Adidas says will grow in China in 2022
BERLIN – German sportswear company Adidas said on Thursday it would grow in its key market of China in 2022 even after it was hit …
will
France will need to boost deficit reduction plans after election – auditor
PARIS – The next French government will need to revise current budget deficit reduction plans after a presidential election in April to ensure France does …
Fairfax Teachers Union President Reportedly Says High COVID Numbers Are ‘Good News’ Because Masks Will Be Required
Kimberly Adams, president of the Fairfax Education Association, reportedly celebrated high COVID-19 transmission rates because it meant schools could continue to force children to wear …
New Jersey’s economically disadvantaged inner-city kids will remain masked up after March 7th
NEWARK, NJ – Newark and Camden, two of New Jersey’s most disadvantaged urban centers with large populations of minorities have both decided to keep their …
Guess what Camden, schools will continue to enforce mask mandate after March 7th
CAMDEN, NJ – If were looking to unmask your child in school on March 7th and live in Camden, think again. The Camden school district …
SpaceX chief Elon Musk ‘highly confident’ his Starship will reach orbit this year
(Corrects typographical error in Tesla, adds RIC; paragraph 6) By Steve Gorman -Elon Musk said on Thursday he was “highly confident” his new SpaceX Starship, …
‘Threatens Free Expression’: Senate Panel Passes Online Child Sex Bill Critics Say Will ‘Jeopardize Security’
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill Thursday which is intended to curb the spread of child sexual material online, but has drawn the ire …
Albuquerque man will remain detained on bank robbery charge
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Jason Scott Deane, 57, of Albuquerque, appeared in federal court on Feb. 4 for a preliminary and detention hearing on a charge …
China hopes U.S. will remove tariffs, end sanctions to create conditions for trade
BEIJING – China hopes the United States will remove additional tariffs on Chinese goods and end its sanctions and crackdowns as soon as possible to …
Heads up Newark! Police will be conducting distracted driving detail on Thursday
NEWARK, NJ – If you’re going to be driving through Newark on Thursday, you better make sure your hands are at 10 and 2 and …
‘Will You Publicly Disavow?’: Republicans Grill Biden FCC Nominee On History Of Left-Wing Activism
Republican members of the Senate Commerce Committee grilled Gigi Sohn, President Joe Biden’s nominee for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), at a hearing Wednesday, questioning …
Biden will engage ‘soon’ with France’s Macron over Russia -White House
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden plans to engage with French President Emmanuel Macron soon, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Tuesday. “We …
Jack Ciattarelli fears Murphy’s passing the buck on school mask mandate will turn school board meetings into battlegrounds
TRENTON, NJ – During the COVID-19 pandemic, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has insisted, “the buck stops here”. Murphy has unilaterally made every decision regarding …
VEMO and Uber will add 250 electric vehicles to Mexico City’s fleet
MEXICO CITY – Mexican electric car provider VEMO and U.S. car hailing platform Uber announced on Tuesday an alliance to boost the number of electric …
Peter Thiel Will Step Down From Role At Facebook Parent Company, Reportedly To Elect Trump-Friendly Candidates
Venture capitalist Peter Thiel is abandoning his position on Facebook parent company Meta’s board of directors, the company announced Monday, to reportedly focus his energy …
If Russia invades Ukraine, there will be no Nord Stream 2, Biden says
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday warned that if Russia invades Ukraine, there would be no Nord Stream 2, but did not specify …
Pressure on Bank Indonesia to raise rates, but will not until Q3’22- Reuters Poll
By Shaloo Shrivastava BENGALURU – Indonesia’s central bank will raise rates faster than thought just a month ago as concerns mount about a weaker rupiah …
Prince Andrew will give evidence next month in Giuffre lawsuit- source
LONDON – Britain’s Prince Andrew will give evidence next month in the sex abuse lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre, a source close to the prince …
South River council meeting will be virtual due to COVID-19
SOUTH RIVER, NJ – Due to COVID-19, the South River Mayor & Council will hold their regular meeting scheduled for Monday, February 7th, 2022 via …
Automakers, chip firms differ on when semiconductor shortage will abate
By Hyunjoo Jin SAN FRANCISCO – Automakers, including General Motors, Ford Motor and Hyundai Motor, predict a near two-year chip constraint will ease in the …
Facebook-owner Meta says it will pay new $2 million UK fine
LONDON -Britain’s competition regulator said on Friday it had fined Facebook-owner Meta 1.5 million pounds ($2 million) over fresh issues regarding its purchase of Giphy, …
Emerging FX already riding higher local rates will outperform this year: Reuters poll
By Vuyani Ndaba and Vivek Mishra JOHANNESBURG/BENGALURU – Emerging market currencies will struggle to stem losses in the near-term as the U.S. Federal Reserve lifts …
Analysis-Facebook usage dips for first time. Will Instagram follow?
