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Jeff Bezos Selling Billions In Amazon Stock Amid Focus On Politics, Space Travel Jeff Bezos Selling Billions In Amazon Stock Amid Focus On Politics, Space Travel Jeff Bezos Selling Billions In Amazon Stock Amid Focus On Politics, Space Travel
Jeff Bezos Selling Billions In Amazon Stock Amid Focus On Politics, Space Travel Billionaire Jeff Bezos is planning to unload millions of Amazon shares, which could be worth about $5 billion. Bezos will sell up to 25 million Amazon shares, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, May 2. The sales are expected to be completed by Friday, May 29, 2026. The shares could be worth up to $5 billion, depending on their value when sold. The tech giant's stock opened at $191.90 per share on May 2, down about 21% from its record high in early February. Bezos, who serves as Amazon's executive chair, founded the company a…
Watch Teaneck Rabbi Deliver Benediction At President Trump's Inauguration Watch Teaneck Rabbi Deliver Benediction At President Trump's Inauguration Watch Teaneck Rabbi Deliver Benediction At President Trump's Inauguration
Watch Teaneck Rabbi Deliver Benediction At President Trump's Inauguration Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University and a resident of Teaneck, delivered the benediction at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20.  Representing Yeshiva University and the Jewish community, Berman offered a prayer for unity, leadership, and faith during a time of national division. In a reflection shared on Yeshiva University's website, Rabbi Berman wrote, “I was deeply honored and humbled to lead our nation in prayer today representing Yeshiva University, the Jewish people, and all those who find meaning in faith.” Berman shared his reflections…
Trump Swearing-In Ceremony, Inaugural Address Moved Indoors Trump Swearing-In Ceremony, Inaugural Address Moved Indoors Trump Swearing-In Ceremony, Inaugural Address Moved Indoors
Trump Swearing-In Ceremony, Inaugural Address Moved Indoors For the first time in 40 years, a presidential inauguration will be held indoors. Extremely cold temperatures forecast for Monday, Jan. 20 in Washington, DC have resulted in the change. President-elect Donald Trump announced the move in a social media post at noon Friday, Jan. 17, saying, "There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country. I don’t want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way.  "It is dangerous conditions for the tens of thousands of Law Enforcement, First Responders, Police K9s and even horses, and hundreds of thousands of supporters that will be outside for many hours…
Back-To-Back Winter Storms Taking Aim On Northeast: Here's Latest Back-To-Back Winter Storms Taking Aim On Northeast: Here's Latest Back-To-Back Winter Storms Taking Aim On Northeast: Here's Latest
Back-To-Back Winter Storms Taking Aim On Northeast: Here's Latest Back-to-back storm threats are on target for the Northeast in the coming days. New Update: First Snowfall Projections Released For New Winter Storm -  Up To Half-Foot Predicted In These Spots The first system will move from the west to the east, bringing a mix of rain, sleet, and snow Friday night, Jan. 17 into Saturday, Jan. 18. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.) More widespread wintry travel possible from a separate system Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20.  It will range from the coastal to the interior Southeast. (Click on …
Three MPD Officers Shot Responding To Burglary Amid Police Staffing Concerns In DC Three MPD Officers Shot Responding To Burglary Amid Police Staffing Concerns In DC Three MPD Officers Shot Responding To Burglary Amid Police Staffing Concerns In DC
Three MPD Officers Shot Responding To Burglary Amid Police Staffing Concerns In DC Three DC police officers were shot in Northeast DC while responding to a burglary in progress on Monday morning, the DC Police Union confirmed. The officers, whose names have not been released, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to be discharged from the hospital within 24 hours, DC Police Union Chairman Gregg Pemberton said following the incident, which was reported shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Jan. 13 in the 300 block of Florida Avenue NE. “We can confirm that all three officers have suffered non-life-threatening injuries and will likely be released within the next 24 h…
Valentine's Day Heartbreak: Cory Booker & Rosario Dawson Reportedly Call It Quits Valentine's Day Heartbreak: Cory Booker & Rosario Dawson Reportedly Call It Quits Valentine's Day Heartbreak: Cory Booker & Rosario Dawson Reportedly Call It Quits
Valentine's Day Heartbreak: Cory Booker & Rosario Dawson Reportedly Call It Quits New Jersey lawmaker Cory Booker and Rosario Dawson reportedly spent this Valentine's Day apart after more than two years as a couple, People reports citing a source close to the New Jersey native. The senator and the New York City actress reportedly remain close friends.  The two connected at a political fundraiser for a mutual friend in Spring 2018, and began dating months later. Dawson apparently moved in with Booker in Newark in 2020, and accompanied him to Joe Biden's presidential inauguration the following year. Click here for the full story from People. 
