Goshen Man Sentenced to 20 Years for First Degree Rape
GOSHEN, NY – Jesus Torres, a 33-year-old resident of Goshen, was sentenced on Friday, to twenty years in prison followed by twenty years of post-release …
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China’s Guangzhou first to completely ease purchase limit on large homes
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s major southern city of Guangzhou fully relaxed home purchase limits for some people on Saturday and said it would increase affordable …
Copa Airlines 737 MAX 9 becomes first grounded jet to be put back in service
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Copa Airlines jet became the first 737 MAX 9 to return to service on Thursday, after 171 Boeing MAX 9s were …
Milei’s Argentina ‘omnibus’ bill faces gauntlet after clearing first hurdle
By Adam Jourdan BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentine President Javier Milei’s “omnibus” bill, a sprawling reform package ranging from tax hikes to privatizations, has cleared …
Lake Placid Welcomes First New Hotel Since 2013 with $35 Million Cambria Hotel Opening
Lake Placid has celebrated the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel, marking the first new hotel in the area since 2013. This $35 million investment …
Hedge funds net purchasers of stocks for first time in 10 weeks, Bank of America says
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Hedge funds bought more U.S. stocks than they sold last week for the first time in ten weeks, adding $554 million …
Fisker expects to deliver unsold 2023 vehicles in first quarter, gains dealer traction
(Reuters) – Fisker said on Tuesday it expects to sell all its nearly 5,000 unsold vehicles made last year by the end of the first …
Dubai’s GDP grew by 3.3% in first nine months of 2023
RIYADH (Reuters) – Dubai’s gross domestic product grew 3.3% between January and September 2023, according to data released by state news agency WAM on Sunday. …
Rhode Island U.S. Attorney’s Office Hosts Successful First Annual Coat Drive
PROVIDENCE, RI – The first annual coat drive organized by the Rhode Island U.S. Attorney’s Office (RI-USAO) took place on January 18th at Kennedy Plaza …
USDA confirms first big US soy sale to China since mid-December
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday confirmed private sales of 297,000 metric tons of U.S. soybeans to China, the first …
Japan’s SLIM spacecraft lands on moon, a first for the country
By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan on Saturday became the world’s fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon, as the space agency …
Annual foreign investment flows into China shrinks first time since 2012
By Joe Cash BEIJING (Reuters) – Foreign direct investment into China shrank for the first time in over a decade in 2023, data released by …
BlackRock’s spot bitcoin ETF first to hit $1 billion in assets
(Reuters) – BlackRock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) hit $1 billion in assets in the first four days of trading, the first to clinch the …
Tokyo Jan core inflation seen falling below 2%, first time in 20 months: Reuters poll
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) – Core consumer inflation in Japan’s capital Tokyo in January likely fell below 2% for the first time since May …
Lamborghini topped 10,000 sales last year for first time, CEO says
MILAN (Reuters) – Italian luxury sports carmaker Lamborghini sold over 10,000 vehicles last year for the first time, its Chairman and Chief Executive Stephan Winkelmann …
The White House Hosted Its First ‘Climate Corps’ Info Session, And It Was Exactly What You’d Expect
The White House Hosted Its First ‘Climate Corps’ Info Session, And It Was Exactly What You’d Expect Nick Pope on January 15, 2024 The White …
Peru’s economy grows in November for first time since April
LIMA (Reuters) – Peru’s GDP saw positive growth in November after six months in the red, the government said on Monday, beating analyst forecasts and …
Historic Moment as Lisa Crate Sworn in as First Female Mayor of Brick Township
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – In a historic event for Brick Township, Lisa Crate was sworn in as the first-elected female Mayor in the township’s nearly …
UN says 2,000 peacekeepers to leave eastern Congo in withdrawal’s first phase
KINSHASA (Reuters) – About 2,000 U.N. troops will leave restive eastern areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo by the end of April in the …
Toms River Braces for Second Winter Storm; Mayor Commends First Responders
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As Toms River residents face another winter storm, Mayor Dan Rodrick extends gratitude to the local Police Department, EMS, OEM, and …
Martin County First Responders Extinguish Raging Boat Fire
MARTIN COUNTY, FL – The Martin County Sheriff’s Office highlighted the exceptional teamwork displayed by the Martin County Sheriff’s Marine Unit, Jupiter Island Police Marine …
LG opens first EV charging station factory in the US
(Reuters) – LG Electronics on Friday opened its first factory in the U.S. for assembling electric-vehicle charging stations as the South Korean electronics giant looks …
North Korea poised to admit first known tourists since 2020
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – A group from Russia is poised to be the first known tourists allowed into North Korea since anti-pandemic border …
US judge allows first nitrogen-gas execution to proceed
By Jonathan Allen (Reuters) – A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that Alabama can proceed later this month with the first execution by nitrogen gas …
US FTC reaches first location data tracking settlement
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – Outlogic, a Virginia-based data broker, agreed to stop selling sensitive location data that helps track people’s whereabouts, as part of …
