A large tree crashed onto a Hillside home on Wilder Street during a nor'easter, damaging the roof, garage and part of the living room. The family inside was not hurt, officials said, though the home lost power and cleanup was still ahead. A family in Hillside remained in their home after a large tree crashed onto the property on Wilder Street during a nor'easter, damaging the roof, garage and part of the living room and knocking out power. A husband, wife

The Lior cinnamon recall covers 90-gram containers sold in six U.S. states after Maryland testing detected elevated lead levels. Galil Importing Corp. says consumers should not eat lot GAP11304 and should discard it or return it for a refund. Galil Importing Corp. has voluntarily recalled Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning after testing detected elevated levels of lead in the product. The Hauppauge, New York-based company announced the recall on

A federal judge has questioned whether President Donald Trump's decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House followed established legal requirements, as the three news organizations seek emergency restoration of their credentials. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly heard arguments on September 23 but ended the hearing without immediately ruling on their request for a temporary restraining order. The outlets filed their lawsuit on September 21

Ohio State vs Illinois returns to Columbus on September 26, 2026, as the No. 7 Buckeyes and Fighting Illini open Big Ten play at 2-1. The matchup renews the Illibuck rivalry, with Illinois making its first Ohio Stadium visit since 2017 and Ohio State carrying a 10-game series streak. COLUMBUS, Ohio — No. 7 Ohio State hosts Illinois on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Ohio Stadium in the Big Ten opener for both teams. Kickoff is sch

The White House TV pool has halted coverage of President Donald Trump’s designated events after CNN was barred from pool duties during the UNGA trip. The dispute has widened as CNN, MS NOW and Politico challenge the media ban on First Amendment grounds. White House TV Pool Halts Trump Coverag

On September 19, 2026, President Donald Trump announced plans to create an “AI Force” and appoint an AI czar, backing industry growth as technology leaders and California officials demanded stronger safeguards. Trump announces an AI Force Trump unveiled the proposal on Truth Social on September 19, 2026. He said his administration would establish an “AI Force” and appoint an AI czar to oversee the AI sector, but provided few details about its powers or

WASHINGTON – Trump global views are under renewed scrutiny as international polling, US policy debates, Trump poll findings, midterms and the coming UN debate put Washington’s international standing in focus. Global opinion President Donald Trump has repeatedly argued that the United States commands greater respect abroad under his leadership. However, Pew Research Center’s 2026 internati

US President Donald Trump announced that CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be barred from the White House, escalating his long-running dispute with major news organizations and placing renewed attention on media access and press freedom. The Trump White House ban was announced Friday in a post on Truth Social. Trump accused the three organizations of repeatedly publishing what he described as “fake news” and said the restrictions would ta

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate to 3.75%-4.00% on September 16, 2026, its first increase since July 2023. Inflation remains above the 2% goal, while new Fed projections imply another quarter-point increase could follow before the end of this year. The Federal Reserve raised the target range for the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage point on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, to 3.75%-4.00%. T

The US Supreme Court has declined to allow a new Postal Service rule affecting mail ballots to take effect ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, leaving existing state vote-by-mail procedures in place for the approaching election. The court said the federal government was unlikely to succeed in its challenge to a lower-court injunction and that the circumstances did not justify emergency relief. Mail ballot procedures remain unchanged The disputed rule wo

Diesel prices in the United States have climbed to record territory, with GasBuddy reporting the national average above $6 a gallon and AAA listing diesel at $5.9773 on September 10. That is sharply higher than AAA’s year-ago average of $3.7060 and raises fresh concerns about transport costs, inflation and pressure on businesses that depend on heavy-duty fuel. Oil shock The latest oil shock h

President Donald Trump closed the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Dallas with an emphatic appeal for supporters to turn out in the November 2026 elections, telling voters to approach the congressional contests as though his own name were on the ballot. The Trump midterm push placed voter participation at the center of his closing message as Republicans fight to retain control of the House and Senate. Trump repeatedly linked the

A Michigan ID printing error affected about 8,200 enhanced driver’s licenses and state IDs produced on August 26, 2026. The cards showed a stock photo and generic birth date. Corrected replacements are being mailed automatically, with temporary IDs available. Michigan ID printing error affects one batch About 8,200 Michigan residents who applied for or renewed an enhanced driver’s license o

President Donald Trump used his Republican Midterm Convention speech in Dallas to rally GOP voters ahead of the November 2026 elections, but early online viewing figures remained modest. His remarks covered the economy, elections, Republican turnout and the party’s challenge of avoiding traditional midterm losses. Fox Coverage Carries Trump’s Full Address Trump took center stage Wednesday n

President Donald Trump has proposed a $5,000 payment to American adults if Republicans retain control of both the House and Senate in the November 3 midterm elections. The Trump dividend announcement came during the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, putting the proposed payment at the center of the GOP campaign message. Trump dividend proposal announced in Dallas Trump unveiled the propo

US President Donald Trump placed his presidency at the center of the Republican campaign for the 2026 midterm elections, urging supporters in Dallas to vote as though his own name appeared on the November ballot. Speaking at the Republican Party’s first midterm convention in Dallas, Trump described the November 3 elections as a major test for his administration and warned that losing control of Congress could threaten key parts of the Re

President Donald Trump gave three White House aides $45,000 each as holiday cash gifts, according to annual financial disclosures filed by the officials. The payments to Natalie Harp, Chamberlain Harris and Margo Martin totaled $135,000 and were separate from their government salaries. Aides The three officials each reported receiving a $45

President Donald Trump’s latest account of his experience after the September 11 attacks has renewed questions about what can be verified. Speaking on September 8, 2026, at an event honoring 9/11 first responders, Trump said two firefighters lifted and carried him away near Ground Zero because they feared a nearby building could collapse. The White House defended his recollection but did not release evidence confirming the specific rescue.

Restaurant licenses and permits USA are governed mainly by state and local authorities. NRI buyers should verify food establishment approvals, health permits, zoning, occupancy, fire requirements, tax registrations and any liquor licensing before taking over a restaurant. Buying an operating restaurant does not guarantee that every license or pe

Apple is preparing for one of its most closely watched product events in years, with the company expected to hold its next major iPhone launch on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The event is particularly significant because it is expected to be the first major Apple product presentation under CEO John Ternus following the company’s leadership transition. According to the information provided, Tim Cook moved into the executive chairman role on