New Jersey health officials describe a significant and early winter flu outbreak, with cases already high. State and federal health records show that the flu season has arrived earlier and stronger than in the past two years, surprising many locals during the holidays. Clinics, urgent care centers, and emergency rooms around the state are seeing…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. politicians, commentators, and foreign policy experts question President Donald Trump’s recent comments about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plans for Ukraine. Trump said a long phone discussion with Putin was “excellent” and that Putin wants Ukraine to succeed after peace negotiations at Mar-a-Lago. Trump said Putin acted “generously” and suggested giving…
New Jersey is one of the first trial grounds for a new government health care endeavor that will utilize AI to evaluate Medicare coverage for specific medical treatments. Some insurance decisions will alter after the January 1–December 31 trial period. Program implementation is in New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, and Washington. The federal health…
New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver appealed a federal judge’s decision to let her criminal case proceed, hinting that her struggle against the allegations will continue. The case stemmed from a dramatic altercation outside Delaney Hall, a Newark federal immigration detention facility, on May 9. McIver is facing three federal felony counts for that incident and…
A young New Jersey content maker got onto YouTube in a dimly lit room of his family’s two-story Garwood house one June night last year. At 17, Vincent Battiloro had a unique online presence. With nearly 40,000 TikTok followers, he had established himself in the influencer business. The Battiloro online journey began early. At 12,…
A new national poll suggests Americans are enthusiastic, cautious, and practical about improving their lives in 2026. Although not everyone makes New Year’s resolutions, many value personal goals. Study: 3/10 of Americans plan to set a resolution or goal for 2026. Most intending to do so prioritize exercise. As daily routines and work-life responsibilities shift,…
The journalist whose reporting helped bring infamous millionaire Jeffrey Epstein back into federal detention is now questioning why her personal travel information appears in DOJ filings. Miami Herald investigative writer Julie K. Brown expects to be included in newly revealed Epstein-related papers because her research helped restart the probe. She was surprised to see detailed…
A federal decision to redefine cannabis and hemp could have lasting implications on New Jersey’s cannabis economy, medical research sector, and hemp farmers. Last December, President Donald Trump signed an executive order instructing federal agencies to classify cannabis as less harmful but keeping it illegal. Cannabis is no longer classified as a Schedule I substance,…
Sports media personality Stephen A. Smith has returned to national politics. This time, he’s angrily reacting to Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exaggerated charges about Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy sex criminal. Smith hasn’t appeared on TV or YouTube in almost a week, but his social media comments garnered notice and brought a different perspective to…
New Jersey Powerball advises players to examine two unclaimed $50,000 tickets before they expire. Powerball ticket buyers in Middlesex and Ocean County earlier this year could win unexpectedly. Early 2026 will bring deadlines. The NJ Lottery uncovered an unclaimed ticket. It happened at a Lafayette Road 7-Eleven in Edison, Middlesex County. This January 13, 2025…
