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Fair Lawn NJ, Two people were safely rescued on Sunday morning, September 13, 2026, after their vehicle became trapped in deep floodwaters on McBride Avenue in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood and River Vale communities are mourning the loss of Robert “Bob” Zadra, who passed away on September 5, 2026, at age 82 following a brief illness. Known to generations of local families as the friendly face behind the counter at Town & Country Apothecary in Ridgewood, NJ, Bob dedicated nearly four decades to serving the community.
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Ridgewood NJ, Multiple flash flood warnings were issued early Sunday morning across northern New Jersey as severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall swept through the region.
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Race organizers are facing intense criticism from participants and safety experts after runners were forced to wade through waist-high floodwaters during the Racefaster Half Marathon on Sunday morning, September 13.
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Ridgewood NJ, Heavy rain and flash flooding on Sunday, September 13, have raised fresh concerns for the Ridgewood High School athletic program—just days after the district launched a 10-day remediation project to save the 2026 fall sports season.
Anthropic Unveils 154-Page Threat Report Detailing Global AI Misuse Disruptions
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Ridgewood NJ, In a comprehensive 154-page report titled “Detecting and Countering Misuse of AI,” leading artificial intelligence safety lab Anthropic revealed Thursday that it has disrupted multiple sophisticated attempts to leverage its Claude AI models for hazardous activities over the past eight months.
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North Brunswick NJ, A high-speed encounter on a busy New Jersey highway has sparked a political clash over state sanctuary policies after a suspect fleeing federal agents crashed into a vehicle driven by the wife of a local mayor.
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Warsaw Poland , A viral video sweeping social media has captured an unprecedented sight: nearly 30 humanoid and quadruped robots marching together through the streets of Warsaw, Poland. Gathering outside the Ministry of Digital Affairs, the machines held protest signs demanding stricter government regulation and oversight of artificial intelligence.
Futures prop firms let traders operate simulated accounts funded by the firm, keeping a share of any profit they generate under a defined set of rules. The trader pays an evaluation fee for access to the program. Most attempts do not result in a funded account, so the fee is a real cost with no assured return.
The category has changed considerably through 2025 and 2026. Several established firms restructured their pricing, drawdown models and profit splits, so comparisons written before this year are frequently out of date.
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Becoming an owner-operator means trading a company paycheck for full control of the truck, the routes and the bills that come with running a small business on wheels. New Jersey adds its own layer to that, with packed highways and some of the highest tolls in the country, so early choices matter more here than in states with wider open road.
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Fact Checking the Fiscal Claims in the Ridgewood Council Race
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Ridgewood NJ, As voters prepare for the upcoming local election, campaign promises and political advertisements are dominating the debate in Ridgewood. Analyzing official municipal records, public council minutes, and financial statements provides essential context for verifying key fiscal claims made by candidates.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Looking for a unique, hands-on family adventure in Bergen County? Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 19th, as The Hermitage Museum in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, hosts an immersive Civil War Encampment featuring the 6th Regiment NH Volunteers Co. C.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Huge congratulations are in order for the Ridgewood U13 Girls soccer team! Following a weekend of incredible teamwork, grit, and skill, the team officially captured first place at the prestigious Yorktown Tournament.
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Oakland NJ, A 39-year-old Oakland resident has been arrested and faces multiple severe charges following a joint investigation by law enforcement agencies in Bergen County, New Jersey.
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CDC Declares Historic Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Iceberg Lettuce Over
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Ridgewood NJ, Federal health authorities have officially declared an end to the nation’s largest recorded outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce.
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