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MILAN/NEW YORK — In a historic “strategic reset” that has sent shockwaves through the global auto industry, Stellantis—the parent company of Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler—announced a staggering $26.5 billion charge on Friday.
Continue reading Stellantis Plunges 22%: Massive $26B Writedown as CEO Admits EV “Over-Optimism”
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NEW YORK, NY — History was made on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, February 6, 2026, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) shattered the 50,000-point barrier for the first time in its 130-year history.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The final curtain has fallen on a historic weekend in the Village, and the results are nothing short of spectacular. The 80th Anniversary production of RHS Jamboree, titled “Lights, Camera, Jamboree!”, has officially raised a staggering $282,500 for need-based college scholarships.
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CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — In a moment that stunned the sporting world, 41-year-old skiing legend Lindsey Vonn saw her historic Olympic comeback cut short on Sunday. Just 14 seconds into the women’s downhill event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the three-time medalist lost control and tumbled, ending her quest for a final golden chapter.
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HAWTHORNE, NJ — For a busy Italian restaurant, Super Bowl Sunday is typically the biggest day of the year. But for one well-known Hawthorne establishment, the “Big Game” nearly turned into a big disaster on February 8, 2026.
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Ridgewood NJ, For generations of Americans, the sound of a frozen cylinder of orange juice going ker-plunk into a plastic pitcher was the definitive sound of breakfast. But as of February 2026, that childhood ritual is officially entering the history books.
Continue reading The End of an Era: Minute Maid Retires Iconic Frozen Juice Cans After 80 Years
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Ridgewood NJ — The American real estate market is currently a tale of two extremes. On one hand, U.S. homeowners are sitting on a record-breaking $35 trillion in equity. On the other, the “Great Lock-In” continues as high taxes and economic anxiety keep inventory tight and buyers hesitant.
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SANTA CLARA, CA — The “Legion of Boom” era may be in the history books, but a new era of dominance has arrived in the Pacific Northwest. In a defensive masterpiece at Levi’s Stadium, the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday night to win Super Bowl LX.
Continue reading Super Bowl 60 Triumph: Seattle Seahawks Crush Patriots 29-13 to Claim Second Title
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NORTH JERSEY / HUDSON VALLEY — Grab the heavy layers and stay inside if you can. The National Weather Service has issued a dual-threat weather alert for Bergen, Passaic, Rockland, and Westchester counties as a historic arctic blast settles over the region.
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Paramus NJ, While New Jersey hospitals are world-renowned for life-saving medical care, a landmark new report reveals they are also the primary engine driving the Garden State’s financial health.
According to the 2025 Economic Impact Report released by the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA), the state’s 70 acute care hospitals generated a staggering $34.6 billion in direct economic benefits and supported over 162,000 healthcare jobs in a single year.
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Ridgewood NJ, the lights are dimming, the popcorn is ready, and the silver screen is coming to life in a way Ridgewood has never seen before. The historic 80th edition of the RHS Jamboree officially opened, bringing Hollywood glamour to the heart of North Jersey.
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NEWARK, NJ — Imagine “programming” a human cell to identify and dismantle cancer from the inside out. Scientists at Rutgers University–Newark have achieved a world-first breakthrough in biomedical engineering by developing an RNA-based nanotechnology that assembles itself inside living cells to stop the spread of disease.
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HACKENSACK, NJ — A massive global analysis has sent a shockwave through the medical community, revealing that nearly 40% of all new cancer cases worldwide are linked to modifiable risk factors. Published in early February 2026 in Nature Medicine, the landmark study suggests that millions of diagnoses could be avoided through lifestyle changes and public health interventions.
Continue reading Landmark 2026 Study Proves 40% of Cancers are Preventable
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RIDGEWOOD/HO-HO-KUS, NJ — A violent two-vehicle collision resulting in a rollover closed a major North Jersey thoroughfare for several hours on Saturday night, February 7, 2026.
The crash, which occurred on North Maple Avenue, triggered a massive emergency response as crews worked to stabilize the scene and treat five injured individuals.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — It has been a busy week for infrastructure in the Village. Despite the biting February chill, Ridgewood Water crews and contractors have been working around the clock to maintain service and upgrade safety standards for local residents.
