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Bridgeton man facing charges for sex with Trenton child, possession of child porn
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (342+ words) Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey reported today that an investigation conducted by the prosecutor's Special Victims Unit (SVU) and the Trenton Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a Bridgeton man. Alex Torres-Lopez, 35, is charged with one count of…...
DOJ investigation of Fed Chair Powell sparks backlash, support for Fed independence
5+ hour, 55+ min ago (1120+ words) By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and JOSH BOAK, Associated Press The backlash reflected the overarching stakes in determining the balance of power within the federal government and the path of the U.S. economy at a time of uncertainty about inflation and a slowing…...
Paramount’s next target in hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. is a board of its own making
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (184+ words) Paramount also filed a suit in Delaware Chancery Court seeking to compel Warner Bros. to disclose to shareholders how it values its bid and the competing offer from Netflix. Warner Bros. is in the middle of a bidding war between…...
A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday
9+ hour, 2+ min ago (837+ words) By CATHY BUSSEWITZ, AP Wellness Writer Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce feelings of peace and calm. But many professions allow little time or access to the outdoors during the workday. After a youth spent climbing trees…...
Meta names former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman
9+ hour, 27+ min ago (224+ words) Powell McCormick previously served on Meta's board of directors " where, the company notes, she was "deeply engaged" in accelerating its artificial intelligence push across platforms. In her new management role, Meta says Powell McCormick will help guide its overall strategy,…...
Guest Op-Ed: What New Jersey Families Lose Under a Statewide Pet Sale Ban
9+ hour, 52+ min ago (397+ words) By Stephanie Earl & Cindy Knowles, Owners of Furrylicious Puppy Boutique in White House Station, New Jersey We work personally with every puppy placement, helping families meet different breeds, understand their temperament and needs, and find the right fit for their…...
George Floyd and Renee Good: 5 years between Minneapolis videos, and confusion has increased
10+ hour, 44+ min ago (976+ words) By DAVID BAUDER, AP Media Writer Five years ago, video images from a Minneapolis street showing a police officer kneeling on the neck of George Floyd as his life slipped away ignited a social movement. This time, too, the Trump…...
What is in a name? Trenton hockey team has a big announcement coming [L.A. PARKER COLUMN]
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17+ hour, 38+ min ago (311+ words) Mercer County Executive Dan Benson made a promise last September after a press conference announced the return of ECHL hockey to the capital city. Small scrums of conversations had broken out on the floor of CURE Insurance Arena, home for…...
I’m the best swimmer in the world, if sinking is the goal [JEFF EDELSTEIN COLUMN]
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17+ hour, 45+ min ago (781+ words) Want more Jeff Edelstein? Head on over to jeffedelstein.substack.com Let me tell you a little something about me: I can't swim. I mean, technically I can, in the same way a vampire can survive the sun and a…...
Burlington County Animal Shelter Makes First Adoptions of 2026
22+ hour, 43+ min ago (281+ words) WESTAMPTON " The Burlington County Commissioners celebrated the Burlington County Animal Shelter's first adoptions of 2026. The first cat was adopted on Friday, January 2, when Sue, a 2-month-old Domestic Shorthair kitten, was taken home by a Burlington County family. A day later,…...