Author: Annelyn Russ

Merger
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Capital One Finalizes Merger With Discover

Capital One officials haven't said what types of changes they plan to roll out.
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Capital One and Discover are finalizing their merger nearly 16 months after the deal was announced. The combination would create the sixth-largest U.S. bank by asset size. It will also create a leading consumer banking and payments platform with “unique capabilities, modern technology, powerful brands and a customer franchise of over 100 million customers that spans the marketplace.” Federal regulators…

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Manhunt Underway After 10 Inmates Escape New Orleans Jail

Security footage showed the men leaving via a loading dock, scaling a wall and running across a highway.
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A manhunt is underway after 10 inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail. On Thursday, the inmates reportedly broke out of the Orleans Parish facility by climbing through a hole behind a toilet. Security footage showed the men leaving via a loading dock, scaling a wall and running across a highway. Nearly a day later, Kendell Myles, Robert Moody, and…

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NJ Transit Strike Ends After Agreement Reached

The engineers strike halted trains across the state for four days impacting hundreds of thousands of riders who rely on the system.
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The New Jersey Transit strike has ended after a deal was reached. The engineers strike halted trains across the state for four days impacting hundreds of thousands of riders who rely on the system. Specific details of the new agreement were not released, but it is said to be fair and fiscally responsible. The service will follow the strike contingency…

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President Biden Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

The 82-year-old is battling an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer with a "Gleason score of 9." That indicates his cancer is aggressive.
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Former President Biden has been diagnosed with cancer. The 82-year-old is battling an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer with a “Gleason score of 9.” That indicates his cancer is aggressive. Biden’s diagnosis also included metastasis to the bone. It comes after a small nodule was discovered during a routine physical exam leading to further examination. Possible options for the former…

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At Least 28 Deaths Reported After Severe Weather Across Several States

At least 19 deaths were reported in Kentucky after a single tornado initially believed to have touched down at a EF3 strength overnight.
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At least 28 people have died in result of severe weather across three states over the weekend. At least 19 deaths were reported in Kentucky after a single tornado initially believed to have touched down at a EF3 strength overnight. 17 of the deaths were reported in Laurel County, one in Russell County, and one in Pulaski County. 10 people…

Fire
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Critical Injuries Reported Following Residential Fire

The home sustained heavy damage and the cause of the fire is being investigated.
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A fire in Horry County resulted in critical injuries in the Loris area. Friday morning, fire rescue crews responded to the area of Highway 9 Business near Papas Bay Road on reports of a house fire. The flames were under control around 7:45am. Lanes of traffic were blocked off while crews worked on the scene. The home sustained heavy damage…

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Man Wanted In Connection To Florence Shooting

The two reportedly engaged in an altercation regarding money and Dingle fired on the victim as he attempted to flee.
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Police are asking for the public’s help with locating a wanted man. Around 6:20am on Wednesday, authorities responded to the 100 block of E. Roughfork Street in Florence. Upon arrival, a man was found suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital and is believed to be in critical condition. An investigation linked Floyd Dingle to the…

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Four Suspects Identified In String Of Armed Robberies

Each of them face counts of robbery or accessory after the fact, burglary, adding up to over 50 charges between the four.
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Four suspects arrested in connection to a string of robberies have been identified. Five armed robberies took place in the evening hours of Tuesday and occurred throughout the night until Wednesday morning. They each unfolded in separate areas around Myrtle Beach. 19-year-olds Kaharee Simmons and Asa Price are now facing charges. 18-year-old Allannah Anderson and 21-year-old Drevon Kennedy have also…

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TikTok To Launch Meditation Feature To Help Users Sleep

For teens under the age of 18, meditation will be turned on by default.
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TikTok is releasing a new feature aimed at keeping teens safe while using the app. The social network is launching in-app guide meditation exercises. For teens ages 17 and younger, meditation will be turned on by default. If a teen is using the app after 10pm, their ‘For You Feed’ will be interrupted by a guided meditation exercise that encourages…

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Dick’s Sporting Goods To Acquire Foot Locker

This marks the second recent buyout of a major footwear company.
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Dick’s Sporting Goods is set to acquire Foot Locker. The sports retailer will make the purchase for $2.4 billion. The company expects to run Foot Locker as a standalone unit and keep the original brands. That includes Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS and Japanese sneaker brand Atmos. This marks the second recent buyout of a major footwear company. Sketchers…

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