Author: Annelyn Russ

Brazil
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Brazil To Require Visas For U.S., Canadian, And Australian Citizens

Policies changed after U.S. President Trump imposed a 10% tariff on Brazilian goods last week.
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Brazil plans to reintroduce visa requirements for U.S., Canadian and Australian citizens. The former Brazilian president ditched the visa requirements in a 2019 decree seeking to boost the country’s tourism industry. Brazil’s current president attempted to suspend the free entry in 2023 but no change was made. Brazil’s Senate approved a bill earlier this year to keep the visa exemption…

Roof
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Over 100 Dead Following Roof Collapse Of Dominican Republic Nightclub

Rescue crews are working to dig through the rubble to locate victims buried underneath.
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The roof of a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed Tuesday. The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed, claiming the lives of at least 113 people and more than 155 people were taken to hospitals. Among those dead include Nelsy Cruz. She was the governor of the northwestern province of Monte Cristi. She was also…

Irs
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Acting IRS Commissioner Steps Down After Data-Sharing Deal

The data-sharing agreement marks a major shift in the agency's long-standing policy that keeps taxpayer information confidential.
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Acting IRS Commissioner Melanie Krause is stepping down from the position. Krause has been acting head of the agency since February and is resigning following a recent deal. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem struck a deal that allows ICE to submit the names and addresses of immigrants illegally into the U.S. for the IRS to…

China
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China Imposes Retaliatory Tariff On Imports Of U.S. Goods

The back and forth escalation of tariffs from China and the U.S. threatens to significantly impact trading between the world's two largest economies.
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China is increasing the tariffs on imported goods from the U.S. following President Trump’s recent actions. The latest U.S. tariff increase on Chinese goods swelled to over 100% Tuesday night. The move prompted China to push back on the policies by hiking its levies on U.S. imports to 84%. The new tariff is up from 34% and will go into…

Sharks
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Ripley’s Aquarium Welcomes Two New Hammerhead Sharks

The sharks are currently about six feet long and will grow to be fifteen to twenty feet.
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Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach is now home to two new special types of fish. Two Greater Hammerhead sharks have been added to the Dangerous Reef exhibit including one male and one female. These sharks are recognized by their unique shaped head that helps them seek their prey by detecting the direction of a scent, and enabling it to see…

Joes
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Trader Joe’s Confirms Myrtle Beach Address

The new Trader Joe's will be located at 1511 Brookton Circle in the Myrtle Beach area.
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A popular grocery store chain is coming to the Grand Strand for the first time and we now know where it will be situated. The new Trader Joe’s will be located at 1511 Brookton Circle in the Myrtle Beach area. It will be close by the Target and Marshalls in the Sayebrook Town Center off of Highway 544. Currently, the…

Arrest
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Man Charged In Connection To Fatal Roommate Shooting

Police responded to the altercation on Bay View Drive in the Green Sea area of Horry County.
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One man has been charged following a fatal shooting between roommates. Just before 7am on Saturday, police responded to the altercation on Bay View Drive in the Green Sea area of Horry County. The two men reportedly got into an argument which led to shots fired. The suspect identified as 48-year-old Anthony Chiu was reportedly holding the victim that was…

Child
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4-Year-Old Hospitalized After Stray Dog Attack

The 4-year-old was outside when the incident unfolded on Cedar Ridge Road in the Dovesville area.
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One child has been hospitalized after a stray animal attack happened in Darlington County on Sunday night. The 4-year-old was outside when the incident unfolded on Cedar Ridge Road in the Dovesville area. The child was found with multiple dog bites. Their current condition is unknown at this time and it remains unclear who owns the dog. An investigation remains…

Fire
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Home Destroyed During Horry Co. Residential Structure

Fire rescue crews were called to the area of Armview Road just outside of Loris.
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A residential fire in Horry County destroyed one home Monday night. Around 9pm, fire rescue crews were called to the area of Armview Road just outside of Loris. The structure was severely damaged and critical injuries were reported. The Tabor City and Loris Fire Departments assisted in battling the blaze. Further details are limited at this time.

Gators
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Florida Wins Men’s NCAA Championship

For the first time in 18-years the Gators won the title after defeating Houston 65-63.
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On Monday night, Florida won the men’s NCAA Championship for the first time in over a decade. For the first time in 18-years the Gators won the title after defeating Houston 65-63. Florida came back from a double digit deficit to take the lead in the final minute of the game. The title-game thriller was not decided until Walter Clayton…

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