2-minute read Rep. Donald Payne Jr. died Wednesday, Gov. Phil Murphy reported. He has been hospitalized since suffering a heart attack from diabetes complications on April 6. A Newark native, Payne was first elected to represent New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District in Washington in 2012, succeeding his father in the post. He also served on …
Mitchell, a Democrat, was arrested after being found inside a home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, police say. She was booked into Becker County jail on a burglary charge. Minnesota state senator arrested on first-degree burglary charges Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell was arrested on suspicion of first-degree burglary after being found inside a home in …
There was a flurry of carrier news this week as several wireless providers shifted pricing around. Plus, more wireless options in Canadian grocery stores — a match made in monopoly heaven. The federal government also wants to crack down on fees for switching carriers. Here are the details. Pricing and deals Bell’s Virgin Plus started …
The federal government released its 2024 budget on Tuesday with billions in new spending, but one pledge in the budget aims to save Canadians next time they want to switch cellphone providers. The 2024 budget outlines the government’s plan to amend the Telecommunications Act to accomplish a few goals, including prohibiting carriers “from charging consumers …
These items are breaking inflation records Experts say it may be safe to assume that we did avoid the recession that many people predicted would follow the pandemic, but inflation is still making it tough to afford everyday purchases. Inflation ran hot for a third straight month in March, raising questions about when the Federal …
A collared Mexican wolf around Eagle Creek – credit Aislinn Maestas, Public Domain The wild population of Mexican wolves saw another year of growth in 2023, according to the results of the annual survey published by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The 2023 population census revealed a minimum of 257 Mexican wolves distributed across …
Rep. Lauren Boebert underwent surgery Tuesday morning after being diagnosed with a rare vascular condition, her campaign announced in a press release. Boebert was admitted on Monday to a hospital in Loveland, where doctors identified an “acute blood clot.” She came in “after experiencing severe swelling in her upper left leg,” the release details. Boebert …
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s planning minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka was Monday appointed as the African nation’s first woman prime minister, state television announced. Issued on: 01/04/2024 – 21:16 1 min An economist, she takes over as prime minister from Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, following President Felix Tshisekedi’s sweeping re-election on December 20. Tshisekedi officially triumphed …
Togolese lawmakers adopted a new constitution on Monday, moving the country from a presidential to a parliamentary system and giving parliament the power to elect the president of the small West African country. Issued on: 26/03/2024 – 04:31 2 min The president will be chosen “without debate” by lawmakers “for a single six-year term”, and …
2-minute read Tammy Murphy and Andy Kim face off in Bergen County Delegates from Bergen County are in Paramus to vote on who they favor for senator, First Lady Tammy Murphy or Congressman Andy Kim, Monday, March 4, 2024. After about four months on the trail, New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has suspended her …