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Oct 07 2024WEATHER

Enjoy Sunday's Weather Before Cooler Air Arrives

Sunday in South Carolina is shaping up to be a lovely day, with high pressure keeping things calm and warm. While it won’t be scorching hot, expect temperatures to stay around the low to mid-80s, which is pretty normal for this time of year. As the sun starts to set, the temperature will drop nicely

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Thunderbird's New Appointment Tool: Easy, Free, and Self-Hosted

Imagine you run a small business and need a simple way for clients to book appointments. The team behind the popular email client, Thunderbird, has created something that might just be what you're looking for – and it's free! Meet Thunderbird Appointment, a new web service designed by the same

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Swansea Car Dealer Arrested After Victims Report Fraud

Police in Swansea have arrested a used car dealer after dozens of people claimed they were scammed. The owner of Bristol County Auto Exchange, Edward Cicciu, is accused of selling cars without proper titles and keeping the money. Since May, about 35 victims have come forward saying they bought cars

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Digital Payments in Agriculture: A Shift Towards Technology

Bushel, a software company that creates tools for the agricultural supply chain, has some interesting findings. Their recent report shows that farmers are moving away from paper checks. Over the last year, there's been a 12% drop in payments made by check. But it's not just about what's decreasing;

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Oct 07 2024FINANCE

Gulf Banks Have More Cash: What's Next?

In a surprising turn of events, banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are sitting on more liquid cash than many of their global counterparts. This shift is largely due to the high interest rates in Europe and other regions, according to an executive from Qatar National Bank. Speaking

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Senators Back African Trade Deal as China Competition Heats Up

The Senate Finance Committee met recently to discuss extending two important trade programs: the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). These programs help remove trade barriers for African goods coming into the U.S. AGOA is due to expire next year

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Oct 07 2024CRYPTO

Watch Out for Fake Lawyers After Crypto Scams

Cryptocurrencies have been a big thing since Bitcoin came on the scene in 2009. Now, there are over 20,000 cryptos out there. But with this growth comes trouble – crypto scams are on the rise. The FBI says these scams went up by more than 50% between 2022 and 2023, reaching almost $4 billion in loss

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Crypto Firms Find New Life in AI Deals

In an unexpected twist, crypto companies are now attracting lots of attention from the deal-making world. The reason? Artificial Intelligence (AI). Bitcoin mining companies have massive data centers with plenty of power and fast internet connections, which are perfect for running complex AI operatio

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Oct 07 2024RELIGION

Steelband Performances and Community Meals Await You!

Feeling hungry for good music? Northern Illinois Steelband is ready to serenade you at Abundant Grace United Church of Christ in Homewood on March 9. The show starts at 6:30 PM sharp! If you love the sound of steelpans, you’ll be thrilled to know that this band has been playing internationally since

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Oct 07 2024OPINION

Why Banning Books Hurts More Than Helps

Banning books seems like a serious business, but is it really helping anyone? Some people think it's a way to protect kids from "bad" stuff. But let's look at the real effects. When a book gets banned, it can actually boost sales and make authors proud. But for authors of kids' books, it's not a goo

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