Chris Redd, a former “Saturday Night Live” cast member, opened up about his struggles with substance usage. Redd, who appeared on “SNL” from 2017 to 2022, described his problem with prescription medication use in a January 6 Instagram video. “I had some issues with pills,” Redd said. “Not crazy, but serious for me. I even…
The future New Jersey administration has nominated a single chief to administer public transit and toll roads, marking a major transportation management overhaul. Kris Kolluri will remain NJ Transit’s CEO and be nominated to lead the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, combining two of the state’s most critical transportation agencies under one executive once. The decision…
Mark Teixeira, a Republican congressional candidate and former Yankees first baseman, endorsed ICE after an ICE agent was fatally shot in Minneapolis last week. He speaks as the nation investigates a local woman’s death and the federal government’s response. ICE authorities conducted a targeted raid in Minneapolis Wednesday morning, officials said. An ICE agent shot…
The US government has confirmed Trump’s interest in Greenland, restarting acquisition talks. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Trump wants to buy Greenland “from the very beginning.” The Danish colony of Greenland is not for sale, notwithstanding its vastness. Rubio remarked that American administrations had evaluated Greenland’s strategic value, showing interest. Trump dubbed the sale…
This week, former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, who resigned after less than a year, openly insulted former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz on social media. Bongino, a conservative journalist and podcast host, slammed Gaetz for political opportunism and personal wrongdoing. Bongino vented his dissatisfaction with the conservative movement on Twitter X. He warned against “grifters,…
Mikie Sherrill becomes New Jersey’s 57th governor, making history. Her inaugural celebration will be place at East Rutherford’s American Dream mall, one of the nation’s largest shopping and entertainment complexes, representing the state’s unique personality. The black-tie inaugural party will follow Sherrill’s January 20 swearing-in. The mall’s NHL-sized ice rink near the amusement and water…
On Wednesday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz slammed the Trump administration after a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer and civilian were shot and killed during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis. The event has reignited discussion over federal immigration actions and local public safety. The shooting occurred in a location south of downtown Minneapolis where federal…
After a huge military operation in Venezuela seized President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, former President Donald Trump made pronouncements on US policy toward multiple countries and territories. International attention has been drawn to the Trump administration’s effort as Maduro and his spouse face federal narco-terrorism allegations. Trump warned reporters aboard Air Force One of…
A New Jersey lottery player’s life changed on New Year’s Day when a Jersey City scratch-off ticket was worth over $1.7 million, according to state lottery authorities. The winning ticket was bought at 502 Grocery & Deli on Ocean Avenue in Hudson County. Win For Life!, a $5 scratch-off ticket, has a unique top prize…
Leading US supermarket chain Wegmans now uses facial recognition technology in several stores. Customers saw banners in Brooklyn and Manhattan notifying buyers of facial recognition, which the company confirmed. Signs say the technology is used to “protect the safety and security of our patrons and employees.” Retail stores are increasingly using smart technologies to increase…
