Daniel Brooks

Trump Official Faces Heat in Senate Hearing as MAGA Allies Rally to His Defense

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was grilled by Democrats and some Republicans this week on his vaccine policy and leadership style in a stormy Senate Finance Committee meeting. Kennedy defended his recent decisions, including controversial reforms at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, while Trump camp Republican backers praised him…

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The Christa McAuliffe Middle School

Beloved New Jersey School Honoring Fallen Astronaut Placed on Market Amid District Restructuring

Jackson residents mourn the sale of a beloved New Jersey school named for astronaut Christa McAuliffe. Christa McAuliffe Middle School, which closed in June, is listed for $54.5 million. Jackson School District stated that bids are due October 15. A two-story, 126,305-square-foot school structure and five modular classrooms are on the 37-acre complex. The school…

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Oscar Nuñez Brings Back Mockumentary Magic in Peacock’s “The Paper”

Oscar Nuñez, famed for his portrayal as accountant Oscar Martinez, will return to the mockumentary genre, bringing nostalgia and a refreshing experience to fans of The Office. The Union City, New Jersey native stars in The Paper, a satirical comedy about local journalism in an age of clickbait and shrinking newsrooms. Throughout nine seasons, Nuñez…

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Jack Ciattarelli’s

Jack Ciattarelli’s Balancing Act: Navigating Trump Ties in a Shifting Political Landscape

Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican who nearly defeated a Democratic incumbent in his last statewide race, is at a crossroads. He carefully linked with MAGA for months to survive a GOP primary. He argued with Trump friends, openly changed his views to suit the former president’s followers, and met Trump. He gained short-term critical approbation with…

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Former Newark cop accuses Mayor Ras Baraka

Newark Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Harassment by Mayor Ras Baraka and Police Officials

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka endorsed Mikie Sherrill in the closely watched governor’s race this week, changing New Jersey politics. Months after a heated campaign, the two Democrats’ support shows party unity before November. Sherrill and Baraka first appeared together in Newark’s Zion Hill Baptist Church following their rivalry. Baraka, popular in New Jersey’s largest city,…

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University of Kentucky Cheerleader Arrested After Infant’s Body Found in Closet

Police arrested a 21-year-old University of Kentucky student-athlete in Lexington after finding an infant’s body in her apartment closet. The state-wide interest has alarmed the university community and the public. Laken Senior athlete Ashlee Snelling was detained after Lexington police arrived to her residence on August 27. Deceased baby wrapped in towel and placed in…

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high school

Hunterdon Central High School Faces Backlash After Mental Health Services Cut

Hunterdon Central Regional High School, one of New Jersey’s largest, was criticized for cutting mental health services to save money days before the new school year. Due to rising mental health needs, students, parents, and community members are furious about the cut. The school board cut counseling resources recently. The main factor was budget issues….

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Massive Wildfire

Massive Wildfire Breaks Out Near Clinton Reservoir in West Milford, New Jersey

West Milford Township officials closed Clinton Road late Tuesday due to a fast-moving wildfire near the Clinton Reservoir that burned dozens of acres. The Passaic County Buckabear Wildfire started Tuesday afternoon and spread quickly across the woods. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service reported a 70-acre uncontained fire late evening. Firefighters limited its nighttime advance…

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