This is why no trucks are allowed on Northern State Parkway in Long Island
LONG ISLAND, NY – As the need and desire to create the suburbs of New York City grew in the early to mid-twentieth century, New …
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Two Gastonia Drug Traffickers Are Sentenced To 15+ Years In Federal Prison
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Today, U.S. District Judge Robert J. Conrad Jr. handed down lengthy prison sentences to two individuals convicted of drug trafficking in Gaston …
Factbox-What are Europe’s options in case of Russian gas disruption?
By Nina Chestney – European gas prices have risen as sanctions on Russia have been tightened over its invasion of Ukraine and amid fears of …
‘What The F*ck Are We Doing Here?’: NYT Reporter Secretly Recorded Saying Indoctrinated ‘Woke’ Colleagues Are Ruining The Paper
‘What The F*ck Are We Doing Here?’: NYT Reporter Secretly Recorded Saying Indoctrinated ‘Woke’ Colleagues Are Ruining The Paper Elliot Dordick on March 9, 2022 …
Russia acknowledges conscripts were part of Ukraine operation, some are POWs
– Russia’s defence ministry acknowledged on Wednesday that some conscripts were taking part in the conflict with Ukraine after President Vladimir Putin denied this on …
Hey New Jersey, are you ready to spring ahead? This weekend is the time to change…your clocks
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the weather warms and the days get longer, life at the Jersey Shore is about to spring back to life …
ANALYSIS: White House Keeps Misleading Public On Oil, Gas Leasing. Here Are The Facts
ANALYSIS: White House Keeps Misleading Public On Oil, Gas Leasing. Here Are The Facts Thomas Catenacci on March 7, 2022 The White House has repeatedly …
Explainer-Why North Korea’s satellite launches are so controversial
By Josh Smith SEOUL – North Korea appears preparing to launch a reconnaissance satellite, a move that may prove as controversial as the nuclear-armed country’s …
Western Companies Are Happy To Cut Ties With Russia, But Stay Silent On Uyghur Genocide
Western Companies Are Happy To Cut Ties With Russia, But Stay Silent On Uyghur Genocide Ailan Evans on March 5, 2022 Western businesses have exited …
Putin says Western sanctions are akin to declaration of war
LONDON – President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Western sanctions on Russia were akin to a declaration of war and warned that any attempt …
We don’t seek conflict with Russia but we are ready for it, U.S. says
BRUSSELS – NATO will defend all its allies and territory against a Russian attack, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday, as he …
Zelenskyy: ‘We Are A Nation That Broke The Enemy’s Plans In A Week’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised civilians who have taken up arms against Russia’s unprovoked invasion during a speech marking one week since it began, crediting …
Explainer-Which international banks are exposed to Russia?
By Valentina Za MILAN – The latest wave of sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine has thrown the global banking industry deeper into …
Almost all climate-related corporate disclosures are inadequate, CDP says
By Simon Jessop, Tommy Wilkes and Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON – Just 1% of companies who submit climate change-related data to nonprofit environmental disclosure platform CDP …
In Response To Pandemic-Fueled Failing Grades, More Schools Are Accepting Late Work, Allowing Students To Re-Take Tests
Due to challenges and learning loss as a result of the pandemic and remote learning, school districts across the country are accepting more late work …
Six Drug Traffickers Are Sentenced To Federal Prison
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – U.S. District Judge Frank D. Whitney has ordered six defendants responsible for trafficking narcotics in Mecklenburg and Gaston Counties to serve …
Here’s why Ukrainians are putting styrofoam in the Molotov cocktails for Russian invaders
The Ukrainian people have united and videos on social media show Ukrainian civilians creating thousands of homemade Molotov cocktails to greet invading Russian troops when …
GONZALEZ: Privileged Are The Social Justice Warriors
GONZALEZ: Privileged Are The Social Justice Warriors Pedro Gonzalez on March 1, 2022 Quintez Brown is a Black Lives Matter activist whose saga is illustrative …
After Losing Homes To A Massive Wildfire, Colorado Residents Are Slammed By Cost Of ‘Green’ Building Codes
Victims of a massive December wildfire in Colorado may face massive price increases when rebuilding their homes due to new environmental building standards, the Associated …
It’s ‘Not Sad At All’ That Kids Are Afraid Of Going Maskless, Expert Says
An expert in adolescent development said it was not concerning or sad that middle schoolers are afraid to take their masks off, even when mandates …
Russian central bank reserves: what are they made of?
