A 72-year-old Union County man’s family filed a wrongful death complaint after a Planet Fitness gym accident last summer. A automobile drove through the gym’s glass exterior on Newark Avenue on August 26, killing Elizabeth resident Jose Antonio Chez. After the tragedy, the family is holding the gym and property owners liable. The December 11…
Governor Tim Walz said on Monday that he will not compete for re-election this year, citing rising administration issues and political attacks. The governor said extending his campaign would divert resources from defending Minnesotans from welfare program crime. Walz noted that the political climate is growing hostile. He said, “I can’t give a political campaign…
Trump shocked the world by launching a high-profile military action to overthrow Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro early on January 3. Operation Absolute Resolve targeted Maduro, his wife, son, and three coworkers, drawing US and international criticism. The mission went without congressional approval, provoking nationwide debate. The Trump administration says the operation is a response to…
As the 75-year-old Newark Anheuser-Busch brewery closes, its illuminated eagle will be removed. A local and tourist attraction, the sign represents the city’s industrial and brewing history since 2001. Cranes and workers began deconstructing the massive building. Anheuser-Busch will exhibit the eagle at its St. Louis headquarters for years. The brewery official termed the sign…
After losing 24-17 to the Washington Commanders in their season finale, the Eagles will struggle in the playoffs. Nick Sirianni sidelined many of his best players, harming the Eagles’ playoff and Super Bowl hopes. Sirianni said the club prioritized playoff preparation over winning the last game. “The whole week was about getting these guys ready…
After losing 24-17 to the Washington Commanders in their season finale, the Eagles will struggle in the playoffs. The Eagles’ playoff and Super Bowl chances suffered when Coach Nick Sirianni rested many of his best players. Sirianni said the club prioritized playoff preparation over winning the last game. “The whole week was about getting these…
Over the past eight years, New Jersey has spent dramatically more on programs for persons with autism and other developmental disorders, raising issues about government spending. These programs’ funding has increased from $1.1 billion to $3.7 billion since Governor Phil Murphy assumed office, indicating expanding services and rising operational costs. Executive compensation at several of…
During his Critics Choice Awards acceptance speech, Jimmy Kimmel criticized former President Donald Trump with humor and politics. The host used Sunday night’s Best Talk Show award to criticize the former president. The speech by Kimmel criticized Trump’s FIFA Peace Prize win. “The FIFA Peace Prize would have been better, but this is nice, too,”…
A bomb threat forced the evacuation of a Bergen County Target store on Saturday afternoon. A store employee made the threat, police later discovered. Law enforcement reported the incident at Target in Edgewater Commons after 1:40 p.m. Edgewater police reacted immediately to a bomb call at the company. While investigators investigated, shoppers and personnel were…
State and local authorities said police responding to a knife threat at a Piscataway, New Jersey, house shot a man and found three people dead Monday evening. Police said the incident is isolated and not a public concern. Piscataway police arrived to a River Road house at 5:30 p.m. after receiving a 911 call. A…
