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CRE and managing editor @NJBIZ, covering B2B news in New Jersey.
she's also a mom and watches movies.
@JessPerry_NJ on twitter
CRE and managing editor @NJBIZ, covering B2B news in New Jersey.
she's also a mom and watches movies.
@JessPerry_NJ on twitter
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As Hegseth advances an investigation into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, remember:
- Kelly didn’t do anything wrong
- This sends an unsubtle signal to active-duty servicemembers
- With Jan 6 in mind, Team Trump shouldn’t be so casual about throwing around the word “sedition” www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
- Kelly didn’t do anything wrong
- This sends an unsubtle signal to active-duty servicemembers
- With Jan 6 in mind, Team Trump shouldn’t be so casual about throwing around the word “sedition” www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Pete Hegseth eyes investigation into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' post Pete Hegseth eyes baseless investigation into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly
In response to a video warning troops not to follow illegal orders, the Trump administration's hyper-aggressive response has gone from bad to worse.
www.ms.now
November 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
As Hegseth advances an investigation into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, remember:
- Kelly didn’t do anything wrong
- This sends an unsubtle signal to active-duty servicemembers
- With Jan 6 in mind, Team Trump shouldn’t be so casual about throwing around the word “sedition” www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
- Kelly didn’t do anything wrong
- This sends an unsubtle signal to active-duty servicemembers
- With Jan 6 in mind, Team Trump shouldn’t be so casual about throwing around the word “sedition” www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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(Doing the opposite of that Zoolander scene) What is this, a glove for giants?
"We've suffered a little bit of an identity crisis in that a lot of people don't necessarily know Rawlings is here in St. Louis. But that's going to change pretty quick. Everybody's going to know." — Rawlings CMO Mike Thompson
November 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
(Doing the opposite of that Zoolander scene) What is this, a glove for giants?
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Earlier this week, a new page titled “Vaccines and Autism” appeared on the CDC website. The agency's employees are not happy about it.
“The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”
“The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”
“Embarrassing” and “horrifying”: CDC workers describe the new vaccines and autism page
"The best way I can put it is it feels like we're on a hijacked airplane."
www.motherjones.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Earlier this week, a new page titled “Vaccines and Autism” appeared on the CDC website. The agency's employees are not happy about it.
“The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”
“The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”
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In 1982, Carnegie Mellon University professor Scott Fahlman suggested using :-) for humorous comments after his colleagues took a joke about mercury seriously. www.wired.com/story/a-comp...
A Computer Science Professor Invented the Emoticon After a Joke Went Wrong
In 1982, Carnegie Mellon University professor Scott Fahlman suggested using :-) for humorous comments after his colleagues took a joke about mercury seriously.
www.wired.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:07 PM
In 1982, Carnegie Mellon University professor Scott Fahlman suggested using :-) for humorous comments after his colleagues took a joke about mercury seriously. www.wired.com/story/a-comp...
November 20, 2025 at 6:32 PM
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols - The Washington Post
Incredible lede.
Incredible lede.
November 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols - The Washington Post
Incredible lede.
Incredible lede.
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A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination
Audio recordings, intercepted phone calls and other intelligence link Mohammed bin Salman to killing that Saudis say was conducted by rogue elements.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
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I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
This morning’s video components offer two-parters. A question to the exec team and then also to their employees. First up - how does your company support women?
November 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
This morning’s video components offer two-parters. A question to the exec team and then also to their employees. First up - how does your company support women?
Broke out the fun ones 👠for this morning’s @njbiz.bsky.social Empowering Women event, celebrating companies and organizations that invest, support and champion #WomenInBusiness.
November 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Broke out the fun ones 👠for this morning’s @njbiz.bsky.social Empowering Women event, celebrating companies and organizations that invest, support and champion #WomenInBusiness.
