New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban Could Be Facing Final Days if This Happens
TRENTON, NJ – When Governor Phil Murphy signed New Jersey’s plastic bag ban into law in 2020, the measure became one of the strictest in the nation, prohibiting single-use plastic bags at…
Where is democracy headed in 2024? Trump may have the final word
By Mark Bendeich (Reuters) – Russia’s Vladimir Putin looks set to remain in power until at least 2030; India’s Narendra Modi seems certain to extend his rule to 2029; and Donald Trump…
Royal Golden Eagle, Asia Pulp & Paper in final race for Essity’s Vinda stake -sources
By Kane Wu and Yantoultra Ngui HONG KONG/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Two Southeast Asian paper makers, Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) and Asia Pulp & Paper (APP), have emerged as final bidders for Swedish tissue…
Final Defendant Sentenced in Large-Scale Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy
LONDON, Ky. – A Somerset, Ky., man, Dennie Smith, 50, was sentenced to 217 months on Monday, by U.S. District Judge Robert Wier, for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of…
Russia to end rate hiking cycle with final increase to 16% on Friday
By Alexander Marrow and Elena Fabrichnaya MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia will raise interest rates to 16% on Friday, a Reuters poll showed on Monday, with inflation pressure exacerbated by labour shortages and…
Marketmind: Powell’s final shot to shape markets before December Fed meeting
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Samuel Indyk As markets continue to push back against the Federal Reserve’s higher-for-longer message, traders will be watching Chair Jerome…
Final smuggler sentenced for stealing and selling people and for scheme resulting in death
McALLEN, Texas – The final man involved in a fatal smuggling conspiracy has been ordered to federal prison for two separate smuggling events that occurred just weeks apart, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar…
G7, Vietnam making final tweaks to climate plan ahead of COP28 – sources
By Francesco Guarascio HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam is finalising reform commitments with G7 governments and multilateral lenders that could unlock billions of dollars in loans to reduce coal use in the Southeast…
US State Dept, on hostage deal, says it is not final but we are close
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A hostage deal with Hamas was close but not final, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Tuesday, adding the delivery of humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people was…
Simmons’ Heroics Propels Schalick Past Shore into Central Jersey Group 1 Final
SCHALICK, NJ – In a dramatic turn of events, Schalick High School clinched a nail-biting victory over Shore Regional High School in the NJSIAA Tournament, Semifinal Round, Central Jersey, Group 1 on…
Camden Triumphs Over Holmdel, Advances to Central Jersey Group 3 Final
CAMDEN, NJ – Displaying robust defense and seizing timely opportunities, Camden High School secured a victory over Holmdel in the NJSIAA Tournament, Semifinal Round, Central Jersey, Group 3. With a final score…
Mount Olive Seals Victory with Kolbusz’s Clutch Kick, Advances to North Jersey Section 2, Group 4 Final
MOUNT OLIVE, NJ – A nail-biting finish saw Mount Olive emerging victorious over Sayreville in the NJSIAA Tournament, Semifinal Round of North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4, with a scoreline of 30-28…
Long Branch Defies Odds, Ends Brick Memorial’s Undefeated Streak to Reach CJ4 Final
BRICK, NJ – The spotlight shone bright on the underdogs, Long Branch, as they ended Brick Memorial’s undefeated streak in a thrilling 21-7 victory during the NJSIAA Tournament, Central Jersey, Group 4…
Toms River North Storms into Central Jersey Group 5 Final with Resounding Win
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Friday night lights gleamed over a decisive clash as Toms River North clinched a commanding victory over Freehold Township in the Central Jersey, Group 5 semifinal of the…
Passaic Tech Dominates Semifinal, Paves Way to North 1, Group 5 Final
PATERSON, NJ – The Passaic County Technical Institute varsity football team showcased their prowess in a decisive victory over Union High School during the semifinal round of the NJSIAA Tournament, North Jersey,…
AustralianSuper rejects Brookfield’s ‘best and final’ $10.5 billion bid for Origin Energy
(Reuters) – Pension fund AustralianSuper said on Thursday it intended to vote against Brookfield-consortium’s “best and final” takeover offer for Origin Energy Ltd that valued the power producer at A$16.40 billion ($10.53…
Could New Jersey Host FIFA World Cup Final? Phil Murphy Says Maybe
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that MetLife Stadium has an even chance of hosting the 2026 Men’s World Cup final. The East Rutherford stadium competes with AT&T…
US Federal Reserve to meet Oct. 24 to discuss final fair lending rule
(Reuters) – The Federal Reserve will meet Oct. 24 to discuss final rules updating requirements for fair lending by banks under a long-standing law, the central bank announced Tuesday. The pending update…
Final Pieces of Titan Submersible Pulled from Ocean Floor
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) successfully recovered remaining debris and evidence from the Titan submersible, which was lost in the North Atlantic Ocean. The recovery mission took place…
Australians to reject Indigenous Voice in referendum – final YouGov poll
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australians are set to overwhelmingly say ‘No’ to a proposal to constitutionally recognise the country’s Indigenous people in a referendum on Saturday, one of the final opinion polls ahead…
Rule curbing AI chip exports to China under final review
By Karen Freifeld and Alexandra Alper (Reuters) – A U.S. rule that restricts shipments of certain advanced chips to China has been revised and is under final review, according to a government…
Fed has yet to face final reckoning two years after trading scandal
By Michael S. Derby (Reuters) – Two years after the presidents of the Dallas and Boston Federal Reserve banks left their jobs amid revelations they had traded on financial markets while helping…
Jury Finds Final Suspect in Gruesome Philadelphia Murders Guilty
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Last week, a Philadelphia jury found Zamir Burton guilty of Third Degree Murder, Attempted Murder, Abuse of Corpse, and Possession of an Instrument of Crime. The charges stem from…
RBA to hold rates at 4.10% in Oct, deliver one final hike by end-2023: Reuters poll
By Anant Chandak BENGALURU (Reuters) – Australia’s central bank will hold its key interest rate steady at 4.10% on Tuesday but hike it to a peak of 4.35% next quarter as inflation…
Bank of England delays final Basel bank capital rules to July 2025
By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England on Wednesday said it would delay by six months to July 2025 its roll out of the final leg of international bank capital…
North Korea’s Kim heads home after final stop in Russia’s Vladivostok -KCNA
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was headed home after making a final stop in Russia’s far eastern city of Vladivostok, where he visited a university, an…
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