Federal appeals court declines to dismiss criminal charges against US congresswoman LaMonica McIver, a Democrat from New Jersey, was charged with interfering with an arrest in May 2025 at ICE facility The Guardian - US · Aug 26
Rep. McIver not immune from prosecution, appeals court says A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that New Jersey Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver is not immune from prosecution over a tense incident that unfolded outside an immigration detention center last year. The three-judge panel declined to toss out assault charges against her, even as McIver argued her arrest interfered with… Roll Call · Aug 26
New York metro area touts $3.5 billion impact from World Cup, silent on full costs from transit overruns and hosting FIFA The final tally came after some naysayers derided the total spend from both New York and New Jersey, which put up an estimated $245 million. Fortune · Aug 26
Les Paul’s 7-acre New Jersey home, studio and workshop sold for $990,000 in July; weeks later the property where he pioneered multitrack recording was demolished, and his son says the family got no warning The New Jersey home of guitarist Les Paul was demolished shortly after its sale. This property served as his workshop and laboratory for recording innovations. His son expressed deep pain and questioned the lack of family notification. Efforts were made to save historically significant materials from the damaged house. The… The Times of India · Aug 26
New Jersey woman in wheelchair celebrates birthday at restaurant. Then the offensive birthday cake arrives: ‘Don’t bring up my disability’ The restaurant offered free drinks. We Got This Covered · Aug 25
Could Your Social Security Check Drop by $500 a Month? These States Face the Biggest Losses A $500 monthly cut would mean finding another $6,000 every year for groceries, utilities, insurance, housing, and healthcare, which is an enormous adjustment for someone... Saving Advice · Aug 25
A New Jersey artist bought a 600-square-foot cabin in 1989 and kept adding to it; 37 years later, Luna Parc is a 5,000-square-foot home, studio and living artwork still being built Luna Parc in New Jersey began as a 600-square-foot cabin that artist Ricky Boscarino started transforming in 1989. Over the years, he turned it into a 5,000-square-foot, 11-level home and studio filled with artwork, collections and unusual spaces. The property also serves as a teaching space where young local artists… The Times of India · Aug 25
In Queens, an Out-of-State Plate Can Be All It Takes to Draw ICE Court records and interviews reveal ICE agents in Queens increasingly targeting drivers with out-of-state plates, part of a summer enforcement surge. Latin Times · Aug 25
Four teens charged after stolen G-Wagon crashes into car, kills US couple Four teenagers have been charged after a stolen luxury SUV allegedly crashed head-on into a car in New Jersey, killing a 67-year-old woman and her longtime partner during a police pursuit. The Times of India · Aug 25
'Happy birthday wheelchair': Disabled New Jersey woman shocked seeing hurtful message on cake; restaurant says it was a reference for where the cake was to be served 29-year-old Antonia Sinibaldi, a New Jersey-based singer-songwriter, was left speechless when her birthday cake had this message: Happy birthday wheelchair or Happy wheelchair birthday -- depending on whatever way one chooses to read the unnecessary information that Sinibaldi did not need to be reminded of. Because she has been wheelchair… The Times of India · Aug 24
A 175-year-old New Jersey family farm faced a 130-home housing plan; after six years of fighting, the owners kept the land A New Jersey farm faced eminent domain for affordable housing development. The Henry family challenged the township's plan in court and with state officials. A change to a warehouse buffer rule allowed an alternative site for housing. The Henry farm was removed from the plan and will seek preservation. The… The Times of India · Aug 24
Police are called on New York Times reporter after she is barred from entering Republican’s event with other journalists Kean, who had a three-month absence from Congress earlier this year, has developed a reputation for being intensely private The Independent UK · Aug 23
Woman’s Jeep Keeps ‘Bucking.’ Then She Has 3 Dealerships Work On It: ‘We Can’t Find Anything Wrong’ “The car is still not fixed.” Motor1 · Aug 23
New Jersey woman orders Texas Roadhouse takeout rolls. Then she takes a second look at what she was given: ‘Someone unlocked their inner pastry chef’ She seemed impressed by the creativity. We Got This Covered · Aug 23
We Got This Covered · Aug 23 New Jersey woman orders chicken bowls through the Chipotle app. Then the staff checks the screen one more time: ‘said to call corporate’ Her Chipotle run took a corporate turn.
