The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims decreased to 293,000 last week as companies are holding onto workers amind high demand for labor. The Bureau of Labor Statistics figure …
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Dirty Jersey: Storage company to be served with an injunction to stop them from throwing storm victim’s belongings in trash
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonSCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Meg Baker, a customer at Public Storage, which was flooded during Hurricane Ida, like many others are fighting to save what’s left of their belongings. The …
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Inflation Rises Again As COVID Recovery Slows And Supply Chains Remain In Chaos
The Consumer Price Index increased 0.4% in September, bringing the key inflation indicator’s year-over-year increase to 5.4%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Wednesday. The year-over-year 5.4% inflation figure …
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Vast Majority Of Top Fossil Fuel Companies Don’t Plan On Abandoning Oil And Gas Anytime Soon: REPORT
The majority of oil and gas companies said that they don’t have plans to shift away from fossil fuels at any point in the future, according to an industry report …
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Employees Returning To Office At Highest Rate Since Pandemic Started
Workers are returning to the office at the highest rate since the pandemic started as employers feel more comfortable amid falling COVID-19 cases, The Wall Street Journal reported. The number …
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IMF Expects Less Economic Growth From US Amid Supply Chain Chaos
The International Monetary Fund cut its global growth forecast for 2021 on Tuesday, citing supply chain disruptions and pandemic-related health concerns. In the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook report, released …
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Democratic Staffers Are Fleeing The Hill To Work For Big Tech: REPORT
Democratic congressional staffers are leaving their positions on Capitol Hill to work for major tech companies, according to a Politico report. April Jones, who worked as deputy legislative director and …
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Is Biden’s vaccine mandate for large private sector businesses nothing but a presidential con job?
A report in the National Review this week highlighted something most Americans probably don’t realize. Joe Biden announced his plan for a vaccine mandate for employers with more than 100 …
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Jersey Shore BBQ is closing the doors at its original Belmar location
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBELMAR, NJ – The owners of Jersey Shore BBQ, Dana and Doug Walsh have announced that they are closing their Belmar restaurant after ten years in operation. “It is with …
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Community mourns passing of John Cataldo, owner of Johnny G’s Pizza
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – John Cataldo, owner of the popular Toms River pizzeria and restaurant Johnny G’s has passed away. Cataldo was also an honorary member of the Silverton Volunteer …
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CNN reports U.S. gas prices at the highest levels since Obama’s term in 2014
Obama-era gas prices have returned to America, CNN reported this week. Gas prices nationwide are an average of $3.19 cents, the highest price since 2014 when they were $3.30 under …
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Chowchilla police serious about new no parking rule at Fig Tree Plaza
CHOWCHILLA, CA – The Chowchilla police department is serious about illegal parking at the Fig Tree Plaza on E. Robertson Boulevard. Below is a statement released by the department: To …
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Woman charged for stealing money from tip jar at Ralph’s Italian Ice
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 6:41 p.m., Officer Michael Hyle responded to Ralph’s Italian Ice for a theft report. The owner reported that someone had …
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The Jackson Diner has reopened almost as if it had never closed
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Within the mega-strip mall that is Jackson Crossing was a small 1950s themed diner that Jackson residents of all ages loved, the Jackson Diner. The Jackson …
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Former Gardena Police Officer Again Found Guilty of Operating Unlicensed Firearms Business
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressLOS ANGELES – At the conclusion of a second trial prompted by an earlier conviction being overturned, a former Gardena Police officer has been found guilty of federal charges for …
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US Added 194,000 Jobs In September, Badly Missing Expectations
The U.S. economy reported an increase of 194,000 jobs in September, and the unemployment rate fell to 4.8%, according to Department of Labor statistics. The number of unemployed people fell …
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Business Owners Plead Guilty in Two Separate Tax Fraud Cases
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPROVIDENCE, R.I. – The owners of separate and unrelated businesses pleaded guilty in federal court in Providence to charges they failed to report substantial amounts of income to the Internal …
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Stock traders now follow Nancy Pelosi’s stock trades as her net worth climbs to $114 million
If you’re looking for some inside information on which stocks are about to shoot up in value, why not follow a career politician and her husband who have made millions …
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Vaccine Mandate Enforcement Threatens To Create A Second Economic Crisis
President Joe Biden announced a vaccine mandate on Sept. 9, causing experts to debate the potential economic impact of the rule. Biden directed the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and …
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Trans Netflix Senior Engineer Accuses Dave Chappelle Of Attacking ‘Very Validity Of Transness’
A senior engineer at Netflix accused comedian Dave Chappelle Thursday of attacking the transgender community in his Netflix special, “The Closer.” “I work at @netflix,” tweeted transgender, queer, and polyamorous …
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Murphy says “No New Taxes” after new business tax kicks in, Testa isn’t buying it
Governor Phil Murphy said yesterday he won’t raise taxes any further. Senator Michael Testa isn’t buying it. Testa, a Republican member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, said there is no …
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The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims decreased to 326,000 last week as the economy continues to slowly recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and pandemic-related unemployment benefits wind down. …
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GM Wants 1 Million Self Driving Cars On The Road Within The Next Decade
GM’s majority-owned autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Cruise, announced Wednesday that it wants 1 million self-driving cars on the road by 2030. Cruise Chief Executive Officer Dan Ammann unveiled the new plan …
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‘It’s Unprecedented’: Builders Running Out Of Key Construction Materials, Forced To Find Alternatives
Contractors and builders are being forced to turn to alternative sources for key construction materials due to widespread supply shortages, resulting in surging prices amid growing demand for new homes, …
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REPORT: Private Job Hirings Beat Expectations Amid COVID-19 Scares And Slow Economic Growth
Private companies added 568,000 jobs in September, exceeding expectations as the country faced growing numbers of delta variant cases and slow economic growth, according to a major payroll report. The …