Laurel police to increase patrols this weekend in response to recent safety concerns
LAUREL, Md. — The Laurel Police Department announced a heightened law enforcement presence across the city this weekend following a series of recent incidents that have raised public safety concerns. The department,…
US Investigates Blacklisted Chinese Tech Giant Over Concerns It May Be Spying On Missile Silos: REPORT
US Investigates Blacklisted Chinese Tech Giant Over Concerns It May Be Spying On Missile Silos: REPORT Micaela Burrow on July 22, 2022 The U.S. is investigating Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei for potential…
Murphy Administration Threatened Shore Town Mayors Who Expressed Pop-Up Party Concerns
TRENTON, N.J. – Last week, we reported on local Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kanitra response to the state’s inaction to help shore towns prevent large urban pop-up parties that disrupt their…
Town Cancels Drag Show For Kids, Citing Safety Concerns
Town Cancels Drag Show For Kids, Citing Safety Concerns Laurel Duggan on June 2, 2022 The City of Jasper, Indiana, along with the Dubois County Pride committee, canceled its “Family Friendly Drag…
Pompeo Raises ‘National Security Concerns’ About Trump-Backed Dr. Oz
Pompeo Raises ‘National Security Concerns’ About Trump-Backed Dr. Oz Sebastian Hughes on May 6, 2022 Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke Friday on the “national security concerns” he had about Republican…
Howell Police Accused of Shutting Down Jewish Event, Police Say Safety Concerns Prompted Call
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A post-Purim event held in the parking lot at a Howell Township shopping plaza just north of Lakewood prompted a police response Wednesday night. Howell Township police responded…
‘National School Counseling Week 2022’ Shows How Educators Use Concerns About Children’s Wellbeing To Implement ‘Activist Agendas’
National organizations, equity consultants and public school districts are using mental health initiatives to push what critics decry as the tenets of Critical Race Theory (CRT), including “social and emotional learning screeners,”…
Biden Reportedly Plans To Regulate Crypto Over National Security Concerns
President Joe Biden is set to announce guidelines for regulating cryptocurrencies in the coming weeks, Barron’s reported. The initiative will involve the State Department, Treasury Department, National Economic Council, Council of Economic…
After releasing 40% of state prison inmates over COVID concerns, Testa fears Phil Murphy is not done yet
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Michael Testa warned that a new round of prisoner releases and pandemic mandates by the Murphy administration will make New Jersey less safe and put corrections officers at…
Retail Sales Plummet As Inflation, COVID-19 Concerns Rise
U.S. retail sales decreased by 1.9% in December 2021 as inflation and Omicron coronavirus variant cases soared, marking a sharp end to the holiday shopping season. Although retail sales saw a 0.2%…
Climate Activists Oppose Major Solar Projects Over Deforestation Concerns
A group of environmentalists voiced opposition to potential Massachusetts solar projects that could generate at least 250 kilowatts of electricity. The majority of those who attended a public hearing hosted by the…
NYC Students Stage Walkout Calling For Remote Learning Options Over COVID Concerns
New York, NY – New York City students walked out of school Tuesday as part of a protest calling for a temporary halt in in-person learning amid a rise in COVID-19 cases.…
Tesla Recalls 475,000 Cars Over Safety Concerns
Tesla issued recalls for nearly half a million Model S and Model 3 vehicles over potential safety concerns resulting from malfunctioning trunk technology, Barron’s reported. The recalls, submitted on Dec. 21 to the…
‘Mild Symptoms’: Stocks, Oil Surge To Highs As Investors Shake Off Omicron Concerns
The stock and oil markets surged Monday as investors brushed aside concerns that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 would slow economic growth in the near future. The S&P index, which measures 500…
FedEx Predicts Record Holiday Delivery Season Amid Continuing Labor And Supply Chain Concerns
FedEx predicted that Monday will be a record day for deliveries for the 2021 holiday season, company executives told CNBC. “We’ve seen a lot of people actually starting their Christmas shopping in…
Women’s Tennis Association Announces ‘Immediate Suspension’ Of All Tournaments In China Amid Concerns Over Female Tennis Star
The World Tennis Association (WTA) announced it would suspend all tournaments in China on Wednesday in support of tennis star Peng Shuai. “Unfortunately, the leadership in China has not addressed this very…
Survey says shoppers cutting back amid economic concerns during holiday shopping
A new Oracle Retail survey shows that consumers have barely made a dent in their holiday shopping. While a September survey showed that 52% of Americans had already started holiday shopping or plan…
Facebook Whistleblower’s Push For Stricter Social Media Regulation Is Raising Free Speech Concerns
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified in front of a Senate Commerce subcommittee on Tuesday, urging lawmakers to pass legislation regulating Facebook and pushing for more aggressive censorship of misleading content. Haugen, who…
Amid Concerns About Declining Birth Rates, China Announces Plan To Reduce Abortions
China’s government plans to reduce the number of abortions taking place in the country, Chinese health authorities announced Monday. The plan to decrease “nonmedical abortions” was briefly mentioned in a long policy…