today! June 18, 2026
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The city of Columbia's Public Transit Advisory Committee met Tuesday about various recommendations to be made to the city of Columbia on the budget.
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Residents voiced opposition to government AI data center summit.
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