Author: Annelyn Russ

Onions
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Several Fast Food Chains Pull Onions From Menu After E. Coli Outbreak

Burger King and Yum Brands, which operates Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC, have pulled onion options.
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Additional fast food chains have pulled onions from their menus due to a recent E. Coli outbreak. At least one person was killed and around 50 others became ill. The outbreak has been linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder Burger. However, the FDA linked it specifically to the slivered onions that come on the sandwich. Out of an abundance of caution,…

Baltimore
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DOJ Reaches Over $100 Million Settlement In Baltimore Bridge Case

All the money will go toward the U.S. Treasury and other federal agencies that were directly impacted by the incident.
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The U.S. Justice Department has reached a settlement in the Baltimore bridge collapse case. Grace Ocean Private and Synergy Marine Private have agreed to pay over $100 million to settle the civil claim. The case was brought by the U.S. for the costs in response to the “catastrophic collapse.” All the money will go toward the U.S. Treasury and other…

Ceasefire
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Ceasefire Negotiations To Resume Regarding Israel/Hamas War

"With sinwar gone, this could be a real opportunity to bring the hostages home and accomplish the objective," said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
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Ceasefire negotiations regarding the Israel/Hamas war could soon resume. A spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said an Israeli delegation will travel to Qatar on Sunday. It is unclear at this time whether Hamas has agreed to participate in the talks. The U.S. believes the recent death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar could further lead to an agreement being…

Packing
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Luggage-Packing Hacks From Flight Attendants

Here's some good info if you're flying for Thanksgiving next month.
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Here’s some good info if you’re flying for Thanksgiving next month. Someone posted a bunch of luggage-packing hacks they learned from a flight attendant. Here are their top three tips…. Use balloons to prevent spills. Cut the ends off uninflated balloons so the opening is bigger, and slip them over toiletries like hair gel and shampoo. Then they can’t spill…

American
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American Airlines Is Testing A New System to Shame “Line-Jumpers”

They say the purpose is to "ensure customers receive the benefits of priority boarding" and "help improve the boarding experience."
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American Airlines is testing a new system that will shame travelers who attempt to board before their group has been called. There will be an audible alert when they scan their boarding pass, and the agent will tell the passenger to “please step aside.” They say the purpose is to “ensure customers receive the benefits of priority boarding” and “help…

Broadway
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Broadway At The Beach Halloween Bash Details

Prizes will be awarded for dressed up participants who win first, second or third place in the contest.
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Broadway at the Beach is set to host their annual spooky celebration. The Halloween Bash on the Avenue is hosted by Hard Rock Cafe. The event will feature an adult costume contest, a live DJ, and more. Prizes will be awarded for dressed up participants who win first, second or third place in the contest. Take a loop around Broadway…

Mccall
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Former CCU Quarterback Grayson McCall Plans To Retire

The 23-year-old cited the decision amid health concerns after several head injuries.
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Former Coastal Carolina University quarterback Grayson McCall made an announcement. The three-time Sun Belt Conference player of the year said he plans to retire. The 23-year-old cited the decision amid health concerns after several head injuries. McCall transferred to North Carolina State last year and on October 5 of this year, he was carted off the field after taking a…

Coker
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Coker University Forced To Build Temporary Dining Hall After Incident

It is unclear when construction of the temporary dining hall will be complete.
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Coker University is building a temporary dining hall after an incident last month. In September, a water pipe burst in their current dining facility, causing the ceiling to fall in. A structural engineer and architect conducted a in-depth inspection out of an abundance of caution. The dining hall is an older structure which played a part in the significant damage…

Fire
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Two-Alarm Fire Destroys Home Leaving Four People Displaced/One Injured

Witnesses reported they heard four to five propane tanks going off, even sending one soaring into the air.
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A residence sustained extreme damage after a two-alarm fire in Horry County. The flames broke out at a home on Sky Bow Branch in the Loris area near the N.C. state line. Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to the call around 3:20pm Wednesday. In addition to the home, a gazebo and camper were also destroyed. Six vehicles and a…

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