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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Harris and Trump's Economic Plans: Costs, Consequences, and Gaps

Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have ambitious economic plans for the future. Harris focuses on extending tax cuts, expanding credits, and bolstering public services, with a price tag of around $9.7 trillion. She aims to offset these costs with increased taxes on corporations and wealthy individ

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Tupperware’s Big Move: What Happens to Williamsburg County?

Tupperware, a well-known name in many homes, is leaving Williamsburg County. The facility, which has been around since the late 1970s, is shutting down for good. This isn't because of their recent bankruptcy filing; instead, it’s part of a new plan to improve customer service and operations. But

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Oct 05 2024ENVIRONMENT

Asheville's Art Scene: After the Flood

The River Arts District in Asheville, North Carolina, has a long history of floods. A line on an old warehouse marks how high the water was in 1916. Hurricane Helene brought floodwaters even higher last week. This district is now a hub for art and culture, drawing tourists from all over. Many artist

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Oct 03 2024POLITICS

The Great Container Standoff

The world's economy is holding its breath as a strike by nearly 50,000 dock workers on the East and Gulf Coasts threatens to disrupt global trade. At the helm of this labor dispute is Harold Daggett, a 78-year-old union boss with a reputation for being tough but fair. Daggett has been leading the I

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Oct 03 2024LIFESTYLE

Helene's Fury: Southern States Reel from Devastating Storm

Hurricane Helene has left a trail of destruction across the southern United States, affecting millions of people and claiming over 189 lives. The storm made landfall in Florida as a massive Category 4 hurricane, shattering records for intensity and causing catastrophic damage. With power outages aff

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Oct 03 2024POLITICS

Harold Daggett and the Port Workers' Strike: What You Need to Know

Harold J. Daggett, president of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), has contributed to both Democratic and Republican political campaigns. With a salary of $728,000 and properties valued at over $3 million, his net worth remains undisclosed but indicates considerable wealth. Daggett'

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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

Shoppers Go Wild in Houston: What's Up with All the Empty Shelves?

Ever seen people rushing to stores and grabbing all the toilet paper and water they can find? That’s exactly what happened in Houston recently. But why? Well, some big ports are closed, and that’s messing up supply chains. People got scared there wouldn’t be enough stuff like toilet paper or water,

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Oct 02 2024ENVIRONMENT

North Carolina Floods: Surviving Helene

Western North Carolina was devastated by Hurricane Helene, with severe flooding and landslides causing extensive damage. Road closures have hindered emergency response efforts, while essential services like electricity, internet, and cellular networks remain down. The River Arts District in Ashevill

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Sep 10 2024ENVIRONMENT

Yagi's Wrath: The Devastating Storm That Left 59 Dead and Vietnam Reeling

Typhoon Yagi has left a trail of destruction in its wake, claiming the lives of 59 people and causing widespread devastation in northern Vietnam. The storm's powerful winds and heavy rainfall triggered landslides and flash floods, resulting in 44 deaths. The death toll had initially been reported as

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