The Biden administration’s aggressive cattle and climate policy is driving beef prices, according to a top Trump official. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said Monday morning on national television that President Joe Biden’s decisions have affected ranchers, cattle supplies, and grocery store prices. The U.S. beef market is recovering from a “war on cattle” caused…
YouTube TV and Disney have signed a multi-year deal to restore ABC, ESPN, and all Disney-owned networks after a tense blackout. The deal resolves a dispute that had left nearly 10 million YouTube TV customers without access to some of the most-watched live TV channels since late October, frustrating sports and entertainment fans during one…
Jersey City’s 150-year-old Heights University Hospital will close as an acute-care hospital due to financial pressures. Hudson Regional Health, its parent company, said an auxiliary building will house a 24/7 emergency department and some support services while the main hospital closes. Hudson Regional Health leadership reports a weekly $1.5 million loss despite $300 million in…
A recent heated national television exchange showed the growing conflict between struggling Americans and bold government claims. A viewer’s email on “On Balance” described harsh personal budget pain: bread up 50 cents a year, ground beef up $8 a pound from $4 last year. After reading the email, the anchor asked a prominent White House…
Zaxby’s chicken fingers, wings, and sandwiches are popular. Magnolia, NJ needs leaders and crew. Georgia’s brand is moving to New Jersey to reach more people outside the South. A hotel will be built there. Magnolia’s old Arby’s is on North White Horse Pike (Route-30) next to stores. Inside and out, the building will be renovated…
New Jersey lawsuit claims minority and working-class drivers pay unfairly higher auto insurance rates because carriers can use education and job title as rate determinants. Civil rights groups say this practice disproportionately affects Black, Hispanic, and blue-collar drivers and may violate state law. The lawsuit, filed by state NAACP chapters and Latino advocacy groups, claims…
Netflix pays Oceanport, New Jersey $65 million over 30 years, ushering in a new era in the peaceful seaside town. This deal involves massively redeveloping Fort Monmouth, a former Army base. Fort Monmouth’s McAfee Zone will host Netflix’s 29-acre futuristic production campus. To secure a steady revenue stream for a town of 6,000, the borough…
Amtrak announced a $27 million Northeast Corridor rail infrastructure investment before summer commuting. Regulars wanted a smoother ride. The 2024 “summer of hell” controversy prompted the upgrade to reduce breakdowns and delays. All signs indicate commuters felt better. July saw fewer severe Amtrak intercity and NJ Transit commuter delays. Recurring track faults and signal issues…
In February 2024, Mahwah police seized 43 one-ounce gold bars during a Route 17 traffic check. The sale highlights municipal asset recovery initiatives. The operation began with a Bergen County vehicle stop, showcasing how local law enforcement may boost town budgets. The gold bars were removed after two persons in the vehicle denied knowing about…
Trump cited a Walmart Christmas dinner bundle as proof that his government is helping American families save money. He claimed that the retailer’s 2025 Thanksgiving dinner package is 25% cheaper than last year’s and that the cost of living is lowering under his watch, despite complaints. Closer inspection of the statistics and context shows that…
