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…
Tonight, fog and freezing rain may make northern and central New Jersey highways treacherous. The NWS anticipates moderate rain from west to east tonight with temperatures below freezing in northwest New Jersey’s higher altitudes. Late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning may bring freezing rain to northwest New Jersey above 1,200 feet. Ice buildup is…
Another federal judge has upheld criminal charges against Democratic U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver in a high-profile case involving a dispute outside a federal immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey. The ruling means McIver will continue to face charges of assaulting and interfering with federal officers last spring. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Jamel Semper…
A 72-year-old Union County man’s family filed a wrongful death complaint after a Planet Fitness gym accident last summer. A automobile drove through the gym’s glass exterior on Newark Avenue on August 26, killing Elizabeth resident Jose Antonio Chez. After the tragedy, the family is holding the gym and property owners liable. The December 11…
Trump shocked the world by launching a high-profile military action to overthrow Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro early on January 3. Operation Absolute Resolve targeted Maduro, his wife, son, and three coworkers, drawing US and international criticism. The mission went without congressional approval, provoking nationwide debate. The Trump administration says the operation is a response to…
After losing 24-17 to the Washington Commanders in their season finale, the Eagles will struggle in the playoffs. The Eagles’ playoff and Super Bowl chances suffered when Coach Nick Sirianni rested many of his best players. Sirianni said the club prioritized playoff preparation over winning the last game. “The whole week was about getting these…
Over the past eight years, New Jersey has spent dramatically more on programs for persons with autism and other developmental disorders, raising issues about government spending. These programs’ funding has increased from $1.1 billion to $3.7 billion since Governor Phil Murphy assumed office, indicating expanding services and rising operational costs. Executive compensation at several of…
during revealing that oil firms were briefed before and during a significant U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, President Donald Trump has faced widespread backlash and fresh discussion regarding openness, authority, and motive. Trump claimed the US launched a massive military strike in Venezuela over the weekend. The operation captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his…
New Jersey police are investigating a gunshot in Paulsboro, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office. On Saturday, police announced an inquiry. They indicated it was ongoing and little was known. Who or what caused the event is unknown. Additionally, the victims’ health is unknown. Police investigated a Paulsboro home with an automobile in the…
State officials will close a small but historic New Jersey bridge for two months to repair it. The Lovelandtown Bridge, a 54-year-old lift bridge between Point Pleasant and Bay Head on Route 13, will close on January 5. State transportation officials said the work adjusts the tension of wires connecting to the bridge’s counterweights, which…
