Iraq bans 8 local banks from US dollar transactions
By Timour Azhari BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq has banned eight local commercial banks from engaging in U.S. dollar transactions, taking action to reduce fraud, money …
By Timour Azhari BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq has banned eight local commercial banks from engaging in U.S. dollar transactions, taking action to reduce fraud, money …
New Jersey’s beer brewing history is rich and diverse, with a landscape dotted by breweries that have garnered acclaim and a dedicated following. From coastal …
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is actively investigating two burglaries that occurred on Tuesday, January 23. Both incidents involved …
Wichita, KS – In a startling theft that has left the Wichita community in dismay, a statue of baseball legend Jackie Robinson was stolen from …
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – The New Zealand government on Friday withdrew a bill that would have allowed sixteen year olds to vote in …
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – In a significant community effort, the Somerset Patriots, along with Clinton Honda and Land Rover Princeton, have donated $25,000 to four Somerset …
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Fulfill, a prominent food bank in New Jersey, recently enhanced its operations by donating five new 2023 Ram ProMaster vans to …
(Reuters) – China has instructed heavily indebted local governments to delay or halt some state-funded infrastructure projects, three people with knowledge of the situation said, …
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township is calling for nominations for the Brick Hero Awards, an initiative designed to recognize and honor residents and businesses …
ORANGE COUNTY, NY – District Attorney David M. Hoovler has announced the sentencing of Anthony Dubuisson, a 27-year-old resident of Newburgh. The sentencing, which took …
(Reuters) -Two crew members are dead and one injured after a fire on a vessel at Port of Houston, Texas, a port official said on …
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 …
By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese manufacturers rushed to resume production four days after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake killed at least 94 and disrupted …
MIDDLETOWN, PA – A fortunate player in Berks County, Pennsylvania, has hit a significant online jackpot, winning a $300,000 prize from the Pennsylvania Lottery. The …
DEAL, NJ – In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Deal Police Department announced the successful delivery of several truckloads of food, donations, and …
SILVER SPRING, MD — A routine grocery shopping trip turned into a remarkable windfall for a Montgomery County man, who won $50,000 on a Cash …
NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé has issued an urgent appeal for public assistance in locating Theresa Sullivan-Oliver, 63, a resident …
LAGOS (Reuters) – The death toll in weekend attacks in the central Nigerian state of Plateau has risen to 113, a local official said on …
TRENTON, NJ – During a recent Assembly Housing Committee hearing regarding a significant bill on affordable housing, Assemblyman Rob Clifton and Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn raised …
FREEHOLD, NJ – Sgt. Michael Grochwoski and P.O. Thomas Parise of the local police department facilitated a heartwarming gesture earlier this week, delivering handmade quilts …
(Reuters) -Nicaragua arrested another Catholic bishop on Wednesday, a source in close contact with local church leaders told Reuters following local media reports, making the …
LOWER GWYNEDD TOWNSHIP, PA – The Lower Gwynedd Township Police Department reports a significant rise in package thefts across the country during the holiday season. …
TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY – The Toms River Township Government extended a heartfelt thank you to students from Washington Street, West Dover, Pine Beach, and …
(Reuters) – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) said on Thursday it had issued a formal warning to Citigroup’s local unit for failing to …
By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) – The New Mexico Supreme Court, based on arguments it heard on Wednesday, appeared poised to block several local ordinances in …
TEMPLE HILLS, MD — A routine errand run turned into a surprising win for a Fort Washington resident, who secured a $30,000 top prize from …
BALTIMORE, MD — A Baltimore nurse’s impromptu decision to purchase FAST PLAY tickets at Royal Farms #008 led to a remarkable $100,000 win. After enduring …
COLUMBUS, OH– A shooting in Columbus’s Hilltop neighborhood resulted in the death of 34-year-old Shawn Overly on Sunday afternoon. The Columbus Division of Police responded …
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The elderly mother of convicted Mexican crime boss Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has died after spending the last couple weeks in …
ORANGE COUNTY, NY — Turgaud Dubuisson, 30, of Newburgh, was sentenced on December 8, 2023, to 3⅓ to 10 years in prison for his role …
TRENTON, NJ – A significant legislative move to enhance the competitive edge of New Jersey-based insurance companies was achieved with the passage of a bill …
Gun Dealers Flee Blue State As Local Authorities Ratchet Up Red Tape Ryan Meilstrup on December 7, 2023 Firearms dealers are leaving California as localities …
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that John Dougherty, 63, of Philadelphia, PA and Brian Burrows, 63, of Mount Laurel, NJ, were …
DES MOINES, Iowa – A Bondurant man was sentenced today to 15 months in federal prison for failure to pay over employee trust fund taxes …
PHOENIX, Ariz. – A federal grand jury in Phoenix returned an indictment against Jeremie Sowerby, 45, of Fountain Hills, Arizona, on November 14, 2023, for …
Bowling Green, KY – A Russell County man was sentenced last week to 2 years and 3 months in federal prison for defrauding two Russell …
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents discovered migrants being stashed at a local motel in Laredo, Texas. On Nov.30, at approximately 3:15 p.m., Border …
‘Taking Away Local Control’: Whitmer Signs Massive Green Energy Mandate Into Law Ryan Meilstrup on November 28, 2023 Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer enacted one …
WASHINGTON – Alonzo Lewis, 38, of Washington, D.C. has been sentenced to a 30-year prison term for two counts of second-degree murder while armed …
Pro-Democrat ‘Local News’ Operation Raked In Cash From Prolific Dark Money Network In Lead-Up To Elections Robert Schmad on November 24, 2023 A media network …
By Gleb Stolyarov and Alexander Marrow MOSCOW (Reuters) – Chinese car sales in Russia appear to have peaked as domestic production recovers after the exodus …
MARTIN COUNTY, FL — In an unexpected turn of events during a recent search warrant execution, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) encountered an unusual …
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Two luxury homes in Hong Kong owned by the chairman of embattled property developer China Evergrande Group, Hui Ka Yan, have …
Another Carbon Pipeline Runs Headlong Into Local Opposition, Paperwork Problems Nick Pope on November 20, 2023 A major carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) pipeline has …
(Reuters) -At least one person was killed and three people were injured on Monday in a shooting at a Walmart store in Beavercreek, Ohio,WHIO television …
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s central bank and financial regulators pledged on Friday to ensure financing support for the property sector and to work together to …
On Oct. 12, 2023, at approximately 11:03 p.m., Border Patrol agents assigned to the U.S. Border Patrol Station in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, received a …
BRIDGETON, NJ — The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office seeks public assistance in identifying the owner of a truck involved in property damage at a local …
BEIJING (Reuters) – China has ordered its local governments to halt public-private partnership projects identified as “problematic” and replaced a 10% budget spending allowance for …
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Awards Reception at Argos Farm, 1250 Lacey Road, Forked River, …