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reliance on China. Impressively, he raised $7.7 million in the second quarter, with $5.4 million from his personal funds.

Opponents of offshore wind projects are suing New Jersey and the Danish wind energy developer Orsted over a lucrative tax break the state approved for the company

NFL news, there has been some significant drama surrounding Jonathan Taylor, the talented American football running back currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. Amid contract negotiations, Taylor has expressed his desire for a trade, adding to the intrigue of the situation. Colts owner, Jim Irsay, made waves on social media this week when he tweeted about NFL running backs seeking changes to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to ensure fairer compensation for star rushers. He hinted that some agents might be acting in «bad faith» by pushing for these alterations. In response, Jonathan Taylor's agent promptly fired back, refuting the notion of bad faith on their part. Instead, the agent pointed out that «Bad faith is not paying your top offensive player,» indicating that there might be some underlying tensions between Taylor and the Colts organization regarding his contract. We take a look at Jonathan Taylor's career: Born on January 19, 1999, in Salem, New Jersey, Taylor's journey to the pros has been nothing short of remarkable. From setting a New Jersey state rushing yards record in high school to becoming the first player in NCAA history to rush for over 6,000 yards in a three-year span, Taylor's achievements have been awe-inspiring. However, amidst contract negotiations with the Colts, the young star has reportedly expressed his desire for a trade, leaving fans and experts speculating on what the future holds for this standout player.

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michael Kaplan in Trenton, New Jersey, ruled that a J&J company's second bankruptcy, like its first, must be dismissed because the talc lawsuits did not put it in immediate «financial distress.» «In sum, this Court smells smoke, but does not see the fire,» Kaplan wrote, referring to the J&J unit LTL. «Therefore, the emphasis on certainty and immediacy of financial distress closes the door of chapter 11 to LTL at this juncture.» J&J said on Friday that it would appeal Kaplan's decision, and said it would vigorously defend itself against lawsuits that are «specious and lack scientific merit.» J&J's first bankruptcy gambit began in 2021, when it offloaded its talc liabilities into a new company, LTL Management, and immediately placed that company into bankruptcy.

By Dietrich Knauth

Katie Spikes passed away at the age of 53. She was known for her popular show ‘60 Minutes’ and «Larry King Live».

earning the nickname 'Trump on steroids' from the state's Democrat Senate President. “I am the only ‘pure blood’ candidate for president because I never gave in to the COVID vaccinations. Even New Jersey’s Democrat Senate President labelled me as ‘Trump on steroids," he said.

Trump faced new charges Thursday in a case accusing him of illegally possessing classified documents, with prosecutors alleging that he asked a staffer to delete camera footage at his Florida estate in an effort to obstruct a federal investigation into the records. The indictment includes new counts of obstruction and willful retention of national defense information, adding fresh detail to an indictment issued last month against Trump and a close aide.

Air India is planning to operate flights to more US cities, including Los Angeles, and is assessing various metrics, according to sources. Currently, the airline operates non-stop flights to five American cities — Washington, DC, New York, New Jersey, Chicago and San Francisco. Los Angeles and Boston are among the cities being assessed as potential new destinations for long-haul flights from India, the sources said.

Advocates for the self-driving vehicle industry are asking Congress to expand their ability to test and eventually sell autonomous cars and trucks

Maine is poised to launch an offshore wind program that would meet clean energy goals and produce enough power for about 900,000 homes from floating wind turbines in the Gulf of Maine

Fintech billing and payment platform AdvicePay has filled its chief executive vacancy with Alex Sauickie, a fintech veteran and New Jersey state assemblyman.

The Mega Millions top prize has jumped to an estimated $820 million after there was no jackpot winner in the latest drawing

The latest development in the lawsuit of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) versus cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase comes as a date is confirmed for the two parties to voice their initial arguments. 

PlayUp, the Australian fantasy sports betting outfit, has paused its $10 million capital raise until it can sell its business in the United States.

Rutgers University in central New Jersey is equipped to make more than 1 billion prescription pills a year. Its manufacturing process is faster, cheaper and more precise than traditional methods, potentially reducing reliance on factories abroad. The technology also can be used to make drugs currently in shortage, including cancer treatments.

While no jackpot was claimed, eight tickets managed to match all five numbers, resulting in each ticket holder claiming a grand $1 million prize. These lucky tickets were sold in various states including California, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, and New Jersey. The upcoming Mega Millions drawing, scheduled for Tuesday, will offer an estimated jackpot of $820 million. For those fortunate enough to win, there is also a lump-sum cash option available, amounting to $422 million. This current lottery run marks the fifth-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history, with four previous occasions where the prize exceeded $1 billion. The most recent instance was a staggering $1.348 billion ticket sold in Maine back in January, while the record for the highest Mega Millions jackpot stands at an astonishing $1.537 billion, won in South Carolina in 2018. Despite the astronomical jackpot, the odds of claiming the grand prize remain incredibly slim, standing at approximately 1 in 302.5 million. Nevertheless, residents in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the US Virgin Islands have the chance to try their luck again before the next drawing on Tuesday at 11 pm ET.

rice. This has led to long queues outside Indian grocery stores in the region. The English daily mentioned that several grocery stores in major cities in Texas, Michigan, and New Jersey are crowded with people, especially from the Tamil community.

Manchester United continued their strong form in the pre-season, defeating Arsenal by 2-0 in New Jersey on Saturday. The new club captain Bruno Fernandes gave United an early advantage with a long rang effort. Gunners goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale did get a strong hand to the ball, but still failed to stop the goal.

The Biden administration has announced plans for the first sale of offshore wind power leases in the Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana and Texas coasts

Arsenal and Manchester United, historic rivals in English football, are set to clash in an exciting pre-season friendly as part of the Premier League Summer Series. Managers Mikel Arteta and Erik ten Hag are diligently preparing their teams for the upcoming season, and the match promises to showcase new talent on both sides. The MeLife Stadium in New Jersey will host this highly anticipated fixture, offering fans a glimpse of the captivating action.