Day: May 26, 2023

US residents federally charged with China-directed bribery scheme targeting spiritual practice banned in PRC

10:12 pm May 26, 2023

Two U.S. residents accused of acting as unregistered agents for China’s government have been federally charged in New York on bribery and money laundering counts, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a release. John Chen, 70, and Lin Feng, 43, were arrested Friday in Los Angeles and charged with conspiring to bribe and bribing […]

Brewers may relocate if $448 million in renovations to stadium aren’t made: report

10:11 pm May 26, 2023

The Milwaukee Brewers‘ home ballpark is in need of a facelift, and if it doesn’t get one, the team may look for a new home. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, American Family Field is in need of renovations that will cost $448 million, and the state’s legislature and Gov. Tony Evers need to approve […]

White House Correspondents’ Association slams Biden admin for not holding briefings as default deadline looms

10:09 pm May 26, 2023

The White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) is calling out the Biden administration for stalling press briefings ahead of Memorial Day weekend as the country’s default deadline looms. As President Biden and lawmakers are set to leave town amid tense negotiations, WHCA President and NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith revealed the organization’s own talks with […]

Fox News Poll: Top reactions to AI? Voters say ‘dangerous’ and ‘afraid’

10:00 pm May 26, 2023

Most voters think artificial intelligence technology will change the way we live in the U.S. in the next few years. Whether that is a good thing or bad remains to be seen. In the latest Fox News national survey, voters were asked their main reactions — without the aid options — when they think about […]

Massachusetts Senate passes $55.9B budget proposal

9:15 pm May 26, 2023

The Massachusetts Senate approved a $55.9 billion state budget proposal for the new fiscal year on Thursday, setting up negotiations with the House on a final spending plan to ship to Democratic Gov. Maura Healey by July. One focus of the budget is higher education. The Senate budget would let all Massachusetts students, regardless of […]