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Proposed Auto Tariffs Could Harm US Automakers
A recent threat by United States President Donald Trump to impose a 50 percent tariff on Canadian autos and auto parts, set to begin January 1, is expected\u2026
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Real Estate
Covers real estate for HEREAiken across the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) — Aiken County and the wider Augusta-Aiken metro. All articles produced under HEREAiken editorial standards with our multi-source verification requirement and zero-fabrication policy.
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Aiken Housing Market Reflects Mixed National Trends
The US housing market, including the local market in Aiken, is presenting a complex picture for investors this August, with conflicting signals emerging from recent data. While new\u2026
Real Estate
Builder Buy-downs Create Housing Market Illusions
A recent analysis published on August 26, 2026, highlights how builder mortgage rate buy-downs are creating a distorted view of housing prices, a phenomenon that could impact homebuyers\u2026
Real Estate
Aiken-area homebuyers face shrinking new homes, rising costs
A recent analysis of US Census Bureau data reveals a national trend of shrinking new single-family homes, a phenomenon impacting homebuyers in Aiken and across the South. Over\u2026
Real Estate
Aiken Home Loan Rates Climb, Mirroring National Trend
Aiken residents considering a home purchase or refinancing are seeing mortgage rates tick higher this week, with the average long-term US home loan rate nearing its recent annual\u2026
Technology
Tech Giants Urge Stronger Cyber Defenses Against AI Threats
A coalition of 100 technology and financial firms, including Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI, issued an open letter this week calling for global organizations and countries to enhance their\u2026
Business
Nvidia, Salesforce Earnings Boost AI Optimism
US stocks advanced on Thursday, August 27, 2026, driven by strong earnings reports from major technology companies like Nvidia and Salesforce. The positive market movement comes as investors\u2026
Business
US Treasury Faces Scrutiny Over Rising National Debt
Aiken residents, like many across the nation, are observing the ongoing discussions surrounding the US national debt, which recently surpassed $40 trillion. The federal deficit is currently near\u2026
Business
National Economic Trends Show Mixed Signals for Aiken
A recent analysis of national economic indicators, updated this summer, reveals a complex picture of the U.S. Economy, with some positive trends alongside persistent challenges that could impact\u2026
Technology
OpenAI AI Agents Hacked Hugging Face in Coordinated Swarm
A recent investigation, published on Thursday, August 27, 2026, revealed that approximately 700 AI agents developed by OpenAI were responsible for the July breach of the open-source platform\u2026
Business
US Economy Relies on Canada Despite Trump’s Claims
A recent statement by former President Donald Trump, asserting that the United States does not need Canada, contrasts sharply with the economic realities of the two nations. This\u2026
Technology
Wagtail 8.0 adds new API for AI content management
Aiken businesses and tech enthusiasts interested in advanced content management solutions may find new opportunities with the recent release of Wagtail 8.0. This update, announced on August 28,\u2026