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US, Mexico Reach Deal To Delay 25% Tariffs US, Mexico Reach Deal To Delay 25% Tariffs
US, Mexico Reach Deal To Delay 25% Tariffs Mexico and the US have reached an agreement to delay steep tariffs that were set to take effect on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Click here for a new, updated story: Proposed 25% US Tariff On Canadian Goods Will Be Paused After Earlier Deal With Mexico Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the deal Monday morning, Feb 3. It will pause the 25 percent levies for a month, and follows negotiations between Mexican officials and the Trump administration on border security and drug trafficking.  Mexico committed to deploy 10,000 troops dedicated to stopping illegal drugs and migrants from…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Fire Ravages NJ Motor Home (VIDEO) Fire Ravages NJ Motor Home (VIDEO)
Fire Ravages NJ Motor Home (Video) A motor home in Fairfield was fully engulfed in flames on the evening of Sunday, Feb. 2, authorities said. 🔹Motor Home Catches Fire on Camp Lane, No Injuries Reported🔹 🔹Fairfield (NJ) – On February 2, 2025, at approximately... Posted by Fairfield Police Department - Essex County, New Jersey on Sunday, February 2, 2025 At 8:48 p.m., Fairfield officers and Fairfield firefighters responded to Camp Lane for the fire, Fairfield police said. All occupants were safely out of the home, police said. The Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department, along with the Wayne Fire Department quickly exti…

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by Sam Barron
News
Black Box Recovered From Philadelphia Learjet Crash (VIDEO) Black Box Recovered From Philadelphia Learjet Crash (VIDEO)
Black Box Recovered From Philadelphia Learjet Crash (Video) The black box from the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance that crashed in Northeast Philadelphia has been located, providing investigators with a key piece of evidence to determine the cause of the deadly crash, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced Sunday evening, Feb. 2. Black Box, Flight Data Components Recovered The cockpit voice recorder (CVR), commonly referred to as a black box, was found buried eight feet underground at the crash site, officials said. Investigators also recovered the plane’s enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS), which may contain flight data cru…

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by Jillian Pikora
Obituaries
Lifelong Paramus Resident Doug Williamson, Pillar Of Community, Dies Suddenly Lifelong Paramus Resident Doug Williamson, Pillar Of Community, Dies Suddenly
Lifelong Paramus Resident Doug Williamson, Pillar Of Community, Dies Suddenly Paramus is grieving the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Doug Williamson, a lifelong resident, nurse, and paramedic. He died Sunday, Feb. 2 at 62 years old. Doug devoted his life to helping others, serving as a critical care nurse, director of emergency services for Valley Health System and spending nearly 15 years with McCabe Ambulance Service, where his compassion and dedication touched countless lives. Doug is being remembered by colleagues as a pillar of strength and an inspiration to those around him. "Doug was not just a top-tier provider—he was an extraordinary human being,…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Gerber Recalls, Discontinues Teething Sticks Sold In NJ After Child Sent To ER Gerber Recalls, Discontinues Teething Sticks Sold In NJ After Child Sent To ER
Gerber Recalls, Discontinues Teething Sticks Sold In NJ After Child Sent To ER Gerber is recalling and discontinuing all batches of its teething stick due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children, authorities said. Gerber and the Food and Drug Administration announced the recall for Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks in news releases on Friday, Jan. 31. The recall follows consumer complaints, including one involving a child brought to an emergency room. The affected products were distributed nationwide and in stores across several states, including Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The …

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Man In Makeshift Shelter Found Dead In Jersey City Fire: Prosecutor Man In Makeshift Shelter Found Dead In Jersey City Fire: Prosecutor
Man In Makeshift Shelter Found Dead In Jersey City Fire: Prosecutor A man was killed in a fire in Jersey City on Friday, Jan. 31, authorities said. At 6 p.m., the Jersey City Fire Department responded to a fire at the 1000 block of Newark Avenue, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. After quickly extinguishing the fire,  firefighters found an unidentified male in a fire damaged makeshift shelter and he was pronounced dead at the scene, Suarez said. The cause and manner of death are pending, Suarez said. The Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force is investigating the origin and cause of the fire, Suarez said.

