New Jersey would ban plastic utensils in takeout orders under new bill
Legislation that would ban single-use utensils from takeout orders advanced this week in the New Jersey Senate.
Legislation that would ban single-use utensils from takeout orders advanced this week in the New Jersey Senate.
Arkansas woman and children found dead at mansion home day after final divorce hearing with estranged husband
Charity Beallis and her two children were found dead with gunshot wounds inside their home in Bonanza, Arkansas, on Dec. 3 following a welfare check.
Charity Beallis and her two children were found dead with gunshot wounds inside their home in Bonanza, Arkansas, on Dec. 3 following a welfare check.
List: People in these cities moved the most over the last year, data shows
New data reveals which U.S. cities see homeowners on the move the most – and why affordability and inventory are fueling the turnover.
New data reveals which U.S. cities see homeowners on the move the most – and why affordability and inventory are fueling the turnover.
Queens retail theft ring: 13 charged with 780 counts
Prosecutors said during a press conference that the group allegedly stole more than $2.2 million worth of equipment from 128 Home Depot locations during 319 incidents over 13 months.
Prosecutors said during a press conference that the group allegedly stole more than $2.2 million worth of equipment from 128 Home Depot locations during 319 incidents over 13 months.
NJ propane shortage: State of Emergency declared
This is in response to a service disruption at a major propane distribution plant in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, affecting home and commercial heating.
This is in response to a service disruption at a major propane distribution plant in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, affecting home and commercial heating.
Fire, explosion rocks Bay Area neighborhood, 6 injured
An explosion and fire erupted in a Hayward residential area on Thursday, destroying homes, shutting down a freeway and injuring six people after a construction crew struck an underground gas line, according to firefighters, witnesses and PG&E.
An explosion and fire erupted in a Hayward residential area on Thursday, destroying homes, shutting down a freeway and injuring six people after a construction crew struck an underground gas line, according to firefighters, witnesses and PG&E.
Grand jury refuses to re-indict NY AG Letitia James: AP source
A grand jury has declined to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James for the second time.
A grand jury has declined to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James for the second time.
2 dead, 2 injured in Newark recording studio shooting
Two people are dead after a shooting in Newark Wednesday night, officials said.
Two people are dead after a shooting in Newark Wednesday night, officials said.
‘The Masked Singer’ Season 14 reveals new costume
Season 14 of “The Masked Singer" is debuting a new costume: Calla Lily. Here's what we can expect before the series returns on Jan. 7.
Season 14 of “The Masked Singer" is debuting a new costume: Calla Lily. Here's what we can expect before the series returns on Jan. 7.
Trump's management of the economy hits its lowest point, poll finds
A new poll is showing declines in Trump’s economic and immigration approval. Here’s what we know.
A new poll is showing declines in Trump’s economic and immigration approval. Here’s what we know.
Trump launches $1 million 'gold card' immigration visa program. What we know
The president is lauding the initiative as a refined path to citizenship for qualified applicants.
The president is lauding the initiative as a refined path to citizenship for qualified applicants.
Parts of NYC area could see first 'significant' snow of season this weekend
The first "significant" snow of the season could fall across the Northeast this weekend, including parts of NY and NJ, according to forecasters.
The first "significant" snow of the season could fall across the Northeast this weekend, including parts of NY and NJ, according to forecasters.
NJ man hailed as hero now charged with killing 82-year-old neighbor in Fanwood fire
Union County prosecutors on charged William Ahle, 70, with murder, arson and burglary in the July 25 fire that tore through a home on Terrace Street in Fanwood.
Union County prosecutors on charged William Ahle, 70, with murder, arson and burglary in the July 25 fire that tore through a home on Terrace Street in Fanwood.
These Connecticut laws take effect in 2026
Several new laws in Connecticut are taking effect in 2026, including minimum wage increases. Here's a look at some of them that could impact your life.
Several new laws in Connecticut are taking effect in 2026, including minimum wage increases. Here's a look at some of them that could impact your life.
Multiple high school students injured in California after car crashes into them
Multiple students were injured during an accident in Anaheim.
Multiple students were injured during an accident in Anaheim.
Botulism outbreak linked to infant formula expands; sickens 51 babies across 19 states
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
Ohio surgeon accused of forcing abortion pills on sleeping girlfriend
An Ohio surgeon has been indicted for allegedly crushing abortion pills and placing them in his pregnant girlfriend's mouth as she slept.
An Ohio surgeon has been indicted for allegedly crushing abortion pills and placing them in his pregnant girlfriend's mouth as she slept.
These new New Jersey laws go into effect in 2026
New Jersey is set to enact a slate of new laws in 2026, including a small bump to the Garden State's minimum wage and a toll increase on Delaware River bridges.
New Jersey is set to enact a slate of new laws in 2026, including a small bump to the Garden State's minimum wage and a toll increase on Delaware River bridges.
AutoZone opens 53 new stores while navigating inflation, tariff cost increases: Here's where
Auto parts retailer AutoZone now operates 7,710 stores worldwide as it pursues growth initiatives.
Auto parts retailer AutoZone now operates 7,710 stores worldwide as it pursues growth initiatives.
Monmouth County lottery player wins $2.8 million Jersey Cash 5 jackpot
A Jersey Cash 5 player in Monmouth County has turned dreams into reality, waking up a multimillionaire after matching all five balls in last week's drawing, winning $2,849,336.
A Jersey Cash 5 player in Monmouth County has turned dreams into reality, waking up a multimillionaire after matching all five balls in last week's drawing, winning $2,849,336.