Author: Annelyn Russ

UPS Workers Under Teamsters Union Threaten To Go On Strike

In a worst case scenario, a longer-term UPS strike could result in major disruptions to the U.S. Supply Chain Network.

Over 340 thousand UPS workers represented by the Teamsters union are threatening to go on strike. The workers are seeking changes to their pay, hours, and working conditions. If there is no agreement in contract talks between the company and the union by August, a strike is expected to take place. The work stoppage would kick off as shoppers head…

USDA Investigates Possible Data Breach Connected To Russian Cyber Hacks

It is unclear just how many USDA employees may be affected and what services the contractor provides.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened an investigation after a broad cyber hack was conducted on multiple federal agencies. A statement read that the USDA is aware of a possible data breach with a vendor that could impact a small amount of employees and any employees whose data may have been affected will be contacted and provided support. The…

One Trooper Killed And Another In Critical Condition After Gunman Attack

29-year-old Trooper  Jacques Rougeau Jr. was ambushed and killed by a gunshot through the windshield of his patrol car.

Among several other shootings that occurred in the U.S. over the weekend, one broke out in Central Pennsylvania that resulted in a state trooper’s death and another critically injured. On Saturday, a gunman attacked state police barracks. The suspect drove his truck into the parking lot of the Lewistown barracks around 11a.m.. He opened fire with a large-caliber rifle on…

Juneteenth Celebration Turned Fatal After Gunfire Broke Out

Hundreds of people assembled in what was described as a 'peaceful gathering' to celebrate Juneteenth.

Early Sunday morning a shooting in Willowbrook, Illinois resulted in the death of one person and left at least 23 others wounded. Around 20 miles Southwest of Chicago, hundreds of people assembled in what was described as a ‘peaceful gathering’ to celebrate Juneteenth. The festivities suddenly turned violent as several people fired multiple shots into the crowd. An investigation has…

Ripley’s Adds Three New Attractions To Their Experience

The new attractions include miniature golf, an illusion lab, and a haunted adventure.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not is adding three new amenities to their Ocean Boulevard location this summer. The new attractions include miniature golf, an illusion lab, and a haunted adventure. They also announced new additions are coming to their mirror maze soon. All the new projects are currently in the beginning stages of opening, but a grand opening is being…

Three Arrested For Ocean Boulevard Shooting

No injuries were recorded from this incident and an investigation is still underway.

Three people have been arrested in connection to a shooting along Ocean Boulevard on Wednesday night. Officers responded to an area near the Atlantica Resort on reports of gunfire around 11p.m.. Several suspects were taken into custody including 18-year-old Elijah Bates and two minors. Bates faces charges of discharging a firearm within city limits, unlawful carry of a firearm and…

Two Charged For Shooting Resulting In One Injured Officer

The group of gunmen fled the scene in a vehicle that was marked and later pulled over.

Two people have officially been charged for the incident that took place near the CCMF festival grounds and left one officer injured. On Saturday, two Myrtle Beach officers and two SLED agents responded to reports of a gun sighting. The authorities traveled in one vehicle and encountered gunfire when they arrived. One officer was struck with a bullet and suffered…

Music Publishers Sue Twitter

Twitter's alleged actions are accused of fueling the company's growth illegally.

Music publishers filed a lawsuit against Twitter on allegations that the social media platform allows users to illegally share copyrighted songs. The lawsuit alleges Twitter of “breeding massive copyright infringement” for years that harms music creators by allowing users to share the songs without a license. It also claims Twitter’s misconduct has only gotten worse since Elon Musk bought the…

Suspect Accused Of Leaking Classified Information Now Indicted

The Justice Department indicted him on six counts of willful retention and transmission of classified information related to National defense.

The Air National Guardsman accused of posting an abundance of classified documents to social media has been formally indicted. Jack Taixeira was a junior enlisted airman who worked within the Massachusetts Air National Guard’s 102nd Intelligence Wing. He was arrested in April and charged under the Espionage Act. Taixeira allegedly stole classified information from Otis Air National Guard Base and…

SCOTUS Favors To Keep Decades-Old Native American Law

The Indian Child Welfare Act prioritizes the placement of Native American children with Native families or tribes in child custody proceedings.

On Thursday, the Supreme Court decided in favor of a decades-old Native American law. The Indian Child Welfare Act prioritizes the placement of Native American children with Native families or tribes in child custody proceedings, rejecting challenges brought by several adoptive parents. The law was passed in 1978 to protect tribal sovereignty after congress documented the high number of children…