Federal Cybersecurity Alert Urges Every U.S. Water Utility to Strengthen Defenses After Rising Digital Threats

Federal cybersecurity officials are urging drinking water and wastewater utilities across the United States to review their digital security after detecting a growing number of cyber threats aimed at public water systems. The warning comes after a recent cyberattack on a water system in Minnesota that authorities believe is connected to Iran-linked cyber activity. Following…

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Two New Jersey Stop & Shop Stores Set to Close This Fall as Company Continues Store Portfolio Changes

Two Stop & Shop grocery stores in New Jersey are expected to shut their doors this fall, marking another step in the supermarket chain’s ongoing effort to reshape its business. The affected locations are in Westfield and the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township. Local officials confirmed that company representatives have already informed employees and…

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Miss Manners Shares a Graceful Way to Keep Women-Only Lunches While Handling Family Boundaries

Spending time with close friends without the usual family responsibilities can be refreshing, and one reader recently turned to Miss Manners for advice after worrying that a favourite tradition might be changing. The reader explained that she regularly enjoys one-on-one lunches with her women friends, valuing the chance to relax, catch up, and have conversations…

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U.S. Measles Cases Reach Highest Level in Decades as Falling Vaccination Rates Raise Concerns in New Jersey

The United States is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in more than three decades, with health officials warning that declining vaccination rates are allowing a disease once considered eliminated to spread again. The latest national data shows that measles cases have climbed to their highest annual total since 1991, prompting renewed calls from medical experts…

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Texas Senate Race Tightens as New Poll Shows Democrat Holding Slim Edge Over Republican Ken Paxton

A newly released statewide poll suggests that Texas could see one of its most competitive U.S. Senate races in decades, with Democratic candidate James Talarico narrowly leading Republican Ken Paxton in a contest that is drawing growing national attention. While Texas has long been considered a Republican stronghold, the latest survey indicates that the race…

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Rita’s Frozen Dessert Franchise Growth Accelerates With Major New Expansion Across New Jersey and Beyond

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is picking up speed with its nationwide expansion after reporting a strong increase in franchise development during the first half of 2026. The well-known frozen dessert brand has signed agreements for more than 30 new franchise locations, marking a significant jump from the same period last year and highlighting…

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