Eileen Higgins’ Miami mayoral victory may challenge former President Donald Trump among Latinos. Voter sentiment changed when Higgins became the city’s first Democrat in over three decades. Political analysts say Higgins’ Miami performance exceeded expectations. She beat former Vice President Kamala Harris by 19 points, a considerable increase from 2024. Biden won Miami by nearly…
Rumors persist that New Jersey lawmakers will raise the sales tax to 7%. The legislature sometimes passes unpopular bills between elections and Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill’s January inauguration. Republican members worry that state Senate and Assembly Democrats may hike the sales tax in this lame-duck session. New Jersey has one of the highest sales taxes at…
A Hunterdon County couple faces serious criminal charges after state investigators found no evidence to support their horrifying allegations of sexual assault by New Jersey State Troopers and contradicted by body-camera footage from the night of the occurrence. State officials reported that in October 2023, troopers went to a domestic dispute at the Bloomsbury residence…
This week, former President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance criticized Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray for delaying a Republican-backed redistricting plan before the 2026 midterms. A GOP congressional plan was rejected 19–31 by the Indiana Senate on Thursday, exacerbating the dispute. The state House approved splitting two Democratic-held districts and giving Republicans…
Thousands of Americans taking popular blood pressure medication should examine their medicine cabinets. A routinely prescribed prescription was recalled by the FDA after regular testing found drug traces. Ziac blood pressure tablets were recalled by the FDA due to cross-contamination. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals’ New Jersey-made medication is taken daily by many hypertensives. Government estimates the recall…
Kathy Hochul named State Operations Director Kathryn Garcia Port Authority of New York and New Jersey executive director, a major change. Next month, Rick Cotton leaves after nearly nine years. Garcia takes over. Garcia’s nomination highlights regional infrastructure. She has worked on transportation projects like the Gateway Tunnel and the planned Interborough Express light-rail line…
President Donald Trump again defends his economic performance, awarding himself the highest score, despite recent research showing many Americans believe the economy is failing. Trump granted himself a “A+++++” for economic management since taking office in a recent interview. He struggled and decreased rates for months. Trump thinks his administration rapidly fixed an economic “mess”…
FIFA was criticized after former President Donald Trump got a rare Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup Final Draw in Washington. The human rights group believes FIFA’s impartiality rules were violated. FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented a medal and certificate. FIFA had never awarded a trophy like this, making it extra stranger. Many viewers…
For the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, certain movies and TV shows garnered multiple nominations, but several fan favorites and critical hits were omitted. On January 11, 2026, CBS will honor the year’s best in cinema and television, but this year’s candidates have divided the entertainment world. “One Battle After Another” got nine nominations, “Sentimental Value”…
The community and family were thrilled when Belmar firefighters saved a puppy from a house fire this week. A Briarwood Road house burned before 5 p.m. on December 5. Rescuers came minutes after the structure smoked heavily. First responders must act quickly if two dogs are inside. Firefighters spotted German Shepherd Luca in a cabinet…
