Author: Annelyn Russ

Apple To Use Google’s Gemini AI Models To Power Intelligence Features

Apple expressed excitement about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for Apple users.

Apple will use Google’s Gemini AI models to power its Apple Intelligence Features. The tech companies have entered a multi-year collaboration in which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. Apple determined that Google’s AI technology provides the most capable foundation for it’s models. a Apple also expressed excitement about…

Dietary Supplement Recalled Over “Life-Threatening” Risk

The Modern Warrior Ready supplement aims to improve brain function and boost one's metabolism.

Modern Warrior has issued a recall on a dietary supplement. The Modern Warrior Ready supplement aims to improve brain function and boost one’s metabolism. It was found to contain an ingredient that can cause “life-threatening events.” The recall was placed after the presence of tianeptine was not declared as an ingredient. The recall statement said, “tianeptine can cause life-threatening events…

Minnesota And Twin Cities File Lawsuit Against Federal Government

The lawsuit comes following the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer.

The state of Minnesota and the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are suing the federal government. The lawsuit comes as a move to stop an enforcement surge following the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer. That situation sparked nationwide protests. It was filed in federal court, along with a request for a temporary restraining…

Trump Threatens 25% Tariff On Countries Doing Business With Iran

The threat comes in response to a violence crackdown by Tehran on growing anti-government protests. 

President Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on countries that conduct business with Iran. The threat comes in response to a violence crackdown by Tehran on growing anti-government protests. “Effective immediately, any country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a tariff of 25% on any and all business being done with the United States…

Wife Killed And Husband Injured In Florence Shooting

The incident unfolded Sunday night in the 6900 block of DuPont Circle in Florence.

A shooting in Florence County claimed the life of one woman and left another person injured. The incident unfolded Sunday night in the 6900 block of DuPont Circle in Florence. A husband and a wife were shot. The wife was pronounced dead at the scene while the husband was taken to a hospital and reportedly had to have surgery but…

Two People Hurt In Two-Vehicle Crash

The accident happened in the area of South Highway 701 and Highway 19.

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Loris. The accident happened around 3pm Sunday in the area of South Highway 701 and Highway 19. Those hurt were hospitalized due to the injuries they sustained. Further details regarding the crash were not revealed. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating.

Two Arrests Made After Separate Police Pursuits In Robeson Co.

The first incident unfolded on Saturday near Interstate 74 mile marker 193 close to the Maxton.

Two separate police pursuits in Robeson County resulted in the arrests of two people. The first incident unfolded on Saturday near Interstate 74 mile marker 193 close to the Maxton. In that case, 47-year-old Christopher Strickland was arrested and is facing several felony and misdemeanor charges. He is being held on a $250,000 bond at the Robeson County Detention Center….

One Person Injured In Crash Involving Overturned Vehicle

The accident happened in the area of West Highway 9 Bypass and North Green Sea Road.

A two-vehicle crash in horry county left one person injured. The accident happened around 4:30pm Sunday in the area of West Highway 9 Bypass and North Green Sea Road. The incident involved an overturned car. The injured person was hospitalized following the crash while another person signed a medical transport waiver. Lanes of traffic in the area were blocked off…

Barbie Launches First Autistic Doll

The Barbie is available Monday at Mattel Shop and Target.

Barbie launched its very first autistic doll to represent how individuals with autism spectrum disorder experience the world around them. The doll is part of Barbie’s Fashionistas Line, and includes intentional design choices like flexible elbow and hand joints for stimming, referring to repetitive body movement behavior some people with autism engage in to process sensory information. The Barbie’s accessories…

Around 75k Baby Car Seats Recalled

The recall was placed due to an issue that could occur during rear-facing use.

Around 75,000 baby car seats are being recalled. The recall covers Evenflo’s All4One 4-in-1 convertible car seats. It was placed due to an issue that could occur during rear-facing use. The car seat’s adjustable recline mechanism may shift unexpectedly, posing a safety risk and potentially injuring nearby passengers if their fingers are near the recline indicator. No injuries have been…