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Less than two hours before his concert at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, he canceled his performance. Timberlake says he sustained an injury that would cause him to miss the event. He took to Instagram, posting the following statement: “I’m so sorry to postpone tonight’s show. I have an...

Hurricane Milton is gaining strength as it sets to slam into west-central Florida tomorrow. Reports say the storm could double in size, expecting 150 mph winds and life-threatening floods with up to 18 inches of rain. Governor DeSantis has recommended families create safety plans and has already declared a state...

Friday night on the Upper East Side, two young boys were arrested for an attack on former New York Governor David Paterson. According to reports, five unidentified people began an altercation with Paterson and his 20-year-old stepson, Anthony Chester Sliwa. Just two of the kids were arrested, ages 12 and...

It was reported earlier today that officials in Atlantic County, NJ have found positive tests for the West Nile Virus—a sample collected from the 100 block of Route 50 in Estell Manor in local mosquitoes. Mosquito control officials have begun conducting control measures and monitoring West Nile bugs throughout the...

Just under 50,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association went on strike at midnight Tuesday. They are on strike against the East and Gulf Coast ports, from New England to Texas coming together demanding higher pay and job security. President of the ILA Harold Daggett said, “If we have to...

The United Auto Workers (UAW) strike, which began in mid-September 2023, has sent shockwaves through the United States’ auto industry. With over 40,000 union members walking off the job at General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis plants, the strike is one of the most significant labor disputes in recent memory. Workers...

An Israeli airstrike killed a Hamas leader earlier today says the Palestinian militant group. This attack was the first notable Israeli airstrike on Beirut in almost an entire year of conflict. The strike demolished an apartment building in the area as well. This comes after Israel hit multiple targets in...

Maggie Smith, the British actor of over 70 years passed away earlier today. She died in the hospital with her sons by her side. The cause of death has yet to be released publicly. Smith was known for her iconic roles in ‘Downton Abbey’, ‘Harry Potter’, ‘Sister Act’ and many...

Earlier this morning Hoda Kotb announced that she would be stepping down from her role as host of the ‘Today’ show. Hoda has worked at NBC for 26 years and seven years with Savannah Guthrie. Before announcing it on air Thursday, she spoke in an exclusive interview with The New...

Yesterday, retired Judge Stewart Rosenwasser killed himself as the FBI arrived at his home to arrest him. According to multiple sources, Rosenwasser pointed a weapon at an agent who fired a shot. He then barricaded himself and likely used the weapon on himself to end his life shortly after 9:30...

The original space race between the United States and the Soviet Union was a defining feature of the 20th century, culminating in the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969. Today, we are witnessing a new era of space exploration, but this time, it’s not just governments leading the charge. Private...

Governor Kathy Hochul spoke at the New York State United Teacher Union’s “Disconnected” conference on Friday. Hochul discussed the negative impact that smartphones, and social media specifically can have on children. Hochul expressed the background of her stance. She says that kids post pandemic rely too heavily on their handheld...

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