Inflation Cools Slightly In February As Tariffs, Slowing Labor Market Fuel Economic Concerns Inflation Cools Slightly In February As Tariffs, Slowing Labor Market Fuel Economic Concerns
Inflation Cools Slightly In February As Tariffs, Slowing Labor Market Fuel Economic Concerns Consumer prices rose slightly less than expected in February, but President Donald Trump's escalating trade wars and a declining labor market are keeping economic uncertainty high. Inflation increased 0.2 percent in February and 2.8 percent over the past year, according to new Bureau of Labor Statistics data released on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The yearly inflation number remained well above the Federal Reserve's two-percent target. The monthly increase was smaller than January's jump of 0.5 percent. February's figures were also a little lower than Dow Jones expectations, CNBC reported. Co…
Blood Moon Eclipse Coming: Here's When, What To Know Blood Moon Eclipse Coming: Here's When, What To Know
Blood Moon Eclipse Coming: Here's When, What To Know Skywatchers across North America are in for a treat as the moon prepares to undergo a stunning transformation during a total lunar eclipse, commonly known as a blood moon.  This remarkable phenomenon occurs when the Earth aligns directly between the moon and the sun, casting a shadow that turns the moon a captivating reddish hue. This celestial event is scheduled to take place overnight from Thursday, March 13, into Friday, March 14.  Enthusiasts in North America will have an excellent opportunity to observe the peak of the eclipse, which is expected to occur between 2:26 a.m. an…
Man Stole Cooking Oil From Flanders Pizzeria: Mount Olive PD Man Stole Cooking Oil From Flanders Pizzeria: Mount Olive PD
Man Stole Cooking Oil From Flanders Pizzeria: Mount Olive PD A 29-year-old Somerset man was arrested and charged after he was caught stealing cooking oil from a pizzeria in Flanders on Saturday, March 8, authorities said. At 10:16 a.m., officers were investigating a report of a suspect driving a white van who was attempting to take cooking oil from businesses, Mount Olive police said. Officers located a van matching the description behind Frank’s Pizza at the Mall at 206, police said. The driver of the van, later identified as Nyreek Loyal, was actively pumping oil from the tank belonging to Frank’s Pizza, police said. Officers conducted a motor ve…
Shell-Shocked! TSA Finds Live Turtle In Man’s Pants At Newark Airport Shell-Shocked! TSA Finds Live Turtle In Man’s Pants At Newark Airport
Shell-Shocked! TSA Finds Live Turtle In Man’s Pants At Newark Airport A Pennsylvania man was caught with a turtle concealed in his pants when a Transportation Security Administration body scanner triggered an alarm near his groin on Friday, March 7 at Newark Liberty International Airport, the TSA said in a release. A pat down by an officer revealed there was something concealed in the man’s groin, the TSA said. When asked if there was something hidden in his pants, the man, a resident of East Stroudsburg, ,reached down the front of his pants and pulled out a live turtle that was wrapped in a small blue towel. The turtle was estimated to be about 5-inches in le…
Peter Wolf, Former Lead Singer of J. Geils Band, Signing Books In North Jersey: Find Out When Peter Wolf, Former Lead Singer of J. Geils Band, Signing Books In North Jersey: Find Out When
Peter Wolf, Former Lead Singer of J. Geils Band, Signing Books In North Jersey: Find Out When Peter Wolf was married to Faye Dunaway and recorded the hit song “Centerfold.” Now he’s ready to tell his story. The former lead singer of the J. Geils Band is signing copies of his new memoir “Waiting on the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters, and Goddesses” at Bookends in Ridgewood on Thursday, March 13 at 6 p.m. Wolf’s book features stories about encountering a young Bob Dylan in Greenwich Village and sharing an apartment with David Lynch in Boston, according to a synopsis. Once he joins the J. Geils Band and his songs top the charts, Wolf’s talks about his encounters with the Roll…
Billy Joel Postpones Concert Tour After Fall Onstage Billy Joel Postpones Concert Tour After Fall Onstage
Billy Joel Postpones Concert Tour After Fall Onstage Billy Joel is rescheduling dates on a lengthy tour so that he can focus on recovering from surgery. The moves come after he fell onstage at a concert on Saturday, Feb. 22 in Connecticut at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville. “While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first," Joel wrote in an Instagram post. "I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding.” The extensive tour schedule, which was set to continue through November 2025, has been pushed back four months, during wh…
Don't Fall For This Fake Email Scam, Feds Warn Don't Fall For This Fake Email Scam, Feds Warn