By Paresh Dave and Elizabeth Culliford – TikTok, the pandemic and mobile data costs in India all helped draw people away from Facebook at an …
Biden nominee Raskin vows Fed will monitor climate risk, not dictate lending
By Pete Schroeder and Hannah Lang WASHINGTON -Sarah Bloom Raskin, President Joe Biden’s pick to be the Fed’s top bank regulator, told U.S. lawmakers on …
Despite rising costs, Americans will still eat 1.2 billion chicken wings during Superbowl weekend
Football fans might be surprised at the matchup, but one thing is not surprising: America’s love for chicken wings. This is never more apparent than …
Melinda Gates Will No Longer Give The Majority Of Her Wealth To Gates Foundation
Melinda Gates announced Wednesday that she is no longer giving the majority of her wealth to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and will instead …
Murphy’s Energy Master Plan is Full of Hot Air, Will Significantly Raise Energy Costs
From the Desk of NJ Senator Anthony Bucco Senator Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) blasted the Murphy Administration for what may be its very first admission …
Phil Murphy, New Jersey Democrats pushing Election Day voter registration that will allow illegal immigrants to vote, open door for rampant election fraud
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Democrats and Governor Phil Murphy are proposing a bill in Trenton that will upend the integrity of the New …
FTC Will Scrutinize Microsoft’s Massive Video Game Acquisition: REPORT
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will review Microsoft’s $68 billion acquisition of video game company Activision, according to a Bloomberg report. While the Department of …
South African scientists will study link between COVID variants and untreated HIV
By Jennifer Rigby LONDON – Leading South African scientists are set to investigate COVID-19 and HIV in tandem, amid mounting evidence that the collision of …
Olympics-Team Taiwan says it will be at Beijing Games opening ceremony
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s team for the Beijing Winter Olympics will be at the opening and closing ceremonies after being told by the International Olympic Committee …
Biden tells emir he will make Qatar major non-NATO ally
By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden promised Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, on Monday that he will soon designate Qatar as …
U.S. Supreme Court nominee will meet with Republicans, top Democrat says
By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, the second-highest ranking Democrat in the Senate, is reaching out to Republicans to assure them they …
No trash pickup on Saturday in Vineland, here’s when it will be collected instead
VINELAND, NJ – If you live in Vineland and are expecting trash pickup on Saturday, don’t bother. It won’t be picked up because of the …
State Department Says Nord Stream 2 ‘Will Not Move Forward’ If Russia Invades Ukraine
State Department spokesperson Ned Price threatened the status of the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline during an interview with NPR on Wednesday, saying the project “will …
Minnie Mouse Will Abandon Her Polka Dot Red Dress For A Pantsuit
Minnie Mouse is ditching her iconic red polka-dot dress for a pantsuit, Disneyland Paris announced Tuesday. The famous Disney character will don a new outfit, …
The Online SAT Will Be Shorter And Easier
A common college admissions test, the SAT, will roll out its online version in the U.S. starting in March 2024, The Wall Street Journal reported. …
USC Frats Will Be Allowed To Throw Parties Again, But Only If They Have Chaperons Blocking Bedrooms
The University of Southern California (USC) will allow its fraternities to begin hosting social events again in February if they follow new safety guidelines including …
The IRS Will Make You Scan Your Face To Access Your Taxes Online
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will soon require taxpayers to submit a scan of their face in order to access certain features and tax records. …
Tech Giants Warn Antitrust Bills Will ‘Break’ Popular Services, Threaten Security
Several tech companies and trade groups released statements and messaging campaigns this week warning against the consequences of antitrust legislation due to be marked up …
California Will Remove Aztec, Ashe Chants From Its Ethnic Studies Curriculum Following Legal Challenge
The California Department of Education said it would remove Aztec and Ashe chants from its state curriculum Thursday after backlash from parents who believed their …
Ahead Of Youngkin’s Inauguration, Virginia Parents Are Skeptical He Will Follow Through On His Campaign Promises
Education became the main issue in Virginia governor-elect Glenn Youngkin’s campaign, but now parents want to make sure he lives up to his campaign promises …
Embattled Ocean County GOP Chairman Holman will not seek re-election in 2022, retiring in June
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman Frank B. Holman’s reign of fear and terror is coming to an end in Ocean County this …
Microsoft Will Review Sexual Harassment Investigation Of Bill Gates, Others
Microsoft announced Thursday it would commission a review of its sexual harassment policies and examine how the company has handled reports of harassment, including its …
Cash 5 with Quick Cash Tickets sold in Cambria and Erie Counties will split $1.6 Million
MIDDLETOWN, PENNSYLVANIA – Two jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash tickets sold for the Wednesday, January 12 drawing will split a jackpot prize …
Amazon Workers Will Redo Union Vote After First Election Ruled Illegal
Amazon employees in Bessemer, Alabama, are set to hold a second union vote after the first election was deemed illegal, a federal labor agency said …
NJEA Prez gushes after Phil Murphy announces children will stay masked up indefinitely
TRENTON, NJ – It’s no secret that the NJEA leadership, including President Sean Spiller and Vice President Steve Beatty are not ready to let public …
Facebook Parent Company Will Make Its Office Workers Get The Vaccine Booster
Facebook parent company Meta will require its in-person workers to receive a booster shot in addition to a COVID-19 vaccine, the company announced Monday. By …
Phil Murphy hoping new law will stop commuters from attacking transportation workers
TRENTON – Governor Murphy today signed the Motorbus and Passenger Rail Service Employee Violence Prevention Act (S4701) to create new tools for protecting transit workers throughout the …
Phil Murphy: School mask mandate will stay in place, even if his authorization expires tomorrow
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today said that he will not allow school children to attend school unmasked, even if the New …