Democratic Reps. Sherrill and Spanberger's Gubernatorial Bids Offer Path Forward for Party
Two Democratic U.S. Representatives, Mikie Sherrill (NJ) and Abigail Spanberger (VA), are running for governor in 2025, focusing on economic issues and pragmatic solutions to regain voter trust after the 2024 election losses. Their campaigns offer a potential model for the Democratic Party's future.
Democratic Reps. Sherrill and Spanberger's Gubernatorial Bids Offer Path Forward for Party
Two Democratic U.S. Representatives, Mikie Sherrill (NJ) and Abigail Spanberger (VA), are running for governor in 2025, focusing on economic issues and pragmatic solutions to regain voter trust after the 2024 election losses. Their campaigns offer a potential model for the Democratic Party's future.
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40% Bias Score
New Jersey Flood Plan Revised: $7.6 Billion Focus on Home Elevations
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers revised its New Jersey back bay flood protection plan, reducing the cost from $16 billion to $7.6 billion by eliminating storm gates and focusing on elevating 6,421 homes, hardening 279 critical facilities, and restoring 217 acres of salt marshes.
New Jersey Flood Plan Revised: $7.6 Billion Focus on Home Elevations
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers revised its New Jersey back bay flood protection plan, reducing the cost from $16 billion to $7.6 billion by eliminating storm gates and focusing on elevating 6,421 homes, hardening 279 critical facilities, and restoring 217 acres of salt marshes.
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48% Bias Score
FAA Imposes Drone Ban in New Jersey Amidst Numerous Sightings
The FAA issued a one-month drone ban in parts of New Jersey due to numerous nighttime drone sightings, prompting investigations that found no evidence of a national security or public safety risk but also raising concerns about legislation to expand government drone detection capabilities.
FAA Imposes Drone Ban in New Jersey Amidst Numerous Sightings
The FAA issued a one-month drone ban in parts of New Jersey due to numerous nighttime drone sightings, prompting investigations that found no evidence of a national security or public safety risk but also raising concerns about legislation to expand government drone detection capabilities.
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40% Bias Score
Massachusetts Senator to File Drone Regulation Bill Amidst Public Concern
In response to numerous drone sightings in New Jersey and subsequent public concern in Massachusetts, State Senator John Velis plans to refile legislation clarifying drone definitions and improving state regulation to address public safety concerns and speculation.
Massachusetts Senator to File Drone Regulation Bill Amidst Public Concern
In response to numerous drone sightings in New Jersey and subsequent public concern in Massachusetts, State Senator John Velis plans to refile legislation clarifying drone definitions and improving state regulation to address public safety concerns and speculation.
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56% Bias Score
Toms River Toxic Waste Settlement Challenged Over Inadequate Compensation
A New Jersey environmental group is challenging a \$500,000 settlement between the state and BASF, the successor to Ciba-Geigy, over decades of toxic waste dumping in Toms River that caused at least \$1 billion in damage to natural resources and is linked to elevated childhood cancer rates.
Toms River Toxic Waste Settlement Challenged Over Inadequate Compensation
A New Jersey environmental group is challenging a \$500,000 settlement between the state and BASF, the successor to Ciba-Geigy, over decades of toxic waste dumping in Toms River that caused at least \$1 billion in damage to natural resources and is linked to elevated childhood cancer rates.
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44% Bias Score
New Jersey's Mystery Drones Bypass Military Countermeasures
A New Jersey drone pilot's failed attempt to investigate unidentified drones near Picatinny Arsenal highlights their advanced technology, bypassing military-grade jamming systems, prompting national security concerns and a lack of government transparency amid over 5,000 complaints to the FBI.
New Jersey's Mystery Drones Bypass Military Countermeasures
A New Jersey drone pilot's failed attempt to investigate unidentified drones near Picatinny Arsenal highlights their advanced technology, bypassing military-grade jamming systems, prompting national security concerns and a lack of government transparency amid over 5,000 complaints to the FBI.
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64% Bias Score
New Jersey Dealers Oppose Clean Truck Rules, Previewing Nationwide EV Challenges
New Jersey's adoption of California's Advanced Clean Trucks Rules (ACT), mandating 7-11% zero-emission trucks by 2024, faces opposition from dealers citing high costs and insufficient infrastructure, while environmental groups highlight health risks and the urgency of climate action; a committee vot...
New Jersey Dealers Oppose Clean Truck Rules, Previewing Nationwide EV Challenges
New Jersey's adoption of California's Advanced Clean Trucks Rules (ACT), mandating 7-11% zero-emission trucks by 2024, faces opposition from dealers citing high costs and insufficient infrastructure, while environmental groups highlight health risks and the urgency of climate action; a committee vot...
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48% Bias Score
New Jersey Flood Plan Revised: $7.6B Focus on Home Elevation, Infrastructure
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers revised its New Jersey back bay flood protection plan, reducing the cost from $16 billion to $7.6 billion by prioritizing home elevation (6,421 homes), infrastructure hardening (279 facilities), and marsh restoration (217 acres) over large storm gates, despite acknow...
New Jersey Flood Plan Revised: $7.6B Focus on Home Elevation, Infrastructure
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers revised its New Jersey back bay flood protection plan, reducing the cost from $16 billion to $7.6 billion by prioritizing home elevation (6,421 homes), infrastructure hardening (279 facilities), and marsh restoration (217 acres) over large storm gates, despite acknow...
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44% Bias Score
New Jersey Sees 269% Surge in Laser Strikes on Planes Amidst Drone Sightings
A 269% increase in laser strikes on planes in New Jersey this December compared to last year's same period has prompted warnings from the FAA and law enforcement, amid numerous drone sightings in the Northeast that have been deemed non-nefarious by federal officials.
New Jersey Sees 269% Surge in Laser Strikes on Planes Amidst Drone Sightings
A 269% increase in laser strikes on planes in New Jersey this December compared to last year's same period has prompted warnings from the FAA and law enforcement, amid numerous drone sightings in the Northeast that have been deemed non-nefarious by federal officials.
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44% Bias Score
Congress Demands Answers on New Jersey Drone Sightings
House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the Biden administration's response to numerous drone sightings in New Jersey, citing a lack of transparency from federal authorities who have yet to provide Congress with clear answers on their origin despite investigations involving the Department of Defense, ...
Congress Demands Answers on New Jersey Drone Sightings
House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the Biden administration's response to numerous drone sightings in New Jersey, citing a lack of transparency from federal authorities who have yet to provide Congress with clear answers on their origin despite investigations involving the Department of Defense, ...
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48% Bias Score
NJ Drone Sightings Fuel 2025 Gubernatorial Race
Unidentified drones over New Jersey are creating a political crisis ahead of the 2025 gubernatorial election, with Republicans capitalizing on public concern and Democratic inaction, mirroring successful strategies from the 2024 presidential election.
NJ Drone Sightings Fuel 2025 Gubernatorial Race
Unidentified drones over New Jersey are creating a political crisis ahead of the 2025 gubernatorial election, with Republicans capitalizing on public concern and Democratic inaction, mirroring successful strategies from the 2024 presidential election.
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72% Bias Score
New Jersey Drone Sightings Expose Fragility of Shared Reality in Age of AI
Mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey fueled public fear and debate, highlighting the fragility of intersubjectivity and the parallel challenge of AI hallucinations generating false information; the White House responded, but distrust remains.
New Jersey Drone Sightings Expose Fragility of Shared Reality in Age of AI
Mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey fueled public fear and debate, highlighting the fragility of intersubjectivity and the parallel challenge of AI hallucinations generating false information; the White House responded, but distrust remains.
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36% Bias Score