William Blake

N.J. businessman accused of making false pesticide claims about killing coronavirus

Coronavirus-eradicating drugs were reportedly misrepresented by a New Jersey dealer. Officials said James Young, 46, of Cherry Hill, Philadelphia, utilized ViaClean Technologies, LLC to market pandemic-related items with false and illegal promises. Company advertised pesticides as virus-eradicators without approval or proof, breaking federal law. Investigations show pesticides kill bacteria, algae, and fungi, but COVID-19. Authorities…

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These N.J. Shore beaches still showing damage from Hurricane Erin as Labor Day crowds arrive

Many Shore towns are recovering from Hurricane Erin as New Jersey prepares for Labor Day weekend. Though the hurricane passed well out in the Atlantic, its coastal damage remains. Local officials, residents, and tourists worry about sand-eroded beaches. State officials acknowledged Hurricane Erin’s rough waves harmed coasts. Beach depletion in recent years caused devastating damage….

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SpaceX’s Starship Achieves Breakthrough Test Flight in 2025, Raising Hopes for Next Launch

A year of fiery failures and delays ended this week when SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket conducted its most successful test mission. Starbase in South Texas hosted SpaceX’s tenth Starship test flight and fourth of 2025 on August 26. Elon Musk’s goal of a fully reusable spacecraft that can reach Mars and the Moon was reaffirmed…

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Former Bowling Alley Owner Convicted in Plot to Kill New Jersey Prosecutors and Judges

The conviction of a former New Jersey bowling alley owner who attempted to assassinate prosecutors and judges connected to his crimes is alarming. Steven H. Smink, 62, of Philadelphia, who managed Pike Lanes in Deerfield Township, was convicted guilty of attempting a murder-for-hire plan while serving time for arson. Authorities found that Smink planned the…

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