Millions of shoppers planning their Memorial Day weekend purchases will need to make early arrangements this year, as Costco warehouses across the United States will remain closed on Memorial Day 2026. The retailer, known for shutting down operations on major federal holidays, will once again pause business on Monday, May 25, to allow employees time…
Millions of Americans preparing for Memorial Day gatherings and holiday shopping will still be able to visit Walmart stores this year. While some major retailers are shutting their doors for the federal holiday, Walmart has confirmed that its locations across the United States will continue operating on Memorial Day 2026. The retail giant is expected…
New Jersey’s wine industry is dealing with one of its most difficult growing seasons in recent years after a powerful spring freeze severely damaged grape crops across many vineyards in the state. Winery owners and agricultural leaders say the cold weather event in late April caused major losses that could affect wine production not only…
Florida rapper Kodak Black was taken into custody again this week after authorities in Broward County arrested him on new charges related to resisting an officer and attempting to flee law enforcement. The arrest comes only days after the artist faced separate felony drug trafficking charges earlier this month, adding another chapter to his growing…
The New Jersey housing market is showing early signs of change in 2026, with conditions slowly shifting in favor of buyers after a long period of strong seller advantage. Real estate professionals across several counties are reporting more balanced activity as inventory levels gradually improve and price growth begins to stabilize. After years of rapid…
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Volkswagen and two of its affiliated companies, accusing them of unfairly denying or delaying coverage for costly engine and powertrain repairs under their vehicle service protection plans. The case raises serious questions about how extended warranty and protection contracts are handled for Volkswagen and Audi owners across the…
Wawa is continuing a major expansion and modernization effort across New Jersey as the popular convenience store chain updates older locations, opens new stores, and rebuilds several properties into larger formats designed to handle growing customer demand. The company, which operates more than 290 locations across New Jersey, is making a series of changes that…
Ford Motor Company is recalling close to 180,000 vehicles in the United States after identifying a safety-related defect involving seat assembly hardware in select recent models of its popular trucks and SUVs. The recall covers 2024 through 2026 model year Ford Ranger and Ford Bronco vehicles. According to safety information confirmed by the National Highway…
An official investigation has been launched following an unexpected firearm discharge during a scheduled police training session in Raritan Township, raising safety concerns despite no major injuries being reported. According to authorities, the incident took place on Friday during a firearms training exercise conducted by the Raritan Township Police Department. At the end of…
A United Airlines international flight arriving in New Jersey faced a serious mid-air incident on Sunday afternoon but ultimately landed safely at Newark Liberty International Airport without any injuries reported among passengers or crew. The situation, which is now under federal investigation, raised fresh concerns about aviation safety near busy highway corridors. According to officials,…
