A name mix-up on ESPN’s “First Take” on Tuesday caused Stephen A. Smith to feel awkward. On live air, Smith praised wide receiver Christian Kirk for his play in the Houston Texans’ 30–6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, however he used the wrong first name. Smith reported “Charlie Kirk” had eight receptions for 144 yards…
After being apprehended during a recent enforcement activity in Red Bank, New Jersey, a famous landscaper remains in federal immigration custody, worrying local residents and elected authorities. Longtime Red Bank homeowner and small landscaping business owner Ricardo Paz has been in ICE custody for almost a week. Paz was detained despite having an open immigration…
Scott Adams, the creator of “Dilbert” and a popular political pundit, died at 68 after a long battle with prostate cancer. His former wife, Shelly Miles, announced his death on Tuesday during a webcast of his online show. Adams died at his Northern California home after hospice care. Miles recited Adams’ final message from earlier…
Local inhabitants and political leaders oppose President Donald Trump’s increased calls to take control of Greenland, saying it should not be sold or used as a bargaining chip in global power politics. President Trump remarked on Air Force One that leasing Greenland would not defend American interests and that the US must buy it. He…
As its temporary Ocean County facility nears its expiration date, Jon Bon Jovi’s community restaurant in New Jersey is in danger. The scenario has raised questions about homelessness, public safety, and food insecurity support. Since early last year, JBJ Soul Kitchen has had a pop-up presence at Toms River’s Ocean County Library. The former church…
A cold front will impact New Jersey weather this week. Expect rain, light snow, and dangerous wind chills. Residents may expect rapid weather changes that could impact travel, daily life, and outdoor activities. Official weather reports say Wednesday’s westward storm system will change everything. The afternoon will bring rain to many states till Wednesday night….
After nearly three decades of limited statewide standards, New Jersey charter schools are poised to change their governance. New Jersey lawmakers passed a comprehensive package of laws on the last day of the legislative session to codify charter school admissions, public funding, leadership, and employment practices for the first time. Governor Phil Murphy will evaluate…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced that the DOJ has subpoenaed the central bank and warned of possible criminal charges for his recent testimony over Fed facility upgrades. The federal government and the central bank, which is supposed to operate independently, are in a rare and fierce conflict. Powell said the subpoenas relate to his…
After state police claim he tossed a large rock at a moving school bus on the New Jersey Turnpike, shattering a window and badly wounding an 8-year-old, a 40-year-old Bergen County man faces many criminal charges Authority says the incident happened around 2 p.m. on January 7 as the school bus was heading northbound on…
In January, the USPS will suspend most services for one day, affecting millions of mail and package recipients. January 19 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday observed by all departments. The USPS follows federal holidays. This means post offices nationwide will close and mail service would stop. On Tuesday, January 20, mail,…
