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Six Flags California’s Great America To Close After 50 Years

The park first opened in 1976 under the Marriott Corporation as Marriott’s Great America.
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Six Flags California’s Great America amusement park in Santa Clara, may soon shut its doors. The park is set to celebrate its 50th season next year, but the CFO announced plans to close after the 2027 season, unless they extend their lease. This means the over-100-acre park would close in October of 2027 following the Halloween season. The initial lease…

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Mamdani Declares Early Victory In Democratic Primary For NYC Mayor

The Democratic socialists' victory became apparent after former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded.
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New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani declared victory in the Democratic primary for mayor. The Democratic socialists’ victory became apparent after former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded. Mamdani’s campaign includes a rent freeze, making city buses free, affordable child-care, raising taxes on the wealthy and more. His strong performance at the polls is expected to provide a nationwide boost…

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McLean Park Transforms To Park Of Honor For 4th Of July

Anyone is welcome to purchase an American flag for $100 to fill the park.
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McLean Park in Horry County is set to transform into the ‘Park of Honor’ to celebrate July 4th. The North Myrtle Beach Rotary Club will host opening ceremonies on Saturday at 10am. Anyone is welcome to purchase an American flag for $100 to fill the park in honor of active duty, retired and fallen military and first responders. Several details…

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SCDMV To Begin Mailing Licenses And ID Cards

Customers can still visit a branch to submit documents and complete any necessary testing in person.
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The South Carolina DMV will no longer issue same-day driver’s licenses and identification cards. The agency is redesigning licenses, beginner’s permits, and ID cards to be made from stronger materials and include advanced security elements that make them more tamper-resistant. Centralized production of all the documents will be moved, meaning the state’s 66 SCDMV branches will no longer provide them…

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Little River Mass Shooting Suspect’s Attorney Speaks Out

On May 25, 11 people were injured during a shooting that unfolded after the party boat docked in Little River.
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The attorney for a suspect believed to be involved in the Horry County party boat shooting that occurred over Memorial Day weekend is speaking out for the first time. On May 25, 11 people were injured during a shooting that unfolded after the party boat docked in Little River. An investigation later led to the arrest of 19-year-old Shawon Williams…

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Three Additional Arrests Made In Connection To Two Teen Deaths

On May 29, multiple shots were fired on Tubello Court in Marion County resulting in the death of two teens.
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Three additional arrests have been made in connection to a fatal shooting that happened in late May. On May 29, multiple shots were fired on Tubello Court in Marion County resulting in the death of two teens. Two groups of people allegedly met with intentions to sell narcotics. The meeting turned into a robbery that prompted gunfire. Four men were…

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Arrest Made After Stabbing At Myrtle Beach Gas Station

An argument broke out inside the Speedway gas station located along Mr. Joe White Avenue.
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An arrest has been made following a stabbing in Myrtle Beach. Around 5pm on Sunday, an argument broke out inside the Speedway gas station located along Mr. Joe White Avenue. 25-year-old Jaziah Taylor allegedly took a small black knife out of his pocket and followed the victim outside into the parking lot where he stabbed them in the chest. They…

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Uber And Waymo Expand Robotaxi Partnership To Atlanta

The rideshare company will give customers a choice to request a car operated by a human if they don't want to take a driverless ride.
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Uber is expanding its partnership with Waymo to launch additional robotaxi services through parts of Atlanta. Uber and Waymo first partnered up earlier this year to launch the robotaxi option in Austin. As in Austin, Waymo’s robotaxis in Atlanta will be dispatched through Uber’s app. The rideshare company will give customers a choice to request a car operated by a…

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Oil Costs Tumble Amid Iran Conflict

Oil prices plunged more than 7% after Iranian missiles launched toward a U.S. base in Qatar were intercepted.
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The price of oil tumbled Monday amid the Iran conflict. Oil prices plunged more than 7% after Iranian missiles launched toward a U.S. base in Qatar were intercepted. The drop settled at $68.51 and marks the biggest one-day decline since early April. It also brought the cost nearly all the way back to where it was before the conflict began…

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Federal Judge Blocks Admin From Banning Foreign Harvard Students

The proclamation cited national security concerns to justify why Harvard could no longer be trusted to host international students.
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A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from carrying out plans to ban foreign nationals from entering the U.S. to study at Harvard University. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs issued an injunction that extends a temporary order she issued. It prevented the administration from enforcing a proclamation Trump signed. The proclamation cited national security concerns to justify why…

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