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Potential Airbag, Seat Belt Failures Prompt Recall Of 80K+ Kia SUVs Potential Airbag, Seat Belt Failures Prompt Recall Of 80K+ Kia SUVs
Potential Airbag, Seat Belt Failures Prompt Recall Of 80K+ Kia SUVs Kia is recalling more than 80,000 hybrid and electric SUVs due to wiring issues that could prevent airbags and seat belts from properly deploying, officials said. Kia issued the recall for about 80,255 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The recalled Niros are from the model years 2023 to 2025. The NHTSA said the recall is due to a defect in the floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat. The issue could increase injury risks in a crash because airbags or seal belts may not work correctly. …

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
Colombia Agrees To Accept Migrant Deportation Flights After Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs Colombia Agrees To Accept Migrant Deportation Flights After Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs
Colombia Agrees To Accept Migrant Deportation Flights After Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs Colombia, one of the United States' key allies in Latin America, has agreed to accept migrant deportation flights after earlier turning back two planes, prompting President Donald Trump to threaten steep sanctions. Trump said Sunday afternoon, Jan. 26 that he would impose "emergency" 25-percent tariffs on Colombian goods after it blocked the flights. But negotiations between the countries led to an agreement late Sunday night and Trump withdrew the tariff threats. “The Government of Colombia has agreed to all of President Trump’s terms, including the unrestricted acceptance of all undocume…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs After Colombia Turns Back Flights Carrying Migrants From US Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs After Colombia Turns Back Flights Carrying Migrants From US
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs After Colombia Turns Back Flights Carrying Migrants From US President Donald Trump says he will impose 25 percent "emergency" tariffs on Colombian goods after the key South American ally refused to allow two two flights from the US carrying migrants to land. Click here for a new, updated story - Colombia Agrees To Accept Migrant Deportation Flights After Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs "The US cannot treat Colombian migrants as criminals," Colombia President Gustavo Petro said in a statement on Sunday, Jan. 26. "I deny the entry of American planes with Colombian migrants into our territory. "The US must establish a protocol for the dignifie…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
'Cancel Culture Coleslaw:' NJ Restaurant Apologizes For 'Proud Boys Burger' 'Cancel Culture Coleslaw:' NJ Restaurant Apologizes For 'Proud Boys Burger'
'Cancel Culture Coleslaw:' NJ Restaurant Apologizes For 'Proud Boys Burger' A New Jersey restaurant has found itself at the center of a controversy after a menu item titled the "Proud Boys Burger" sparked widespread outrage on social media.  Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails on Route 37 in Toms River has since issued multiple apologies and taken action in response to the backlash. The burger, described as featuring “white American cheese, onion ring layers of truth, resilience pickles, freedom fries, cancel culture coleslaw, and liberty sauce,” was posted on social media by a customer, igniting immediate criticism. Many took issue with the apparent reference to…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
PA Beats Out NJ For Italian Pasta Maker's First U.S. Facility In $12.5M Investment PA Beats Out NJ For Italian Pasta Maker's First U.S. Facility In $12.5M Investment
PA Beats Out NJ For Italian Pasta Maker's First U.S. Facility In $12.5M Investment An Italian company has chosen Pennsylvania as its first North American location to make its fettuccine, rigatoni, and other popular types of pasta. Il Pastaio will open a production facility in the Allenwood section of Gregg Township in Union County, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced at a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 23. The governor said the Keystone State beat out neighboring New York and New Jersey for the $12.5 million project. The 71,300-square-foot center is expected to create at least 74 full-time jobs. "I’m competitive as hell, and from day one, I’ve made clear that I w…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Nationwide Recall: Seasoning Products Pulled Over Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction Threat Nationwide Recall: Seasoning Products Pulled Over Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction Threat
