TRENTON, N.J. (CBS/AP) — New Jersey has identified its first two cases of the COVID-19 variant seen in the United Kingdom, New Jersey’s top health official said Friday. The variant is believed to be more transmissible but it’s unclear whether it’s deadlier, Gov. Phil Murphy said during a news conference. … [Read more...] about New Jersey Identifies Its First Two Cases Of COVID-19 UK Variant
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Gas Price Rise Slows In New Jersey, Around Nation
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gas prices have again increased in New Jersey and around the nation but at a slower rate than in the last few weeks. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $2.54, up two cents from a week ago. … [Read more...] about Gas Price Rise Slows In New Jersey, Around Nation
$1 Million Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Pennsylvania, New Jersey
“Take care of family, maybe help people who are in need. If I won a bunch of money, yeah that’s what I would do, help some people out,” Tom Mundy said. … [Read more...] about $1 Million Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Being fit doesn’t outweigh the dangers of obesity, new study suggests
Regardless of activity levels, the overweight and obese participants faced higher cardiovascular risks than those with normal body weight. When compared to inactive normal-weight adults, physically active obese people were still about twice as likely to have high cholesterol, four times more likely to have diabetes and five times more likely to have high blood pressure. … [Read more...] about Being fit doesn’t outweigh the dangers of obesity, new study suggests
Japan’s Ruthless New PM Is a Control Freak Who Muzzled the Press
Information junkie and control freak When Abe returned to power in 2012, he faced three challenges. One was to make the public forget his disastrous first term in office. Two, to rein in Japan’s press, which might report on new scandals or poor decisions made by the PM. Three, tame Japan’s independent bureaucracy and government agencies to make sure that they followed Abe’s policy. Suga has taken on those tasks successfully. He was the architect of a plan to restrict and muzzle the media systematically. In 2012, Japan was ranked 22nd in the world press freedom rankings determined by Reporters Without Borders; it now hovers around 66th place. Suga deserves credit for that significant drop. … [Read more...] about Japan’s Ruthless New PM Is a Control Freak Who Muzzled the Press
