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Lyndhurst Police Track Down Suspect in Deadly Mount Laurel E-Bike Hit-and-Run

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California Man Arrested in Bergen County for Fatal New Year’s Week Hit-and-Run

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Lyndhurst NJ, a multi-county investigation has ended in the arrest of a 40-year-old California man following a tragic hit-and-run that claimed the life of an e-bike rider in Mount Laurel. Thair Maroki was taken into custody in Bergen County on New Year’s Day, nearly four days after the deadly collision.

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Billions Stolen? Inside the No-Holds-Barred Hunt for Minnesota’s Fraud Network

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Trump Administration Targets Minnesota: Massive Federal Crackdown on Multi-Billion Dollar Fraud Networks

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Washington DC, the Trump Administration has launched a sweeping federal offensive to dismantle alleged fraud empires in Minnesota, targeting extensive networks that officials say have siphoned billions of dollars from hardworking taxpayers. This aggressive “no-holds-barred” effort spans multiple federal agencies, focusing on pandemic-era programs and social services that were allegedly exploited under state leadership.

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End of an Era? Maduro Flown Out of Venezuela Following U.S. Military Blitz

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Operation Southern Spear: Trump Announces Maduro Captured in Massive U.S. Military Strike

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Washington DC, In a stunning escalation that has sent shockwaves across the globe, President Donald Trump announced early Saturday morning that U.S. personnel have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The high-stakes operation, dubbed “Operation Southern Spear,” involved “large-scale” strikes across Venezuela, marking one of the most significant military interventions in recent history.

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Priced Out of the Garden State? New Data Shows NJ Among Top States People Are Fleeing

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The Great New Jersey Exodus: Why Residents Are Leaving the Garden State Every 14 Minutes

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Ridgewood NJ, Is the “Garden State” becoming the “Goodbye State”? New data reveals a startling trend: New Jersey has secured a spot in the top five states people are fleeing most frequently. As the cost of living reaches new heights, many residents are asking themselves if they can afford to stay.

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Were Fireworks to Blame? Officials Investigate Massive New Years Day House Fire in Paramus

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Paramus New Year’s Day Tragedy: Family of 5 Displaced After Early-Morning Blaze

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Paramus NJ, a New Jersey family’s start to 2026 took a devastating turn when an intense fire ripped through their Paramus home in the early hours of New Year’s Day. While the family of five managed to escape safely, the blaze has left their residence uninhabitable and sparked an ongoing investigation into the cause.

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How a Trip to the ER for a Missing Toy Led to a Life-Saving Cancer Discovery

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The Missing LEGO That Saved a Life: How a 3-Year-Old’s “Toy Accident” Revealed a Hidden Cancer

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Hackensack NJ, What started as a frantic trip to the emergency room for a swallowed toy ended as a medical miracle for the Geary family. For 3-year-old Michael, a missing LEGO piece wasn’t just a household nuisance—it was the “divine intervention” that led doctors to a life-threatening diagnosis just in time.

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Reality Check in Dubai: Injured World Mens No. 671 Dominates Women’s Top Seed in “Battle of the Sexes”

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Piers Morgan , “I think it’s just not fair to a woman.”

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Dubai , In the world of elite sports, data often takes a backseat to ideology. But this past weekend in Dubai, a tennis exhibition match provided a viral reality check that is reverberating through the sports world and the ongoing debate over biological fairness.

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FBI Stops New Year’s Eve Massacre: NC Teen Arrested in ISIS Plot

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FBI Foils New Year’s Eve ISIS Plot: 18-Year-Old Arrested in North Carolina Terror Sting

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 North Carolina, Sturdivant ,Federal authorities have averted a potential tragedy in North Carolina, disrupting an alleged ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve attack targeting everyday locations in Mint Hill. Christian Sturdivant, an 18-year-old local resident, was arrested following an intensive investigation that revealed plans to target a grocery store and a fast-food restaurant.

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Massive $41M Takedown: Six Charged in Elaborate Cancer Drug Insider Trading Scheme

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Feds Takes Down “The Olema Manipulation Scheme”

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Wall Street NY, Federal authorities in Newark have dismantled a sophisticated, multi-million dollar securities fraud network that used stolen medical data and fake press releases to manipulate the stock market.

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Vacationing Among the Stars: The 2026 Guide to Space Tourism and Orbital Hotels

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Forget Summering at the Cape , Space is the Next Vacation Frontier

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Ridgewood NJ, Forget the beach—the most exclusive destination for 2026 is 200 miles above the Earth. What was once the stuff of science fiction has officially become a billion-dollar industry.

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Masked Gunmen in Lodi: River Edge Resident Among 4 Arrested

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Violent “Marijuana Deal” Home Invasion

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Lodi NJ, a months-long investigation into a terrifying armed home invasion in Lodi, New Jersey, has culminated in the arrest of four individuals, including a resident of River Edge.

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2026 Festival Celebrates Miraculous Bald Eagle Comeback

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Where to See Bald Eagles in North Jersey

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Lyndhurst NJ, Looking for a majestic way to kick off the New Year? There is no symbol more powerful than the Bald Eagle, and in North Jersey, these iconic raptors are staging a historic return.

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Iconic Bendix Diner Lifted Off Foundation: A ‘Goodfellas’ Legacy Restoration Begins on Route 17

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Bendix Diner to get a new Life

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, If you drove past the corner of Route 17 and Williams Avenue in Hasbrouck Heights this week, you saw something incredible: a piece of New Jersey history hovering in mid-air.

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New Jersey “Affordable Housing” Showdown: Federal Judge Zahid Quraishi Set to Rule on “Mandated” Growth

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New Jersey’s Forced Over Developement goes on Trial

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Montvale NJ, A high-stakes legal battle that could reshape New Jersey’s suburban landscape is heading to federal court. U.S. District Court Judge Zahid Quraishi—the same judge who shook NJ politics by striking down the “county line” ballot system—has signaled he is ready to dive into the state’s controversial new affordable housing law.

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End of an Era in Saddle River: Fire Chief William “Billy” Salvatori Steps Down After 7 Years

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Saddle River Fire Chief William “Billy” Salvatori Steps Down

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SADDLE RIVER, NJ — A major leadership transition is underway in one of Bergen County’s most dedicated volunteer organizations. After more than seven years at the helm, Chief William “Billy” Salvatori has officially concluded his tenure as Chief of the Saddle River Fire Department (SRFD).

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