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Trump Admin Takes Major Step In Dismantling Education Department

Six departments will be moved to partner with four other agencies moving billions of dollars in grant programs.
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The Trump administration is taking a major step toward dismantling the Education Department. Six departments will be moved to partner with four other agencies moving billions of dollars in grant programs. The most significant is one that will put the Department of Labor in charge of some of the largest federal funding streams for K-12 schools, including title one money…

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Congress Votes To Release Epstein Files

The Senate's swift vote took place just hours after the House voted 427-1 ending a prolonged battle in Congress.
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The Senate unanimously approved a House-passed bill to compel the Justice Department to release all unclassified files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The Senate’s swift vote took place just hours after the House voted 427-1 ending a prolonged battle in Congress. The Epstein Files Transparency Act will now be sent to President Trump’s desk for signature. He said he would sign…

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GameStop Announces First-Ever Trade Anything Day

The object customers choose to trade in must fit in a 20x20x20 box.
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GameStop announced its first ever ‘Trade Anything Day.’ Typically the retailer allows gamers to trade in unwanted games or old consoles. But during this event, people can trade in anything they want, with some restrictions, for store credit. The object customers choose to trade in must fit in a 20x20x20 box, and customers can trade in up to one item….

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Judge Blocks National Guard Deployment To Memphis

Gov. Bill Lee supported using the troops to assist local law enforcement.
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A Tennessee judge blocked the deployment of National Guard troops into Memphis. President Trump announced plans to send the soldiers into Memphis in September in response to what he claimed were the surging crime rates. Gov. Bill Lee supported using the troops to assist local law enforcement. However, a group of elected officials sued over the deployment, arguing that the…

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President Trump Says He’s Open To Conducting Strikes In Mexico

“Would I launch strikes into Mexico to stop drugs? Ok with me. Whatever we have to do to stop drugs,” Trump said.
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President Trump said that he is open to conducting strikes in Mexico. “Would I launch strikes into Mexico to stop drugs? Ok with me. Whatever we have to do to stop drugs,” Trump said. He added that he looked at Mexico City over the weekend and noticed some big problems in the area. When asked if he would ask for…

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Federal Immigration Agents Expand Actions In N.C.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein said he is aware of the operations in his state and also asked residents to remain peaceful.
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Federal Immigration agents will expand enforcement action in North Carolina. Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell said it is unclear how large the operation would be or how long agents would be present. She asked residents of the state’s capital to remember their values and maintain peace and respect through any upcoming challenges. The move comes as Customs and Border Protection agents…

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UN Security Council Approves U.S.-Backed Gaza Plan

The drafted resolution includes the establishment of a so-called 'Board of Peace' as transitional authority.
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The UN Security Council approved a U.S.-backed plan that aims to implement more sustainable peace in Gaza. The drafted resolution includes the establishment of a so-called ‘Board of Peace’ as transitional authority. The board will oversee the disarmament of Hamas and other actions, a key Israeli demand, and the reconstruction of Gaza. The plan also calls for the stabilization of…

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Allegiant Air Adds Seasonal Flights To MYR

The flights will operate on Fridays and Mondays starting May 22.
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A pair of seasonal non-stop flights have been added to the Myrtle Beach International Airport. Allegiant Air will now travel between Myrtle Beach and Dayton, Ohio as well as Elmira, New York. They will operate on Fridays and Mondays starting May 22 with seasonal end dates to be announced at a later time. The director of airports said, “we look…

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The Market Common Annual Tree Lighting

The event is free to attend and will be set up along Deville Street.
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The Market Common annual Tree Lighting is set to soon be held. The holiday celebration will happen Saturday at 6pm. There will be opportunities to take pictures with Santa, live entertainment, vendors, festive shopping and dining options, and more. The event is free to attend and will be set up along Deville Street. Festivities will wrap up around 8pm.

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CCU Partners With New Directions For Donations Event

Donations will be accepted again Wednesday at Overton Park on CCU's campus.
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Coastal Carolina University partnered with New Directions to host a donation event. Fill The Truck will give students, faculty, staff and residents an opportunity to donate items that will benefit the community. Organizers are accepting non-perishable items, including canned goods, pasta, shelf-stable condiments, vinegar, paper towels, toilet paper, bleach and more. On Tuesday, they are taking donations through 5pm at…

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