Groton Selected as Navy awards $642M contract boost for Virginia class submarine work
Groton, CT – General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. has secured a $642.3 million contract modification to continue design and support work for the Navy’s Virginia class submarine program, the Pentagon announced. Contract…
Democrats and Republicans unite in New Jersey to stop Phil Murphy payroll tax from destroying small businesses
A new disaster is looming over the horizon in New Jersey for both small businesses and workers…Phil Murphy’s payroll tax increase. Now, a Monmouth County Republican is speaking out about the October…
Apple Engaged In ‘Anticompetitive Conduct,’ Court Rules In Antitrust Lawsuit
A judge ruled Friday that Apple engaged in anticompetitive conduct in its App Store, concluding a lawsuit filed by game developers alleging the tech giant was an illegal monopolist. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez…
The Global Chip Shortage Is Driving Prices ‘Sky-High’: Here’s How It Could Affect You
Ailan Evans on September 9, 2021 The global chip shortage is beginning to impact consumers, driving up prices of smartphones, vehicles and personal electronics as manufacturers struggle to keep up with rising…
Jersey Shore brewery sells out of Chris Christie themed “Beach Beer”
If you didn’t get the hell off the beach this past Labor Day weekend to buy your stash of Chris Christie-themed Private Beach American Blonde Ale, you missed it. Icarus Brewing Company…
Shrewsbury accountant gambled away most of the $750k he stole from guitar company
FREEHOLD – A Shrewsbury man has been criminally charged with embezzling more than $750,000 from the Colts Neck-based company he once worked for as an accountant, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey…
Expanded Unemployment Benefits Hindered Main Street Recovery, Small Business Owners Say
Pandemic-related unemployment benefits slowed the economic recovery by incentivizing out-of-work Americans to remain unemployed, small business owners said. The recently-expired unemployment boost often paid better than working and, therefore, forced employers to…
Amazon Will Open Cashierless Whole Foods Stores With Cameras Tracking Shoppers’ Movements
Ailan Evans on September 8, 2021 Amazon is set to open two Whole Foods stores in 2022 without anyone manning the cash registers, the company announced Wednesday. Just Walk Out uses dozens…
El Salvador Becomes First Country To Use Bitcoin As National Currency
Ailan Evans on September 7, 2021 El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender Tuesday, allowing Salvadorans to use the cryptocurrency to purchase goods and services. President Nayib…
Taking Down Pro-Life Websites, Donating To Planned Parenthood: How Tech Companies Are Fighting Texas’ Abortion Law
Several major tech companies spoke out against the Texas Heartbeat Act, taking down pro-life websites and funding out-of-state abortions. The “Texas Heartbeat Act” enacted May 19, prohibits abortions after the unborn baby’s heartbeat…
A pair of Michael Jordan’s used underwear on the auction block at $1300
If you ever dreamed of owning a pair of NBA Hall of Famer and GOAT Michael Jordan’s worn underwear, now is your chance. Lelands Sports and Memorabilia starting bidding on a pair…
Twin Peaks Hiring Over 125 Team Members for First Myrtle Beach Lodge
Myrtle Beach, SC – Twin Peaks is set to start serving its delicious scratch-made food, premium drinks and scenic views in the ultimate game day atmosphere to the Myrtle Beach community starting…
One Bite Pizza guy Dave Portnoy launches his own Barstool Sports frozen pizza
What started out as an off-handed debate, “If you can only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?” has now turned into a nationally recognized name…
GM To Shut Down Production At Most North American Plants Due To Chip Shortage
Sebastian Hughes on September 3, 2021 A fraction of GM plants will remain open to continue making its most profitable vehicles with the chips GM has on hand, according to Detroit Free…
Candace Owens denied COVID-19 test by Aspen lab operator because of who she is
ASPEN, CO – Black conservative media voice Candace Owens was denied service at Aspen Laboratories Suzanna Lee after Lee told her she was not welcome because of who she is and what…
Amazon creates team to deplatform ‘offending’ content from its web hosting service
Amazon is creating a team dedicated to actively locating content that violates its policies and removing it from its cloud hosting platform, Reuters reported. The company’s cloud services division, Amazon Web Services…
California Dems fear working-class Latinos could help defeat Gavin Newsom in recall election
Democrats in California are afraid low support among working-class Latino voters could be enough for Gov. Gavin Newsom to be recalled, Politico reported. “Latinos are the shifting demographic in this country,” former…
U.S. home prices 41% higher than 2006 pre-recession peak
Home prices in the U.S. are more than 41% higher than the previous peak recorded in 2006 during the housing boom that preceded the Great Recession, according to a national index. Home…
Phil Murphy says he will not extend $300 weekly unemployment benefits
TRENTON, NJ – New Jerseyans who remain on unemployment will find their monthly unemployment benefit drop by $1,200 after September 4th and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says it’s too expensive for…
Portnoy continues Wildwood Boardwalk Pizza Reviews with a Lime Rickey twist
WILDWOOD, NJ – Barstool Sports President Dave Portnoy, the “pizza review guy” who hosts One Bite Pizza Review turned in his second review of Wildwood boardwalk pizza. Earlier this summer, Portnoy hit…
Dave Portnoy just said this pizza is the best boardwalk pizza at the Jersey Shore
WILDWOOD, NJ – Barstool Sports and Dave Portnoy finally reached the tip of the Garden State this week, visiting one of the most renowned pizza spots at the Jersey Shore, Sam’s on…
Jobless claims rise as extended unemployment benefits due to expire
The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims increased to 353,000 last week as the economy continues its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. The Bureau of Labor Statistics figure released Thursday presents a slight…
One of Hoffman’s Ice Cream stores will be closing in two days
Hoffman’s Ice Cream is an iconic brand here at the northern end of the Jersey Shore. While not as popular as say Kohr’s Frozen Custard, it could very well sit in the…
Airbnb to house displaced Afghanistan refugees in U.S.
Airbnb, a vacation home rental site, is offering free temporary housing to around 20,000 Afghan refugees across the world, the company announced Tuesday. “As tens of thousands of Afghan refugees resettle around…
Brooklyn Dumping Shop announces major New York City expansion
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, the nation’s fastest-growing dumpling automat concept, today announced it signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to bring at least six units to Brooklyn, New York. Brooklyn Dumpling Shop closed the…
Murphy slams business owners with $250 million in new taxes to replenish unemployment fund
TRENTON, NJ – Just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse for New Jersey businesses that lost nearly a year of income due to Governor Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 shutdown, they are.…
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