Daniel Brooks

Newark’s Legendary Brewery Eagle Sign to Be Moved as Plant Prepares for Closure

As the 75-year-old Newark Anheuser-Busch brewery closes, its illuminated eagle will be removed. A local and tourist attraction, the sign represents the city’s industrial and brewing history since 2001. Cranes and workers began deconstructing the massive building. Anheuser-Busch will exhibit the eagle at its St. Louis headquarters for years. The brewery official termed the sign…

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Washington Claims Custody of Venezuela’s Leader as U.S. Signals Temporary Control

The US says it has arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a high-risk military operation and expelled him, a major development in the long-running conflict with Caracas. President Donald Trump said the US would temporarily oversee Venezuela’s administration during a political transition to restore order and stability. U.S. authorities said Maduro and his wife were…

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Morrissey’s Early 2026 Shows Halted Amid Health Concerns

Cancelled concerts in 2026 saddened Morrissey fans. Due to a pharmaceutical reaction, Rancho Mirage’s Agua Caliente Casinos have “postponed indefinitely” the singer’s Saturday night concert. The artist has had schedule conflicts before. Morrissey’s Rancho Mirage and San Diego Civic Theater concerts on January 6 were canceled. Fans are unsure of future appearances because the venue…

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Rutgers Explores Quarterback Options with Visit from Transfer Prospect

Rutgers University recruits quarterbacks as the season approaches. The Scarlet Knights hosted Dylan Lonergan this weekend. Lonergan, who entered the transfer portal, may be a huge addition with two years of eligibility. The visit comes as Rutgers explores replacing recently-eligible Athan Kaliakmanis. Former four-star prospect Kaliakmanis threw for 5,820 yards, 48 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions…

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New Jersey Officer Wins Jury Case After Promotion Denied Over Political Bias

A Union County jury sided with a longtime Cranford police officer who alleged political vengeance denied him a promotion. After his wife attended a fundraiser for a mayor-opposing candidate, Cranford Police Department officer Timothy O’Brien claimed township officials discriminated against him. O’Brien sued in 2023 after being passed over for sergeant-to-lieutenant advancement. O’Brien was told…

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Senator Cruz Urges Congressional Action to Prevent College Football Crisis

Senator Ted Cruz has urged Congress to intervene in college football’s rising instability or face dire consequences. The Republican congressman noted Iowa State University’s football program’s unusual roster issues. Recent sources suggest the team has 17 players for the season, with only one returning starter after a big coaching change. Cruz called the situation “an…

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Manhattan Congestion Toll Faces Court Challenge in Federal Showdown

The MTA and Trump administration are preparing for a significant judicial battle that could determine Manhattan’s congestion toll scheme. In the U.S. District Court in Manhattan on January 28, attorneys from both parties will have two hours to argue before Judge Lewis Liman. The argument involves the $9 congestion charge for non-commercial passenger vehicles entering…

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