Rutgers faculty and staff unions representing 9,000 members are set to strike on Monday, making it the first educator strike in the university's history. The strike will impact full-time and part-time union employees, and is in response to demands for salary increases, improved job security for adjunct faculty, and guaranteed funding for graduate students. The unions are willing to continue negotiations in order to reach a fair agreement, but the strike is set to begin Monday morning.
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Chris Christie, former New Jersey Governor, suggested that the only way to defeat Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican presidential nomination is to have a candidate who can challenge him on the debate stage like Christie did to Marco Rubio in 2016. Christie recalled the moment fondly, noting that it had "stopped the momentum" of Rubio's campaign. Trump is reportedly considering another run for the nomination and is still a powerful force in the Republican party.
On Monday night, a devastating eight-alarm fire destroyed a large church in Florence Township, New Jersey, despite the efforts of 150 firefighters. The senior pastor of the church expressed his devastation, but also his faith that the church will be stronger than ever. Firefighters managed to control the blaze by Tuesday morning, and the church has set up a GoFundMe page to help with the rebuilding process.
Fourteen Democratic governors have called on major pharmacy retail companies to clarify their plans to dispense mifepristone, a drug used for medication abortion, in response to recent media reports. This call has been met with opposition from a coalition of anti-abortion groups, who have requested a preliminary injunction to take mifepristone off the market nationwide. If access to mifepristone is halted, it could affect millions of individuals in states where medication abortion is lawfully dispensed. The issue of access to abortion medication has become increasingly politicized, and it remains to be seen how the pharmacy retail companies will respond.
A powerful nor'easter is set to bring heavy snow, winds, and coastal flooding to the US Northeast on Tuesday, causing power outages and making travel difficult. Over 20 million people are under winter weather alerts as the storm is expected to strengthen rapidly and significantly impact the Northeast through Wednesday. The National Weather Service is urging people to take precautions and prepare for the storm, including staying informed of the latest weather updates and avoiding unnecessary travel.
Sayfullo Saipov, an Islamic extremist who drove a truck along a popular bike path in 2017, killing eight people, will not face the death penalty after a jury in New York City was unable to reach a unanimous verdict. The jury deliberated for four days before deciding that Saipov, a 35-year-old Uzbekistan citizen, will receive an automatic sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. Saipov's lawyers argued that he was mentally ill and had been radicalized by ISIS propaganda, while prosecutors argued that he was a cold-blooded killer who had planned the attack for months.
Key takeaways: New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu stated on NBC’s “Meet The Press” that Donald Trump is unlikely to be the Republican Party’s nominee in…
Seretse Clouden, a 42-year-old New Jersey man, is facing federal criminal charges after attempting to board a flight with firearms, ammunition, a bulletproof vest, and fraudulent law enforcement credentials. Upon inspection, agents found three firearms, two .40 caliber Glock magazines, and a fake U.S. Marshal's badge. If convicted, Clouden could face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. He is currently in federal custody and is set to appear in court on February 2nd.