Fairfield County Woman Arrested By Capitol Police Found After Silver Alert Issued Fairfield County Woman Arrested By Capitol Police Found After Silver Alert Issued Fairfield County Woman Arrested By Capitol Police Found After Silver Alert Issued
Fairfield County Woman Arrested By Capitol Police Found After Silver Alert Issued A Fairfield County woman arrested for allegedly impersonating a police officer at a Capitol security checkpoint put in place for the Presidential Inauguration has been found safe after a Silver Alert was issued when she disappeared. Linda MaGovern, age 63, of Stratford, was located in Maryland, said Stratford Police Captain Frank A. Eannotti. The Silver Alert was issued by Stratford Police on Wednesday, Jan. 27, after MaGovern failed to return home after being released from custody following a psychiatric evaluation. MaGovern was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 16, by United States …
Trump Issues Last-Second Pardon To Fox News Host Jeanine Pirro’s Former Husband Al Pirro Trump Issues Last-Second Pardon To Fox News Host Jeanine Pirro’s Former Husband Al Pirro Trump Issues Last-Second Pardon To Fox News Host Jeanine Pirro’s Former Husband Al Pirro
Trump Issues Last-Second Pardon To Fox News Host Jeanine Pirro’s Former Husband Al Pirro As the clock ticked down on his time in the Oval Office, former President Donald Trump issued one last pardon - for the ex-husband of former Westchester County District Attorney Jeanine Pirro, the fiery Fox News host. A total of 143 pardons were issued by Trump on his last full day in office on Tuesday, Jan. 19. But after Trump left Washington, D.C. for Florida on Wednesday morning, Jan. 20, it was announced that Trump had issued one more pardon - for Mount Vernon native Albert Pirro, who was convicted in 2000 on conspiracy and tax evasion charges. The announcement was made public as t…
Fairfield County Woman Arrested For Impersonating Officer, Fleeing Police At Capitol Checkpoint Fairfield County Woman Arrested For Impersonating Officer, Fleeing Police At Capitol Checkpoint Fairfield County Woman Arrested For Impersonating Officer, Fleeing Police At Capitol Checkpoint
Fairfield County Woman Arrested For Impersonating Officer, Fleeing Police At Capitol Checkpoint A Connecticut woman has been accused of impersonating a police officer at a Capitol security checkpoint put in place for the Presidential Inauguration. At approximately 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, United States Capitol Police officers stopped the woman at First Street and Columbus Circle, NE, at the checkpoint.  The woman presented what was identified as a military challenge coin, and stated that she was a law enforcement officer, according to Capitol Police.  Metro DC Police reported that the woman also said she was “a part of the presidential cabinet." As the USCP off…
CT Sending National Guard Troops To DC, Including Explosive-Detection Teams CT Sending National Guard Troops To DC, Including Explosive-Detection Teams CT Sending National Guard Troops To DC, Including Explosive-Detection Teams
CT Sending National Guard Troops To DC, Including Explosive-Detection Teams More than 100 members of the Connecticut National Guard, including some of its elite units, are heading to Washington, D.C. to “aid and facilitate the peaceful transition of presidential power.” Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced that he has authorized the deployment of members of the National Guard, including some of the Connecticut National Guard’s Military Police, and two patrol explosive-detection dog teams that are trained for police patrol and explosive detection. Lamont said that in addition, the state’s Air Guard has placed C-130H aircraft and crews on “alert status” which will …
Twitter Permanently Blocks Trump Account Due To Risk Of 'Inciting Violence' Twitter Permanently Blocks Trump Account Due To Risk Of 'Inciting Violence' Twitter Permanently Blocks Trump Account Due To Risk Of 'Inciting Violence'
Twitter Permanently Blocks Trump Account Due To Risk Of 'Inciting Violence' The leader of the free world can no longer post a tweet. Donald Trump, who attributed his victory in the 2016 presidential election to his use of Twitter, has now been banned from the platform after domestic terrorists expressing support for him violently stormed into the Capitol this week in an apparent attempted coup, leading to five deaths, Twitter announced Friday evening, Jan. 8. “After close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them — specifically how they are being received and interpreted on and off Twitter — we have permanently suspended …
500 NJ National Guard Members Join State Troopers In DC For 'Peaceful Transfer Of Power' 500 NJ National Guard Members Join State Troopers In DC For 'Peaceful Transfer Of Power' 500 NJ National Guard Members Join State Troopers In DC For 'Peaceful Transfer Of Power'
500 NJ National Guard Members Join State Troopers In DC For 'Peaceful Transfer Of Power' Five hundred members of the New Jersey National Guard were expected to remain in Washington, D.C. through the Jan. 20 inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, Gov. Murphy said Thursday. The Guard members were being deployed over a few days, joining nearly 75 state troopers who rushed to the district after rioters stormed the Capitol building during Wednesday’s ceremonial confirmation of the presidential election results, the governor said. Their assignment is to “assist in the peaceful transfer of power,” Murphy said. “They will likely be there at least through the inauguration.” Virgin…