Daniel Brooks

Sudden Wave of Dead and Sick Geese Reported Across New Jersey as Officials Investigate Possible Bird Flu Outbreak

This week, New Jersey residents were alarmed by more than 1,100 incidents of dead and sick wild birds reported to state officials in a few days. Images of lifeless geese floating in ponds and rivers have worried towns, but wildlife specialists say the public is not at risk. Between Saturday and Monday, the New Jersey…

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Lara Trump Signals Possible Political Future for the Trump Family Beyond the Former President

Lara Trump, a Fox News personality and daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump, suggests the Trump family may remain politically active. She said on the New York Post’s “Pod Force One” podcast that familial political ambitions are possible. Lara Trump said the family had discussed future campaigns in the interview. When asked if she, Eric…

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New Jersey Students Face Discipline After Walking Out Over ICE Protests

A group of New Jersey high school students may be disciplined for protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations this month. Family, educator, and municipal official debates have erupted over student rights, school rules, and political expression in school. Highland Park in Middlesex County and North Plainfield in Somerset County warned students about sanctions for…

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Dozen Democratic Lawmakers to Boycott Trump’s Address, Join ‘People’s State of the Union’ Rally

Twelve Democratic lawmakers plan to attend a National Mall protest instead of Trump’s State of the Union address. The move indicates political tensions before one of Washington’s biggest yearly events. President Trump will address Congress at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 24. Traditionally, the speech states the administration’s goals and updates national issues. Several…

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New Polling Signals Tough Road Ahead for Democrats in Key Governor Contests

Democrats are facing big challenges as this year’s gubernatorial races approach after new election research. CNN’s chief data analyst Harry Enten says the latest polling trends imply Democrats may be facing a substantial state-level battle, even as national political talks center on party momentum. Enten called the numbers a “major wake-up call” for Democrats. Polling…

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Newark Airport Operations Back to Normal After JetBlue Flight Returns With Engine Issue

Flights at Newark Liberty International Airport resumed Wednesday evening, according to airport and federal officials. An engine failure forced a JetBlue airliner to return shortly after takeoff. The issue forced Newark Liberty International Airport to close for an hour while workers cleared the runway. Authorities said that all passengers and team members were safe. The…

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Elderly Woman Charged After Alleged Drunk Driving Crash Injures Children Outside Freehold Township Preschool

After hitting two young boys and their mother outside a preschool in Freehold Township, New Jersey, a 68-year-old Monmouth County lady is charged with various crimes. The Freehold Township Police Department reported the crash Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. near Bloom Academy on Pond Road. Authorities said the truck hit the family as they left…

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Allegiant Expands Atlantic City Service With New Nonstop Flights to Myrtle Beach Starting in May

Beginning May 21, Allegiant Air will launch nonstop service to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offering travelers another warm-weather getaway choice at Atlantic City International Airport. The South Jersey Transportation Authority and Allegiant announced the agreement, marking another step in the airport’s ongoing commercial flight service expansion. Leisure travelers will have a direct and economical route…

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First-Time Protester in Camden County Speaks Out After Video of Children Fleeing ICE Draws Widespread Attention

A Camden County homeowner who had never attended a demonstration became the subject of a viral moment that is sweeping New Jersey. On February 13, Haddonfield resident Joseph Zobel joined a protest after Lindenwold elementary school pupils fled their bus stop after witnessing ICE officers. After a TikTok video of Zobel crying at the protest…

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