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Multi-vehicle crash in Barnegat sends several to hospitals

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BARNEGAT, N.J. – A multi-vehicle accident on Barnegat Boulevard North Tuesday morning resulted in multiple injuries and hospitalizations, authorities said. The crash occurred at approximately 7:11 a.m. between Melissa Drive and Rosehill Road when a black 2011 Hyundai Elantra, driven by a 40-year-old woman with a 14-year-old male passenger, struck the rear of a stopped 2020 Acura MDX. The impact caused the Acura, operated by a 45-year-old woman with a 15-year-old male passenger, to collide with a 2010 Ford Taurus before overturning onto its roof. The Ford Taurus, driven by a 17-year-old male, was pushed into the back of a

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Several Healthcare Lifelines Available for Illegal Immigrants Living in New Jersey

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Undocumented immigrants in New Jersey face hurdles but find healthcare lifelines TRENTON, N.J. — Undocumented immigrants in New Jersey have access to a range of healthcare services despite being ineligible for many federal programs, thanks to state initiatives and nonprofit organizations. These services aim to address urgent medical needs and provide preventive care for those who might otherwise go untreated. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are a critical resource, offering low-cost or free medical care without regard to immigration status. These centers provide services such as vaccinations, prenatal care, and mental health counseling, with fees determined on a sliding scale

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Major crashes and lengthy backups snarled New Jersey highways Wednesday, leaving drivers contending with miles-long delays on several key routes.

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HARDING TOWNSHIP, N.J. — New Jersey’s Wednesday morning commute was marked by a series of accidents and traffic jams, creating widespread delays on major roadways across the state. A disabled vehicle on I-287 northbound south of Exit 33 for Harter Road/US 202 in Harding Township closed the right lane as of 8:20 a.m., adding to the already heavy morning traffic. On I-295 southbound, a crash north of Exit 36 for NJ 73 in Mount Laurel Township closed the right shoulder as of 8:18 a.m. Motorists were urged to exercise caution while navigating the area. A collision on the George Washington

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Man Found Shot Several Times in Baltimore

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BALTIMORE, Md. — A 34-year-old man is recovering after being shot multiple times in Southwest Baltimore on Saturday evening, according to police. Officers from the Southwest District responded to reports of a shooting around 5:59 p.m. on November 9, 2024, in the 3700 block of Edmondson Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim with multiple gunshot wounds to his arms and legs. The man was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, where he is currently listed in stable condition. Southwest District shooting detectives have taken over the investigation and are working to identify suspects and determine a motive for the

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NYPD On Alert for Vehicle Used in Several Robberies Citywide

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The New York City Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying individuals and a vehicle connected to a series of robberies across several precincts. The incidents occurred in the 44th, 62nd, 106th, 109th, 111th, and 112th precincts. The robberies involved armed individuals demanding high-value items, with multiple victims targeted throughout the city. The first incident was reported on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, around 9:50 p.m., near 172 Street and Northern Boulevard. A 32-year-old male victim was approached by two individuals who displayed a firearm and stole a necklace valued at approximately $70,000. The suspects fled in a white Mercedes-Benz

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Firefighters Rescue Several as Fire Erupts at Frederick Restaurant

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FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. — Firefighters in Frederick County rescued several individuals after a fire erupted at a restaurant on Tuesday morning, according to local officials. The fire broke out just before 9:30 a.m. at the River Bar and Grill on the 100 block of North Market Street. Crews from Frederick County Fire and Rescue quickly responded to the scene and managed to save multiple people from the burning building. As firefighters battled the blaze, Market Street was shut down between Church Street and 3rd Street. The fire also affected two neighboring buildings, displacing residents from 10 units. One person was

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Victim Found Shot Several Times in Baltimore

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BALTIMORE, MD — A shooting in Baltimore’s Northwest District late Tuesday night has left an unidentified male hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds. At approximately 10:06 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 4100 block of Patterson Avenue following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found the victim suffering from several gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Northwest District Shooting detectives have taken over the investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact detectives at 410-396-2466. Anonymous tips can also be submitted via the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

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High Tides Force Closures of Several Delaware Surf Fishing Beaches

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Dover, DE — Delaware Natural Resources Police announced the temporary closure of multiple surf fishing beaches due to extreme high tides. Affected beaches are currently closed and will be monitored throughout the day for potential reopening later. At Cape Henlopen State Park, Beach Plum, Point Beach, Navy Beach, and Herring Point are all closed. Gordons Beach remains open. In Delaware Seashore State Park, 3Rs and Key Box beaches are open, along with the North End of Faithful Steward Beach. However, Conquest Beach is closed. Fenwick Island State Park has closed all surf fishing areas. Visitors are advised to check individual

