Category Archives: Breaking News

Former President Donald Trump falsely alleged that General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who announced his upcoming retirement on Oct 1, committed treason against the United States and suggested that the military commander should be killed over this imagined offense. The disgraced former president and leading contender for the 2024Continue reading “Trump says top US general deserves death but ex-pres remains free on bail”

A remarkable breakthrough in the realm of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) has brought renewed hope to individuals suffering from paralysis-induced speech loss, particularly those with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Researchers at the BrainGate research collaborative have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by developing a system that allows a person with ALS to create text on a computer screen nearlyContinue reading “Brain-computer interface gives hope to patients with paralysis-induced speech loss”

The pilot of an F-35B Lightning II jet safely ejected — but the world’s most advanced fighter jet is nowhere to be found and the U.S. military has asked for help finding the plane, which is believed to have crashed because its location remains a mystery. The $80 million F-35’s stealth is touted as oneContinue reading “US Marine Corps F-35B fighter jet disappeared over South Carolina”

Tens of thousands of protestors marched Sunday in New York City, advocating for an end to fossil fuels while calling on President Joe Biden to declare a climate emergency. Hundreds of organizations, climate advocates, actors, and political leaders attended the March to End Fossil Fuels to mark the beginning of New York’s Climate Week, whichContinue reading “Climate activists march to demand that Biden declare a climate emergency”

Two months after the Biden administration denied his Democratic rival’s request for Secret Service protection an armed man allegedly impersonating a U.S. Marshal was taken into custody at a Robert Kennedy Jr. campaign event in Los Angeles on Friday afternoon, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The suspect was identified as Adrian Paul Aispuro,Continue reading “Gunman nabbed after Biden denied rival’s request for Secret Service protection”

The world faces an indisputable plastic pollution problem and Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has proposed a 10-point plan to address the global crisis. Kennedy, the son of the late U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy, has charted a course for addressing the fact that moreContinue reading “Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proposed a 10-point plastic pollution plan”

A strike against the Detroit Three automakers is making history. For the first time ever, all Big Three automakers at one time must deal with the United Auto Workers union on strike, after it failed to clinch a deal on a new contract by the 11:59 p.m. deadline on Thursday. The UAW strike won’t meanContinue reading “United Auto Workers union launches strike against all Big 3 automakers”

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) admitted that it fell short in regulating First Republic Bank in the years leading up to its collapse. First Republic Bank was closed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation on May 1, 2023, and appointed as the receiver the FDIC, which entered into an agreement with JPMorgan ChaseContinue reading “FDIC says it screwed up in regulating First Republic Bank before it collapsed”

One of three active-duty Marines who stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, was sentenced to probation and 279 hours of community service — one hour for every Marine who was killed or wounded fighting in the Civil War. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes said she was bewildered about why Dodge Hellonen violated his oath to protect theContinue reading “US Marine who engaged in Trump’s failed coup d’état gets slap on the wrist”

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has failed to bring at least 10 states into compliance with their own published rules on delegate selection for the 2024 primary election, creating a voter . President Joe Biden’s leading Democratic challenger says the DNC is “rigging” the process to ensure the incumbent’s re-nomination as new polling data suggestsContinue reading “RFK Jr. taking on DNC over apparent effort to give Joe Biden a coronation”

Democratic activist Lisa McCormick is warning about the dangers of deadly pathogens, such as the flesh-eating bacteria called vibrio vulnificus, or potential outbreaks of zoonotic diseases, such as Nipah virus, Lassa fever, and Ebola. “We are facing a new reality,” McCormick said in a recent interview. “Deadly pathogens are becoming more common, and our politicalContinue reading “McCormick warning about biosecurity as lawmakers chase campaign money”

A Mercer County couple was indicted for conspiring to prepare and submit fraudulent asylum applications. Zuwairul Ameer, aka “Zuwairul Thowfeek,” 61, and Claudette Ameer, aka “Claudette Pieries,” 63, both of Lawrence Township, New Jersey, were both indicted on Aug. 29, 2023, on one count of conspiring to commit immigration fraud and one count of committingContinue reading “Mercer County couple indicted over fraudulent asylum conspiracy”

by Sophie Nieto-Munoz, New Jersey Monitor A police killing in Jersey City Sunday has renewed calls from social justice activists who say mental health professionals, not police officers, should respond to calls involving people going through mental crises. Sunday’s fatal encounter came five months after Paterson police shot and killed a man whose family saidContinue reading “Activists renew calls for change after police kill Jersey City man”

Canada has issued a warning to its citizens that visiting the United States may be unsafe for some travelers from the agency that manages diplomatic relations, promotes trade, and leads international affairs equivalent to the U.S. State Department. The Canadian government points out that the rate of firearm possession in the US is high, itContinue reading “Canadian LGBT travelers warned about risks of visiting the United States”

by Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor A federal judge has struck down as unconstitutional part of a 2021 state law banning immigrant detention contracts in New Jersey. U.S. District Judge Robert Kirsch sided with the U.S. Department of Justice and private prison operator CoreCivic, issuing a decision Tuesday firmly rejecting a key portion of the state lawContinue reading “Judge says law barring ICE contract with private prison is unconstitutional”

The FBI and the Justice Department announced a multinational operation on August 29, to disrupt and dismantle the malware and botnet known as Qakbot.    The action, which took place in the U.S., France, Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, Latvia, and the United Kingdom, represents one of the largest U.S.-led disruptions of a botnet infrastructure used by cybercriminals to commit ransomware, financial fraud, andContinue reading “FBI neutralized far-reaching criminal malware bot known as Qakbo”

Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will share his practical message of economic renewal with New York City voters on Wednesday, Aug. 30 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The event will be held at 99 Scott Ave. in Brooklyn, NY. The event is free and open to the public, so anyone interested in hearingContinue reading “Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to speak on economic renewal in New York City”

by Ashley Murray, New Jersey Monitor The federal trial in the case accusing former President Donald Trump of knowingly lying about the 2020 presidential election results and trying to overturn them will begin in March, a federal judge said Monday. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who waived Trump’s appearance for the first hearing, scheduled juryContinue reading “Judge sets March trial date for Trump’s federal election interference case”

Former President Donald Trump’s recent legal entanglements have inadvertently boosted his election campaign coffers, with the campaign raising $7.1 million in the aftermath of his police mugshot being taken at a prison in Atlanta, Georgia. The majority of these funds have come from the sale of campaign merchandise featuring Trump’s stern visage, including mugs, T-shirts,Continue reading “Defendant Donald Trump’s campaign raises $7.1 million off Georgia mugshot”