After a decade, the civil battle over the George Washington Bridge’s planned lane closures is unraveling. Attorneys and observers are wondering if the case will survive after nearly half of the plaintiffs left. Politically motivated lane closures into Fort Lee by state officials started the drama. Because of that decision, commuters were stuck for hours…
Former President Donald Trump recently criticized New Jersey’s heated gubernatorial election by calling Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill “Mike Sherrill.” This lapse occurred in a post about a new survey that had Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli and Sherrill tied for the state’s top job. Trump accused Sherrill of supporting “men playing in women’s sports” and “transgender…
New Jersey’s heated governor’s race took a surprising turn when the National Archives accidentally gave Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill’s mostly unredacted service records to a Republican opponent’s ally. The disclosure has prompted accusations of political weaponization of federal records and calls for a full investigation. Sherrill’s Social Security number, home location, performance evaluations, life insurance,…
In response to the autism epidemic, the White House warned against using Tylenol’s key ingredient, acetaminophen, during pregnancy and asked federal regulators to notify clinicians and alter the labels this week. HHS.gov Federal authorities soon stated they would advise doctors and pregnant patients of studies associating long-term prenatal acetaminophen exposure to neurodevelopmental disorders and modify…
World leaders and social media users criticized Trump’s UNGA speech. The September 23, 2025 address was contentious and fake, sparking online outrage. Trump joked about a broken teleprompter before getting serious. He said the UN neglected global crises and favored “globalist migration agenda.” Trump called climate change a “hoax,” predicting renewable energy failure. Trump’s Western…
International leaders and social media users have criticized President Donald Trump’s UNGA presentation. The address on September 23, 2025, was controversial and baseless, sparking online outrage. Trump started with a joke about a broken teleprompter then moved on to more serious matters. He accused the UN of supporting a “globalist migration agenda.” and failing to…
A man from East Orange was indicted for Medicaid fraud and tax evasion for robbing the agency of over $3.4 million. Vincente Lopez, 63, is accused of running Joyce Lopez & Associates, his sister’s counseling practice, and submitting thousands of fraudulent claims for unprovided services. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said Lopez took…
Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television on Tuesday to discuss his ABC suspension dispute. The host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” was off the air for six days after uproar for his comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s murder. The Trump administration criticized him, especially FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who threatened ABC and its affiliates with…
A late-night Trenton row house fire spread on Friday, September 19, 2025. It killed an 18-year-old high school student and drove neighbors away. Dead: Trenton Central High School JROTC member Joe Kokulo. Family and school officials said Kokulo was preparing for the homecoming parade the next day. He dressed for the event, making the sudden…
A 17-year-old Plainsboro, Middlesex County kid who went missing Sunday night was found dead early Monday morning, authorities said. Family or friends notified Plainsboro Police Department after the teen went missing at 11:18 p.m., according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. Police immediately searched Hilltown Court. After hours of searching, the adolescent wasn’t discovered before…
