Daniel Brooks

Mixed Signals on the Cost-of-Living: What’s Really Going On With Affordability in America

A recent heated national television exchange showed the growing conflict between struggling Americans and bold government claims. A viewer’s email on “On Balance” described harsh personal budget pain: bread up 50 cents a year, ground beef up $8 a pound from $4 last year. After reading the email, the anchor asked a prominent White House…

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Zaxby’s Launches Its First New Jersey Location in Magnolia and Begins Hiring for Key Roles

Zaxby’s chicken fingers, wings, and sandwiches are popular. Magnolia, NJ needs leaders and crew. Georgia’s brand is moving to New Jersey to reach more people outside the South. A hotel will be built there. Magnolia’s old Arby’s is on North White Horse Pike (Route-30) next to stores. Inside and out, the building will be renovated…

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Trump Urges House Republicans to Resist Pressure Over Epstein Document Vote Amid Rising Political Tensions

Former president Trump opposes Epstein document release by House Democrats. The floor vote petition has nearly 218 signatures. New Representative Adelita Grijalva may sign the last. Following weeks of delay, lawmakers want Epstein files released. Trump called the Epstein papers a “hoax” on social media and urged Republicans to oppose them. He said Democrats ignore…

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ESPN Host Pat McAfee Stands Firm After Welcoming Former President Trump on Veterans Day Broadcast

Pat McAfee invited former President Donald Trump by phone to join a live broadcast from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island, South Carolina. The segment was set against Veterans Day military recognition. When criticized, McAfee defended his appearance. McAfee told critics the next day that the former president’s participation was appropriate because it…

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Inside Princeton University’s $300 Million Art Museum Reopening After Seven Years of Transformation

People from New Jersey have seen Princeton University’s stunning new art museum. Seven years were spent planning and building. Princeton University Art Museum’s Halloween renovation cost $300 million. This modern, open space welcomes all ages. The 146,000-square-foot new museum is twice as big. The pavilions number 9. These pavilions resemble campus Gothic Revival. Marquand Library…

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Hispanic Workers in New Jersey Among Top U.S. Users of Public Transport for Commute

Over 25% of Hispanic New Jersey workers take public transportation. 2024 saw 25.5% of government-employed adult Hispanics take buses, trains, or trams. In every state, Hispanic workers use public transit most. Working Hispanic adults in the state drove alone 28% of the time, preferring buses and trains. Nationally, immigrants, minorities, and urbanites use public transit…

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Rider University Announces Major Faculty Layoffs and Salary Cuts Amid Deepening Financial Crisis

Lawrenceville’s R Rider University cut pay and fired many to save money. The private college must fire 40 full-time teachers, 25% of its staff, by December 31. This cut is part of university money-management reform. On December 1, university employees will lose 14% of their base pay and cannot contribute to retirement. The university’s “March…

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Starbucks to Distribute Free 2025 Reusable Holiday Cup on Nov. 13 with Holiday Drink Purchase

On November 13, 2025, some US Starbucks stores will give handcrafted holiday or fall drink buyers a red reusable cup. The popular holiday design, environmental commitment, and customer rewards of Red Cup Day will continue in 2025. Every 16-ounce grande red cup this year is 95% recycled trash. Hand-drawn Holiday Starbucks. Starbucks offers free reusable…

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