Mexico Rejects Reports of Possible U.S. Military Action Against Drug Cartels Mexico has strongly rejected reports that the U.S. military might enter its territory to fight drug cartels. This comes after claims that President Donald Trump secretly ordered Pentagon action against Latin American drug gangs. What Happened? The New York Times reported that Trump signed…
Ah, summer—time for beach trips, ice cream, and… a nasty wave of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD)? Unfortunately, yes. Doctors are sounding the alarm as cases skyrocket this year, especially in places like New Jersey where outbreaks have exploded to 4 times last year’s numbers. If you’ve got little ones, here’s the lowdown on…
Steak ‘n Shake’s New Political Makeover: Can Beef Tallow Fries Really Save the Chain? Fast food and politics? Yep, Steak ‘n Shake is mixing both in a bold (and maybe desperate) move to stay relevant. The chain is now frying its famous shoestring fries in beef tallow and swapping out soda sweeteners for cane sugar—changes…
This Weekend, Jersey Shore Beaches Will Have Dangerous Rip Currents Beachgoers on the Jersey Shore this weekend should expect risky swimming. Today and Friday, the National Weather Service issued a high-risk rip current warning in jew jersery, with extreme waves anticipated over the weekend. Forecasters expect devastating rip currents from east winds and ocean surges….
Christian McBride’s Upcoming Album Unites Jazz Greats and a Rare Sting Reunion Nine-time Grammy Award-winning bassist Christian McBride is ready to wow music fans with his latest project, Without Further Ado, Volume One, which will be released on August 29. Known for his leadership in major jazz festivals like Montclair and Newport, as well as…
Plans Moving Forward for New TopGolf and QuickChek in Neptune Township Plans are moving forward for a new TopGolf and QuickChek store in a busy part of the Jersey Shore. This will bring a lot more shopping and fun to Neptune Township. The building will go up on a 21.5-acre plot of land along Route…
The murder of 33-year-old Lauren Semanchik and her new boyfriend, Tyler Webb has shocked the whole state of New Jersey and brought up major questions about how police responded to her repeated calls for help. Semanchik, a well-known veterinarian, had been telling people for months that her ex-boyfriend, the high-ranking New Jersey State Police officer…
Trump Repeats Bold Salary Donation Claim—But History Tells a Different Story Former President Donald Trump is once again making headlines after declaring that he is the only president—aside from George Washington—who gave up his entire salary while serving in the White House. But is this claim fully accurate? A closer look at history suggests otherwise….
Major Delays Happen at U.S. Airports Because of a United Airlines Tech Glitch Newark, NJ, August 6, 2025 —On Tuesday night, a widespread system failure at United Airlines made travel across the country very difficult. Passengers were stuck on planes and in airports, with Newark Liberty International Airport being one of the worst affected. Late…
New York Mets Nearly No-Hit at Home as Cleveland Guardians Complete Sweep in Front of Disheartened Crowd The tension at Citi Field was thick on Wednesday afternoon, but not for the right reasons. As the New York Mets took on the Cleveland Guardians, what was supposed to be a routine game turned into a near-historic…
