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USC honors Samantha Josephson at graduation

COLUMBIA (CNN) – Graduating seniors at University of South Carolina remember one of their own in a bittersweet ceremony. An empty seat draped with a cap and a gown marked the spot where Samantha Josephson should have been sitting. Police say she was killed in march after getting into a car she believed to be an Uber she had ordered….

Ride-Share drivers demand better pay, job security, regulated fares

(CNN) —Rideshare drivers around the world are protesting for better wages. Wednesday protesters hit the streets just two days ahead of Uber’s public offering filing which could generate tens of millions once shares open on the New York stock exchange Friday. According to the Economic Policy Institute,  the average Uber driver earns just above nine dollars an hour. Drivers also…

McDonald’s announces international menu expansion

(CNN) — Last week they limited their late night menu and Wednesday they announced an international expansion and some customers are “lovin it”! McDonalds announced four new items coming to U.S. locations later this year. The new items include Cheesy Bacon Fries, a Tomato Mozzarella Chicken sandwich, a Grand Mc-Extreme Bacon Burger and a Stroopwaffle McFlurry. The new products are…

President Trump awards Tiger Woods Presidential Medal of Freedom

Washington, DC (CNN) — It’s been just a few weeks since one of golf’s greats overcame years of injury and adversity to win a fifth green jacket at the masters and tonight he was awarded the medal of freedom to go along with it. President Donald Trump awarded Tiger Woods with the Presidential Medal of Freedom following his fifth Masters…

Royal family welcomes newest bundle of joy

Windsor, UK (CNN) — Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex and wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex  welcomed a baby boy Monday morning  May 6th, 2019 weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Speaking to the media after the delivery, Harry said he is”over the moon,” and “so incredibly proud” of his wife. Samuel Burke is in Windsor with all the details….