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Wrong-Way DUI Driver Kills PA Man On Route 80: Police, Court Records Wrong-Way DUI Driver Kills PA Man On Route 80: Police, Court Records
Wrong-Way DUI Driver Kills PA Man On Route 80: Police, Court Records A 31-year-old Pennsylvania man was killed by a wrong-way intoxicated driver on Route 80 early Sunday, Feb. 2, authorities said. Victor Peters, 45, of Parsippany was heading east in the westbound lanes of Route 80 in a Mercedes SUV in Rockaway Township when he struck a Ford pickup truck driven by Destinn McKnight around 2:20 a.m., according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan. McKnight died while Peters was seriously injured, Marchan said.  Records show Peters has been charged with a slew of motor vehicle offenses including DUI, reckless driving, careless driving, wrong way…

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by Sam Barron & Cecilia Levine
Weather
New Update: Major Storm Will Bring Slippery Travel, Possible Power Outages To Northeast: Timing New Update: Major Storm Will Bring Slippery Travel, Possible Power Outages To Northeast: Timing
New Update: Major Storm Will Bring Slippery Travel, Possible Power Outages To Northeast: Timing A new winter storm headed to the Northeast will bring a wintry mix, accumulating snowfall, with power outages possible. Latest Update - New Snowfall Map: 'First Ice Storm In Years' Will Cause Dangerous Travel For Much Of Northeast The system will arrive overnight Wednesday, Feb. 5 with a widespread wintry mix in most of the Northeast and continue into Thursday, Feb. 6, with precipitation turning to rain in most locations later in the morning, according to the National Weather Service. "The potential exists for dangerous amounts of ice accretion into Thursday," AccuWeather Meteo…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Mass Deportations Could Lead To Salary Increases In These States, Including NJ Mass Deportations Could Lead To Salary Increases In These States, Including NJ
Mass Deportations Could Lead To Salary Increases In These States, Including NJ Mass deportations could significantly impact wages in states heavily reliant on foreign labor, according to new research.  An Oxford study suggests that removing a substantial number of immigrant workers may lead to labor shortages, compelling employers to increase salaries to attract native-born workers, Newsweek reports. The states most likely to be affected are New York, New Jersey, California, Florida, and Texas, the report said, because those states have large immigrant populations and economies that depend on foreign labor in sectors such as agriculture, construction, and hospita…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Long-Held Aspirin Guidelines Shift: Here's What To Know Long-Held Aspirin Guidelines Shift: Here's What To Know
Long-Held Aspirin Guidelines Shift: Here's What To Know For decades, taking a daily low-dose aspirin was a widely accepted practice for preventing heart attacks and strokes.  But a series of clinical trials have led to a major shift in medical guidance — one that could change how millions of Americans approach heart health. The findings prompted the American Heart Association (AHA) and the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) to update their recommendations, advising most older adults against taking daily aspirin as a preventive measure. Aspirin works by thinning the blood, reducing the risk of clots that can lead to heart…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Ex-MLB Commish Fay Vincent Dies: 'He Lived A Home Run Of A Life' Ex-MLB Commish Fay Vincent Dies: 'He Lived A Home Run Of A Life'
Ex-mlb Commish Fay Vincent Dies: 'He Lived A Home Run Of A Life' Former Major League Baseball Commissioner and Connecticut native Fay Vincent died Saturday, Feb. 1, at his home in Florida. He was 86. Vincent, who was born in Waterbury and spent most of his life after baseball in New Canaan, had undergone treatment for bladder cancer. Complications from radiation therapy caused him to stop chemotherapy, his wife told CBS News. Vincent took the reins of Major League Baseball in 1989 following the sudden death of A. Bartlett Giamatti. He guided the league through 1992, when he resigned following a no-confidence vote from the owners, according to MLB.com. T…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Amy Schumer Pulls Off Ultimate Halftime Surprise With Knicks City Dancers Amy Schumer Pulls Off Ultimate Halftime Surprise With Knicks City Dancers
Amy Schumer Pulls Off Ultimate Halftime Surprise With Knicks City Dancers Amy Schumer brought the laughs—and the moves—to Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Feb. 1, when she jumped in with the Knicks City Dancers for a surprise halftime performance. The comedian, 43, recreated the legendary dance scene from her 2015 rom-com "Trainwreck," starring Bill Hader, much to the delight of the crowd during the game against the Los Angelos Lakers. In a video posted to Instagram, Schumer looks mock-shocked as Billy Joel’s "Uptown Girl" starts playing. Moments later, two dancers pull her onto the court, where she enthusiastically busts out high kicks, hip swivels, and all th…

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by Cecilia Levine