China has a new ambassador to the United States. His name is Xie Feng. He spent time in Washington earlier in his career, and was most recently the vice foreign minister in charge of overseeing policy toward the U.S. Both China and the U.S. hope Xie’s experience will help improve diplomatic relations between the two…

A train carrying over 60,000 pounds of an explosive chemical mysteriously arrived empty in California two weeks after departing from Wyoming, sparking concerns about the security and safety of rail transportation. The missing cargo comprised of ammonium nitrate, a substance commonly used as fertilizer but also known as a key component in explosives that have…

Following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he will be running for reelection in 2024, the Republican National Committee released an AI-generated video depicting a dystopian version of his potential second term. AI-generated images, audio, and video are considered synthetic media and it can be influential in shaping public opinion. Henry Ajder, an advisor on generative…

Casualties are being reported after two U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopters crashed during a training incident in Kentucky, and a U.S. journalist has been detained in Russia and charged with espionage. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Thursday, March 30, 2023.  Deadly crash involving 2 Army helicopters Several people have died after two…

In North Dakota, a 70-car train carrying hazardous materials derailed Monday, March 27. 31 of the 70 train cars came off the tracks with some of them leaking petroleum used in making asphalt. The local emergency manager said that the oil that spilled is flammable, but since the rail cars tipped over in the snow,…

Norfolk Southern’s CEO is returning to Capitol Hill for a new round of questioning; and a new report details how scammers are now using artificial intelligence. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Norfolk Southern CEO to testify Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are taking further steps to boost rail…

Poland just became the first NATO ally to send Ukraine fighter jets in its war with Russia; Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Moscow; and Ford is recalling more than a million cars. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Friday, March 17, 2023. Poland to send jets to Ukraine Ukraine…

Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized  Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized after falling at a hotel late Wednesday. Sen. McConnell, R-Ky., is in the hospital receiving treatment after falling at a Washington hotel during a private dinner, according to his spokesperson. There are limited details available on his recovery. Sen. McConnell is 81 years…

China has a new foreign minister, and in his first news conference since taking office, he directed a warning to the U.S. He said that if Washington stays on its current path, there will be inevitable “confrontation and conflict” between the United States and China. The new Foreign Minister Qin Gang shares the same sentiments…