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Tragic Flooding at D.C. Doggy Day Care Claims Lives of Several Dogs

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WASHINGTON, D.C.— A devastating flood at District Dogs in Northeast D.C. on Monday night resulted in the deaths of several dogs after heavy rain caused water to surge into the facility. The incident occurred when six feet of water accumulated along Rhode Island Avenue, ultimately breaking through the front glass of the doggy day care. The flooding left multiple vehicles stranded under a nearby overpass, and D.C. Fire and EMS rescued ten people from the street and an additional ten people and twenty dogs from inside the day care. Unfortunately, some of the dogs could not be saved. DC Fire

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Violence in Chicago: Two Dead and Several Injured in Weekend Shootings

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CHICAGO, IL – A series of violent incidents rocked Chicago this weekend, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries. Victims’ ages span from 12 to 53 years. The violence began on Friday night when a 17-year-old boy was shot in the leg on West 18th Street. He was later taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition. Shortly thereafter, a 14-year-old boy suffered a critical abdominal wound after being shot by a gunman from a black Jeep in East 65th Street. Later on the same night, a 24-year-old man was found with severe gunshot wounds to his head and body on

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Fire At Toms River Homeless Encampment: One of Several Friday Night Calls

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TOMS RIVER, NJ— On Friday afternoon, Toms River Fire Companies No. 1 and No. 2 were dispatched to a fire at a commercial property on Highland Parkway. At approximately 4:45 PM, the units arrived to find a fire in a small homeless encampment in the woods behind the property. The fire, which involved various personal belongings including a camping tent, was quickly extinguished without further incident. Nobody was reported injured during the incident. The scene prompted investigations by the Toms River Police Department, Ocean County Prosecutors Office, and the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention after discovering items such as

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Red Lobster Files for Bankruptcy, Closes Several Maryland Locations

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Orlando, FL – Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, initiating a significant restructuring of its business operations. According to its website, the company has temporarily closed its restaurants in Columbia, Laurel, Silver Spring, and Gaithersburg in Maryland, which has over a dozen Red Lobster locations. This decision is part of an effort to streamline operations and stabilize its financial position. The restructuring process is expected to include negotiations with creditors and a reevaluation of its business model. Red Lobster aims to emerge from bankruptcy with a more sustainable and profitable framework. Further details regarding the timeline for

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El Paso area CBP officers begin week with several large drug busts

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EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at El Paso area ports of entry made multiple significant drug seizures to start the week. The activity including fentanyl and cocaine seizures totaling 124 pounds.  “The drugs seized by our CBP workforce will not cause harm in the communities we share,” said CBP El Paso Director Field Operations Hector A. Mancha. “We are hard at work every day utilizing multiple tools to identify and stop those who attempt to circumvent our inspection process.” Fentanyl bundles seized by CBP. On May 1, CBP officers working at the Ysleta port

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Biden Admin Accuses Several Israeli Military Units Of ‘Gross Violations Of Human Rights’

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The Biden administration accused five Israel Defense Force (IDF) units of “gross violations of human rights” on Monday. The incidents the IDF units are accused of committing happened outside of Gaza before the war between Israel and Hamas started on Oct. 7, State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel said during a press briefing. Four of the five IDF units have remedied the alleged violations, and Israel submitted additional information to the U.S. regarding the fifth unit, which is a majority ultra-Orthodox infantry brigade, The Times of Israel reported. The Biden Administration is still determining whether to withhold military aid to the

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Ted Cruz’s Senate Opponent Says He Supports Israel—But Several Of His Donors Are Pro-Palestinian Activists

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Democratic Rep. Colin Allred of Texas, who is challenging Sen. Ted Cruz in November’s election, has publicly supported Israel while also receiving donations from several pro-Palestinian activists. Following the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in Israel, Allred said that his “support for Israel and its right to defend itself is unwavering,” but the congressman has accepted contributions over the years from individuals and organizations who take a less friendly stance toward the Jewish state. Individuals who blamed the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks on Israel, encouraged people to join groups allegedly linked to Palestinian terror organizations, defended Israeli-designated terror groups, accused Israel

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse Caused by Strike with Cargo Ship, Several Missing

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BALTIMORE, MD—Early Tuesday morning, a colossal 948-foot container ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing a significant portion of the bridge to collapse into the Patapsco River. Cars and individuals fell into the river, sparking a massive rescue operation. Two survivors were rescued from the wreckage, one in a critical condition. Authorities are still searching for additional victims in the river after the bridge, spanning 1.6 miles, was severely damaged. Baltimore officials estimate that at least seven individuals were thrown into the water following the collision, which has disrupted operations at one of the United States’

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Drunk Driver Nearly Crashes Several Times on Route 166 in Toms River, Police Report

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River police officers arrested Miguel Sanchez-Garcia after he was observed by patrol officers swerving and having difficulty maintaining his lane of travel. A traffic stop was initiated after a following officer observed Mr. Sanchez-Garcia nearly causing several accidents while traveling on Route 166 in Glenwood Road. He initially failed all of the officer’s field sobriety tests and was reported to ave a blood alcohol content of .22%. Sanchez-Garcia was arrested and transported to police headquarters.

