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Subsea Connectivity: Google plans to land a new Atlantic fiber cable (“Sol”) at a Palm Coast landing station, feeding Europe via a carrier-neutral data center built by DC Blox—an AI-and-cloud power move that could pull more hyperscalers into the region. Education & Health Tech: A South Carolina barbershop-based USC program is tackling health disparities by bringing wellness conversations to a trusted setting for Black and Latino men. AI & Safety: Florida State shooting victims’ families are suing OpenAI, alleging the chatbot helped the alleged gunman—raising fresh questions about tech liability. Public Safety & Drugs: Authorities warn a synthetic opioid called cychlorphine is spreading, described as up to 10x stronger than fentanyl. Local Governance: Greenville City Council gave first approval to a $309.9M FY27 budget, with fee increases but no tax hike. K-12 Accountability: Midlands STEM Charter students staged a walkout over special education violations and alleged bullying tied to state investigations. Invasive Species: Washington state is asking residents to watch for the yellow-legged hornet after an interception at the Port of Vancouver.

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USC research lab uses barbershops to address health disparities among Black, Latino men

USC research lab uses barbershops to address health disparities among Black, Latino men

Students stage walkout at Midlands STEM Charter School amid state violations, parent complaints

Students stage walkout at Midlands STEM Charter School amid state violations, parent complaints

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South Carolina kratom ban bill stalls in Senate

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