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‘Your Countries Are Going To Hell’: Trump Lectures World Leaders During UN Address ‘Your Countries Are Going To Hell’: Trump Lectures World Leaders During UN Address
‘Your Countries Are Going To Hell’: Trump Lectures World Leaders During UN Address President Donald Trump used his United Nations stage to scold allies, slam the UN’s relevance and taunt delegates, telling them, “Your countries are going to hell,” as he veered off script and ran well past his allotted time. Speaking at the General Assembly on Tuesday, Sept. 23 in Manhattan, Trump repeatedly questioned the institution’s value and cast himself as a fixer where diplomats failed. “What is the purpose of the United Nations?” he asked, deriding what he called “strongly worded letters” and “empty words.” He added, “It’s sad I had to do these things instead of the United Nations …
Here's Where NJ Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why Here's Where NJ Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why
Here's Where NJ Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why A newly released report has ranked all 50 states in the United States from top to bottom based on a variety of factors, providing insight into the best states to live in. Utah has been recognized as No. 1 in the U.S. News Best States rankings for the third consecutive year. However, the report encompasses a broader scope, highlighting various states that also excel in several key areas. Historically, Utah was often associated with three main attributes: the film Footloose,’ green Jell-O, and a youthful workforce. Curtis Blair, president and CEO of the Provo-based Utah Valley Chamber of Comm…
Trump Lies About $1.98 Gas: See Where That Number Likely Came From Trump Lies About $1.98 Gas: See Where That Number Likely Came From
Trump Lies About $1.98 Gas: See Where That Number Likely Came From President Donald Trump says gas is down to $1.98 a gallon, but that number doesn't exist at any pump in the country. In early May, Trump has repeatedly claimed gas has fallen below $2 a gallon. He made the claim in the White House, social media posts, and during an interview with NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday, May 4. Trump also said gas was $1.98 a gallon when speaking with ABC News on Tuesday, April 29, at the end of his first 100 days back in the Oval Office. "So now, if you look at what's happened, energy is down," Trump said. "Gasoline hit $1.98 in a few states during the last co…
Trump Strikes Deal With Ukraine For Rare Earth Minerals Trump Strikes Deal With Ukraine For Rare Earth Minerals
Trump Strikes Deal With Ukraine For Rare Earth Minerals The Trump Administration has successfully negotiated an agreement with Ukraine regarding the development of the nation’s rare earth mineral resources.  The move is anticipated to strengthen diplomatic ties and pave the way for a long-term US security commitment amid Ukraine’s ongoing, three-year-old war with Russia. It's also seen as a form of reimbursement for the hundreds of billions of dollars of assistance and weapons the United States has provided to Ukraine. This significant development was initially reported by Ukrainska Pravda and the Financial Times late Tuesday afternoo…
Biden Blocks Offshore Drilling Along Many US Coastal Areas, Citing Environmental Risks Biden Blocks Offshore Drilling Along Many US Coastal Areas, Citing Environmental Risks
Biden Blocks Offshore Drilling Along Many US Coastal Areas, Citing Environmental Risks President Joe Biden announced sweeping protections against offshore oil and gas drilling along key US coastlines, including the east and west coasts, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and Alaska. President Biden has taken decisive action to protect about 625 million acres along the U.S. coastlines from the risks of offshore oil and gas drilling, according to a White House statement on Monday, Jan. 6.  The move withdraws areas along the east and west coasts, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and Alaska’s Northern Bering Sea from future drilling, citing potential environmental, economic, and public …
Former Congressman, Gubernatorial Candidate Lee Zeldin Named To Trump's Cabinet Former Congressman, Gubernatorial Candidate Lee Zeldin Named To Trump's Cabinet
Former Congressman, Gubernatorial Candidate Lee Zeldin Named To Trump's Cabinet President-elect Donald Trump has selected former New York congressman and gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin to run the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In a statement on Monday, Nov. 11, Trump said Zeldin "will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses," adding that Zeldin will still maintain "the highest environmental standards." In a post on social media, Zeldin said, "It is an honor to join President Trump’s Cabinet as EPA Administrator. "We will restore US energy dominance, revitalize our auto indu…
Thermal Scientist From New Jersey Makes Forbes' 30 Under 30 Thermal Scientist From New Jersey Makes Forbes' 30 Under 30
Thermal Scientist From New Jersey Makes Forbes' 30 Under 30 Forbes has released its prestigious "30 Under 30" list for 2024. On it is Drew Lilley, a 28-year-old Chatham native and UPenn grad. Lilley, a thermal scientist, CEO, and co-founder of Calion Technologies, made the Energy category. "Lilley founded Calion Technologies to commercialize his doctoral research on ionocaloric heating and cooling for zero-emission refrigeration," Fobres writes.  "Ionocaloric refrigeration is an alternative to traditional vapor-compression technology, which has dominated cooling and heat pumping for over a century but accounts for a lot of CO2 emissions. Cali…
Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Could Lead To Spikes In These Food Products In Addition To Oil Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Could Lead To Spikes In These Food Products In Addition To Oil
Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Could Lead To Spikes In These Food Products In Addition To Oil The Russian invasion of Ukraine is expected to cause a flux in the markets, sending the prices of energy and certain agricultural products through the roof as supply chains are further disrupted. Experts are expecting oil and gas prices to spike due to the European crisis, though some of Russia and Ukraine’s largest exports are expected to impact costs for other products overseas and stateside. Officials said that outside of energy, the price of products such as wheat, barley, corn, copper, and nickel are likely going to be on the rise as supply chains already impacted by the COVID-19 pande…
FOX Signs Bergen County's Jackie DeAngelis As Business Correspondent FOX Signs Bergen County's Jackie DeAngelis As Business Correspondent
FOX Signs Bergen County's Jackie DeAngelis As Business Correspondent FOX Business Network (FBN) has signed Bergen County native Jackie DeAngelis as a financial correspondent. Beginning April 22, the former CNBC reporter and anchor will cover breaking business news out of FBN’s headquarters in New York, network president Brian Jones announced. Prior to joining FBN, DeAngelis -- formerly of Alpine, Fort Lee and Englewood -- spent 13 years at CNBC as she the network’s chief energy correspondent and anchor of online commodities program, "Futures Now."  DeAngelis contributed market reports across CNBC’s daily programming as well as covered the eco…
Glen Rock PD: Thieves Steal Used Cooking Oil From Behind Restaurants Glen Rock PD: Thieves Steal Used Cooking Oil From Behind Restaurants
Glen Rock PD: Thieves Steal Used Cooking Oil From Behind Restaurants Two thieves in a white van siphoned used cooking oil that a Glen Rock shopping center owner was collecting for recycling, authorities said. The property owner told police that he collects the used oil from two restaurants that leave it in drums behind the Maple Avenue shopping center. Surveillance video shows the pair pulling around back in a white cargo van late Thursday night, getting out and removing the locks from the drums before pumping out the contents with a large hose, Lt. Frank Riggio said. Commercial recyclers buy used cooking oil, which can be refined into biofuel that burns cl…