Ice Fishing is a Thing in New Jersey, But First You Need the Ice
TRENTON, NJ – NJ Fish & Wildlife is organizing an interactive seminar on ice fishing, focusing on safety and techniques. The event is scheduled for …
New Jersey’s Millionaire First Lady Raises $3 Million from Other Millionaires in Six Weeks for Senate Run
TRENTON, NJ – First Lady Tammy Murphy has raised $3.2 million in her first six weeks as a candidate. This figure surpasses Congressman Andy Kim’s …
US Navy Ship Fends Off Drone Attack From Yemen In First Confirmed Act Of ‘Self-Defense’ Since Israel-Hamas War Began
US Navy Ship Fends Off Drone Attack From Yemen In First Confirmed Act Of ‘Self-Defense’ Since Israel-Hamas War Began Jake Smith on January 6, 2024 …
Women Shine in Ocean County Politics Taking Key Positions in Local Governments
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – In a landmark event for Brick Township, Lisa Crate was sworn in as the first female mayor in the municipality’s nearly …
First Homicide of 2024 Recorded in North Philadelphia
NORTH PHILADELPHIA, PA – Early Tuesday, a 35-year-old man was fatally shot in North Philadelphia, marking the city’s first homicide of 2024. The incident occurred …
Jennifer Kuhn Named First Woman to Lead Jackson Township Council in 15 Years
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Councilwoman Jennifer Kuhn has been appointed to serve as the next president of the township council for the 2024 …
Statesville Lottery Winner Claims First $100,000 Top Prize in New Game
STATESVILLE, NC, JANUARY 3, 2024 — Tommy Scott, a resident of Statesville, won the first $100,000 top prize in the newly launched Money Bag scratch-off …
Kirkland & Ellis tops M&A legal adviser rankings for first time
By Anirban Sen NEW YORK (Reuters) – Kirkland & Ellis, the world’s largest law firm by revenue, has for the first time ranked No. 1 …
Baltimore Rings in New Year With Gunfire, First Shootings of 2024
BALTIMORE, MD – A shooting incident is currently under investigation in Baltimore’s Western District following an event in the early hours of January 1. At …
China’s yuan down on first trading day of 2024, policy easing eyed
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s yuan eased against the dollar on the first trading day of the year on Tuesday, pressured by rising bets of monetary …
China’s Li Auto expects to launch first fully electric EV in March
(Reuters) – China’s Li Auto Inc said on Sunday it expects to launch and begin deliveries of its first fully electric car in March. Li …
Seaside Heights to Ring in New Year with Family Friendly First Night
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – First Night Ocean County in Seaside Heights offers a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration starting at 1 p.m. The event features …
Macomb County Graduate Wins $150,000 in First Online Lottery Attempt
MACOMB COUNTY, MI — A 25-year-old woman from Macomb County experienced an incredible stroke of beginners’ luck, winning $150,000 the first time she played the …
Iredell County Man Wins $100,000 in First Digital Instant Lottery Game
MOORESVILLE, NC — An ordinary Sunday turned extraordinary for Francis Garcia Arita, a resident of Mooresville, who became the first player to win $100,000 playing …
EV maker VinFast launches first dealership in the US
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast has launched its first partnership with a U.S.-based dealer, North Carolina-based Leith Automotive Group, its latest …
Satanic Temple Unveils First High School Student-Led Club
Satanic Temple Unveils First High School Student-Led Club Kate Anderson on December 26, 2023 The Satanic Temple (TST) announced Tuesday that it will be opening …
Uruguay’s migrant population grows for first time in a century, driven by Venezuelans, Cubans
By Lucinda Elliott MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) – For the first time since mass European migration to the Americas at the turn of the 20th century, the number …
Argentina places $3.7 billion in first peso debt auction under Milei
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s government placed 2.96 trillion pesos ($3.7 billion) at a debt auction on Wednesday, according to an economy ministry statement, coming …
Japan aims to trim budget for first time in 12 years, 2024-25 draft shows
By Takaya Yamaguchi and Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s government aims to reduce its budget next fiscal year for the first time in 12 years, …
Disney to open first Zootopia-themed attraction in Shanghai
By Casey Hall SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Shanghai Disney Resort will open a Zootopia-themed attraction to the public on Wednesday aiming to capitalise on a post-pandemic …
Bank Indonesia likely done with hikes, first cut in Q3 2024: Reuters poll
By Anant Chandak BENGALURU (Reuters) – Bank Indonesia will maintain its key policy rate for a second month on Thursday as inflation is within its …
New Jersey Volunteer First Responders Could Soon Get a Large Tax Credit
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate Law and Public Safety Committee has advanced a bill that would allow volunteer firefighters, first aid, and rescue …
Florida Man Charged in New York’s First Investigative Genetic Genealogy Rape Cases
BRONX, NY – The use of Investigative Genetic Genealogy has led to the indictment of a Florida man for two separate rape cases dating back …
A Staggering Number Of Borrowers Missed Their First Payment On Student Loans Since Pandemic Freeze Ended
A Staggering Number Of Borrowers Missed Their First Payment On Student Loans Since Pandemic Freeze Ended Brandon Poulter on December 16, 2023 Nearly 40% of …
Virginia Mom Heading To Prison After 6-Year-Old Son Shot His First Grade Teacher
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Deja Taylor, a 25-year-old mother, was sentenced to two years in prison for felony child neglect related to an incident where …