Author: Annelyn Russ

Taco
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YUM! Brands Partnering With Nvidia To Roll Out AI-Order Taking

Restaurant companies have been using the technology to stay ahead of rivals by improving their operations and saving money on labor.
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Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC restaurants could soon use artificial intelligence for ordering. YUM! Brands, which owns the eateries, announced it is partnering with technology chip-maker Nvidia to roll out AI-order taking, Nvidia-powered computer vision and restaurant performance assessments fueled by AI. Restaurant companies have been using the technology to stay ahead of rivals by improving their operations and…

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Social Security Administration Tightens Rules For Recipients

The change will apply to new social security applicants and existing recipients who want to change their direct deposit information.
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The Social Security Administration is imposing tighter rules for recipients of social security checks. People will no longer be allowed to verify their identity to the administration over the phone. Now, you will be required to visit agency field offices to verify your identity in-person. The change will apply to new social security applicants and existing recipients who want to…

Pharma
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Purdue Pharma Files For New Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

The company pledged to give creditors including U.S. states and other parties over $7.4 billion.
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Purdue Pharma has filed for a new Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The filing is the latest move in a lengthy legal battle fought by the Sackler family and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general, who say the addiction epidemic that has killed hundreds of thousands of Americans was exacerbated by the marketing and sales of Purdue’s oxycontin painkiller. The company…

Troops
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Order Banning Transgender Troops

Judge Anna Reyes ruled that the order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights. 
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A federal judge blocked President Trump’s executive order that bars transgender troops from the U.S. military. Trump signed the order on January 27 that claims the sexual identity of transgender service members “conflicts with a soldier’s commitment to an honorable, truthful, and disciplined lifestyle, even in one’s personal life” and is harmful to military readiness. Judge Anna Reyes ruled that…

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Trump Hosts Talks Via Phone With Russian Leader Putin

Russian leader Vladimir Putin rejected a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in the war that Ukraine previously agreed to.
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President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin hosted discussions via a phone call Tuesday. Putin rejected a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in the war that Ukraine previously agreed to. However, he responded positively to Trump’s proposal of a more limited 30-day ceasefire on energy facilities on both sides of the conflict. Putin also laid down some steep demands for…

Strikes
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Israel Prime Minister Says Large Fatal Strikes Are “Only The Beginning”

Hamas said at least six senior officials were killed in the strikes including the head of Hamas' civilian government.
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Israel’s airstrikes across the Gaza Strip Tuesday resulted in the death of more than 400 Palestinians. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the strikes after Hamas refused israeli demands to free half of the remaining hostages as a precondition for extending the ceasefire that’s been in place since January. Hamas said at least six senior officials were killed in the strikes…

Inlet
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10th Annual Luck Of The Marshwalk St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in green or dressed to compete in the costume contest this year.
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The Murrells Inlet community is inviting everyone to the 10th annual Luck of the Marshwalk event Monday night. The St. Patrick’s Day celebration will feature specials and deals up and down the marshwalk. There will be themed drinks and irish inspired dishes as well as live music. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in green or dressed to compete in…

Fire
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Crews Attempt New Strategy To Fight Carolina Forest Wildfire

As of Monday morning, the flames that ignited on March 1 were 75% contained and remain at 2,059 acres.
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Crews are launching a new strategy to help assist in fighting the Carolina Forest Wildfire. As of Monday morning, the flames that ignited on March 1 were 75% contained and remain at 2,059 acres. Several areas of heat are smoldering under the peat surface, fed partially by decomposed plant material. Those sections are expected to remain hot “for an extended…

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Mother And 2-Year-Old Child Injured In Scotland Co. Shooting

The 2-year-old was also treated and has since been listed as stable.
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Three people have been arrested in connection to a double shooting in Scotland County. Just before 1am on Sunday, police responded to the 400 block of Hood Drive in Laurinburg. Upon arrival, a 23-year-old mother and a 2-year-old child were found suffering from gunshot wounds. The mother was taken to a hospital where she was treated and released. The 2-year-old…

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Motel Shooting Results In The Death Of A 41-Year-Old

The incident was believed to be isolated and authorities found no threat to the public.
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A shooting at a Horry County motel resulted in the death of one person. The incident unfolded around 10:40am Sunday in the 600 block of E. Highway 501 in the Conway area. The injured victim was transported to a hospital with critical injuries where he later died. He was identified as 41-year-old Lakeen Ford. The incident was believed to be…

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