Day: February 15, 2024

US secretary of state supports Western Balkans on path toward European Union integration

9:51 pm February 15, 2024

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Albania on Thursday to reaffirm relations with a key partner in the region and assure Western Balkan countries of Washington’s support for their integration into the European Union. Blinken met with top officials and focused on the future of the Western Balkans as Albania and several neighbors seek […]

Wisconsin lawmakers weigh crackdowns on AI-generated political ads, child porn

9:49 pm February 15, 2024

Wisconsin lawmakers were set to vote Thursday on proposals to regulate artificial intelligence, joining a growing number of states grappling with how to control the technology as November’s elections loom. The Assembly was scheduled to vote on a bipartisan measure to require political candidates and groups to include disclaimers in ads that use AI technology. […]

Tennessee deputy’s suspected killer appears in court

8:51 pm February 15, 2024

The man accused of killing a Tennessee deputy and wounding another during a traffic stop last week made his first court appearance Thursday. Kenneth Wayne DeHart Jr., 42, was arraigned but has not yet entered a plea on charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and being a felon in possession of a weapon, news […]

Tiger Woods explains why PGA Tour wants Saudi Public Investment Fund, LIV Golf merger to go through

8:49 pm February 15, 2024

As Tiger Woods made his return to the PGA Tour at his Genesis Invitational, he spoke to reporters Wednesday afternoon in Los Angeles about the state of the tour, specifically whether he believes negotiations with the Saudi Public Investment Fund should continue. Simply put, Woods is in favor of a merger however it may happen. […]

National Archives Rotunda to stay closed Friday after environmental activists dump powder on US Constitution

8:39 pm February 15, 2024

The National Archives Rotunda will remain closed through Friday after environmental activists dumped red powder on the protective display case holding the U.S. Constitution. The National Archives initially said the Rotunda would be closed to the public for the remainder of Wednesday and reopen on Thursday. The Rotunda is now closed Thursday and Friday for […]