They Didn’t Build That, Somebody Else Built That: Now They’re Taking Credit for the World Cup

As politicians celebrate and tout the arrival of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, critics are pointing out that some of the loudest voices claiming credit today had little or nothing to do…

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If you set sail south from Cape May, you’ll end up on this exotic tropical island overrun by wild swimming pigs

A geography question that seems simple at first has surprised thousands of people after revealing that a straight south path from New Jersey completely misses Florida. CAPE MAY — Ask someone what…

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Myrtle Beach Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Domino’s Pizza Robbery

A Myrtle Beach man was sentenced to 12 years in prison after entering an Alford plea in connection with the armed robbery of a Domino’s Pizza restaurant where $88 was stolen, prosecutors…

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Attempted robbery erupts into shooting on Pulaski Highway

A man was wounded after an attempted robbery turned violent, sending investigators searching for answers Baltimore, MD — What began as an attempted robbery along Pulaski Highway ended with a 34-year-old man…

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34-year-old found shot dead on DC street

A 34-year-old Northwest DC resident was pronounced dead after officers responded to reports of gunfire in Southeast D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man was found fatally shot in Southeast DC early Sunday,…

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Bronx fentanyl crackdown leads to 32 charged as investigators seize 30 pounds of deadly drug

Prosecutors say five drug organizations turned a busy South Bronx shopping district into an open-air narcotics market linked to overdoses and widespread drug activity BRONX, N.Y. — A yearlong investigation targeting drug…

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$451K jackpot tops week of big New Jersey Lottery wins across the state

A Burlington County Jersey Cash 5 winner led a week that produced 12 lottery prizes of at least $10,000, including multiple Powerball wins and a six-figure jackpot TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey…

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NYPD Seeks Suspect After Man Slashed in Face With Knife in Bronx Attack

A 22-year-old man suffered a facial laceration after an armed suspect allegedly slashed him near East 167th Street and River Avenue, police said. Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a…

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Hundreds of Fans Left Stranded in New York-New Jersey World Cup Transportation Meltdown

NJ Transit declared its first FIFA World Cup transportation operation a success, but fan accounts and local media reports painted a far more complicated picture marked by gridlock, long waits and confusion…

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Hochul, Sherrill, and Mamdani Claim They Are The ‘Dream Team’ at World Cup Opener

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared together at MetLife Stadium as the FIFA World Cup kicked off in New Jersey,…

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NJ Transit Celebrates Problem-Free First Day of World Cup Train Rides

After months of criticism over delays and service disruptions, NJ Transit says it successfully moved more than 21,000 World Cup fans from MetLife Stadium without major operational issues following the tournament’s first…

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Knicks Win First NBA Title in 53 Years as New Yorkers Burn School Buses to Celebrate

The New York Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought Saturday night, but celebrations quickly spiraled into violence as buses were set on fire, a teenager was shot and dozens of arrests were…

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New Jersey’s First World Cup Match Ends in a 1-1 Tie, Reminding The World Why We Don’t Love Soccer

East Rutherford, NJ – The first FIFA World Cup match ever played in New Jersey was supposed to be a historic moment. Instead, many Americans left MetLife Stadium and turned off their…

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New Jersey Lawmakers Just Gave AI Datacenters Huge Tax Breaks, Now They Don’t Want AI

Just two years after New Jersey approved hundreds of millions in tax incentives to attract artificial intelligence projects, many Democratic officials and advocacy groups are pushing to slow or stop large-scale AI…

New Jersey News·Business News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics

Attempted robbery turns violent as man shot in Baltimore

Detectives say a 34-year-old man was shot after an attempted robbery, with investigators tracing the crime scene to Pulaski Highway BALTIMORE, Md. — A 34-year-old man was hospitalized after an attempted robbery…

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Is New Jersey’s Rail System Ready for World Cup Traffic? State Lawmakers Call for Solutions

Less than a day after sending a letter to federal transportation officials, Monmouth County legislators met with Amtrak leadership and pushed for improved reliability on the Northeast Corridor before World Cup crowds…

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New Jersey Senate Committee Advances Bill Expanding Seizure of Vacant Properties

Legislation would allow distressed municipalities to acquire certain vacant or abandoned properties through purchase or eminent domain to address blight and unpaid taxes. TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Senate committee has…

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Gov. Mikie Sherrill Warns of Suspicious Activity Ahead of World Cup Matches at MetLife Stadium

New Jersey residents are being encouraged to report suspicious activity as the state hosts its first FIFA Club World Cup matches, though officials have not cited any specific threat. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.…

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Two Baltimore Police Department vehicles parked along a city street, white SUVs with blue stripe decals and police insignia visible on the sides.

Teen shot in Baltimore as detectives search for answers

A 17-year-old was hospitalized after gunfire erupted in Southeast Baltimore, prompting an active police investigation BALTIMORE, Md. — A 17-year-old boy is expected to survive after being shot Thursday afternoon in Southeast…

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DC theft suspect caught on camera twice in one week

Surveillance images released after materials and other property were reported stolen from residential properties days apart WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police have released surveillance images of a suspect accused of carrying out two…