Author: Annelyn Russ

Rates
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The Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Unchanged

Higher rates have a significant impact on someone attempting to get a new loan for big purchases including a home or a car and especially affects credit card holders.
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The Federal Reserve has decided to leave interest rates unchanged. Fed officials have raised rates 11 times over the past year and a half. The goal was to push the key interest rate to a target range of 5.25% to 5.5% which marks the highest level in over 22 years. The federal funds rate is set by the central bank…

Trump
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Trump’s Son Testifies In The Civil Fraud Trial Against The Family And Their Business

Donald Trump Jr. testified that he was not involved in the preparation of his father's financial statements at any point in time.
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Donald Trump’s oldest son testified in the civil fraud trial brought against the family and their business. Donald Trump Jr. testified that he was not involved in the preparation of his father’s financial statements at any point in time, including after his father became president in 2017 in which he was appointed trustee on his father’s revocable trust. During his…

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One Former Officer Charged With Tyre Nichols Death Is Set To Change Plea

29-year-old Nichols died three days after a traffic stop on January 7th, in which officers are seen on camera brutally kicking, punching, and hitting him.
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A former Memphis, Tennessee, officer who was charged in the death of Tyre Nichols is expected to change his plea. 29-year-old Nichols died three days after a traffic stop on January 7th, in which officers are seen on camera brutally kicking, punching, and hitting him. The five former officers have all pleaded not guilty to state charges of second degree…

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Israel Strikes Refugee Camp Back To Back

The massive second strike created further catastrophic damage and killed at least 80 people leaving hundreds more injured.
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American citizens were among those who were evacuated from Gaza to Egypt on Wednesday. This is the first attempt to evacuate people through the Rafah crossing with more exits expected over the next several days. The move comes as Israel bombed the Jabalya refugee camp in Gaza for the second time in two days. The strikes have prompted warnings of…

Scream
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Screaming Could Positively Affect Your Health

Women are more likely to say they scream out of fear while men are more likely to scream out of pain.
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If someone surprised or scared you enough that you screamed on Halloween, it might actually be a healthy boost. In a new survey, more than half say they believe screaming positively affects their health and more than half of millennials say the louder they scream the better they feel afterward. Older adults don’t necessarily agree with that, with most saying…

Tai Chi
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Tai Chi Could Benefit Parkinson’s Patients

Things like falls, dizziness and back pain were significantly lower among patients that practiced Tai Chi.
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A health study has discovered a way to slow down symptoms of Parkinson’s by years, but it requires some balance. Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine monitored Parkinson’s patients for five years. One group involved in the research, practiced Tai Chi twice a week for an hour while another group continued with their standard care. They found that symptoms progressed…

Spending
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Are You A “Spender” Or “Saver”?

Only 34% say they're "savers" and 10% say they're a mix of both. The poll found being a "spender" might actually make you happier.
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Are you a “spender” or “saver”? 56% consider themselves to be “spenders,” willing to splurge if they really want something. Only 34% say they’re “savers” and 10% say they’re a mix of both. The poll found being a “spender” might actually make you happier. At least for now. Spenders were more likely to say they’re happy with their personal life,…

Expensive
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The Latest Thing To Become Expensive Is Having Fun

Some Gen Z'ers say they're taking on credit card debt, borrowing from their savings, taking on additional work and selling clothes and other belongings.
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Researchers talked to people about the latest thing to become way too expensive… and it’s having fun. At least 20% of Gen Z’ers say everything fun has surged in price since the pandemic, including theme parks, theatrical shows, live comedy, sporting events, carnivals, and fairs. To do that stuff, some Gen Z’ers are cutting back on dining out. However, others…

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The 2nd Annual Beach Brews And Oyster Fest

Tickets to attend are $5 a person and can only be purchased with cash. Children ten and under are free.
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The 2nd annual Beach Brews and Oyster Fest is returning to the Grand Strand. Everyone is invited to come out an enjoy live music, food, retail, and beer vendors as well as an oyster shucking contest and a raffle to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Myrtle Beach. The block party will take place at Nance Plaza located at…

Fire
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Over 30 Horses Died In Result Of A Barn Fire In Marion County

Upon arrival, units found the barn completely engulfed in flames. Agencies are working together to determine what led to the fire.
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On Friday afternoon, a fire resulted in the death of livestock. Fire units responded to Scarlet Road in Marion County on reports of a barn fire. Upon arrival, units found the barn completely engulfed in flames. Over 30 horses are believed to have died in the fire. The Marion County Fire service, State Law Enforcement Division, Marion County Sheriff’s Office…

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