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7+ hour ago (273+ words) A set of twins from New Jersey have been arrested over terroristic threats made against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's top assistant, the agency said in a press release. Ricardo Antonio Roman-Flores and Emilio Roman-Flores, of Absecon, are each facing a count of conspiracy-terroristic threats, according to DHS. Emilio is additionally facing charges of unlawful possession of an assault weapon, possession of prohibited weapons, criminal coercion, threats, and cyber harassment. The brothers, both 26 years old, allegedly said DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin should he hanged in a social media post. They also tried to rally their followers to "shoot ICE on sight," the DHS said. "We Americans should find you, tar you, feather you, and hang you as we did to anyone serving tyrants before the Revolutionary War," one post about McLaughlin read, per Fox…...

7+ hour, 43+ min ago (251+ words) NJBIZ Business of the Year NJEDA awards Rutgers $13M to pilot hydrogen trucks in Newark The XCIENT, Hyundai's fuel cell-powered truck, will be the main vehicle in a Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation research program. - PROVIDED BY HYUNDAI MOTOR CO. The Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation received $13 million from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority to launch a major pilot that will deploy six green hydrogen fuel cell-powered heavy-duty trucks at Port Newark. The project aims to test the technology in real port operations to accelerate New Jersey's clean-transportation goals. It brings together Rutgers CAIT, PSEG, the Center for Transportation and the Environment, Hyundai Motor Co., and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Officials say the pilot could strengthen supply-chain efficiency, support clean-energy jobs and help position New Jersey as a national hub for…...

10+ hour, 7+ min ago (254+ words) DELAWARE, Ohio (WSYX) " The attorneys for an assistant Delaware County prosecutor, who has accused a common pleas court judge of sexual assault, now want the visiting judge hearing the case to be disqualified. The attorneys for the woman, whom we are not naming, have asked the Ohio Supreme Court to disqualify retired Franklin County Judge Richard Frye. The assistant prosecutor has accused Delaware County Judge James Schuck of forcing her to perform sexual acts in his chambers back in May. There is an active criminal investigation into Schuck over the accusations. That is being handled by the Montgomery County sheriff's office. In November, the woman asked for a civil protection order to keep Schuck away from her. Frye was called in to preside over the case and granted a preliminary protection order. They also question why Schuck allowed the hearing…...

11+ hour, 46+ min ago (740+ words) What's there to do near Delaware between Christmas Day and New Year's 2026? That's a good question. And you have some interesting options. Here's a look at some colorful events that are going down late into the holiday season, and beyond, around the First State. For over 50 years, the miniature Brandywine Railroad has been a popular attraction and offers over 1,000 pieces, including trains, across 2,000 feet of track. The display is full steam ahead and on view right now through the new year. 14 restaurants open Christmas Day: In Delaware Patrons will witness over 500,000 twinkling lights that guide visitors around one of the world's most gorgeous gardens at "A Longwood Christmas," right over the state line near Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Admission to the holiday extravaganza at Longwood Gardens (1001 Longwood Road) is by timed admission ticket, with those tickets purchased in advance for a…...

13+ hour, 15+ min ago (498+ words) New Jersey Voters Understand Health Insurance Options but Worry About State Government's Influence on Plans When it comes to health insurance plans, many of which can be expensive and poised to be more costly in 2026, do New Jerseyans know what they are paying for? The answer appears to be "yes," according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll in collaboration with the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals New Jersey Chapter (NABIP-NJ). Voters generally feel confident in their health insurance knowledge. Among those who have health insurance, 84% percent say they are confident in their understanding of their chosen plan (41% "very," 43% "somewhat") and 71% are confident in their understanding of the difference health insurance plan options available to them (32% "very," 39% "somewhat"). Voters ages 18 to 34 are less likely to feel confident in both their understanding of their chosen plan (73%) and the different health insurance…...

14+ hour, 32+ min ago (337+ words) December is always a month of traditions. Whether it's putting up lights, making certain cookies, or watching your favorite holiday movies, there are various "must-dos" leading up to Christmas. For instance, my family is hard-core about having to watch our Christmas favorites. I always set aside time to watch The Muppet Christmas Carol, but as a unit, we always watch Love Actually on Christmas Eve and Die Hard on Christmas morning. I guess watching Alan Rickman be a villain puts us in the holiday spirit. But do you participate in New Jersey's most popular Christmas tradition? The researchers at Little Sleepies'looked at Google Trends, focusing on 20 of the biggest Christmas traditions to find the favorite of each state. Overall, the most popular Christmas tradition in the U.S. is hosting a white elephant party. In New York and Pennsylvania, for example, they…...

14+ hour, 40+ min ago (672+ words) CNA Staff, Dec 10, 2025 / 06:10 am Several disability and patient advocacy groups filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Delaware on Dec. 8 alleging that Delaware's new physician-assisted suicide law discriminates against people with disabilities." In May 2025, Delaware passed a bill legalizing physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less to live. The law, which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2026, allows patients to self-administer lethal medication." The 74-page complaint alleges that the new law is unconstitutional under both Delaware and federal law and violates the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause, among other challenges." Plaintiffs include the Institute for Patients' Rights; The Freedom Center for Independent Living, Inc., in Middletown; the Delaware chapter of ADAPT; Not Dead Yet; United Spinal Association, the National Council on Independent Living; and disability advocate…...

16+ hour, 8+ min ago (25+ words) New Jersey mom Holly Moscatiello's Balance Project helps parents reduce kids' screen time and delay giving them smartphones. The movement has spread to 140 communities....

16+ hour, 43+ min ago (181+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " A set of twins in Absecon, New Jersey were arrested on Tuesday after they threatened to hang Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin and shoot Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. The Homeland Security Department announced that they conducted and executed a search and arrest warrant for Ricardo Antonio Roman-Flores and Emilio Roman-Flores. They have both been charged with unlawful possession of an assault weapons, cyber harassment and criminal coercion. "Let this be a warning to anyone who dares threaten or attack our brave law enforcement officers," said Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said in a statement. He went on to say that extreme rhetoric from the media and politicians is leading to a massive increase in death threats against law enforcement officials. The twins are currently being held at a prison in New Jersey. Under President…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (307+ words) Laura A. Carlson, whose specialty is psychology and who previously worked at the University of Notre Dame for 25 years, was appointed president of the University of Delaware, effective Jan. 1. The University of Delaware on Tuesday appointed Laura A. Carlson, who had been serving as interim president, to the permanent post, effective Jan. 1. Carlson came to the school in 2022 as provost after spending 25 years at the University of Notre Dame. She stepped into the interim presidency in July after former president Dennis Assanis announced he was stepping down last June with less than two months notice. The university did not conduct a national search but rather engaged a consultant to help the school evaluate the qualities needed for the next president and assess Carlson's ability to fit the role. "Dr. Carlson has demonstrated a deep commitment to the advancement of our university and…...