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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

Sexual Assault: A Statewide Epidemic, But What's Being Done?

South Carolina's Department of Public Health has been awarded a $925,389 grant from the United States Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women to support sexual assault survivors. The grant will cover two years and aims to provide services to those affected by sexual assault, increas

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Timing the Housing Market: A Pre-Fed Cut Play on Home Depot

We're buying 50 shares of Home Depot at roughly $364.95, taking our total position to 100 shares and increasing our weighting in the portfolio to about 1.1%. The market is selling off after the latest inflation report, but we believe the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates soon, sparking a new h

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Election 2023: BC Businesses Demand a Clear Economic Vision

A province where the cost of doing business is so high that it's become a major obstacle to growth. Where government deficits are so large that they're causing uncertainty and making it difficult for businesses to plan for the future. Where public safety is a concern, and acute labour shortages are

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Sep 11 2024HEALTH

Healthcare in Hoosier Country: A Step in the Right Direction?

Think about it: Indiana consistently ranks among the worst in the nation in terms of overall health. But what if we told you there's hope on the horizon? The Lake County Health Department has received a whopping $4.87 million in state funding to improve the health of Hoosiers, and we take a closer l

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Sep 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

From Indie Darling to Game Changer: CAA's Roeg Sutherland Redefines the Film Industry

Roeg Sutherland, co-Head of CAA's Media Finance department and International Film Group, is set to receive the Zurich Film Festival's Game Changer Award for his outstanding achievements and contributions to the film industry. But what makes him a true game changer? Is it his impressive client list o

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Sep 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Autonomous Truck Revolution: Is it a Game-Changer or a Recipe for Disaster?

Imagine a world where trucks travel the highways without a driver at the helm. Sounds like science fiction, but it's closer than you think. Aurora, a startup, is on the cusp of making this a reality with its driverless semi-truck. But is this a game-changer or a recipe for disaster? But is this a ga

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris Poster Sparks Violent Confrontation: A Tale of Hate, Politics, and Identity

In a disturbing incident, a 76-year-old man, Juan Bernal, was arrested and charged with assault in the third degree for allegedly attacking the owner of a New York City clothing boutique, Tanya Young Williams, over a large poster of Vice President Kamala Harris displayed in her window. But what sho

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Sep 10 2024POLITICS

Trump's Stumble: A Slip of the Tongue or Something More?

Former President Donald Trump is back in the news, but this time it's not for his political pronouncements. A recent video from a Trump rally has gone viral, and it's all about a verbal stumble. While discussing his plans to eliminate the Department of Education, Trump struggled to say the word '

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Sep 08 2024SPORTS

Toucher, Hardy, and the Sports Hub Shake-Up: Who's In, Who's Out, and What It All Means

The morning drive program at 98.5 The Sports Hub has been through quite a few changes lately. First there was the departure of Rich Shertenlieb, then the arrival of Rob 'Hardy' Poole as Fred Toucher's new co-host. Now, behind-the-scenes shake-ups are underway too. On Wednesday night, two long-time

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Sep 08 2024POLITICS

Democrats' 'Law and Order' Tightrope: Rhetoric vs. Reality

Democrats are facing a tough balancing act. They're trying to convince voters they're tough on crime and immigration, but their actual policies haven't changed much. Is this just political maneuvering, or are they truly concerned about public safety? Polls show people are worried about crime,

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