Sen. Andy Kim backs Kids Online Safety Act, citing rising mental health risks for youth
TRENTON, N.J. — U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) expressed strong support for the Kids Online Safety Act in a letter to constituents this week, emphasizing the urgent need to increase protections for…
Monmouth Poll Shows Concern for Illegal Immigration Rising
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ — According to the latest Monmouth University Poll, public concern regarding illegal immigration has escalated during President Joe Biden’s administration compared to previous administrations. For the first time…
Farmers in Europe step up protests against rising costs, green rules
By Marco Trujillo and Philip Blenkinsop PARIS/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – French and Belgian farmers set up dozens of blockades on highways and on access roads to a major container port on Wednesday to…
Home prices kept rising in November – FHFA
By Amina Niasse NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. home prices rose in November at the swiftest annual rate in 11 months, indicating a recovery in the housing market may be taking hold.…
Strong US economic outlook buffers stocks against rising yields -Goldman
By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK (Reuters) – A strong economic outlook is helping U.S. stocks weather a rise in Treasury yields, though that could change if factors such as tighter monetary policy…
It’s Stalking Awareness Month as ACPO Sheds Light on Rising Crime
ATLANTIC COUNTY, NJ – January marks the twentieth National Stalking Awareness Month, as recognized by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office (ACPO). The ACPO, in conjunction with the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource…
Japan Dec industrial output seen rising; outlook uncertain: Reuters poll
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s industrial output likely expanded in December thanks to the easing of supply constraints, although the outlook for this month appears to be cloudy amid disruption…
Dubai sees rising appetite from Chinese asset managers -regulator chief
By Xie Yu HONG KONG (Reuters) – Chinese asset managers are lining up for licenses to operate in Dubai, said Ian Johnston, chief executive of the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), as…
Risk of EU prices rising, growth slowing from Red Sea attacks -EU trade chief
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union faces a risk of consumer prices surging and growth slowing due to disruptions to shipping through the Red Sea, though it has yet to feel an…
Suffolk County Forms Task Force to Combat Rising Home Burglaries and Vehicle Thefts
In response to a concerning pattern of crime, Suffolk County Police Department, along with several other law enforcement agencies, has established a multi-jurisdictional task force. This initiative is focused on addressing a…
Global unemployment seen rising modestly in 2024: UN labour body
GENEVA (Reuters) – The global unemployment rate is expected to inch up to 5.2% this year primarily because of a rise in joblessness in advanced economies, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said…
Canada’s big-bank CEOs see bad-debt provisions rising this year
By Nivedita Balu TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada’s big banks are preparing to set aside more rainy-day funds in the new fiscal year to deal with rising bad debts as their customers struggle…
India Dec inflation likely picked up to 5.87% on rising food costs – Reuters poll
By Milounee Purohit BENGALURU (Reuters) – India’s retail inflation likely edged up in December on higher food prices but stayed within the Reserve Bank of India’s target range for a fourth consecutive…
Hunterdon County Officials Warn Residents of Rising Internet and Phone Scams
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ — Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson and Sheriff Frederick. W. Brown are raising awareness among residents about the increasing prevalence of internet and phone scams. The FBI has reported phishing…
US bankruptcies surged 18% in 2023 and seen rising again in 2024 -report
(Reuters) – U.S. bankruptcy filings surged by 18% in 2023 on the back of higher interest rates, tougher lending standards and the continued runoff of pandemic-era backstops, data published Wednesday showed, although…
Rising Delaware River Forces Road Closures in Bucks County
BUCKS COUNTY, PA – Due to rising levels of the Delaware River reaching action stage, North Delaware Avenue has been closed to traffic. Barricades have been placed, and all traffic is being…
Governor Murphy Looks to AI to Combat Rising Sea Levels and Global Warming
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced the future of artificial intelligence has arrived in New Jersey and he solidified that future through a partnership with Princeton University. The…
Israel shipping costs rising as lines pull out and Red Sea attacks worsen
By Jonathan Saul LONDON (Reuters) – The cost of shipping goods to Israel by sea has risen in recent days as some container lines pull out while others impose new surcharges, adding…
Bethesda Store Sells $50,000 Powerball Ticket Amid Rising Jackpot
BETHESDA, MD – As the Powerball jackpot continues to grow, a lucky ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Bethesda for the drawing on December 13. This ticket, along with 19,370 other winning…
Arctic warming threatens wider world with rising seas-US report
By Timothy Gardner and Daniel Trotta (Reuters) – The Arctic experienced the warmest summer on record this year, contributing to extraordinary wildfires and melting glaciers while threatening the rest of the world…
Red Sea shipping costs rising after Houthis target more commercial vessels
By Jonathan Saul LONDON (Reuters) – The cost of shipping goods through the Red Sea is rising as Yemen’s Houthis step up attacks on ships they deem connected to Israel with fears…
China’s Nov new yuan loans seen rising on policy support: Reuters Poll
By Joe Cash BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s new loans are expected to have jumped in November from the previous month and exceeded the year-earlier amount, a Reuters poll showed, as the central…
Inflation, Supply Chain Issues, Rising Costs Affecting Jack Daniels’ Parent Company
LOUISVILLE, KY – Brown-Forman Corporation, known for its Jack Daniel’s whiskey, revised its net sales forecast for 2024 downward on Wednesday. The adjustment comes as consumers increasingly opt for less expensive alternatives…
Vilsack sees China’s purchases of US corn rising again, urges end to over-reliance on single markets
By Andrea Shalal and Leah Douglas WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Wednesday said China took advantage of lower prices for corn in Brazil, leading to a nearly 20% drop…
Muslims in Europe feel vulnerable to rising hostility over Israel-Gaza
By Layli Foroudi, Thomas Escritt, Andrew MacAskill and Sarah Marsh PARIS/BERLIN/LONDON (Reuters) – Jian Omar, a Berlin lawmaker of Kurdish-Syrian background, feels unprotected by police after suffering hate-filled flyers mixed with glass…
Canada banks’ quarterly profits seen hit by rising provisions
By Nivedita Balu TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada’s big banks are likely to wrap up a challenging financial year with another quarter of declining profits and rising bad debt provisions amid a slowing…
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