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New Jersey State Police underwent departmental restructuring on Sept. 24 in light of reports of gender and racial discrimination and biases within the agency’s hiring processes (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Police vehicle of NJ State Police” by Curlyrnd. February 2, 2022). 

NJ State Police restructures amid investigative findings of discrimination

By Leah Cruz | Oct. 7, 2024

New Jersey State Police underwent departmental restructuring on Sept. 24 in light of reports of gender and racial discrimination and biases within the agency’s hiring processes. N.J. Attorney General Matt Platkin has taken control of the N.J. State Police human resources department as well as its equal employment division in an effort to combat several findings of unfair and biased practices.

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Six candidates are seeking New Jersey’s vacant Senate seat, while 24 candidates seek a spot in all 12 House seats (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “New Jersey Presidential Election Results 2024” by ZackCarns. September 28, 2024). 

Meet the New Jersey Senate and House of Representative candidates

By Fiona Espinoza-Castro | Oct. 3, 2024

The 2024 United States Senate and House of Representatives elections are scheduled for Nov. 5. Out of the 100 seats in the Senate, 34 are open, and one seat is open for special election. Across the U.S., Democrats hold 19 seats while Republicans hold 10 and four seats are held by independents, according to Ballotpedia. Six candidates are seeking New Jersey’s vacant Senate seat, while 24 candidates seek a spot in all 12 House seats. 

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This guide provides an overview on how to vote and the various options available to make sure each vote counts (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Voter Registration (39598250330)” by Fabrice Florin. April 2, 2018). 

A guide to voting in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania

By Gauri Patel | Oct. 3, 2024

With the presidential election approaching on Nov. 5, it is essential for voters in New Jersey and nearby states, especially college students, to be prepared, whether they are voting by mail, taking advantage of early voting or heading to the polls on Election Day. This guide provides an overview on how to vote and the various options available to make sure each vote counts. 

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Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz faced off during the vice presidential debate on Oct. 1, marking the first VP debate for the 2024 election (Photos courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Senator Vance official portrait. 118th Congress” by United States Congress. January 3, 2023. “Tim Walz by Gage Skidmore” by Gage Skidmore. August 9, 2024). 

Recap of the 2024 vice presidential debate

By Aliyah Siddiqui | Oct. 3, 2024

Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz faced off during the vice presidential debate on Oct. 1, marking the first and only VP debate for the 2024 election season. Hosted by CBS News, the debate was moderated by Norah O'Donnell, the anchor and managing editor for “CBS Evening News,” and Margaret Brennan, the moderator and chief foreign affairs correspondent for “Face the Nation.” 

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The small town of Springfield has received countless bomb threats, approximately 33 different kinds of threats, by email or by phone (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Downtown Springfield, Ohio 2021” by David Wilson. October 9, 2021). 

Trump campaign stirs fear about Haitian migrants through Springfield misinformation

By Fiona Espinoza-Castro | Sep. 24, 2024

During the Sep. 10 presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, while discussing immigration, Trump said, “In Springfield, they’re eating the dogs. The people that came in, they’re eating the cats. They’re eating, they’re eating, the pets of the people that live there. And this is what’s happening in this country.” 67 Million Americans watched as Trump made this unexpected remark, launching the town of Springfield, Ohio, into the national spotlight. 

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Typhoon Yagi, one of the strongest storms in 2024, struck near Haiphong, Vietnam, and triggered flash floods and landslides, caused damage to bridges and uprooted trees, affecting many areas (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Typhoon yagi before-after 3” by Anna Frodesiak. September 7, 2024).

Devastating Typhoon Yagi leaves hundreds dead as thousands flee to safety in Vietnam

By Fiona Espinoza-Castro | Sep. 18, 2024

Typhoon Yagi, one of the strongest storms of 2024, struck near Haiphong, Vietnam, on Sept. 7 around 1:45 p.m., according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, or IFRC. The typhoon's intensity was reported to be near that of a category 4 hurricane; no storm has ever hit Vietnam with such force, according to the New York Times.  

