Drivers across the Garden State are beginning to feel the brunt of the escalating war between the United States, Israel, and Iran, as rising oil prices drive gasoline costs closer to $4 per gallon. Oil prices have skyrocketed past $119 per barrel as fighting has intensified and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed sharply, […]
For many college students, spring break is a chance to relax after weeks of classes. Unfortunately, for some Monmouth University students, returning from vacation meant long delays, canceled flights, and unexpected expenses as the federal government shutdown disrupted travel during one of the busiest periods of the year. The shutdown affected agencies under the U.S. […]
Event:The Iran War enters Week 4 What is it? The United States and Israel have been at war with Iran since early March. The conflict has thrown global oil markets into chaos and nearly shut down the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway that carries about a fifth of the world’s oil supply. Ongoing since early […]
On Feb. 16, late-night host Stephen Colbert informed viewers that CBS lawyers “advised in no uncertain terms” against airing his interview with Texas State Rep. James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate. As first reported by the Associated Press, Colbert characterized the move as “corporate capitulation” to regulatory pressure. During his monologue, Colbert noted […]
Event:State of the Union What is it?An annual message delivered by the President of the United States to a joint session of Congress. Mandated by the Constitution, the speech allows the President to report on the state of the nation and outline a legislative agenda for the coming year. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, @ 9:00 […]
Federal funding for the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel project, the rail expansion connecting New Jersey and New York, has been stalled again following a series of federal court decisions that have halted construction. The Trump administration initially froze funding in late 2025, citing the need to review the project amid concerns about what it described […]
Artificial intelligence, once treated cautiously or outright restricted in college classrooms, may soon become a standardized part of higher education in New Jersey. Introduced on Jan. 13, New Jersey Senate Bill S2862 would require the state’s Secretary of Higher Education to develop an official “Artificial Intelligence Model Curriculum” for colleges and universities. The legislation requires […]
A graduate student instructor at the University of Oklahoma has been placed on administrative leave following an incident involving a student’s failing grade on a psychology essay. The situation has prompted national discussion about the balance between academic standards and religious freedom in higher education. The dispute centers on an assignment submitted by student Samantha […]
New Jersey’s minimum wage is set to increase on Jan. 1, 2026, rising from $15.49 to $15.92 per hour for most workers. According to an October press release from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the statewide rate will increase by $0.43 based on inflation data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor […]
Democrat Mikie Sherrill won New Jersey’s 2025 governor’s race on Nov. 4, securing a double-digit lead over Republican Jack Ciattarelli as votes were counted statewide. According to NJ Spotlight News, the Associated Press called the race shortly after 9 p.m., making Sherrill the state’s second woman elected governor. Reported from New Jersey Globe, New Jersey […]