Tariq Zehawi

(New York, NY) – It’s that time of year again, when most people in the country “spring ahead”. It began early Sunday morning when the hour skipped 2 and went from 1:59 to 3:00 a.m. While some welcome the change, excited for the warm weather to hit the Northeast, there are some people who want to see it gone on a national level. As of right now it’s up to the states. Clocks jumped ahead in the country, with exceptions for Arizona and Hawaii. Daylight saving is also practiced in parts of Europe and Canada. President Donald Trump did promise to get rid of the practice on the campaign trail, but has not ordered any official ordinance as of yet.

The NTSB says it now knows what caused the deadly 2023 cargo ship fire in the Port of Newark in New Jersey. Federal investigators say the fire started because of an overtaxed loading vehicle, explaining the Jeep’s transmission fluid boiled over and ignited a hot engine surface. The blaze that burned for several days killed two Newark fire Captains and the NTSB says the Newark Fire Division exposed firefighters to unnecessary risk since first responders were not fully equipped to handle a marine fire. The feds are issuing a series of recommendations for all agencies, suggesting they have written emergency plans, and more formal maritime training for firefighters.

(Newark, NJ) — New Jersey Transit train engineers walked off the job at midnight on Friday. That means no trains are rolling today. 350-thousand daily riders now have to find other options. The engineer’s union says NJ Transit failed to meet their demand for better wages that are in line with other engineers at Long Island Railroad or Metro North.

Branch Brook Park in Newark, New Jersey, is one of USA TODAY’s Most Treasured Views in America for 2025

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in Paterson named one of USA Today's Most Treasured Views for 2025

(Arlington, VA) — The TSA is now allowing passengers keep their shoes on at airport security checkpoints. The decision was confirmed July 8, 2025, ending a policy that had been in place for almost two decades. On July 7, 2025, the TSA said it’s exploring new and innovative ways to enhance the passenger experience.

(New York, NY) – Manhattanhenge is a breathtaking phenomenon that happens just several times a year, when the setting sun perfectly aligns with Manhattan’s east-west streets, creating a spectacular sunset view framed by the city’s skyscrapers.