San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, one of the NBA’s most talked-about young players, said some personal things this week aside from athletics. The French rookie told reporters his thoughts on the Minneapolis civilian murders. This shows that he doesn’t feel comfortable staying quiet when people die. In remarks that went viral, Wembanyama noted that…
An intense coastal storm, projected to build into a rare “bomb cyclone,” could bring heavy precipitation, severe gusts, and coastal flooding to New Jersey this weekend. As the storm advances up the East Coast, forecasters warn of blizzard-like conditions in the Jersey Shore. Meteorologists predict 1–3 inches of snow in inland New Jersey on Saturday…
After mocking Minneapolis ICE protesters, Jersey Shore Family Vacation actor Vinny Guadagnino caused a political stir. His social media posts spurred national debates on immigration, protests, and politics. Guadagnino’s Instagram gig promotion caused the controversy. He was accused of being offensive for supporting former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, turning a promotional post…
After activists, religion leaders, and community members urged state investment officials to break connections with a technology company that aids federal immigration enforcement, New Jersey’s public pension system is under examination. At the State Investment Council’s first meeting of the year, speakers urged decision-makers to weigh ethics and profits. The issue involves Palantir Technologies, a…
New Jersey won $73 million in federal funds for electric vehicle charging infrastructure after suing the Trump administration. The funding was restored when a U.S. District Court declared the previous administration wrongfully blocked the disbursement of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program funds. After President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending funding for…
Republicans may have economic issues in the 2026 midterm elections due to President Donald Trump’s low economic approval ratings. Political scholars say a president’s economic stance can affect his party’s congressional performance, and current evidence suggests Trump may face a tough challenge. CNN statistics chief Harry Enten warned that Americans’ views of Trump’s priorities could…
Video evidence cleared a New Jersey man who spent almost 11 years in jail for a fake murder. Olajuwan Herbert, 35, from Newark was serving life for shooting 28-year-old Harold Claudio in 2012. The verdict came in 2015. A retrial acquitted Herbert of murder and weapons. Herbert’s lawyer, Olubukola Adetula, said surveillance footage of his…
A Berkeley Township adolescent was charged with arson after a New Year’s Eve fire injured seven. The teen started a backyard fire pit flash fire by pouring gasoline onto it, according to authorities. People asked for help after a North Trenton Avenue residence caught fire around 8 p.m. The party fire suddenly injured many, but…
US public opinion on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is changing. A new national poll reveals more Americans favor dismantling the agency than preserving it. After the Minneapolis shooting and immigration enforcement protests, this change comes at a critical time. The weekend YouGov polling recorded responses during a moment of high public attention. Minnesota immigration…
Raritan Township officials say Hunterdon County authorities accused the parents of an 18-year-old man after an investigation into phony police stops. Dean Pluchino, 18, of Raritan Township was detained on January 16. Pluchino was charged with impersonating a police officer and tampering with evidence. He allegedly stopped traffic while impersonating a police officer, which was…