Don't Fall For This Fake Email Scam, Feds Warn A new scam is targeting people with a fake email and officials are urging the public to stay vigilant. The Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has issued the warning about fraudulent emails impersonating the agency.  These emails, which carry the subject line “Claim Benefits!”, falsely claim that recipients must apply for their 2025 Social Security benefits through a provided link. How Scam Works The scam email appears to come from SSA and directs users to a fake website disguised to look like SSA’s official page. However, clicking on the link l…
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, March 11 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $256M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, March 11 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $256M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, March 11 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $256M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday Mega Millions drawing with a rapidly rising jackpot. The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, March 11 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $256 million, with an estimated cash option of $119.7 million. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 01-19-26-38-69 with a Mega Ball of 15 and a Megaplier of 3X. MegaMillions If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, March 14.  Lottery players ha…
NJ Pizzeria Takes Disappointing Portnoy Review In Stride: 'We Stand By Our Pizzas' NJ Pizzeria Takes Disappointing Portnoy Review In Stride: 'We Stand By Our Pizzas'
NJ Pizzeria Takes Disappointing Portnoy Review In Stride: 'We Stand By Our Pizzas' Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy stopped by A1 Pizzeria in Lyndhurst, but instead of a straightforward One Bite review, things got a little messy. Before the taste test even began at the Ridge Road pizzeria, the A1 employee tried to convince Portnoy to let him remake the pie, Portnoy said. The intro dragged on as the two talked inside the shop, and when Portnoy finally stepped outside with his pizza, he wasn’t thrilled. "He wanted to remake the pie," Portnoy tells the camera. "I don’t have 20 minutes to sit while he makes a brand-new pie." Despite the awkward start, Portnoy went ahead with…
Inside The Opus Estate: One Of Bergen County's Most Jaw-Dropping Modern Mansions Inside The Opus Estate: One Of Bergen County's Most Jaw-Dropping Modern Mansions
Inside The Opus Estate: One Of Bergen County's Most Jaw-Dropping Modern Mansions A newly constructed modern estate has hit the market in Englewood, offering 16,000 square feet of ultra-luxurious living. Located at 388 Morrow Road, the "Opus Estate" is listed for $12.495 million by Tony Nabhan and Michael Hern of Keller Williams City Views Realty. It was designed by Anthony Fonti to blend cutting-edge architecture with high-end comfort. A sleek limestone-and-stucco façade with floor-to-ceiling glass makes an immediate statement, while inside, the home features soaring 11- to 13-foot ceilings, custom herringbone wood flooring, and a dramatic two-story living green wa…
Sharp Rise In Fentanyl Poisoning Among US Children Revealed In New Study Sharp Rise In Fentanyl Poisoning Among US Children Revealed In New Study
Sharp Rise In Fentanyl Poisoning Among US Children Revealed In New Study A new study has revealed a staggering surge in fentanyl poisonings among children and teens across the US, with cases skyrocketing by more than 1,100 percent between 2015 and 2023. The findings, published in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, highlight the growing threat posed by the deadly synthetic opioid, particularly as counterfeit pills flood the illicit market. The study examined nonfatal fentanyl exposures reported to US poison centers from 2015 to 2023, analyzing cases involving children and adolescents aged 0–19.  Researchers found a dramatic increase in poisonin…
Rosie O'Donnell Flees US Over 'What's Happening Politically,' Urges Fans To 'Protect Sanity' Rosie O'Donnell Flees US Over 'What's Happening Politically,' Urges Fans To 'Protect Sanity'
Rosie O'Donnell Flees US Over 'What's Happening Politically,' Urges Fans To 'Protect Sanity' Actress and New York native Rosie O’Donnell has packed her bags and left the country. In a TikTok video posted Tuesday, March 11, the 62-year-old comedian revealed that she officially moved to Ireland with her 12-year-old daughter, Dakota, in January on the heels of President Donald Trump's re-election. In the nearly nine-minute clip, O’Donnell said she never imagined leaving the United States but ultimately felt it was the right decision for her and her daughter. “It’s been pretty wonderful, I have to say,” she said of her new life in Dublin. “The people are so loving and so kind, so welc…