Author: Annelyn Russ

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DoorDash Testing Out Drone Delivery Pilot Program

The food will be delivered by autonomous drones within 30 minutes from the time of order.
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DoorDash and drone company “Wing” are offering a new delivery option for Wendy’s customers. DoorDash is testing the program from just one Wendy’s location in Christainsburg, Virginia. The food will be delivered by autonomous drones within 30 minutes from the time of order. The drone will climb to nearly 150 feet above ground. When it reaches its destination, it will…

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United Airlines To Allow People To Share Their Frequent-Flyer Points

Frequent-flyer programs are valuable to airlines by increasing customer loyalty and giving consumers a reason to get an airline-branded credit card.
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United Airlines is now allowing people to share their frequent-flyer points with family and friends. United said a “pool leader” can pick up to four other people to set up a joint account in its MileagePlus Program. The group leader must be over 18-years-old. However, there is no minimum age for others in the group. Everyone in the pool must…

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Starbucks Mugs Recalled Due To Risk Of Overheating Or Breaking

The mugs, which are made of ceramic material with a metallic coating, can overheat or break if they are microwaved or filled with "extremely hot liquids."
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Over 440,000 Starbucks mugs are being recalled. The mugs, manufactured by Nestlé USA, were part of 2023 holiday Starbucks-branded gift sets. The sets were sold at retailers including Target, Walmart and Nexcom. They were sold from November of last year through January of this year. The mugs, which are made of ceramic material with a metallic coating, can overheat or…

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DOJ Sues Apple Over “Illegal Monopoly”

Apple called the lawsuit “wrong on the facts and the law” and said it “will vigorously defend against it.”
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The Justice Department announced a lawsuit against Apple Thursday. The antitrust lawsuit alleges that Apple has an illegal monopoly power in the smartphone market and leverages control over the iPhone to “engage in a broad, sustained, and illegal course of conduct.” The suit takes aim at how Apple allegedly molds its technology and business relationships to “extract more money from…

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U.S. Calls For Immediate Ceasefire In Gaza Through Resolution Sent To U.N.

If passed, Israel and Hamas will still have to work out their own terms of a ceasefire. Those negotiations are already underway.
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The U.S. has submitted a draft resolution to the U.N. calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The revised resolution declares that “an immediate and sustained ceasefire” in the Israel and Hamas war is “imperative” to protect civilians and enable humanitarian aid to be delivered to over 2 million starving Palestinians. In the past, the U.S. vetoed several resolutions calling…

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Mexico Warns U.S. Of “Tension” If Texas Immigration Law Takes Effect

The legislation gives state law enforcement permission to detain anyone they think entered the country illegally.
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Mexico is warning a federal U.S. court of possible tensions if a certain law takes effect. Senate Bill 4 was signed into law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. The legislation gives state law enforcement permission to detain anyone they think entered the country illegally. The immigrant would then be given the choice to leave the country or spend time in…

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The Shamrock-n-Run Set To Happen In North Myrtle Beach

Throughout the day several other roadways will be blocked off to traffic as participants of the race make their way through the route.
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Several roads in North Myrtle Beach will be closed off for the Shamrock-n-Run on Saturday. From 3am-11:30am, Main Street will be closed between Hillside and Ocean Boulevard. That will be the only fully blocked road closure for the morning. Throughout the day several other roadways will be blocked off to traffic as participants of the race make their way through…

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Azalea Lakes Boulevard To Close For Stormwater Upgrade

Drivers are asked to stay alert and aware in the area as the temporary changes take place.
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A road in Horry County is expected to close due to construction. Azalea Lakes Boulevard will be closed starting on April 1. The work plans to upgrade drainage in the area. Construction is expected to be completed around May 1. Entrances on Palmetto Pointe Boulevard will remain open and detour signs will be installed next week. Drivers are asked to…

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S.C. Lawmakers Consider Adopting Rico Act-Style Bill

Senate Bill 154 could send people away for 20 years, along with fines of $15,000 and over 50 offenses could lead to prosecution.
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S.C. lawmakers are considering adopting a Rico Act-style bill to resolve organized crime. Currently, the maximum incarceration penalties for gang enticement or preventing someone from leaving one is five years. Senate Bill 154 could send people away for 20 years, along with fines of $15,000 and over 50 offenses could lead to prosecution. The bill mirrors the federal Racketeer Influenced…

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Inmate Of Georgetown Co. Detention Center Dies From Suspected Overdose

An investigation led to a jail administrator being fired after booking Lambert the night of the incident and failing to thoroughly search her.
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An incident at the Georgetown County Detention Center resulted in the death of one inmate. 45-year-old Kelly Lambert was allowed to serve a sentence on weekends for a traffic charge. She is now accused of bringing illicit drugs into the detention center on March 15 when she was booked. Two inmates were transported to a hospital after they were found…

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