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El Nino conditions set to continue for several months

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(Reuters) – El Nino is expected to continue for several months, with a 73% chance it will retreat between April and June, the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) said on Thursday. El Nino is a weather pattern associated with a disruption of wind patterns that means warmer ocean surface temperatures in the eastern and central Pacific. It can provoke extreme weather phenomena such as wildfires, tropical cyclones and prolonged droughts, and has impacted markets, especially emerging markets that are the most exposed to swings in food and energy prices. Costs of staples in Brazil, including beef and rice,

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AQR ends 2023 with double digit returns thanks to stocks, gas and iron ore – source

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By Nell Mackenzie LONDON (Reuters) -Billionaire investor Cliff Asness’s AQR Capital Management finished 2023 with double digit returns in several of its funds, buoyed by stock selection, bonds, European natural gas and iron ore, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday. The $99 billion investment manager, known for its quantitative strategies, returned a net 18.5% for the year in its AQR Absolute Return strategy, its longest running multi-strategy, the source familiar with the firm’s performance said. This compared with an almost 44% net return in 2022, the source said. Stock selection and in particular, value investing helped explain

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McDonald’s CEO says several markets in Middle East seeing impact from conflict

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(Reuters) -McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said on Thursday several markets in Middle East and even some outside the region are experiencing a “meaningful business impact” due to the conflict as well as “associated misinformation” about the brand. Major western fast-food chains including McDonald’s have been hit by a largely spontaneous, grassroots boycott campaign over the military offensive in the Gaza Strip since the deadly Hamas attack in southern Israel on Oct. 7. Western brands are feeling the impact in Egypt and Jordan, and there are signs the campaign is spreading in some other Arab regions such as Kuwait and Morocco.

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Jordan says one soldier, several drug dealers killed in Syria border clash

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By Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN (Reuters) – The Jordanian army said on Tuesday it killed several smugglers during dawn clashes that left one of its soldiers dead as a large group of drug dealers crossed the border from Syria. The army said smugglers, who had infiltrated under cover of heavy fog, fled back into Syria in the incident only a week after three smugglers were shot dead trying to smuggle large quantities of captagon pills – a mix of amphetamines. “A clash took place with tens of smugglers who fired at border guards and exploited poor visibility and heavy fog to

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Weekend of Gun Violence in Philadelphia: Multiple Shootings Leave Several Wounded, One Teen Dead

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – Multiple shootings occurred last weekend in Philadelphia, resulting in several people wounded and a 17-year-old boy dead. One notable incident occurred around 7:40 p.m. on the 5300 block of North 5th Street. A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot and later pronounced dead at Albert Einstein Hospital. Another 17-year-old boy was wounded in the shooting, suffering a gunshot wound to the right cheek. He is reported to be in stable condition at Nazareth Hospital. Other incidents included a 35-year-old man shot at 34th Street and Fairmount Avenue, a 38-year-old man shot on Elmwood Avenue, and a 35-year-old man

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Flood Watch Issued for Several Maryland Counties, Safety Advisory Released

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The Maryland Department of Emergency Management has announced a flood watch for Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne, and Talbot Counties. The watch is effective from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon, with concerns of heavy rain and high winds forecasted. In some areas, the rain may transition into snow. Residents are advised to exercise caution, especially concerning power-related issues. In the event of power loss, those using generators are reminded to adhere strictly to all manufacturer safety requirements. For those employing alternate power sources for heating, it is crucial to maintain these sources vigilantly and be alert for any signs of fire

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New York Man Admits Tax Evasion over Several Years

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TRENTON, N.J. – A New York man today admitted evading personal income taxes for the tax years 2016 through 2018, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Khuram Raja, 37, of Locust Valley, New York, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Zahid N. Quraishi in Trenton federal court to an information charging him with one count of tax evasion. According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court: During tax years 2016, 2017, and 2018, Raja owned and operated a company that provided construction and building services. Raja earned income from the company, and filed business tax returns

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