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President Biden Urges , Major Cities to Take Action , as Violent Crimes Continue to Rise.
President Biden Urges , Major Cities to Take Action , as Violent Crimes Continue to Rise.
Fox News reports that violent crimes
have risen in major cities across
the United States in 2022.
The increase follows a spike
in murders that began in 2020
and carried over into 2021.
FBI data shows that murders
increased by almost 30% in 2020.
In January, the Council on Criminal
Justice released data showing another
5% increase in murders in 2021. .
Crime data from major cities including Chicago,
Los Angeles and New York City found that violent crime was up between 5% and 40% compared to the same time in 2021.
Crime data from major cities including Chicago,
Los Angeles and New York City found that violent crime was up between 5% and 40% compared to the same time in 2021.
Violent crimes include rape,
sexual assault, robbery,
assault and murder. .
Violent crimes in New York City
shot up an alarming 40.6%
compared to 2021.
Chicago has recorded 17,597 violent
crimes since the beginning of 2022,
a 35% increase from the same time in 2021.
On May 13, President Joe Biden called on
local leaders to utilize funds from the American
Rescue Plan to bolster police departments.
On May 13, President Joe Biden called on
local leaders to utilize funds from the American
Rescue Plan to bolster police departments.
Use these funds we made available
to you to prioritize public safety.
Do it quickly, before the summer,
when crime rates typically surge, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via Fox News.
Taking action today is going to save
lives tomorrow. So, use the money.
Hire the police officers. Build up your
emergency response systems.
Invest in proven solutions, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via Fox
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Espionage Threat Posed
by China Is 'Unprecedented,', Says FBI Director.
Espionage Threat Posed
by China Is 'Unprecedented,', Says FBI Director.
FBI Director made the comments during an interview that aired on '60 Minutes.'.
He referred to the espionage carried out by China on the U.S. as "unprecedented in history.".
The biggest threat we face as a country from a counterintelligence perspective is from the People’s Republic of China and especially the Chinese Communist Party, Christopher Wray, FBI Director, via 'The Hill'.
They are targeting our innovation, our trade secrets, our intellectual property, on a scale that’s unprecedented in history, Christopher Wray, FBI Director, via 'The Hill'.
Paramount in his assessment was the massive number of cybersecurity breaches being initiated by China. .
They have stolen more of Americans’ personal and corporate data than every
nation combined, Christopher Wray, FBI Director, via 'The Hill'.
According to Wray, the FBI
is constantly responding
to new cases of cyberattacks
carried out by hackers in China.
We are now moving at a pace where we’re opening a new China counterintelligence investigation about every 12 hours, Christopher Wray, FBI Director, via 'The Hill'.
He stated that the
number of investigations
is already in the thousands.
There’s well north of 2,000 of these investigations. , Christopher Wray, FBI Director, via 'The Hill'.
Wray hinted that the FBI's effort to curtail the threats was taking a toll on the agency.
All 56 of our field offices are engaged on it, and I can assure that it’s not because our agents don’t have enough else to do. , Christopher Wray, FBI Director, via 'The Hill'.
It’s a measure of how significant the threat is, Christopher Wray, FBI Director, via 'The Hill'.
Ukraine has also levied accusations against China of cyberattacks on its nuclear and military infrastructures
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NY Lieutenant Governor Resigns , Following Bribery and Fraud Charges.
NPR reports New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin surrendered himself to the FBI on the morning of April 12 after being charged with bribery and wire fraud.
NPR reports New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin surrendered himself to the FBI on the morning of April 12 after being charged with bribery and wire fraud.
Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a statement, saying, "I have accepted Brian Benjamin's resignation effective immediately.".
While the legal process plays out, it is clear to both of us that he cannot continue to serve as Lieutenant Governor, NY Gov. Katy Hochul, via statement.
Benjamin faces charges of federal program bribery, honest services wire fraud, falsification of records and conspiracy to commit the aforementioned offenses. .
NPR reports each count he's been charged with carries a conviction
of 5 to 20 years in prison.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams issued a statement about the charges against Benjamin.
This is a simple story of corruption. Taxpayer money for campaign contributions. Quid pro quo. This for that. That's bribery, plain and simple, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams , via statement.
My office and our partners at the FBI and DOI will continue to ensure that politicians who put themselves over the public interest will be prosecuted, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams , via statement.
CNN reports that even though he's stepped down, Benjamin will remain on the primary ballot as the Democratic Party's endorsed candidate
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Remembering , The Notorious B.I.G.
Christopher George Latore Wallace was born on
May 21, 1972, in Brooklyn, NY.
Biggie released his debut album,
'Ready to Die,' in 1994.
He became involved with the east coast-west coast
hip hop feud while recording his sophomore album.
His second album, 'Life After Death,' was released shortly after his murder.
and was No. 1 on the U.S. charts.
It later became certified
Diamond in 2000.
Biggie’s posthumous studio albums include,
'Born Again' and 'Duets: The Final Chapter.'.
He was murdered in a drive-by
shooting on March 9, 1997.
He was only
24 years old.
Considered to be one of
the greatest rappers, his
legacy is heard throughout
the history of hip hop.
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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, Welcome Baby Boy.
'TMZ' reports that Rihanna
and A$AP Rocky have
officially become parents.
Sources with direct knowledge
say the couple's baby boy
was born on May 13 in Los Angeles.
Sources with direct knowledge
say the couple's baby boy
was born on May 13 in Los Angeles.
According to 'TMZ,' the couple
have yet to reveal the name
of their first child together.
According to 'TMZ,' the couple
have yet to reveal the name
of their first child together.
The couple's last appearance together was reportedly on May 9 in Los Angeles.
The couple's last appearance together was reportedly on May 9 in Los Angeles.
They celebrated Mother's Day weekend
with dinner at Giorgio Baldi.
Back in January,
the couple announced
that they were expecting.
The big reveal came via
a New York City photo shoot.
The news was met
with a wave of excitement
from the couple's fans.
'TMZ' reports that
the pregnancy also
came with some drama.
Last month, A$AP was arrested
in a surprise bust as the couple's
private plane landed at LAX.
According to law enforcement officials, the bust was
in connection with an incident where Rocky was
accused of firing shots at and injuring an acquaintance
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