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WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump took aim at Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon on Tuesday, telling him to “focus on being a DJ” instead of running one of Wall Street’s most powerful investment banks.
Continue reading Trump Tells Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon to ‘Stick to DJing’ Amid Tariff Dispute
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Hybrid work was meant to offer the best of both worlds. But according to career expert Amanda Augustine from career.io, an all-in-one platform for career guidance and success, it may also be quietly holding some professionals back, especially New Jerseyans who’ve embraced the remote side of the equation a little too fully.
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NEW YORK — Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Kwon Do-hyung, widely known as Do Kwon, has pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy and wire fraud charges, marking a dramatic turn in one of the largest collapses in digital asset history.
Continue reading Crypto Founder Do Kwon Pleads Guilty to $40B Fraud, Faces Up to 12 Years in Prison
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Silicon Valley, CA — In a bold move that could reshape the web browser market, AI startup Perplexity has made an unsolicited $34.5 billion all-cash offer to acquire Google’s Chrome browser, which currently serves over 3 billion users worldwide.
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PARK RIDGE, NJ — A campaign to remove Park Ridge Board of Education member Robert Fisher Jr. from office has officially gained enough signatures to appear on the November 2025 ballot, according to the Bergen County Clerk’s Office.
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HACKENSACK, NJ — In a major move signaling a shift in the city’s development strategy, the Hackensack City Council voted on August 11 to rescind three financial agreements—known as PILOTs (Payments in Lieu of Taxes)—granted to developers by the previous administration just weeks before leaving office.
Continue reading Hackensack City Council Rescinds Three Developer Tax Breaks Amid Fierce Debate
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Fair Lawn, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced that the State Board of Medical Examiners has temporarily suspended the medical license of Dr. Ritesh Kalra, a Bergen County internist, after he was charged with illegally distributing opioids and soliciting sexual favors from patients in exchange for prescriptions.
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MONTVALE, NJ — On Sunday, August 11 at 9:47 p.m., the Montvale Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle fire at the intersection of North Kinderkamack Road and Brook Avenue.
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Midland Park NJ, Christopher Gerard Wheaton, son of James Wheaton and Dierdre James, of Midland Park recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from the prestigious United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, NY. Wheaton earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the U. S. armed forces. He also earned a Merchant Marine officer license, qualifying him to serve as an officer on any ship in the U.S. flag merchant marine. Wheaton is a graduate of Bergen Catholic High School.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consumer prices rose 2.7% year-over-year in July, coming in slightly below economists’ expectations and signaling modest inflation pressures despite ongoing tariff concerns. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), also showed a 0.2% monthly increase, matching forecasts.
All over the state of New Jersey, there are passionate football fans. In fact, throughout the nation, NFL fanatics are everywhere, with many of these knowledgeable fans getting behind some of New Jersey’s finest over the years. These inspirational figures are from some much-loved local towns, eventually going on to represent their hometowns in arguably the biggest sporting competition on the planet.
Continue reading Saluting a selection of NFL heroes from New Jersey
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Edgewater, NJ – A state Superior Court judge has overturned the Edgewater Planning Board’s 2024 decision to reject a proposal for a massive big-box retail store at 339 River Road — the former site of the Multiplex Showcase Cinemas.
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Ridgewood, NJ — The New Players, Ridgewood High School’s celebrated student theater group, recently embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to London and Edinburgh, showcasing their talent on an international stage. Their journey included visits to iconic landmarks such as the Tower of London and Kensington Palace, with accommodations at the historic University of Edinburgh.
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Ridgewood, NJ – Over the last two decades, the Village of Ridgewood has undergone significant changes — and not all for the better, according to concerned residents. Once celebrated for its small-town charm, historic architecture, and community traditions, Ridgewood is now facing a wave of overdevelopment that critics say threatens its very identity.
Continue reading Ridgewood at a Crossroads: Ordinance 4052 Could Transform Village Character Forever
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FAIRFAX, VA — After more than three decades of screeches, static, and “You’ve Got Mail,” AOL is officially ending its dial-up internet service by the end of next month. The move closes a chapter of internet history that began in 1991, when AOL first brought millions of Americans online.
Continue reading End of an Era: AOL to Shut Down Dial-Up Internet After 34 Years
