Author: Annelyn Russ

Draft
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Record-Setting Six Quarterbacks Selected In First Round Of NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears selected USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick this year. He was the first of six quarterbacks in the top 12.
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The first round picks for the NFL Draft were selected Thursday night. The Chicago Bears selected USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick this year. He was the first of six quarterbacks in the top 12. Jayden Daniels was chosen by the Commanders, Drake Maye is heading to play for the Patriots, Michael Penix Jr. will play…

Recall
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3M Recalls Nearly 40,000 Noise-Reducing Earmuffs

The 3M Peltor X4 Series Earmuffs are being recalled due to the potential of the product cracking, leading to potential overexposure to loud sounds.
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3M has issued a recall on nearly 40,000 noise-reducing earmuffs. The 3M Peltor X4 Series Earmuffs are being recalled due to the potential of the product cracking, leading to potential overexposure to loud sounds. They were sold nationwide from March 2020-September 2022. The products were available in a variety of attachment styles. The versions include, over the head, behind the…

Harvey
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New York’s Highest Court Overturns Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction

Despite the overturn, Weinstein will remain in prison due to a separate rape conviction out of Los Angeles.
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New York’s highest court threw out Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction Thursday. The court found the trial judge unfairly allowed testimony against Weinstein based on allegations that were not part of the case. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said it intends to retry Weinstein, and at least one of his accusers said through her lawyer that she would testify again….

Tiktok
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ByteDance Says It Has No Intentions Of Selling TikTok

A new bill was signed into law this week that would require ByteDance either to sell the social media network or face a nationwide ban.
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TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance has publicly commented on the new threat to ban the app in the U.S.. A new bill was signed into law this week that would require ByteDance either to sell the social media network or face a nationwide ban. It gives TikTok’s owner 9-months to divest with potential for an additional 3-month grace period. However,…

Eeoc
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17 States File Lawsuit Against The EEOC Over New Federal Rules

On Monday, federal regulations were finalized that provide guidance for employers and employees on how to implement the 'Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.'
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Republican attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. On Monday, federal regulations were finalized that provide guidance for employers and employees on how to implement the ‘Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.’ The new rules grant workers permission to ask for time off to obtain an abortion and recover from the procedure. Business owners could…

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FCC Votes To Revive Net Neutrality Rules

The agency voted 3-2 to revive net neutrality rules that ban broadband providers from blocking or controlling internet traffic to some websites and speeding up access to others that pay extra fees.
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The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to restore some rules from the 2015 Obama-era. The agency voted 3-2 to revive net neutrality rules that ban broadband providers from blocking or controlling internet traffic to some websites and speeding up access to others that pay extra fees. They prevent providers such as Comcast and Verizon from favoring some sites and apps…

Crave
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Myrtle Beach Restaurant To Open A New Location

Crave Italian Oven & Bar said the new building will be located along N. Kings Highway.
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A restaurant that has served the Grand Strand for nearly 10-years announced plans to open a new location. Crave Italian Oven & Bar said the new building will be located at 7401 N. Kings Highway, which is right up the road from their current Myrtle Beach location. The new location is expected to be “an enhanced space with adequate indoor…

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Palmetto Police Motorcycle Skills-Challenge Kicks Off In Myrtle Beach

The event is being held in the overflow parking lot at the Myrtle Beach Mall and is free to attend.
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The 16th annual Palmetto Police Motorcycle Skills-Challenge event kicked off Wednesday. Police motorcycle units from all across the country and Canada are testing their skills for awards and trophies. The competition raises funds for ‘Camp Happy Days,’ an organization whose mission is to offer support to children diagnosed with cancer. The event is being held in the overflow parking lot…

Breeze
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Breeze Airways Introduces Three New Routes To MYR

Fares on the new routes start from $39 one way, if purchased by April 30, for travel by January 7 of 2025.
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Breeze Airways announced it is adding three new routes to the Myrtle Beach International Airport. The new routes include flights from Myrtle Beach to Westchester-New York, Akron-Canton and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Fares on the new routes start from $39 one way, if purchased by April 30, for travel by January 7 of 2025. The new routes officially start on June 20. Breeze…

Closed
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Horry County Bridge To Close For Lengthy Period Of Time

The closure is expected to last until November while the department replaces the bridge.
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A bridge in Horry County is set to be closed for a lengthy period of time. The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close the Highway 472 bridge over Horsepen Creek on May 1. The closure is expected to last until November while the department replaces the bridge. During the closure, traffic will be detoured using Highway 471, Highway 905…

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