Some of the biggest names in tech are calling for Artificial Intelligence labs to put a pause on the AI race. Among the tech leaders were Elon Musk, professors and researchers who signed the letter that was published by the future of life institute. The letter comes just two weeks after Open-AI announced GPT4 which is an even more powerful…
Two names have been retired from the Atlantic Tropical Cyclone naming list. Ian and Fiona have been retired and will be replaced with ‘Idris’ and ‘Farrah’ beginning in 2028. Names are set to repeat every six years unless they are retired due to an abundance of death and destruction. Last year Hurricane Ian made its way across parts of the…
Chairman of the joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley spoke to lawmakers and shared that increasing ties between three country’s could become ‘problematic’. Milley explained the growing relationships between China, Russia, and Iran, can not be referred to as a ‘true alliance’ but they are moving closer and that is ‘troublesome’. The United States has made it clear over…
Two helicopters with the 101st Airborne Division crashed in Southwestern Kentucky and several casualties have been confirmed. The two HH20 Blackhawk Aircrafts crashed around 10p.m. Wednesday night in Trigg County near the Tennessee border. Nine soldiers were killed during the routine training mission through Fort Campbell. No residential areas were affected as a result of the incident. Details of the…
Taiwan’s president’s visit to the United States is expected to stir up China’s disapproval amidst the country’s recent increasing tensions. Tsai Ing-wen said, “We are stronger when we stand together in solidarity with fellow democracies”. The leader also said Taiwan cannot be isolated and that they do not take friendship for granted. The visit comes as tensions are high between…
Myrtle Beach city leaders announced the possibility of turning the area into a ‘Smart City’. City leaders say a new wave of advanced technology would change the way the community operates for the better. In order to carry this plan out, they would bring sensors into the region to electronically collect data about people and infrastructure. Some new resources the…
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans have announced the schedule for their 2023 opening weekend. e The team will open with a home game against the Charleston Riverdogs on April 6th. Opening weekend will be filled with lots of fun each night. On the 6th, the 24th season will kick off featuring a post-game fireworks show and kids 12 and under will…
The Waccamaw Community Foundation announced a new grant to fund a special kindergarten readiness initiative. The grant will be backed by United Way of Horry County and Black River United Way. The funds will be used to support the cost of setting up the Waccamaw Region Basics website and to help pay for the first three years of annual maintenance…
A security guard has been arrested for allegedly presenting a hoax threat to a high school 20-year-old, Coty Kennedy, was an unarmed newly assigned security officer at Myrtle Beach High School. Kennedy confessed to a written note threatening to ‘blow up the school’. He was arrested on March 24th after an investigation and has been charged with a bomb threat,…
On Tuesday, Apple launched a new option to consumers in its digital wallet. The new feature dubbed ‘Apple Pay Later’ allows customers to split payments for purchases into four installments over six weeks. However, the first installment would be due at the time of purchase. Apple users can now also apply for a loan to make online or in-app purchases…
