New Jersey is getting closer to become an East Coast pioneer in psychedelic-assisted therapy as lawmakers pursue a strictly controlled pilot program for mental health treatment, not recreation. The project underscores a rising national discussion about how novel technologies could fit into current healthcare, especially for patients who have not responded to standard treatments. In…
Unwell commercial fishermen 70 miles off New Jersey. A hazardous long-distance medical evacuation was completed by the US Coast Guard late Saturday morning. Delaware Bay Coast Guard watchstanders received an urgent report of a fishing boat crew member having a stroke around 10:15 a.m. Coast Guard members prepared air and sea rescues for the injured…
A New Jersey jury convicted a man of many child sexual crimes, highlighting child protection legislation. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office announced the conviction this week, underlining the crimes’ seriousness and trial evidence. Torean Nixon, 41, of Newark was convicted of two first-degree aggravated sexual assaults, two second-degree assaults, and two second-degree child endangerment. Each…
The NWS has issued a winter weather advisory for many northern New Jersey counties due to nocturnal and next-day storms. Snow and icy roads make morning and daytime driving in Sussex, Passaic, and western Bergen problematic. Affected areas may receive 1–4 inches of snow. Inland and higher are typical. Snow can gently cover bridges and…
Following a Saturday flight delay, the Minnesota Vikings arrived in New Jersey hours before their Sunday afternoon game against the Giants. According to Vikings officials, their charter jet left MSP early. After takeoff, a mechanical issue forced the crew to return for safety. After the rapid decision, the jet returned to the airport safely, protecting…
Birthright citizenship has shaped American identity in New Jersey. A Supreme Court appeal to former President Donald Trump’s birthright ban complicates that key notion. American citizenship requires birth and compliance with the law, according to the Fourteenth Amendment. Post-Civil War amendment protected citizenship rights regardless of race, ancestry, or origin. American courts and government agencies…
The New York Giants lost 16–13 to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, extending their losing streak to nine games and raising concerns about their future. Pregame attention was on rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, but the Giants were inconsistent all afternoon. Minnesota’s defense dominated early and never relented. Dart’s 10th NFL start against Brian Flores’ tough…
On January 20, 2026, New Jersey’s Democratic governor-elect Mikie Sherrill will begin her term in a historic way. In contrast to every other newly elected governor, Sherrill will be sworn in in Newark at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Trenton’s 235-year reign as Garden State capital ends with this decision. Sherrill’s Newark inauguration is…
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. has been physically rebranded to include President Donald J. Trump’s name alongside that of President Kennedy, a move that critics say lacks legal authority and threatens the legacy of one of the nation’s most iconic cultural institutions. Workers replaced the iconic performing arts…
The Department of Justice may reveal a lot of information about late billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, one of the biggest disclosures in years. Senior Justice Department officials said the release is being managed with urgency, legal wisdom, and victim care as public interest and political pressure mount. Congress bipartisanly passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, requiring…
