White House advisor Stephen Miller defended the U.S. military’s activities in Venezuela in a recent interview, highlighting America’s global powerhouse status. Miller told CNN that the Trump administration believes the US has the right and duty to impose its influence in national security regions. Miller suggested that the U.S. must prohibit neighboring states from supplying…
The 30-year-old rising amateur boxer Davon Porter was killed crossing Route 9 near Quality Chevrolet in Old Bridge early Saturday morning. At 1:25 a.m., police found Porter hit by a Honda CR-V. The police proclaimed him dead on the spot. The driver is unknown and may be charged. The Old Bridge Police and Middlesex County…
Leading US supermarket chain Wegmans now uses facial recognition technology in several stores. Customers saw banners in Brooklyn and Manhattan notifying buyers of facial recognition, which the company confirmed. Signs say the technology is used to “protect the safety and security of our patrons and employees.” Retail stores are increasingly using smart technologies to increase…
Tonight, fog and freezing rain may make northern and central New Jersey highways treacherous. The NWS anticipates moderate rain from west to east tonight with temperatures below freezing in northwest New Jersey’s higher altitudes. Late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning may bring freezing rain to northwest New Jersey above 1,200 feet. Ice buildup is…
Another federal judge has upheld criminal charges against Democratic U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver in a high-profile case involving a dispute outside a federal immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey. The ruling means McIver will continue to face charges of assaulting and interfering with federal officers last spring. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Jamel Semper…
A prominent Newark high school teacher who has buried multiple children has spoken out against gun violence. According to Weequahic High School history teacher Bashir Akinyele, official crime stats don’t often reflect the personal cost to families, classrooms, and towns City managers report a 19% decline in crime and Newark’s lowest murder rate ever. While…
When Netflix aired Stranger Things’ final episode on December 31, 2025, many viewers thought the sci-fi series was over. However, within days after the end, many viewers questioned whether the drama was concluded. Online debates, especially on TikTok, have sparked rumors that Netflix may unveil a hidden episode. The fan-driven “Conformity Gate” theory suggests that…
After nearly 60 years, a New Jersey family’s murder mystery has reached a painful but crucial turning point. The “Torso Killer,” Richard Cottingham, has confessed to the 1965 murder of 18-year-old nursing student Alys Jean Eberhardt in Bergen County, according to local police. Last month, Cottingham, 79, acknowledged to killing Eberhardt at her Fair Lawn…
As Governor Phil Murphy’s term ends, New Jersey officials are using new statewide crime data that says public safety is improving, notably for shootings and car thefts. Murphy told a court and police complex in East Rutherford that state agencies, local officials, and community organizations collaborated for years to produce the latest data. According to…
Since Donald Trump came back to the White House in 2025, public opinion has changed a lot. His approval ratings have progressively gone down all year, while his disapproval ratings have constantly gone up. At the beginning of the year, Trump’s numbers were rather good. But during the course of the year, more and more…