Panel recap coming in today's Morning Roundup newsletter. Sign up to start your day with the latest in #NJ #business news📨👉https://njbiz.com/daily-other-newsletters/
We're gathered at The Marigold in Somerset for the 2025 NJBIZ Women's Leadership Summit! The jam-packed agenda features keynote speaker Chrissy Buteas, president & CEO of the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey, two panels, networking and much more! https://njbiz.com/event/womens-leadership-summit/
November 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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New Jersey maintained its ranking on the Fall 2025 #Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, placing third nationwide for the number of “A”-graded facilities in the state. Get the breakdown here ⤵️ https://njbiz.com/new-jersey-hospital-safety-ranking-fall-2025/
New Jersey keeps 3rd-place ranking for hospital safety - NJBIZ
New Jersey maintained its 3rd-place ranking on the Fall 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for the number of "A"-graded facilities.
njbiz.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
New Jersey maintained its ranking on the Fall 2025 #Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, placing third nationwide for the number of “A”-graded facilities in the state. Get the breakdown here ⤵️ https://njbiz.com/new-jersey-hospital-safety-ranking-fall-2025/
How do #NJ #hospitals fare when it comes to safety? The LeapFrog Group is out with its latest grades today ⤵️ njbiz.com/new-jersey-h...
New Jersey keeps 3rd-place ranking for hospital safety - NJBIZ
New Jersey maintained its 3rd-place ranking on the Fall 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for the number of "A"-graded facilities.
njbiz.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
How do #NJ #hospitals fare when it comes to safety? The LeapFrog Group is out with its latest grades today ⤵️ njbiz.com/new-jersey-h...
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A key decision about the state gas tax is pending in Trenton.
That means NJ motorists should know soon whether the state’s per-gallon gas tax must be increased at the start of 2026 to help maintain billions in planned spending on transportation infrastructure.
@njspotlightnews.org
That means NJ motorists should know soon whether the state’s per-gallon gas tax must be increased at the start of 2026 to help maintain billions in planned spending on transportation infrastructure.
@njspotlightnews.org
Will NJ see another gas tax increase? | NJ Spotlight News
Deadline nears for decision on raising – or lowering – state gas tax
www.njspotlightnews.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM
A key decision about the state gas tax is pending in Trenton.
That means NJ motorists should know soon whether the state’s per-gallon gas tax must be increased at the start of 2026 to help maintain billions in planned spending on transportation infrastructure.
@njspotlightnews.org
That means NJ motorists should know soon whether the state’s per-gallon gas tax must be increased at the start of 2026 to help maintain billions in planned spending on transportation infrastructure.
@njspotlightnews.org
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“The consequences extend beyond lost money. Hazardous gambling is correlated with increased rates of anxiety and depression, and young men who engage in it are more likely to slide into a full-blown gambling addiction. Boys who frequently gamble miss more classes, perform worse in school”
The rise of sports betting is a growing public health crisis
Sports betting is more addictive than ever, and millions of young Americans are paying the price.
www.statnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
“The consequences extend beyond lost money. Hazardous gambling is correlated with increased rates of anxiety and depression, and young men who engage in it are more likely to slide into a full-blown gambling addiction. Boys who frequently gamble miss more classes, perform worse in school”
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The sinkholes that shut down I-80 for three months in Wharton cost the state $30 million to repair which are holding up despite two incident that tripped monitoring sensors.
Price tag to fix sinkholes that shut down I-80 cost more than $30M
The sinkholes that shut down I-80 for three months in Wharton cost the state $30 million to repair which are holding up despite two incident that tripped monitoring sensors.
www.nj.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The sinkholes that shut down I-80 for three months in Wharton cost the state $30 million to repair which are holding up despite two incident that tripped monitoring sensors.
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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman announced she will retire from Congress when her term ends in 2027.
“I made a commitment years ago to always lead the charge on behalf of those I represent, and I believe I have fulfilled that commitment to the very best of my abilities,” she said.
📷: AP Photo/Evan Vucci
“I made a commitment years ago to always lead the charge on behalf of those I represent, and I believe I have fulfilled that commitment to the very best of my abilities,” she said.
