Red Dead Redemption II’s Arthur Morgan to Headline Ocean City Comic Convention
OCEAN CITY, NJ – If you played the hit Rockstar Games video game Red Dead Redemption II, you’ll be familiar with Arthur Morgan, the main …
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Some New Jerseyans Still Reeling From COVID-19 Lockdowns May Qualify for Utility Shutoff Protection
TRENTON – New Jerseyans still reeling from the negative financial impacts of business closures and business restrictions under Governor Phil Murphy’s pandemic executive power-based shutdowns might …
UK may provide more help to households on energy bills -Sunday Times
LONDON – The British government could provide another multi-billion pound package to help shield households from a further jump in energy bills later this year …
Bank of Mexico governor says pace of hikes may change as needed
By Anthony Esposito ACAPULCO, Mexico – The Bank of Mexico does not need to strictly track the U.S. Federal Reserve’s expected interest rates hike path …
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 …
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) …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
U.S. House vote on bill banning imports of Russian oil may come as soon as Tuesday – Hoyer
– U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said that a House vote on a bill banning imports of Russian oil and other energy …
Thai GDP growth may miss forecast this year over Ukraine crisis – Finance Minister
BANGKOK – Thailand’s economy may grow less than the 3.5 to 4.5% forecast this year due to the impact of the Ukraine crisis on tourism, …
Shipping Russia banned goods may lead to blacklisting, U.S. warns companies
By Karen Freifeld and Alexandra Alper NEW YORK/WASHINGTON – The Biden administration is threatening to add companies to a trade blacklist if they skirt new …
Shore legislators want $5,000 tax credit for volunteer firefighters, EMTs
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Shore area legislators are hoping their bill to create a $5,000 income tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and EMTs passes on …
New Jersey’s black heritage to be recognized under proposed bill in Trenton
TRENTON, NJ – You might not have heard of it, but if a bill sponsored by African American Republican State Assemblyman Antwan McClellan’s bill makes …
Russia may allow outside firms to maintain airliners amid sanctions, Tass says
OTTAWA – Russia could allow passenger airliners to be maintained by third-party firms in a bid to help its domestic carriers hit by sanctions over …
Bucco calls for a total lift on COVID-19 mandates after governor’s health emergency ends Monday
TRENTON, NJ – When Governor Phil Murphy’s state public health emergency expires on Monday, so should the lingering vaccine and mask mandates in public offices …
Governor Murphy’s COVID-19 Press Conferences End Today
TRENTON, NJ – For two years, Governor Phil Murphy has held regularly scheduled COVID-19 press briefings to defend his actions during the pandemic. Those actions …
Today is the last day for New Jersey’s school face mask mandate
TOMS RIVER, NJ – For most students across New Jersey, Friday represents the final day of Governor Phil Murphy’s school mask mandate for students, teachers, …
Durr says Murphy giving too many excuses and not enough answers on closed state offices
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senator Ed Durr said he’s tired of Governor Phil Murphy’s long line of excuses to keep state offices closed to …
Mining companies may pause growth plans amid Ukraine war, inflation
By Clara Denina and Praveen Menon – Flush with cash after bumper earnings, mining companies straddle a delicate balancing act as they benefit from soaring …
Analysis-U.S. House panel’s push for Trump criminal charges may fall flat
By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump appears unlikely to face federal criminal charges for his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss …
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Obstructing Police during May 20, 2020 Pittsburgh Protest
PITTSBURGH – A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to a charge of obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder, United States Attorney Cindy K. …
Testa: Murphy’s Plan to Fire 60% of New Jersey’s Prison Guards is not a Smart Idea
TRENTON, NJ – Even though Governor Phil Murphy has emptied state prisons and is continuing to give early COVID-19 release to even more inmates, New …
Nerve damage may explain some cases of long COVID -U.S. study
By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO – A small study of patients suffering from persistent symptoms long after a bout of COVID-19 found that nearly 60% had …
Attorney General’s New Vehicle Pursuit Policy Handcuffs Police, Bergen Says
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s new vehicle pursuit policy prohibiting when a police officer can initiate the pursuit of a suspect is coming under fire today. …
New Jersey’s new “safe passing” law goes into effect today, here’s what you need to know
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The shore is a busy place in the summer, full of pedestrians, skateboarders, and bicyclists coming and going between the beach, …
New Jersey’s 73-year-old criminal ban on pumping your own gas could soon end
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey motorists may soon be able to pump their own gas. That is if a bipartisan-sponsored bill introduced in the state …
Million Dollar Lottery Ticket Sold at Jersey Shore Wawa
NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ – Those long and cold winter Wildwood Days just got better for one lucky North Wildwood resident on Monday. The lucky winner …
Motorcyclist, 68 killed in Crash in Mays Landing
MAYS LANDING, NJ – A 68-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a single-vehicle crash, the Hamilton Police Department reported on Tuesday. According to a statement released …
South Los Angeles Man Pleads Guilty to Arson for Setting Hancock Park Pizzeria Ablaze During May 2020 Civil Disturbances
LOS ANGELES – A South Los Angeles man pleaded today to a federal criminal charge for deliberately setting Hancock Park’s Pizzeria Mozza restaurant on …