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'Attack on rural America': Kentucky Gov. Beshear rails against health care changes seen under 'Big Beautiful Bill'
What was *** traditional 4th of July picnic has now turned into *** signing ceremony. I'm here on the White House lawn where President Donald Trump is signing the one big beautiful bill into law by his self-imposed 4th of July deadline. It's his...

S. Daniel Abraham, Slim-Fast inventor who advocated for Mideast peace, dies at 100
JTA — S. Daniel Abraham, an American billionaire who grew his fortune on his diet company Slim-Fast Foods and spent his life advocating for peace between Israel and its neighbors in the Middle East, died on June 29 at 100. Abraham was born in New...

Josh Gottheimer criticizes Trump’s Tax Hike Bill impacting New Jersey families
U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer representing New Jersey's 5th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshotU.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer representing New Jersey's 5th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot Josh Gottheimer, a U.S....
How will no tax on tips, overtime impact New Jersey workers?
President Donald Trump’s signature “one big beautiful bill” promises to let workers keep more of what they earn by making tips and overtime wages — tax-free. In a state like New Jersey, where hundreds of thousands rely on those “extras” to pay the...
New Cottage Surgical Clinics expands access to specialized surgical care
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, CA — July 7, 2025—Cottage Health is pleased to announce the opening of the Cottage Surgical Clinics, a new Cottage Medical Group specialty care clinic....

New Jersey skydiving company says plane developed 'mechanical issues'
A skydiving plane that went off a runway and crashed into the woods near a small New Jersey airport experienced "mechanical issues" just minutes after taking off, the skydiving company said in a statement July 3. The single-engine Cessna 208B went...

How Solitary Confinement Kills
In April 2020, Markwhan Kitcher-Tucker, a twenty-eight-year-old man with schizophrenia, was arrested on theft charges and taken to a San Francisco County jail. Although he was behaving erratically and displayed signs of deteriorating mental...
New Jersey skydiving company says plane experienced 'mechanical issues' after takeoff
A skydiving plane that went off a runway and crashed into the woods near a small New Jersey airport experienced "mechanical issues" just minutes after taking off, the skydiving company said in a statement July 3. The single-engine Cessna 208B went...

New Jersey skydiving company says pilot tried emergency landing before crash
Breadcrumb Trail Links World Author of the article: Associated Press Mingson Lau And Mark Scolforo Published Jul 03, 2025 • 2 minute read This image taken from video provided by WPVI-TV/6ABC shows emergency personnel working at the scene where a...

Health Camp of New Jersey to Host Free Community Health Fairs in Bridgewater and Morganville
Photo Credit: Health Camp of New Jersey (HCNJ) July 3, 2025 | Princeton, NJ Health Camp of New Jersey (HCNJ), a leading nonprofit health organization, is set to host two free health fairs this summer aimed at providing vital medical services to...

Chris Christie: BBB’s Medicaid Changes ‘Give the Democrats a Message’
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week” that President Donald Trump’s spending bill has given the Democrats a message to run on. Christie said, “This is what happens when you have events as the president has pushed...

State records reveal devastating impact of proposed US gas pipeline: 'A serious ... public health danger'
Transco, a major interstate natural gas pipeline system in the United States owned by Williams, a Houston-based energy infrastructure company, is planning to expand its operations in five states. State records show that the project would have a...

New Jersey skydiving company says pilot tried emergency landing but plane went off runway...
The single engine Cessna 208B radioed about having engine trouble after takeoff and crashed on landing around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Cross Keys Airport, about 21 miles (34 kilometers) southeast of Philadelphia, authorities said. An initial report...

These NJ streets are the best for taking a calming walk
Public health experts say that walking only 30 minutes a day can not only improve cardiovascular health but also boost mental well-being and reduce the risk of chronic illness. While you’re on that half-hour walk, don’t you want to have a...

New Jersey skydiving company plane crashes into woods
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- The pilot of a skydiving team encountered mechanical issues that prompted an emergency landing at a small New Jersey airport but could not get the plane stopped at the end of the runway, the company said in a statement...

New Jersey skydiving company says pilot tried emergency landing but plane went off runway into woods
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — The pilot of a skydiving team encountered mechanical issues that prompted an emergency landing at a small New Jersey airport but could not get the plane stopped at the end of the runway, the company said in a statement...

Joao Pedro shows true colours after stunning Chelsea opener in Fluminense Club World Cup clash
New Chelsea signing Joao Pedro has netted a stunning first goal for Enzo Maresca's team in the Blues' Club World Cup semi-final against Fluminense. Chelsea reached a £55million agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion last weekend with the Brazil...

Gainesville EMT brings Bronze medal home from 2025 World Police & Fire Games
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A Gainesville EMT is back home after winning a Bronze medal for rugby at the 2025 World Police & Fire Games. Jordyn Zyngier, an outreach coordinator at UF Health Shands, competed in the games that wrapped up this Sunday....

Three Killed In New Jersey As Storm Uproots Trees, Crushes Cars, Flattens Homes
Storm photos in Edison below (scroll for fatal incidents). North Plainfield: At around 6:30 p.m., a 44-year-old Middlesex woman was driving a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee eastbound on Greenbrook Road when she pulled over to the north side of the...
How many people will lose health care coverage in New Jersey?
The “Big Beautiful Bill,” as it has become known, is sitting on President Donald Trump’s desk and is expected to be signed on July 4. The controversial legislation includes significant cuts to Medicaid, which is known in the state as NJ...