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Ridgewood NJ, Antarctica is gaining ice — not losing it — and the latest peer-reviewed research confirms it. A new study published in Science China Earth Sciences reveals that between 2021 and 2023, Antarctica’s massive ice sheet experienced record-breaking mass gains driven largely by increased snowfall in four major glacier basins.
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Trenton NJ, President Donald Trump must intervene in the threatened strike of NJ Transit workers, Assemblyman Bob Auth says.
With contract negotiations at stalemate over wages, the NJ Transit Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen plan to strike as early as May 16. The National Mediation Board has called both sides to meet on May 12 in Washington, D.C. to reach an agreement.
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Hackensack NJ, in a historic political shift, the Hackensack Unites slate won a decisive victory in the May 13 City Council election, unseating incumbent Mayor John Labrosse and his entire ticket. All five council seats up for grabs were claimed by the challengers, signaling a dramatic change in the city’s leadership and development priorities.
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Paulsboro NJ, a father and son were sentenced on May 13, 2025, for their roles in orchestrating a large-scale market manipulation scheme related to two publicly traded companies, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.
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Glen Rock NJ, a masked suspect attempting to steal vehicles in a quiet Glen Rock neighborhood led police on a high-speed chase last Monday morning, according to local authorities.
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced a landmark settlement of up to $450 million with 3M to resolve the State’s 2019 lawsuits and a Statewide Directive to address damage to the State’s water and other natural resources from dangerous chemicals known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also commonly referred to as “forever chemicals.”
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Ever found yourself sharing a surprisingly personal thought with an anonymous username, yet hesitating to text a similar sentiment to a lifelong friend? This isn’t an uncommon paradox in our hyper-connected world. The screen before us is a Omegle Tv, shifting from a comfortable digital living room, filled with the familiar voices of friends, to a vast, uncharted territory where we encounter minds we’ve never met. We’re constantly navigating this dual landscape of online conversation: the well-trodden paths of friendship chats versus the often-unpredictable encounters with strangers. Both offer a distinct blend of allure and apprehension, fundamentally reshaping how we connect, share, and perceive one another in the digital age. This exploration delves into these two distinct yet intertwined realms of online communication, weighing the unique rewards and inherent risks each brings to our increasingly digital social lives.
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Hybrid learning has become a lasting part of education. Schools across the country are blending in-person instruction with digital tools to reach students in more flexible ways. What began as a quick response to remote learning needs has now evolved into a structured teaching model in many districts.
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Trenton NJ, President Donald Trump officially endorsed Jack Ciattarelli for New Jersey governor on Monday, giving a major boost to the GOP candidate heading into a pivotal election year.
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Newark NJ, unless you’re happy to live in a city with one of the worst unemployment rates in New Jersey, you might want to avoid Newark. The largest city in New Jersey is also one of its most jobless – a massive 11.3% of the population is unemployed. Just to put that in perspective, that’s more than double the US average.
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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – In a striking shift from decades of oil-based diplomacy, former President Donald Trump’s state visit to Saudi Arabia this week showcased a bold new alliance — one driven by AI, chips, and massive tech investments.
Continue reading From Oil to AI: Trump’s Saudi Visit Signals Massive U.S.-Gulf Tech Pivot
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East Rutherford NJ, Planning to attend the Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium on May 15 or 16? If you’re coming from New York City, Coach USA has you covered with direct shuttle service from Port Authority Bus Terminal to the stadium — just in time as NJ Transit has announced canceled services due to a looming engineer strike.
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Tenafly NJ, the curtains have officially closed on one of Bergen County’s historic landmarks. The former Bow Tie Cinemas on Railroad Avenue in Tenafly is being demolished, bringing an end to over a century of cinematic history. The site will soon be transformed into residential housing, according to Tenafly Police Chief Robert Chamberlain.
Continue reading End of an Era: Historic Tenafly Movie Theater Demolished to Make Way for Housing
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Ridgewood NJ, Baseball history shifted on Tuesday, as MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred officially lifted the lifetime bans on Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson. The decision paves the way for two of the sport’s most controversial legends to be considered for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, decades after being placed on baseball’s permanently ineligible list.
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Morris County, NJ – Travelers on Interstate 80 in Rockaway Township faced yet another headache on May 12, as emergency drainage repairs forced the closure of two left eastbound lanes and the shoulder near Exit 37. While past disruptions have stemmed from multiple sinkholes, this latest issue is a result of a collapsed sewer basin, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT).
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