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…
President Trump reignited debate by candidly stating that he would demolish the East Wing of the White House to build his private ballroom. Trump said in a recent interview that demolishing the historic section was unnecessary but justified it as part of the project’s vision. Last month, crews removed parts of the East Wing, a…
New Jersey residents may not have to change their clocks every two years under the proposed law. Workers, students, and pet owners have long complained that spring and fall clock changes make it hard to sleep and follow their schedules. The state wants to make DST permanent to eliminate seasonal clock changes. The New Jersey…
In southern Edison, New Jersey, first responders found over 100 small animals in unsanitary conditions during a routine medical call. An early afternoon home health emergency on Stony Road West prompted police and emergency response. One of the men called 911. Doctors found unusually many animals in the house’s upper floors and basement. Middlesex County…
When Trump helped many Chinese students study in the US, his opponents raged. The Trump administration said they would admit Chinese students more strictly, angering and confusing supporters. Trump said in an interview that international students improve education and the economy. He also warned that restricting international students could hurt U.S. universities. “International students are…
Amtrak announced a $27 million Northeast Corridor rail infrastructure investment before summer commuting. Regulars wanted a smoother ride. The 2024 “summer of hell” controversy prompted the upgrade to reduce breakdowns and delays. All signs indicate commuters felt better. July saw fewer severe Amtrak intercity and NJ Transit commuter delays. Recurring track faults and signal issues…
Scott Presler, a conservative grassroots organizer, advised former President Donald J. Trump and Republican Party leadership to use all voting methods in the 2026 midterms Presler warned that unless the GOP expands voter outreach, it risks losing its House majority and reviving impeachment proceedings after Democrats won several key state and local races. Republican voter…
An 18-year-old Woodbridge shipping and logistics worker was arrested by federal immigration authorities. New Jersey high school graduate. Suero worried about her son’s safety after his late Sunday night move. ICE arrested 46 Savino Del Bene employees in Avenel, Woodbridge, including Bello-Cabrera. Jhonatan called his mother at 2 a.m. to say a guard had ordered…
New Jersey judge allowed the driver accused of killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew to testify for the prosecution. The Gaudreau brothers were biking in Salem County when Sean M. Higgins, 44, was charged with the fatal August 2024 crash. Higgins’ lawyers requested suppressed crash and interview police statements. The defense claimed that Higgins…
After eating, thousands of New Jersey restaurant oyster shells are discarded. Shells that would go in landfills now help the environment. Since 2019, New Jersey has encouraged restaurants to return oyster shells to harvesting waters. Clears water and restores reefs. Large food distributor Sysco is expanding this program. Sysco and the DEP will collect oyster…
