Olivia James

Reviving New Jersey Malls: How Small Businesses Are Breathing New Life Into Vacant Spaces

In 2021, Nika and Alban Corbett opened Curate Noir at Moorestown Mall, a neglected space. Only a few stores were open, and the mall’s once-bustling hallways were empty. The epidemic forced numerous long-standing tenants to close, while nationwide movements in online shopping had already hurt traditional malls. Despite uncertainty, the Corbetts recognized an opportunity. Their…

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Trump’s Remarks on Putin’s Intentions for Ukraine Spark Skepticism at Home and Abroad

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. politicians, commentators, and foreign policy experts question President Donald Trump’s recent comments about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plans for Ukraine. Trump said a long phone discussion with Putin was “excellent” and that Putin wants Ukraine to succeed after peace negotiations at Mar-a-Lago. Trump said Putin acted “generously” and suggested giving…

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Epstein Investigator Finds Her Own Travel Records Inside Justice Department Files, Raising New Questions

The journalist whose reporting helped bring infamous millionaire Jeffrey Epstein back into federal detention is now questioning why her personal travel information appears in DOJ filings. Miami Herald investigative writer Julie K. Brown expects to be included in newly revealed Epstein-related papers because her research helped restart the probe. She was surprised to see detailed…

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U.S. Administration Moves to Redefine Cannabis and Hemp, Setting the Stage for Major Changes in New Jersey

A federal decision to redefine cannabis and hemp could have lasting implications on New Jersey’s cannabis economy, medical research sector, and hemp farmers. Last December, President Donald Trump signed an executive order instructing federal agencies to classify cannabis as less harmful but keeping it illegal. Cannabis is no longer classified as a Schedule I substance,…

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Stephen A. Smith Says Epstein Claims Highlight What Powerful Figures Fear Most

Sports media personality Stephen A. Smith has returned to national politics. This time, he’s angrily reacting to Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exaggerated charges about Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy sex criminal. Smith hasn’t appeared on TV or YouTube in almost a week, but his social media comments garnered notice and brought a different perspective to…

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