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New Jersey Announces Proposed Rules under the State’s Comprehensive Privacy Law
JD Supra - California
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June 25, 2025
On June 2, 2025, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs (the “Division”), alongside the Office of the Attorney General, announced proposed rules (the “Proposed Rules”) to implement the New Jersey Data Privacy Act (“NJDPA”). The 60-day comment...
‘I knew I would prevail’: Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil talks to CNN about his months in ICE detention
WISC Channel 3000 - Wisconsin
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(CNN) — Detained for more than 100 days without charge, and with the threat of deportation looming over him, Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil was convinced he would eventually prevail. In an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour,...
These high schools in New Jersey had the best SAT scores
New Jersey 101.5
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June 30, 2025
📕Average SAT scores in NJ 📕Breakdown of New Jersey stats 📕Best performing high schools in NJ Results are out for students who took the SAT this year. Nationwide last year, almost 2 million students took the test, which is still used by most...
New Jersey Democratic representative pleads not guilty to Ice protest charges
The Guardian
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June 25, 2025
LaMonica McIver, the New Jersey Democratic representative who is facing felony charges after a recent incident during a congressional oversight visit to an Ice detention facility, pleaded not guilty in federal court on Wednesday. Prosecutors...
Mayor calls for release of New Jersey synagogue custodian detained by ICE
Jewish Telegraphic Agency - New York
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June 30, 2025
The custodian of a synagogue in Glen Rock, New Jersey was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), sparking calls for his release from the mayor of the northern New Jersey suburb. Jorge Tomas Dagar Aquino, who had been working...
Hearing Things's Dylan Green Wants You to Embrace Meathead Culture in 35 Millimeter
Hellgate - New York
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July 11, 2025
When last we heard from our friends at music journalism co-op Hearing Things, they were announcing that they were going fully worker-owned. Dylan Green, who mostly covers indie hip hop for Hearing Things, calls the transition to having to be your...
Ruiz, Turner ‘New Jersey Universal Preschool and Kindergarten Act’ Heads to Governor’s Desk
InsiderNJ - New Jersey
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Ruiz, Turner ‘New Jersey Universal Preschool and Kindergarten Act’ Heads to Governor’s Desk TRENTON – To continue expanding New Jersey’s nation-leading early childhood education ecosystem and give children in every zip code a solid academic start,...
When life became overwhelming, he found an outlet with ‘Piano & Prayer’
Los Angeles Times
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July 21, 2025
Jonathan Singletary is almost ready to go live on Instagram. He scans his short-sleeve button-up — it’s clean and different from the one he wore last time. He takes a few deep breaths. He throws up a quick thank-you to God, opens Instagram, hits...
CWA District 1 Endorses Mikie Sherrill for Governor of New Jersey
InsiderNJ - New Jersey
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June 30, 2025
The Communications Workers of America (CWA), District 1, proudly announced its endorsement of Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill in her campaign for Governor of New Jersey. CWA members across the Garden State — from state and local government to...
Frank Pallone criticizes Trump administration policies impacting health care and education
South Middlesex Times - New Jersey
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July 10, 2025
Frank Pallone, a U.S. Congressman representing New Jersey's 6th district since 1988, recently took to social media to express his views on several key issues. Pallone, who succeeded James J. Howard in Congress and previously served in the New...
Oppression Update: New Jersey Also Dancing the Slavery Reparations Tango
Hot Air
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June 30, 2025
Brother Bingley sent me this yesterday, and I could not believe it. And then I totally could, even more so the more I dug into this. So, first off, let's establish just how well off New Jersey is under the careful fiscal management of the...
New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Charges, Alleges Intimidation
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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June 25, 2025
Rep. McIver Adamant on Innocence, Citing “Political Intimidation” Behind Charges U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) on Wednesday vehemently denied federal charges accusing her of assaulting and interfering with immigration officers,...
Columbia student sues Trump administration for $20 million over immigration arrest
The Print
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July 10, 2025
New York: Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist who was detained by U.S. immigration authorities for more than 100 days, is seeking $20 million from the Trump administration over what he says was his false...
Down to Business: Aztectic Taqueria brings 'taste of Mexico' to Wilson
The Wilson Times - North Carolina
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Aztectic Taqueria is on mission to share a culture with the community through food. “For us, it’s so amazing to give something that we love and do with love,” co-owner Jessica Ayala said. “We love it. We want people to love our tacos. We’re happy...
Spanglish Entertainment Announces Inaugural Spanglish Party Cruise: A Celebration of Music and Culture
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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PORT CANAVERAL, Fla., July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready to set sail on an unforgettable journey of music, culture, and community! Spanglish Entertainment is thrilled to announce its First Annual Spanglish Party Cruise aboard the Carnival...
Despite 2 Sabotage Attempts, the Gaza Flotilla Ship Handala Sails Onward
Common Dreams
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July 21, 2025
Mere hours before the Gaza Freedom Flotilla ship Handala was to sail with 21 participants on board, in the Italian port of Gallipoli, two attempts to sabotage the ship were made. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition stated in its Instagram: Just hours...
New Jersey Legislature Introduces Bills Calling for Sweeping Bans on Non-Compete and No-Poach Agreements
National Law Review
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June 24, 2025
On May 19, 2025, the New Jersey legislature followed in New York’s footsteps and introduced two bills, S.B. 4385 and S.B. 4386, seeking to significantly curtail, if not totally ban, the use of non-compete clauses in the employment relationship....
Longmont Chef Competing on The Great Food Truck Race
Westword - Colorado
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July 21, 2025
Two years ago, Denver food truck Easy Vegan won season 16 of Food Network's The Great Food Truck Race; now it's about to open its high-end supper club, Mother Other, in the Baker neighborhood. Meanwhile, Colorado has another shot at reality...
NJ influencers, Brazilian beatboxers: How nuns took over pop culture
The North Jersey Record - New Jersey
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It was the beatbox heard round the world. In May, a pair of Brazilian nuns were on a local Catholic TV show discussing a vocational retreat when it happened. Suddenly, the duo — in matching powder-blue skirts and white habits — broke into a joyous...
Mahmoud Khalil seeks $20mn over immigration arrest
BDNews24
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Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist who was detained by US immigration authorities for more than 100 days, is seeking $20 million from the Trump administration over what he says was his false imprisonment...