Greer Residents Advised on Cold and Flu Prevention
Residents of Greer, particularly those frequenting areas like Pelham Mill Park, are encouraged to review cold and flu prevention strategies as the season approaches. The Weather Channel provides an extended 15-day flu forecast for the area, offering insights into potential flu risk. Influenza Type A, which includes common subtypes like H1N1 (swine flu) and H3N2,
Greer Halts Flock Safety Cameras Amid Public Trust Concerns
The City of Greer has temporarily suspended its Flock Safety license plate reader system, effective last Friday, August 21, 2026. This decision follows reports of two Greer Police Department officers misusing the third-party platform. The city announced a 90-day suspension of the system, with staff access revoked and all cameras within the municipality physically covered.
Senators Press for Hearing on USS Lincoln Deployment
Senate Armed Services Committee Democrats asked the committee chairman on August 24, 2026 to convene a public hearing on extended military deployments, the latest congressional demand tied to the record deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. The request follows weeks in which the President and his administration publicly dismissed concerns about conditions aboard […]
Greer Temporarily Halts Use of Flock Surveillance Cameras
The City of Greer has initiated a 90-day suspension of its Flock surveillance camera software, effective Tuesday, August 25, 2026. All Flock cameras within city limits were covered with plastic bags to mark the temporary pause. This decision allows city leaders to evaluate the system’s effectiveness for law enforcement and address public privacy concerns. City
Kate Hudson to Produce How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Sequel
A sequel to the romantic comedy How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is currently in early development, with original star Kate Hudson, 47, set to produce. The announcement, made 21 hours ago, comes more than two decades after the original film’s release. Sources indicate that both Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, 56, who starred
Einbinder Defends Ruffalo Amid Paramount Controversy
Actress Hannah Einbinder publicly defended Mark Ruffalo this week, as the actor faces accusations of antisemitism from Paramount Skydance. The controversy stems from Ruffalo linking Larry Ellison’s technology company, Oracle, to the Israeli military, in the context of Paramount’s proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). Einbinder, known for her role in Hacks, expressed strong
CIA Director Ratcliffe visits Moscow amid risk shift
CIA Director John Ratcliffe is currently in Moscow, Russia, for a series of meetings, a development confirmed by sources familiar with the situation on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. This trip follows the sighting of a U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane and a U.S. diplomatic motorcade at a Moscow airport. Neither the
CIA Director in Moscow for Unannounced Discussions
The head of the US Central Intelligence Agency, John Ratcliffe, traveled to Moscow for unannounced discussions earlier this week, arriving in the Russian capital on Tuesday. Neither Washington nor Moscow has confirmed the purpose of the visit or the individuals he was scheduled to meet. Such in-person talks between high-level American and Russian officials are
US sanctions Iran; Tehran prepares for pressure
The United States on Monday initiated a new wave of sanctions against Iran, targeting digital assets, gold, aviation, and shipping sectors, a move described by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as an economic D-Day. This action marks a strategic shift in the nearly six-month-long conflict, aiming to intensify economic pressure on Iran’s leadership. Iranian Economy Minister
Vietnamese Horror Film ‘Lau Chu Hoa’ Arrives in US Theaters
The Vietnamese found-footage horror film, Lầu Chú Hoả: The Deadliest Mansion, is set to open in North American theaters on September 4. Mockingbird Pictures is handling the theatrical release, distributing the film across AMC, Regal, and Cinemark cinema circuits. Directed by Hùng Trần, the movie became Vietnam’s first theatrical found-footage horror release and achieved significant