Author: Annelyn Russ

China
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China Reopens Borders To Tourists After Three Years Of COVID Restrictions

The announcement did not specify whether vaccination certificates or negative COVID-19 tests would be required or not.
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China is set to reopen its borders to tourists and resume issuing visas on Wednesday. China is one of the last major countries to reopen their borders to tourists after a three-year halt during the COVID-19 pandemic. As of Wednesday, all types of visas will resume. Visa-free entry will also resume at destinations such as Hainan Island and cruise ships…

Jinping
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Chinese President Xi Jinping To Speak With Ukrainian President Zelensky

This would be the first time Jinping plans to speak with Zelensky since the Ukraine war first began.
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A plan is in the works for discussions between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, said they have been encouraging Jinping to reach out to Zelensky because they believe that the PRC and Jinping should hear directly from the Ukrainian perspective and not just the Russian point of view on the on-going…

Money
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The White House Announces Steps To Lower Everyday Costs For Americans

The new steps are meant to lower out-of-pocket costs for consumers and come amid the possibility of a recession.
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The White House shared their new efforts to lower Americans’ everyday costs. The new steps are meant to lower out-of-pocket costs for consumers and come amid the possibility of a recession. The White House plans to lower the price of health care, home heating, and broadband access. This could impact “tens of millions of seniors, students, and families month-over-month”. The…

Art
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The City Of Myrtle Beach Is Searching For Artists

March 14th marks the deadline for artists to submit their application.
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The city of Myrtle Beach is searching for muralists and bicycle rack sculptors to submit applications to design new installations in the downtown Arts and Innovation District. Anyone interested must submit a request for qualification application to be considered. March 14th marks the deadline for artists to submit their application. The city’s Downtown Development Office, Cultural Resources Committee and Myrtle…

Niki
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Nikki Haley To Host Campaign Rally In Myrtle Beach

On Monday, Haley will host a rally at Horry Georgetown Technical College's Grand Strand campus.
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Former South Carolina Governor, Nikki Haley, is set to make her way to the Grand Strand as part of her campaign for president. On Monday, Haley will host a rally at Horry Georgetown Technical College’s Grand Strand campus. Doors open at 5p.m. and the event will begin an hour later. The former governor and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations…

Shooting
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One Person Died In Result Of A Shooting At A Nightclub

The shooting occurred at Lava Lounge in Florence County. The gunfire came about amid an altercation at the club.
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A shooting at a Florence County nightclub resulted in the death of one person early Saturday morning. The shooting occurred at Lava Lounge on West Sumter Street. The gunfire came about amid an altercation at the club. The person who was shot was taken to a hospital where they later died. 45-year-old Javon Smith of Darlington, was arrested and charged…

Officer
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A Security Guard Was Shot While Addressing An Incident

A security guard was shot while attempting to control a dispute between two neighbors.
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On Saturday, a security guard was shot while attempting to control a dispute between two neighbors. Phoenix Security Solutions said the officer responded to the dispute in the Avalon community after it intensified. While Officer Ricky Wise was attempting to resolve the situation, one of the neighbors took his body camera and ran into a residence. The neighbor in question…

Ukraine
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Russian Officials Backlash Ukrainian Petition For Renaming Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy allegedly instructed Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmygal to cautiously consider renaming Russia to Muscovy.
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A Ukrainian petition regarding a potential name change gained 25 thousand signatures and stirred up backlash from Russian officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy allegedly instructed Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmygal to cautiously consider renaming Russia to Muscovy accounting for consequences under international law and whether it was possible in historical and cultural contexts. A Russian foreign ministry spokesperson said that…

Iran
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Iran And Saudi Arabia Agree To Restore Diplomatic Relations

Despite previous failed attempts, the two countries have announced that they will be reopening embassies within two months.
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For the first time in seven years, two Middle East regional rivals have come to an agreement. Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to restore diplomatic relations. The announcement comes after days of discussions between officials from both sides and China. Previous attempts to reconnect have been unsuccessful, but on Friday, the two countries said they will be reopening embassies…

Migrants
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Migrants Bombard The Border In A Standoff With Patrol

A standoff occurred between hundreds of migrants and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers.
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On Sunday afternoon, a standoff occurred between hundreds of migrants and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers. Officers decked out in riot gear blocked the Paso Del Norte international bridge that connects downtown El Paso and Juárez. Groups of migrants also appeared at two other bridges in El Paso. Barricades were used at the Stanton Bridge from 2-2:45p.m. and at…

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