LONDON – Major Western economies have launched moves to exclude Russian banks from the main global payments system while imposing curbs on Russia’s central bank …
NATO allies are stepping up military support to Ukraine -Stoltenberg
PARIS – NATO partners are providing Ukraine with air-defence missiles and anti-tank weapons, NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg said in a tweet on Monday, adding that …
Seals at the Jersey Shore are showing up painted pink, here’s why
BRIGANTINE, NJ – If you take a trip to the beach this time of year, you have a very good chance of spotting a seal …
Russian finance ministry says rating cuts are geopolitical
MOSCOW – Russia’s finance ministry said on Saturday that the sovereign rating cut by Standard and Poor’s and a move to review the country’s rating …
Black women fight their silent killer, heart disease
By Alicia Powell NEW YORK – After her mother and sister died within 30 days from heart disease, Stephanie Johnson made it her mission to …
These Are Russia’s Cyber-Warfare Units That Wreak Havoc
Russian cyberwarfare capabilities unleashed during the invasion of Ukraine have been seen as a part of information warfare. Multiple agencies, including the GRU, SVR and …
Psaki Says ‘We Are’ Prepared To Accept Ukrainian Refugees
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday that the U.S. was prepared to welcome refugees from Ukraine fleeing as a result of Russia’s invasion. …
Russian cenbank says client funds in sanctioned banks are secure
MOSCOW – Clients’ funds held by Russian banks that were hit with new Western sanctions are secure and are not affected by the sanctions, Deputy …
New Jersey State Police preparing for confrontation during trucker rally, warning protesters wreckers are ready to tow
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey State Police Superintendent, Colonel Patrick Callahan issued words of warning to truckers planning on joining the People’s Convoy protest heading …
Persichilli: 50% of those still hospitalized in New Jersey are fully vaccinated
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli on Wednesday released eye-opening data detailing the vaccination rates among those still hospitalized in …
Birth Rates Are Plummeting, But Not Because People Can’t Afford Children: STUDY
Birth Rates Are Plummeting, But Not Because People Can’t Afford Children: STUDY Laurel Duggan on February 23, 2022 New research suggests plummeting birthrates in the …
We are sickened: New Jersey animal shelter says after dog abandoned in bag along railroad tracks
VINELAND, NJ – One of the long-term issues left behind by the COVID-19 pandemic and the current inflation crisis across America is pet owners abandoning …
Factbox-What are the charges in the Ahmaud Arbery hate-crimes case?
By Rich McKay – Federal prosecutors are expected to sum up for a jury on Monday why they have brought hate-crimes charges against three white …
In Ukraine conflict, even the elderly are getting ready to fight
By Aleksandar Vasovic and Polina Nikolskaya MARIUPOL/DONETSK, Ukraine – Elderly men and women, some well past retirement age, are getting ready to fight on either …
Is America having a Freedom Convoy to protest vaccine mandates? Yes, and here are the details of the People’s Convoy
There is a Freedom Convoy starting this weekend by truckers facing harsh restrictions in California and the rest of the United States. In the spirit …
REPORT: Russian-Backed Separatists Order Evacuation From Ukraine, Claim They Are About To Be Attacked
Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine ordered women, children and elderly civilians to evacuate to Russia on Friday, claiming the Ukrainian government was preparing to launch …
Wisconsin State Superintendent Backed By Liberal Donors Tells Constituents Politicians Are ‘Pitting Parents Against Teachers’
Wisconsin State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly wrote an open letter, “as a fellow parent and a former teacher” condemning politicians who “have gone after teachers” …
Felons In Possession Of Firearms Are Sentenced In Federal Court
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell sentenced today a Hickory, N.C. man to 77 months in prison for a federal firearms violation, …
MSNBC’s Joy Reid Claims ‘Mainly Conservative White Parents’ Are Protesting School Policies
During MSNBC’s Wednesday episode of “The ReidOut,” host Joy Reid said it is predominantly white conservatives who are protesting school board policies across the country. …
Explainer-New state laws are fueling a U.S. debate over voting access; here’s how
By Julia Harte – From voter ID requirements to laws giving partisan entities such as state legislatures more control over election management, U.S. states enacted …
The Media Are Going After ‘Freedom Convoy’ Donors
Several major media outlets have run stories over the past few days on the identities of individuals funding the “Freedom Convoy,” including names of donors …
Bank of America CEO: capital markets business down, but pipelines are full
NEW YORK – Bank of America Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan said the bank’s capital markets business “is down” so far in 2022, even as …
Explainer-Regulators are probing block trading on Wall St, but what is a block?
– The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating whether certain banks may have broken the rules by tipping off hedge funds ahead of large …
Apple Air Tags are being used maliciously to track people, PA Attorney General Warns
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro issued a consumer alert today to share safety recommendations with Pennsylvanians that will help protect them from the malicious …
Fairfax Teachers Union President Reportedly Says High COVID Numbers Are ‘Good News’ Because Masks Will Be Required
Kimberly Adams, president of the Fairfax Education Association, reportedly celebrated high COVID-19 transmission rates because it meant schools could continue to force children to wear …
Major Newspaper: ‘Kids Are Now Used To Wearing Masks And Seldom Complain’
The Los Angeles Times’ editorial board penned an opinion piece claiming “schools are doing fine with masks” and arguing “dropping mandates now would be premature,” …
Factbox-What are the charges in the Ahmaud Arbery hate-crimes case?
By Rich McKay – Federal prosecutors are expected to tell a jury on Monday why they have brought hate-crimes charges against three white men who …
Nancy Pelosi agrees, wages are not keeping up with inflation
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi this weekend said people having jobs leads to inflation, but admitted the wages of those jobs are not keeping …
Biden says consumer inflation report shows budgets of Americans are ‘being stretched’
-U.S. President Joe Biden said the January consumer price index report issued on Thursday was a reminder the budgets of Americans are under real strain, …
CBP Agriculture Specialist Working to Ensure Valentine’s Day Flowers Are Pest-Free
EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists working at El Paso area ports of entry are busy this week tapping and shaking cut flower …