The Economic Times · Aug 21 11-year-old boy finds tooth of an enormous predator to ever swim Earth’s oceans on New Jersey beach; only five had been found before An eleven-year-old boy made an astonishing discovery while exploring a New Jersey beach: a massive megalodon tooth. This remarkable fossil is notable for being the sixth such find along the New Jersey coastline. The tooth, dating back millions of years, was nestled among rocks near Townsend Inlet. Experts at the…
The Economic Times · Aug 21 In 2024, New Jersey regulators halted a floating solar project on the 2,000-acre Wanaque Reservoir. 2 years later, a 10-MW state incentive revived plans for what could become America's largest floating solar farm Wanaque Reservoir floating solar is back in development, with New Jersey supporting a new 10 MW project on a major drinking-water reservoir. The plan could expand clean energy without using more land. But it comes with a difficult test. Developers must protect water resources and nearby wildlife, including bald eagles…
The Economic Times · Aug 21 Baby names 2026: Numbers, symbols and these rules could get your baby's name rejected New Jersey officials enforce strict naming protocols for newborns, ensuring all chosen names are appropriate and easily recorded. Names featuring obscenities, symbols, or any form of numeric characters are not permitted. This rule is designed to facilitate accurate documentation within the state's birth records. Both the first and last names…
The Times of India · Aug 21 Indian father drowns while paddleboarding in Lake Hopatcong in New Jersey during family picnic; he was in an area not supervised by lifeguards 41-year-old Kaushik Sharma, a father of two, drowned in Lake Hopatcong in New Jersey, where he was paddleboarding during a family picnic. The incident took place on August 16 at around 2.30 pm when bystanders noticed an unattended paddleboard and a beach lifeguard. Sharma's body was found after hours of…
The Economic Times · Aug 21 US teen drops lawsuit against Meta, Google and Snap ahead of trial The plaintiff, a 15-year-old girl from New Jersey identified in California court records as P. M-Y., had alleged the platforms' owners - Meta Platforms, Google and Snap Inc - contributed to her social media addiction, depression and self-harm.
The Economic Times · Aug 21 Watch Video: Drivers rescued by raft after vehicles get stranded in flooded Newark, New Jersey roads Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flash flood warnings across the Tri-State area. Videos showed drivers being rescued on rafts after their vehicles stalled in Newark floodwaters. Intense showers and thunderstorms caused disruptions and hazardous conditions throughout the region. A possible tornado touched down in Atlantic Beach, Nassau County, officials…
The Independent UK · Aug 21 Chaos across Northeast as possible tornado hits beach and floods swallow cars Heavy rain and winds are pounding the Northeast U.S. Storms tore through a beach on Long Island and stranded dozens of people in their cars in New Jersey on Thursday
Cinemablend · Aug 20 Adam Sandler Usually Takes Pals To Exotic Filming Locations. Now He’s Heading To…New Jersey I keep hearing Fred Armisen saying “New JERSEY!” on SNL.
The Economic Times · Aug 20 17-year-old New Jersey high schooler Edward Kang built an AI tool that reads the retina for autism and ADHD screening and won $175,000 for his groundbreaking research New Jersey high schooler Edward Kang, 17, developed RetinaMind, an AI tool that analyzes retinal images to identify patterns linked to autism and ADHD. His groundbreaking research earned him $175,000 at the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search. Edward earned second place in the International Research Olympiad and co-founded a club…
The Economic Times · Aug 20 New Jersey KPMG employee chooses ‘soft retirement’ after severe illness left her battling brain fog and burnout; now works 20 hours a week with key benefits A KPMG employee in New Jersey Tina Bonnano turned to “soft retirement” after serious illness, brain fog and burnout made her 50- to 60-hour workweeks unsustainable. She now works about 20 hours a week while keeping key employment benefits, giving her more time to focus on hobbies, writing and her…