Nationwide Recall: Seasoning Products Pulled Over Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction Threat Two seasoning products have been recalled nationwide because of concerns they could cause life-threatening allergic reactions. TS Food Packaging is recalling its “Rural King” and “Wabash Valley Farms” Bacon Seasoning due to the presence of an undeclared soy ingredient.  "People who have allergies to products containing soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products," according to a company announcement released through the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The recalled “Bacon Seasonings” were distributed nationwide via E-comm…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Jan. 25 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $46M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, Jan. 25 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $46M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Jan. 25 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $46M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, Jan. 25 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $46 million with a $24.9 million cash option after being recently reset. If no Lottery player claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27. The winning numbers for Saturday's drawing were 08-15-17-53-66 with a Powerball of 14 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officia…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Old Bridge Driver With Glass Of Wine In Brand-New Volvo Was More 2X Legal Limit: Cops (VIDEO) Old Bridge Driver With Glass Of Wine In Brand-New Volvo Was More 2X Legal Limit: Cops (VIDEO)
Old Bridge Driver With Glass Of Wine In Brand-New Volvo Was More 2X Legal Limit: Cops (Video) Bodycam footage shows the arrest of a 41-year-old Old Bridge woman who police say was more than twice the legal limit when they stopped her last month in Red Bank. The footage showing the Dec. 20, 2024 arrest of Dana Colonna in Red Bank has been published by Transparency Bodycam on YouTube. The video shows Red Bank Officer Christopher Fuentes initiating the stop near Volcafe on Bridge Ave., in which Colonna tells him that she was driving a brand-new Volvo and was fighting with her boyfriend. Colonna admitted to drinking alcohol earlier in the evening after visiting Gabriella’s Italian …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Man Accused Of Making Violent Threats Against Trump Man Accused Of Making Violent Threats Against Trump
Man Accused Of Making Violent Threats Against Trump A man accused of threatening to kill President Trump has been apprehended following a tip to federal authorities. The investigation began on Inauguration Day on Monday, Jan. 20, after a tip to the FBI National Threat Operations Center reported violent online posts targeting the former president.  Federal agents traced the posts to Shannon Depararro Atkins, age 46, of West Palm Beach, Florida, near Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach. Atkins was arrested just before 7:30 p.m.  Friday, Jan. 24 near his home after being pulled over in a white 2013 BMW 750Li, said Public Informat…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Ford Recalls 272K+ Vehicles For Sudden Battery Failure Linked To Crash Risk Ford Recalls 272K+ Vehicles For Sudden Battery Failure Linked To Crash Risk
Ford Recalls 272K+ Vehicles For Sudden Battery Failure Linked To Crash Risk More than 272,000 Ford vehicles are being recalled because of defective 12-volt batteries that could degrade suddenly, causing power loss and increasing crash risk, officials said. Ford issued the recall for certain Maverick pickups and Bronco Sport SUVs, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The recall affects Bronco Sport models from 2021-2023 and Maverick models from 2022-2023. The issue stems from a manufacturing defect in 12-volt batteries made by Camel, according to Ford. Internal weld and cast-on-strap failures could cause the battery to degrade…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
DUI Driver With Lengthy History Kills Passenger In Jersey Shore Crash: Police DUI Driver With Lengthy History Kills Passenger In Jersey Shore Crash: Police
DUI Driver With Lengthy History Kills Passenger In Jersey Shore Crash: Police A crash in Berkeley Township left one person dead and another facing charges for driving under the influence, police said. The incident occurred on Jan. 20, 2025, just after 12 p.m. when Berkeley Township Police responded to a single-car crash near 144 Grand Central Parkway, local police said. Upon arrival, officers found the driver and passenger had been removed from the vehicle and placed on a nearby lawn. Berkeley Township EMS provided medical care at the scene. The passenger was transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center due to severe injuries but later succumbed to those injuries, offi…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
NJ Couples Expect Fourth-Most Expensive Wedding Gifts In U.S.: How Much Should You Spend? NJ Couples Expect Fourth-Most Expensive Wedding Gifts In U.S.: How Much Should You Spend?
NJ Couples Expect Fourth-Most Expensive Wedding Gifts In U.S.: How Much Should You Spend? Newlywed couples in Northeast and mid-Atlantic states expect some of the most generous wedding gifts in the country, a new study said. Couples in New York expect the most expensive gifts in the U.S. at an average of $204.60 per guest, according to the study by fine jewelry brand Shane Co. The survey, based on responses from more than 3,000 Americans, also highlights regional trends in gift expectations, budgets, and wedding traditions. Connecticut newlyweds had the nation's second-highest expectations of $202.40 per gift, while New Jersey ranked fourth at $172.30. Pennsylvani…

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by Chris Spiker