Ben Briscoe

6 days ago | 13newsnow.com | Ben Briscoe

GREENSBORO, N.C. — A stark warning from child safety advocates tonight: the Trump administration is slashing a nearly 30-year-old program designed to save babies’ lives. For decades, the Safe to Sleep campaign has educated parents on how to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), helping cut SIDS deaths by more than 55% since its launch in 1994.

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Ben Briscoe

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1 week ago | wcnc.com | Ben Briscoe

GREENSBORO, N.C. — In a rare break between two top Republicans, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis says he won’t support President Donald Trump’s choice for one of the most powerful federal prosecutor positions in the country. Tillis made his decision because of concerns tied to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol that happened in 2021. Trump has nominated Ed Martin to be the U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C..

2 weeks ago | firstcoastnews.com | Ben Briscoe

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Imagine watching a video of a politician, celebrity, or even yourself saying something shocking — only to find out it’s completely fake. That’s the danger of “deepfakes,” and North Carolina lawmakers now have a plan to protect you from them. A bipartisan bill making its way through the General Assembly would punish people who create or share AI-generated deepfake videos intended to mislead viewers.

Jan 27, 2025 | wltx.com | Ben Briscoe

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — The controversy surrounding the name of North Carolina’s Fort Liberty is back in the spotlight following remarks by the newly appointed Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth. In 2022, the U.S. military spent over $2 million to rename Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty, distancing itself from Confederate ties as Fort Bragg was originally named after Confederate General Braxton Bragg. However, during his first day on the job Monday, Hegseth referred to the base by its former name.