New Development Proposal Brings Apartments and Potential Trader Joe’s to Downtown Fort Mill
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New Development Proposal Brings Apartments and Potential Trader Joe’s to Downtown Fort Mill

FORT MILL — A new proposal aims to reshape downtown Fort Mill with the addition of hundreds of apartments and potentially a highly-anticipated Trader Joe’s grocery store. This week, a developer approached Fort Mill City Council to request rezoning for more than 15 acres located at 104 Williamson Street, the site of the historic Williamson Mill. The redevelopment plan includes transforming the mill property into a mixed-use space with 225 high-quality apartments and commercial spaces, adding both residential and retail options to the downtown area. As part of the proposal, officials disclosed that they have initiated talks with Trader Joe’s, expressing interest in opening a store on the site if the project moves forward. Council members are set to cast their initial vote on the rezoning pro...
Election 2024 live updates: Trump announces Cabinet picks RFK Jr., Matt Gaetz to mixed reactions
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Election 2024 live updates: Trump announces Cabinet picks RFK Jr., Matt Gaetz to mixed reactions

What to watch in Washington today President-elect Donald Trump continues to build out his Cabinet ahead of his inauguration, announcing today that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , an anti-vaccine activist, is his pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. The pick has been met with mixed reactions from senators. The president-elect announced three picks yesterday, including now-former Rep. Matt Gaetz , R-Fla., to be attorney general. The selection of Gaetz, who offered his resignation after the announcement, stunned many Senate Republicans , who warned his road to confirmation is not likely to be smooth. A gathering of the Conservative Political Action Conference kicks off at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence...
From ‘brilliant’ to ‘dangerous’: Mixed reactions roll in to Trump picking RFK Jr. for HHS secretary
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From ‘brilliant’ to ‘dangerous’: Mixed reactions roll in to Trump picking RFK Jr. for HHS secretary

WASHINGTON — In the hours after President-elect Donald Trump announced that vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was his pick to serve as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, mixed reactions began rolling in from the senators needed to support his confirmation. Trump's Cabinet selections will face Senate confirmation votes — and unconventional picks like Kennedy could face a bumpy process in a Republican-controlled Senate with little room for error. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., who Republicans tapped to be their new leader in the chamber, declined to provide a reaction to Kennedy's selection, saying, "I don’t have any at this point." Thune ducked a question about whether he would support Kennedy's confirmation, saying that the process "is just getti...
France and Israel soccer teams face off with heightened security after Amsterdam violence
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France and Israel soccer teams face off with heightened security after Amsterdam violence

PARIS — Israel and France squared off in a soccer match at Paris' Stade de France on Thursday night as hundreds of protesters gathered nearby amid heightened tensions in Europe over Israel’s deadly assault on the Gaza Strip and Lebanon . Thousands of police officers were deployed across Paris, seeking to avoid a repeat of last week’s violence in Amsterdam involving locals and Israeli fans. In the stadium, just a trickle of fans turned out for the match, which ended in a 0-0 draw after 90 minutes. There were minor scuffles in the stands and some booed the Israeli anthem, Reuters reported. Soccer fans filed into the Stade de France amid a heavy police presence. The process appeared orderly, though some expressed nervousness. Theo Petit, 23, who came out to su...
Election 2024 live updates: Trump announces Cabinet picks to mixed reactions
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Election 2024 live updates: Trump announces Cabinet picks to mixed reactions

What to watch in Washington today President-elect Donald Trump continues to build out his Cabinet ahead of his inauguration, announcing today that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , an anti-vaccine activist, is his pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. The president-elect announced three picks yesterday, including now-former Rep. Matt Gaetz , R-Fla., to be attorney general. The selection of Gaetz, who offered his resignation after the announcement, stunned many Senate Republicans , who warned his road to confirmation is not likely to be smooth. A gathering of the Conservative Political Action Conference kicks off at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida today. Scheduled speakers include Argentine Preside...
Trump picks RFK Jr., anti-vaccine activist, for health and human services secretary
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Trump picks RFK Jr., anti-vaccine activist, for health and human services secretary

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday picked Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist who dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Trump, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Trump made the announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social . "I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)," he wrote. "For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to Public Health." Donald Trump Jr. also shared the news on X . In a post on X , Kennedy said, "We have a generational opportunity to bring together the greatest minds in sci...
Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: Everything you need to know ahead of the big fight
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Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: Everything you need to know ahead of the big fight

One of the more improbable matchups in boxing history is finally here: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul on Friday at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix. The bout pits one of the greatest (and most intimidating) fighters of all time against a social media star who only took up boxing in recent years. While it does seem a bit ridiculous — let’s be real here — there is still intrigue in what transpires at AT&T Stadium outside Dallas. Here’s what you need to know. Who exactly are these fighters? “Iron Mike” is a Boxing Hall of Famer who was the undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990. Tyson was known for his brutal knockouts, as his first 19 fights ended early — 12 in the first round. At 20 years, four months and 22 days old, he was the youngest heavyweight champion ever. Tyso...
Election 2024 live updates: Trump announces Cabinet picks RFK Jr., Matt Gaetz to mixed reactions
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Election 2024 live updates: Trump announces Cabinet picks RFK Jr., Matt Gaetz to mixed reactions

What to watch in Washington today President-elect Donald Trump continues to build out his Cabinet ahead of his inauguration, announcing today that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , an anti-vaccine activist, is his pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. The president-elect announced three picks yesterday, including Rep. Matt Gaetz , R-Fla., to be attorney general. The selection of Gaetz, who offered his resignation after the announcement, stunned many Senate Republicans , who warned his road to confirmation is not likely to be smooth. A gathering of the Conservative Political Action Conference kicks off at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida today. Scheduled speakers include Argentine President Javier M...
Latino advocates grapple with Hispanic vote shift and its impact on policy agenda
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Latino advocates grapple with Hispanic vote shift and its impact on policy agenda

After Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s dramatic performance with Latino voters, a coalition of Democratic-leaning Latino groups is grappling with the shift and trying to reconcile it with the policies they say many Hispanics support. The groups challenged just how large Trump’s gains were with people of color, particularly among Latino men , but acknowledged that the gains were significant, as was the Latino gender divide. The recurring dispute over how well exit polling captures Latino voters — the groups and pollsters have raised it in previous elections — has ramifications for nonprofit groups that have focused on improving Latino voter turnout. These same groups also advocate for a Latino agenda that has been largely aligned with Democratic Party policies and for ...
Election 2024 live updates: Trump announces Cabinet picks to mixed reactions
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Election 2024 live updates: Trump announces Cabinet picks to mixed reactions

What to watch in Washington today President-elect Donald Trump continues to build out his Cabinet ahead of his inauguration, announcing today that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , an anti-vaccine activist, is his pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. The president-elect announced three picks yesterday, including Rep. Matt Gaetz , R-Fla., to be attorney general. The selection of Gaetz, who offered his resignation after the announcement, stunned many Senate Republicans , who warned his road to confirmation is not likely to be smooth. A gathering of the Conservative Political Action Conference kicks off at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida today. Scheduled speakers include Argentine President Javier M...