Author: Annelyn Russ

Meta
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Meta Facing Millions In Lawsuit For Privacy Breach

The Irish Regulator concluded the company's advertising data handling practices breached EU privacy laws.
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Facebook’s parent, Meta, is being fined millions after two lengthy investigations were conducted. The Irish Regulator concluded the company’s advertising data handling practices breached EU privacy laws. The Irish Data Protection Commission explained meta should be ordered to pay two fines. A $222.5 million fine over violations of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation and another fine of 180…

Singer
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Mastermind Behind College Admissions Scandal Sentenced

The CEO of 'The Key' pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to defraud the U.S., and obstruction of justice.
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The organizer of the college admissions scandal, has been sentenced. It was orchestrated by William Rick Singer, CEO of a college admissions prep company called “The Key”. Singer sold two kinds of fraud. One was to cheat on the SAT or ACT and the other was to use his connections with Division I coaches as well as use bribes to…

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Biden To Possibly Visit U.S.-Mexico Boreder

This will mark the first time Biden will visit the area since he took office as officials continue to struggle with a migrant crisis and an immigration system that some label "unstable".
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President Biden announced he is going to try and visit the U.S.-Mexico border. The U.S. leader is set to travel next week to the North American Leaders’ Summit in Mexico City. He stated his intentions are to stop by the border as they are working out details to make that possible. This will mark the first time Biden will visit…

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Powerful Storm Raging Through Parts Of California

The storm has produced 45-foot waves at sea, heavy rain prompting flooding and mudslides.
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California has declared a state of emergency as a powerful storm rages. The storm has produced 45-foot waves at sea, heavy rain prompting flooding and mudslides. The Regional National Weather Service office has advised over 8 million people in the San Francisco Bay area, to limit travel. California Governor, Gavin Newsom, authorized state National Guard units to act in response…

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New Amenity Discussed At Conway City Council Meeting

If approved, people would be allowed to legally carry and drink alcohol in "Social Zones".
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The Conway City Council held its first meeting of 2023. A discussion was held addressing the possibility of bringing a new amenity to the city. If approved, people would be allowed to legally carry and drink alcohol in “Social Zones”. Conway Police Chief Dale Longs said there are three factors that have to be properly laid out if the amenity…

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Myrtle Beach SkyWheel Lights Up Buffalo Bills Team Colors

The colors were displayed to honor the teams defensive back, Damar Hamlin.
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On Tuesday, the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel lit up the Buffalo Bills team colors while Niagara Falls lit up blue. The colors were displayed to honor the teams defensive back, Damar Hamlin, who is in critical condition after suffering cardiac arrest during the first quarter of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. Hamlin’s heart stopped following a tackle…

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HCFR Crews Fought A Fire That Spread Nearly 6 Acres

The firefighters fought to keep the brush fire from reaching structures off nearby Pope Mountain Road.
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On Tuesday, Horry County Fire Rescue crews fought to put out a fire that spread nearly 6 acres. Around 1:45p.m., crews arrived to the 1000 block of Gilbert Road. The firefighters fought to keep the brush fire from reaching structures off nearby Pope Mountain Road. The incident was under control around 4:45p.m. Smoke remained visible in the area and will…

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Traffic Related Death Count Went Down Compared To 2021

The total death count involving traffic incidents from January 1st-December 31st in 2021 reported 184 deaths. The total traffic fatalities from January 1st-December 31st of 2022 was 162 deaths.
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The total traffic fatalities of 2022 in South Carolina recorded lower than the year before. The total death count involving traffic incidents from January 1st-December 31st in 2021 reported 184 deaths. The total traffic fatalities from January 1st-December 31st of 2022 was 162 deaths. Reported traffic fatalities of 2022 in the area: Horry County- 75 Florence County- 40 Darlington County-…

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Two-Vehicle Crash Involving A Motorcycle Resulted In One Death

Lanes of the highway were closed for an extended period of time and have since reopened.
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On Tuesday night a two vehicle crash involving a motorcycle resulted in one death. Police responded to the scene around 5:30p.m. On Highway 90 and Pint Circle in Longs. The motorcycle was traveling Westbound on Highway 90 when an Eastbound car tried to turn onto Pint Circle and the two vehicles collided in a head on collision. The rider of…

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Mega Millions Jackpot Nearly One Billion Dollars

With no winner, the jackpot for Friday's drawing has grown to an estimated $940 million.
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The Mega Millions jackpot has now reached nearly one billion dollars. The winning numbers for last nights drawing were 25-29-33-41-44 with a mega ball of 18. With no winner, the jackpot for Friday’s drawing has grown to an estimated $940 million. This could mark the sixth largest jackpot of any lottery game in U.S. history and the fourth largest Mega…

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