Heroin and crack seized in Cape May County drug raid
Cape May Court House, NJ – A 48-year-old man from the Villas section of Lower Township was arrested Friday following a multi-agency drug investigation that resulted in the seizure of heroin, crack…
U.S. sets May offshore wind auction for areas off the Carolinas
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON -The Biden administration on Friday announced it will hold a wind energy auction for two areas off the coast of North and South Carolina in May as part…
Three Men Plead Guilty To Setting Fire To Police Vehicle During May 2020 Protest In Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Three Las Vegas men pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to and setting fire to a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) patrol vehicle during a protest in downtown…
Japan inflation may perk up but lacks momentum, says BOJ’s Kataoka
TOKYO – Japan’s consumer inflation may briefly exceed 1.5% but likely will not gain momentum to sustainably head toward the central bank’s 2% target, Bank of Japan board member Goushi Kataoka said…
EU may discuss more borrowing option in a few weeks -Gentiloni
By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS – The European Union will discuss in a few weeks whether it needs to jointly borrow more money in response to the challenges created by Russia’s invasion of…
U.S. rate futures raise odds for hefty rate hike in May after Powell comments
NEW YORK – Federal funds rate futures on Monday raised the chances of a half percentage-point tightening by the Federal Reserve at the next policy meeting in May, after hawkish comments from…
Czech central bank may discuss further use of FX reserves to slow inflation
PRAGUE – The Czech central bank may discuss whether to use its large foreign exchange reserves to not only stabilise exchange rate fluctuations but also for fighting inflation, central bank Governor Jiri…
Hospital Admits Trans Patient May Have Raped Woman After Denying Any Men Were There, UK Parliament Member Says
Hospital Admits Trans Patient May Have Raped Woman After Denying Any Men Were There, UK Parliament Member Says Laurel Duggan on March 18, 2022 A member of parliament in the U.K. said…
Ukraine war food price spikes may push 40 million into extreme poverty-development group
WASHINGTON – Massive price spikes for food and energy sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will push over 40 million people into extreme poverty, the Center for Global Development (CGDEV) said on…
Fed may have to be more aggressive after hiking rates this year, Kashkari says
By Ann Saphir – The Federal Reserve should raise its policy rate to the range of 1.75% to 2% this year, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said on Friday, and at least…
Fed’s Waller says series of half point rate increases may be needed at coming meetings – CNBC
WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller said economic risks around the war in Ukraine led him to vote in favor of a quarter percentage point rate increase at the Fed meeting…
Paybotic, a Leading Provider of Affordable Payment Solutions in the Cannabis Industry and Surrounding Markets, Participating in Trade Shows Across the U.S. in March, April, and May 2022
Recognizing the Growing Need for its Cannabis Payment Solution Services, Paybotic to Showcase to Growing Number of Cannabis Business Owners WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 17, 2022 — Paybotic, a leading provider…
Past Fed hiking cycles, from sanguine to severe, may say little about this one
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON – U.S. politicians know high inflation can bring careers in public office to an early end, but it is ultimately up to the unelected officials of the Federal…
World Bank says Ukraine war may prompt grain shortages in poor countries
By David Lawder WASHINGTON -The World Bank on Wednesday said a number of developing countries face near-term wheat supply shortages due to their high dependence on Ukrainian wheat exports that have been…
Ukraine crisis may reshape role of central bank digital currency, says ex-BOJ official
By Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada TOKYO – Sanctions imposed on Russia could prod more countries like China to look at central bank digital currencies (CBDC) as a tool to counter the…
Russia’s war in Ukraine may ‘fundamentally alter’ global economic, political order – IMF
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will affect the entire global economy by slowing growth and jacking up inflation, and could fundamentally reshape the global economic order in the…
Amazon may be days away from closing deal to buy film studio MGM
WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES – Amazon.com Inc could be days away from closing its deal to buy MGM, the fabled studio behind “Rocky” and “James Bond,” as a mid-March deadline for regulators to challenge…
Gas Prices hit all-time record high in New Jersey, U.S.
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Gas prices across New Jersey spiked and peaked in the past 7 days, according to GasBuddy.com, a nationwide gasoline price monitoring index website. At the Jersey Shore, stations…
Biden’s Green Transition May Usher In More Energy Insecurity. Here’s How
Biden’s Green Transition May Usher In More Energy Insecurity. Here’s How Thomas Catenacci on March 10, 2022 The Biden administration has pushed green energy in the wake of the Ukraine crisis —…
Global financial conditions at tightest since May 2009 – Goldman Sachs
By Yoruk Bahceli – Global financial conditions have reached their tightest since May 2009, according to a widely watched Goldman Sachs index, a possible sign of a world economic slowdown. Financial conditions…
Ukraine envoy to Japan says Putin may be willing to use nuclear weapons
TOKYO – The Ukrainian ambassador to Japan, Sergiy Korsunsky, said on Friday it was possible Russian President Vladimir Putin would be willing to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine in the face of…
Two charged for “deplorable” living conditions for young children in Wildwood
WILDWOOD, NJ – A Wildwood couple has been charged with child neglect after police showed up at a residence for an unrelated child welfare check. According to the Wildwood Police Department, on…
Ukraine war-related inflation may drive protests and riots, World Bank warns
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON – Soaring energy and food prices triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could exacerbate existing food security concerns in the Middle East and Africa, and may fuel growing…
Marine Mammal Stranding Center Helps Young Seal Pup Find Peace and Quiet after Medical Exam
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center not only saves marine mammals such as seals from dangerous situations at the Jersey Shore, sometimes they save the seals from ourselves. While seal sightings are relatively…
Russia may be using unguided ‘dumb’ bombs in Ukraine war -U.S. official
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON – The United States has seen indications that Russia’s military in its assault on Ukraine is using so-called dumb bombs that are unguided and greatly…
Rita’s Italian Ice Brings Back “First Day of Spring” Free Ice in 2022 After Pandemic Pause
TOMS RIVER, NJ – After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rita’s Italian Ice is bringing back their free Italian ice on the first day of spring promotion this year.…
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