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U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson has delayed a vote on a temporary government funding bill amid opposition from members of his own party (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Speaker Mike Johnson, unofficial portrait” by Office of Speaker Mike Johnson. October 25, 2023). 

Speaker Johnson delays vote on government funding bill amid opposition

By Gauri Patel | Sep. 17, 2024

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson has delayed a vote on a temporary government funding bill amid opposition from members of his own party, according to The Associated Press. The measure would have kept federal agencies and programs operating through March 28 and averted a partial government shutdown just weeks before the presidential election. 

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On Aug. 30, the Minister of the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil, Alexandre de Moraes, suspended X, formerly Twitter, amid an ongoing feud with Elon Musk (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Screen of X (Twitter)” by Twitter. January 2, 2024). 

Brazil bans X after judge feuds with Elon Musk

By Brinda Patel | Sep. 17, 2024

On Aug. 30, the Minister of the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil, Alexandre de Moraes, suspended X, formerly Twitter, amid an ongoing feud with Elon Musk. The ban comes after numerous concerns over misinformation and exploitation of democratic integrity on X. The ban became official after X failed to appoint a new legal representative before the court-mandated deadline. 

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The shooting is at least the 45th school shooting in 2024 and the deadliest this year, according to a CNN analysis (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Students Protest Gun Violence (53451913221)” by Phil Roeder. January 8, 2024). 

Four killed and nine wounded in Georgia school shooting

By Ally Uhlendorf | Sep. 12, 2024

Four people – two 14-year-old students and two teachers – were killed and nine others were hospitalized in a mass shooting at Apalachee High in Winder, Georgia on Sept. 4. The suspect, 14-year-old student Colt Gray, has been charged with four counts of murder. The shooting is at least the 45th school shooting in 2024 and the deadliest this year, according to a CNN analysis.  

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Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris offer contrasting policy approaches that reflect broader ideological divides within the nation (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “WhiteHouseSouthFacade” by Matt H. Wade. May 26, 2006). 

Where Donald Trump and Kamala Harris stand on key issues

By Gauri Patel | Sep. 12, 2024

As the 2024 election approaches, American voters are presented with a choice between two distinct visions for the country’s future. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, both the presidential nominees for their parties, offer contrasting policy approaches to the economy, immigration and healthcare that reflect broader ideological divides within the nation.

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Monkeypox is a viral disease that can readily transmit to infected animals and humans (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Mpox Virus - 53848137961” by NIAID. July 26, 2024). 

Monkeypox surge sweeps throughout Africa

By Brinda Patel | Sep. 12, 2024

The World Health Organization and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention declared mpox a global public health emergency on Aug. 20. This decision follows recent evidence showing that a strain of mpox, clade I MPXV, is becoming increasingly fatal as it spreads. During the past month, the continent of Africa has made headlines for experiencing the largest mpox outbreak, according to Science.org.

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A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C. has reindicted former President Donald Trump on charges related to his alleged attempts to undermine the results of the 2020 presidential election (Photo courtesy of Flickr / “Donald Trump” by Gage Skidmore. Oct. 5, 2016). 

Trump reindicted in election interference case

By Gauri Patel | Sep. 4, 2024

A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C. has reindicted former President Donald Trump on charges related to his alleged attempts to undermine the results of the 2020 presidential election. The new indictment was brought by Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith in an effort to comply with a landmark Supreme Court ruling on the matter, according to The Associated Press. 

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The United Nations aims to end plastic pollution and sign an international legally binding agreement to end plastic pollution by the end of 2024 (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Amuzujoe. February 18, 2023). 

Fourth session of UN Plastic Treaty sets stage for the final outcome

By Brinda Patel | May. 7, 2024

In 2022, the United Nations made a historic step to end plastic pollution by proposing a legally binding agreement to end plastic pollution internationally by the end of 2024. This covers the elimination of almost all production, packaging and disposal of plastic. In addition, the U.N. aims to increase reusable materials and models to approach today’s packaging requirements.

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