📷: AP Photo/Evan Vucci
November 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman announced she will retire from Congress when her term ends in 2027.
“I made a commitment years ago to always lead the charge on behalf of those I represent, and I believe I have fulfilled that commitment to the very best of my abilities,” she said.
📷: AP Photo/Evan Vucci
“I made a commitment years ago to always lead the charge on behalf of those I represent, and I believe I have fulfilled that commitment to the very best of my abilities,” she said.
📷: AP Photo/Evan Vucci
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Proud to grant 19 commutations and 29 pardons as part of our Administration’s groundbreaking clemency initiative – our fourth round of clemency actions.
Today, we are taking another step forward in promoting public safety and building a stronger and fairer justice system.
Today, we are taking another step forward in promoting public safety and building a stronger and fairer justice system.
November 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Proud to grant 19 commutations and 29 pardons as part of our Administration’s groundbreaking clemency initiative – our fourth round of clemency actions.
Today, we are taking another step forward in promoting public safety and building a stronger and fairer justice system.
Today, we are taking another step forward in promoting public safety and building a stronger and fairer justice system.
What is this "retire" concept?
"Most working #women won’t see equal pay before they retire, Bankrate analysis finds"
www.bankrate.com/personal-fin...
"Most working #women won’t see equal pay before they retire, Bankrate analysis finds"
www.bankrate.com/personal-fin...
Most Working Women Won’t See Equal Pay Before They Retire | Bankrate
Here's exactly why it's taking so long.
www.bankrate.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
What is this "retire" concept?
"Most working #women won’t see equal pay before they retire, Bankrate analysis finds"
www.bankrate.com/personal-fin...
"Most working #women won’t see equal pay before they retire, Bankrate analysis finds"
www.bankrate.com/personal-fin...
"Wholesale #turkey prices have surged 75% since October 2024, according to an analysis by the Purdue University College of Agriculture."
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/06/t...
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/06/t...
Why Thanksgiving turkey prices might give shoppers a shock this season
Avian flu virus decimated turkey flocks in the United States to their lowest level in 40 years before the 2025 holiday season.
www.cnbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
"Wholesale #turkey prices have surged 75% since October 2024, according to an analysis by the Purdue University College of Agriculture."
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/06/t...
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/06/t...
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SCOOP (free, as it's FOIA-based!): I obtained 1,665 pgs of documents about "Bicken Ben," a growing private school the Zuckerbergs ran illegally out of their Palo Alto compound
Neighbors complained the school for years. Then, in 2024, they reached their breaking point:
www.wired.com/story/mark-z...
Neighbors complained the school for years. Then, in 2024, they reached their breaking point:
www.wired.com/story/mark-z...
Mark Zuckerberg Opened an Illegal School at His Palo Alto Compound. His Neighbors Revolted
Neighbors complained about noise, security guards, and hordes of traffic. An unlicensed school named after the Zuckerbergs’ pet chicken tipped them over the edge.
www.wired.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
SCOOP (free, as it's FOIA-based!): I obtained 1,665 pgs of documents about "Bicken Ben," a growing private school the Zuckerbergs ran illegally out of their Palo Alto compound
Neighbors complained the school for years. Then, in 2024, they reached their breaking point:
www.wired.com/story/mark-z...
Neighbors complained the school for years. Then, in 2024, they reached their breaking point:
www.wired.com/story/mark-z...
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UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Optum plans to lay off 572 workers in New Jersey early next year and will reportedly shut down dozens of medical clinics across the state this month. https://njbiz.com/optum-layoffs-nj-medical-clinic-closures/
Optum to lay off 572 workers, close NJ medical clinics - NJBIZ
Optum, a UnitedHealth subsidiary, will lay off 572 New Jersey workers in early 2026 as it consolidates operations and closes medical clinics.
njbiz.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM
UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Optum plans to lay off 572 workers in New Jersey early next year and will reportedly shut down dozens of medical clinics across the state this month. https://njbiz.com/optum-layoffs-nj-medical-clinic-closures/