President Trump’s declaration that U.S. military personnel will get $1,776 before Christmas has sparked nationwide discussion and confusion. The previous president promoted the “warrior dividend” as a holiday gift for troops, but detractors questioned the financing source and distribution method. Trump announced in a recent address that 1.45 million active and reserve service members would…
Longtime “Saturday Night Live” cast member Bowen Yang is leaving early, shocking fans. The 35-year-old comic will quit the NBC show on Saturday, December 20, a rare midseason departure that has prompted debate among viewers and industry observers. The long-running sitcom has changed with Yang’s exit after many character changes this season. NBC has not…
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua apologized for an offensive social media broadcast. Fan, public official, and Jewish critics have called for the young NFL star to explain and accept responsibility. After a webcast with internet personalities, Nacua was urged to start an antisemitic movement, causing the problem. The broadcast mocked the move as…
Haitian national 41 died last week after a medical episode in federal immigration custody at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey. The event has highlighted the facility’s conditions, which have boosted detainee numbers in recent months. Immigration officials claimed ICE apprehended Jean Wilson Brutus on December 11 and took him to Delaney Hall. He was…
The Colts Neck Township School Board was tense when its president aggressively defended the choice to welcome U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, dismissing criticism from parents, community residents, and a state lawmaker who questioned the political character of the visit. The issue in New Jersey about whether partisan politics are entering public schools and…
The 35th president-themed Washington D.C. performing arts complex will change its name. Officials renamed the playhouse Trump, distorting its history. World-class concerts and cultural events have made the theater crucial to the city’s arts and entertainment sector. Its old name honored a former president and reflected decades of American history. The Trump designation, influenced by…
Freed of all charges The high-profile trial of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. over his parenting and public service ended Thursday. The 51-year-old Democrat was charged with child endangerment, aggravated assault, terroristic threats, and witness tampering. Although the jury acquitted the defendants, they might have faced decades in prison. After a two-year investigation in…
Police say two armed people stole a car from a Seton Hall University employee in South Orange early Tuesday morning. The victim was stunned but unharmed by the brief assault around morning, according to police. Law enforcement stated a Seton Hall employee arrived in a parking area near Human Resources around 7:20 a.m. As they…
The largest public school system in New Jersey has banned student smartphone use in classrooms and on school buses, marking a major shift in student technology use. The Toms River Regional Board of Education overwhelmingly approved the new rule banning personal electronic device use during school hours. Students must respect the rules on school buses…
An Ocean City McDonald’s shuttered after nearly 50 years in the Jersey Shore’s busiest town. Residents, seasonal workers, and coastal tourists frequented the 47-year-old restaurant at 900 West Avenue near 9th Street. Visitors to Ocean City’s downtown business district were surprised when the restaurant shuttered unexpectedly over the weekend. Owner thanked diners for decades of…
