New Jersey has taken another step toward expanding nuclear energy after Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed new legislation that creates a formal process for reviewing and selecting future nuclear power projects. The move is part of the state’s long-term effort to prepare for growing electricity demand while ensuring that any future project provides value for residents….
Questions surrounding Senator Mitch McConnell’s health have continued to circulate online after his office released a new photograph and a personal statement updating the public on his recovery. While some social media users claimed the image may have been created using artificial intelligence, a review of the photograph found no evidence supporting those claims. The…
A pedestrian lost their life after being struck by two vehicles while attempting to cross Route 1 in South Brunswick, New Jersey, on Monday night, according to local authorities. Police said the incident happened at approximately 9:20 p.m. in the area of the Route 1 median near the Popeyes and White Castle restaurants in Middlesex…
A man died early Tuesday morning after coming into contact with a damaged high-voltage overhead wire on NJ Transit rail tracks in Newark, according to transit officials. Authorities said the incident happened in the early hours of the morning and remains under investigation. Emergency responders were called to the area beneath the Bathgate Place and…
New Jersey residents can once again enjoy fresh, locally produced food as community farmers markets return across the state for the new season. Markets in all 21 counties are welcoming shoppers with a wide selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, prepared foods, and handcrafted products made by local vendors. The seasonal…
Two more men involved in a long-running international fentanyl trafficking operation have been sentenced to federal prison, marking another step in the prosecution of a criminal network that distributed dangerous synthetic drugs across New Jersey and beyond. Federal authorities announced that Sean Tighe, 50, of North Haledon, New Jersey, was sentenced to 12 years and…
Thirty beluga whales that remained at the closed Marineland theme park in Niagara Falls, Ontario, are finally set to begin a long-awaited relocation after an emergency rescue plan received approval. The move comes nearly two years after the park stopped operating, allowing the animals to be transferred to accredited facilities where they will receive continued…
Rutgers football enters the 2026 season with a chance to build on the progress made over the past three years. After ending several long-standing program droughts between 2023 and 2025, the Scarlet Knights now have an opportunity to achieve team milestones that have remained out of reach for more than a decade. The program has…
The Philadelphia Eagles are preparing for the start of training camp, and one of the biggest storylines heading into the 2026 NFL season is whether edge rusher Jalyx Hunt can continue the rapid rise that has already made him one of the team’s most important defensive players. After a standout 2025 campaign, Hunt enters his…
A New Jersey family has filed a lawsuit claiming that a minor was physically and sexually assaulted while attending a scout camp in Bergen County. The legal complaint alleges that the incident took place on July 4, 2025, during the child’s stay at Alpine Scout Camp in Alpine, New Jersey. According to the court filing,…
