After nearly a decade of planning and multiple delays, Hackensack city officials have officially canceled the proposed $40 million sports complex that was intended to be built at Johnson Park near River Street. The decision came during a special city council meeting held Monday night, marking the formal end to a project that struggled to gain traction since its approval. Originally estimated at $7 million when first proposed in 2016, the project was expected to take two years to c

Chicago drivers should prepare for significant changes on the outbound Kennedy Expressway this week as the Illinois Department of Transportation begins a new lane configuration that will last approximately two weeks. As part of the ongoing Kennedy Expressway rehabilitation project, the number of lanes is temporarily reduced from six to four in a newly reconfigured construction zone. The rehabilitation work stretches from the Edens Expressway junction to Ohio Street and is one of the most exte

PATH train services have fully resumed after an early morning fire caused chaos and disruption at Newport Station in Jersey City. The incident occurred around 6:19 a.m. when an eastbound train filled with thick smoke, forcing an immediate evacuation of passengers onto the station platform. Commuters were startled as emergency crews quickly moved in to contain the situation and ensure everyone’s safety. The Jersey City Fire Department, along with PATH employees, responded rapidly to exti

A major traffic disruption occurred in Newark after a tractor-trailer rolled off the northbound New Jersey Turnpike western spur and down an embankment, spilling its cargo of metal construction materials across Route 1&9 Truck. The incident forced authorities to shut down two of the three northbound lanes on the busy roadway, creating significant delays for drivers traveling through the area. Cleanup crews and state police responded quickly to secure the scene and begin clearing the debri

A major traffic disruption occurred early Friday morning, August 1, on the New Jersey Turnpike after a vehicle caught fire on the southbound side of the highway in Kearny. According to state police, troopers were dispatched to the Eastern Spur near the location around 7 a.m. following reports of a truck engulfed in flames. Upon arrival, they discovered a Chevrolet truck fully consumed by fire, with thick smoke billowing into the morning sky. The fire quickly drew the attention of dr

Indian applicants seeking a US visa in 2025 face significant changes as new immigration rules take effect under the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” These measures, some already implemented and others scheduled for later in the year, are designed to tighten screening and increase oversight of applicants. They affect almost every category of nonimmigrant visas including student, work, and visitor visas, and will require applicants to adjust their preparati

Flights between Hawaii and San Francisco resumed on Wednesday morning after operations were disrupted due to a tsunami warning that had been issued for the island state. The alert led to multiple flight cancellations and diversions, affecting travel schedules for many passengers. The warning created uncertainty across Hawaiian airports, halting several flights to and from the region, while airlines worked to ensure passenger safety. Among the affected flights was a United Airlines jet departi

Air travel into Chicago faced significant disruption Monday afternoon as a ground stop was implemented at one of the city’s major airports due to an intense thunderstorm system. Flights scheduled to land were held at their origin airports following a federal directive issued just after noon. The weather event causing the delay is bringing dangerous conditions, including high winds, hail, and torrential rainfall. The ground stop took effect at 12:20 p.m. and was expected to r

A serious service disruption affected South Shore Line trains early Thursday morning after a person was struck by a train in Gary, Indiana. The incident prompted a full stop of several inbound trains heading toward Chicago, leaving many commuters facing delays at the start of their day. At around 6:10 a.m., the South Shore Line released an alert indicating that train operations were halted due to a pedestrian strike. Emergency crews were reported to be on the scene assessing the situation. No es

Commuters traveling from Hoboken on the PATH system are facing continued delays this week due to switch issues currently under repair at the terminal. In response, alternate travel options including discounted ferry tickets and cross-honoring on select transit services are being offered through Friday night to help ease the commuting burden. The ongoing switch problem has reduced train frequency during peak times. Normally, rush hour service from Hoboken to 33rd Street and the Wor

As the Coldplay kiss cam scandal continues to dominate headlines, attention has now turned to Megan Kerrigan, wife of  Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, and the potential financial windfall she could receive if the couple proceeds with divorce. Hours after the now-viral video showed Byron embracing Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot at a Boston concert, Kerrigan dropped her husband’s name from her social media accounts fueling widespread speculation about

For more than a month, recycling bins across Houston have gone uncollected, with many residents waiting over 40 days for service. Piles of recyclable materials like bottles, cans, and cardboard have lined curbs throughout neighborhoods, frustrating homeowners. City officials have now come forward with explanations for the crisis and announced plans to restore regular service. Speaking before the Houston City Council, Interim Solid Waste Director Larius Hassen described a combin

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is currently facing one of the largest processing backlogs in its history, with pending immigration cases surging to a record 11.3 million. This growing crisis in the federal immigration system is being attributed to a mix of outdated processing models, staffing shortages, and a shift in federal policy approaches over recent years. Immigration attorneys and experts say that the seeds of the current situation were so

A massive nationwide strike, known as the Bharat Bandh, is set to paralyze India’s public services today, with over 25 crore workers from essential government sectors participating in the protest. The strike, organized by a joint forum of 10 central trade unions, supported by farmer and rural worker organizations, is aimed at protesting the central government’s policies, which they consider "anti-worker, anti-farmer, and pro-corporate

President Donald Trump has triggered a new wave of international trade tension by announcing that the United States will impose steep import tariffs on 14 countries starting August 1. The new tariffs, set at a minimum of 25 percent, will affect both rivals and close allies, including Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand, unless trade agreements are finalized before the deadline. This marks one of the most aggressive trade policy shifts under Trump’s renewed administration and represe

Santa Clara County property values have reached a historic high, with the total net assessed value of real estate and personal property now approaching $726 billion. This rise, however, comes with a significant caveat: it reflects the county’s slowest year of growth in more than a decade. Economic uncertainty, mounting construction costs, and a steep drop in demand for commercial space have created strong headwinds for the region's development. Despite the record-setting

In a shocking incident, a lawyer representing the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) made a remark during a Madhya Pradesh High Court hearing that sparked public outrage. The remark, questioning why people left their homes early without work during a devastating 40-hour traffic jam on the Indore-Dewas highway, came under intense scrutiny after three people tragically lost their lives. The traffic jam, which involved over 4,000 vehicles stranded on the

Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway airports are gearing up for one of the busiest Independence Day weekends on record, with airport authorities expecting more than 1.86 million travelers to pass through their terminals between July 1 and July 6. This figure marks an 11 percent increase over July 4th weekend in 2024, indicating a continued surge in domestic and international travel through the Windy City. O’Hare International Airport

European bank stocks are enjoying a notable upswing, with both Barclays and Deutsche Bank shares reaching their highest levels in over a decade. This rally is being fueled by a combination of easing geopolitical tensions, signs of improving global trade relations—particularly between the United States and China—and robust first-quarter earnings, especially from investment banking divisions. Barclays, one of the UK’s leading financial institutions, has seen its

In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan’s attempt to interfere with an Indian parliamentary delegation’s visit to Malaysia has been firmly rejected by Kuala Lumpur. Citing “Islamic solidarity,” the Pakistani embassy had urged Malaysian authorities to cancel engagements planned by the Indian delegation. However, Malaysian officials ignored Islamabad’s appeal, and the Indian delegation’s full itinerary proceeded as s