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North Jersey braces for strong thunderstorms as heat, humidity soar. See full forecast
How to protect your NJ home from wind: Video Here's how to windproof your home to minimize damage, and what to do if a tree falls on your property as a result of the weather Small, strong and fast-moving
NJ Senate advances laws to curb 'ghost' guns, expand gun crimes
The state senate’s Law and Public Safety Committee cleared nine bills related to gun safety and regulation at its June 19 meeting at the Statehouse in Trenton. The bills range from upgrading crimes for manufacturing guns to allowing for the court system to
San Jose mayor hopes Quakes will move downtown if soccer team is sold
SAN JOSE — The potential sale of the San Jose Earthquakes by owner John Fisher might also be a way to entice the soccer club to play its games at an unspecified downtown San Jose site, the city’s mayor says. A sports and entertainment district in
Student loan payments have restarted. Here’s how to manage the impact to your credit score
By CORA LEWIS and ADRIANA MORGA NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of Americans are seeing their credit scores drop now that the U.S. government has resumed referring missed student loan payments for debt collection. But there are things you can do to help your score
Hays shares slide after profit warning
UK’s largest recruiter warns that it expects ‘current challenging market conditions to persist’
Big-box retailer to open new store in Firestone in 2026
Target is set to open a 128,000-square-foot store in the Town of Firestone after purchasing an 11-acre site just north of Denver. The new store, scheduled to open in 2026, will offer a mix of general merchandise and grocery items, featuring designated areas
Debt, Closures, and Despair Sweep China’s East
China’s ongoing economic downturn is taking a heavy toll on private enterprises in the eastern coastal
Canada announces measures to retaliate against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs
OTTAWA — Canada is taking steps to protect the steel and aluminum industries with new counter-tariffs and protectionist policies, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday. At a press conference, Carney pointed out that he and U.S. President Donald Trump have
UK manufacturing set for a funding boost to reduce energy costs
Struggling steel sector among those expected to benefit in government’s long-awaited industrial strategy
DOTr orders NLEX to halt Marilao fees
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered NLEX Corporation to immediately suspend toll collection for the northbound segment of the Marilao Interchange on the North Luzon Expressway until all four lanes are fully passable. The DOTr’s decision comes
SpaceX Starship rocket explodes in setback to Musk’s Mars mission
SpaceX’s massive Starship spacecraft exploded into a dramatic fireball during testing in Texas late on Wednesday, the latest in a series of setbacks for billionaire Elon Musk’s Mars rocket program. ...
Norwich music store closure brings fear for industry
A drum salesman said he is "heartbroken and devastated" by the closure of a city music shop. Professional Music Technology (PMT) went into administration in June. It first opened it's Norfolk store in Anglia Square, Norwich, in 2008, before
Amazon chief executive tells employees that AI will shrink its workforce
The company’s top executive described how AI would affect jobs ranging from software developers to warehouse employees. ...
New tech platform helps small businesses and caf�s put their empty space to work
In a model its founder describes as Airbnb meets co-working, PerchSpace connects startups and freelancers to short term spare office desks and caf� workspaces at affordable rates. ...
Market Square business owners say they’re struggling during major renovations ahead of NFL Draft
PITTSBURGH — Hundreds of millions of dollars are being poured into Downtown Pittsburgh as part of a major revitalization project. It’s happening ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. We’ve been reporting on it since October. In December, we learned Market Square
Bank of England holds steady as divisions emerge over rates
The central bank was
Nationalizing Steel Companies? What Is This, a Labour Government?
Republicans are supposed to be fighting socialism, not implementing the ideas of Clement Attlee with MAGA characteristics. ...
The Fed (Probably) Has This One Right
While the case for rate cuts cannot be dismissed out of hand, I’m inclined to think that Powell and his colleagues are right to hold off for now. ...
Sorry, Democrats: Republican Work Requirements Are Modest — and Empowering
Able-bodied adults on welfare are capable of lifting up themselves and America. What a shame that Democrats refuse to see it. ...
The Fed’s Caution Is Called For
Keeping interest rates where they are for now looks like the right thing to do. ...
$50M Las Vegas Strip nightlife venue sets opening date
The Las Vegas Strip’s new $50 million nightlife venue has set an opening date. Bottled Blonde Las Vegas will open on June 26, according to Arizona-based Evening Entertainment Group. A red carpet grand opening is set for July 18. Located at 3639 Las Vegas
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 90 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership. Trump
Canada announces retaliatory measures on U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is taking steps to protect the steel and aluminum industries with new counter-tariffs and protectionist
Paul Coulson offered $250m to walk away from Ardagh amid crunch debt talks
Businessman Paul Coulson has been offered $250 million (€218 million) by bondholders in Ardagh Group to walk away from the packaging empire he built over the past 25 years, as
Look: Flight trackers capture fully deserted airspace over Iran, Israel conflict zone
Dubai: Global flight patterns have changed dramatically amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, with Flightradar24’s live data revealing a conspicuous void in airspace over the conflict zone. The flight tracking platform, which monitors over 24,000
Real forward Mbappe in hospital
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is in hospital with gastroenteritis after missing their Club World Cup opener against Al-Hilal. The France captain, 26, missed training on Tuesday with a fever and
500 days to Dakar 2026: a bold celebration of youth, sport and African identity
Today marks 500 days to go until the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026 – the first Olympic event to take place on African soil. To mark the milestone, the Dakar 2026 Organising Committee (YOGOC) is rolling out a series of cultural and community-led
NBPA x UM6P One Court Africa Event kicks off in Marrakech
The first day of NBPA x UM6P’s One Court Africa gathering brought players, mentors, and changemakers together in a deeply human and reflective space. This wasn’t just about development or sport; it was about legacy. And specifically, about who
