Daniel Brooks

Affordable Housing or a Clean Environment: Why We Shouldn’t Be Forced to Choose

People usually think of cheap flats in dense buildings when they hear “affordable housing.” Forests, pure water, and clean air come to mind when they hear “clean environment.” Unfortunately, these two ideals are typically presented as conflicting forces, as if society must choose one. But competition shouldn’t be required. Safe, stable housing and a healthy…

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Trump Health Chief Revives Controversial Claim Tying Tylenol Use to Autism

At a recent Cabinet meeting, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. again stated that Tylenol, or acetaminophen, may cause autism, especially in infants after circumcision or during pregnancy. His and President Donald Trump’s comments startled medical experts, who believe they lack evidence. Kennedy informed the Cabinet that two studies demonstrate early circumcision…

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Fatal Shooting of Teen in New Brunswick Park Raises Alarms Over Local Violence

New Brunswick police reported an 18-year-old man’s shooting death late Wednesday night. Around 11:30 p.m., Fernando Buezo Diaz parked at Pine Street Recreation Park. Middlesex County Prosecutor pronounced him dead on scene. At Rutgers’ Cook/Douglass campuses, the tragedy horrified. Police at Rutgers University say Diaz died after being hospitalized. Authorities suspect the gunman left before…

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MAGA’s Alternate Pick for Super Bowl Halftime Speaks Out

Republican efforts to replace Bad Bunny as Super Bowl LX headliner concentrated on Lee Greenwood. House Speaker Mike Johnson’s suggestion prompted Greenwood’s response. Lacking artist knowledge, Johnson labeled Bad Bunny’s pick “terrible”. He stated the rapper “does not appeal to a broader audience” and that the Super Bowl needs a more mainstream act. Johnson suggested…

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Super Foodtown to Close Long-Standing Port Monmouth Store, Marking End of Local Era

On October 24, Super Foodtown will permanently close its Route 36 location, bringing back memories for Port Monmouth residents. The corporation thanked customers for their years of support and invited them to Atlantic Highlands and Red Bank. This closure ends decades of gathering, service, and familiarity at the property. On social media, store management thanked…

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No F-ing Way: Schumer Launches Fierce Attack on Trump Republicans Over Shutdown

In a fiery video released Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accused President Donald Trump and the Republican majority in Congress of dangerously destroying health care protections during the federal government shutdown. He portrayed the conflict as a desperate struggle for millions of lives, saying that Republicans are endangering millions to pursue tax and spending…

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Republican Voter Registration Soars in New Jersey, Shaking Up the Gubernatorial Contest

Large voter registration drives are changing New Jersey politics as November approaches. Republicans gained almost 164,000 voters, but Democrats still rule. The unexpected spike in Republican registration raises election control concerns. On October 1, the NJ Division of Elections reported 6.6 million registered voters. Two-thirds of voters are party members. Democrats outnumber registered voters at…

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