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Harvard vs. Trump, round 1

The year is 2025, and the stage is set for a clash of unprecedented proportions — President Donald J. Trump vs. Harvard University.

Eye On Great Falls (April 2025)

As you drive around Great Falls, you’ll likely see some new businesses that are open, construction underway for other businesses, and a few "closed" signs, too.

Avtub: A New Era in the Digital World of Information

Ensenada Cruise Port: Terminals, Getting Around, and What’s Nearby

Have you booked a cruise along the Mexican Riviera? There's a good chance you'll stop at Ensenada Cruise Port. Learn all about it with this guide.

Custom Bottle Labels: Elevating Your Product's Appeal

A well-crafted label with clear, high-quality design speaks volumes.

Does AI Trader Outperform Human Traders In The Long Run?

Does AI trader outperform human trader in the long run?

Rescue Me: Adopt Roman

In this edition of Rescue Me, meet Roman, an adoptable dog from the Humane Society of Ocean City who is very playful, and is looking for a home.

The Best Places to Visit in the USA, From Historic Landmarks to Epic Landscapes

No matter how finicky a traveler one might be, there’s a USA holiday destination to suit every sort of personality.

13 Hidden Gems in Europe: Most Unique Places to Visit

Coming from New Jersey, where hidden spots usually involve the best diners or secluded beaches, Europe’s hidden gems feel like discovering a whole new world. Here are a few places that’ll make you want to pack your bags.

Florida Faces Potential Storm in March

A disturbance in the Atlantic Ocean east of Florida has a small chance of developing into a cyclone, according to the National Hurricane Center.

24 Works of Fiction to Read This Spring

Watch for a new “Hunger Games” prequel; a quirky romance from Emily Henry; novels by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Ocean Vuong; and more.

3GW PV project on former coal mining land in China enters commercial operation

China's largest single-capacity PV power plant built on a coal mining subsidence area has officially entered commercial operation.

Upheavels in the Earth

Earthquakes occur when the rock on one side of a fault slips relative to the other. The fault surface can be vertical, horizontal or at an angle

'Axis of Evil' Sending Naval Forces to Gulf Amid Ukraine Peace Talks

The naval drills, which include "striking maritime targets," will "strengthen military mutual trust" between Beijing, Moscow and Tehran, China said.

Beach hazard warning issued for Saturday for Mendocino Coast

MENDOCINO CO., 3/7/25– A beach hazard warning is in place for the Mendocino Coast through Saturday afternoon, said the National Weather Service. The weather service is asking people to avoid steep beaches, rocks and jetties. The warning is in place from 4 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Incredible A road rated 90% runs almost entire length of country's coast

It has stunning views, beaches, excellent restaurants and national parks and has been named the most under-rated road trip anywhere in Europe.

Cyclone Alfred latest: Flooded Australian states brace for landfall as body found in search for missing man

A body has been found amid a search for a missing elderly man who was swept away in floodwaters near Dorrigo in New South Wales as Alfred lashed Australia’s eastern coast with heavy rains. Two Australian states have been swamped by flooding as the storm continued to linger off the coast of Queensland,

The LA River kayaker on a 're-naturalization' mission

If the Los Angeles River were a living being, she would be called a survivor.

Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce installs 2025 officers

The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce installed its 2025 Board of Directors and officers last week at the Ocean City Yacht Club.

Suspicious Brush Fires Trigger Arson Probe in Hawai‘i's Ocean View Estates

Hawai‘i authorities investigate multiple suspicious brush fires, urging witnesses to provide info on an unID'd man seen near the scenes.

Cyclone Alfred latest: Storm already ‘packing a punch’ as 70k without power across Gold Coast and NSW

The tropical cyclone is now forecast to make landfall early on Saturday, after its progress towards the coast dramatically slowed. Alfred was 240km east of Brisbane and moving west at just 7kmph on Thursday, with sustained winds near the centre gusting to 130kmph.

The Maldives' incredible new floating city - as country on brink of being swallowed by sea

The Maldives is building a ground-breaking floating city to combat rising sea levels, offering hope for a country on the brink of being submerged.

Histories of Native America and the Port of Los Angeles Win Bancroft Prize

The award, one of the most prestigious among scholars of American history, honors “scope, significance, depth of research and richness of interpretation.”

Australia readies as cyclone veers towards eastern coast

A rare tropical cyclone veered towards Australia’s densely populated eastern coast today, sparking emergency warnings, closing hundreds of schools, and thr

Cyclone Alfred latest: Australia cancels more than 200 flights as rare Category 2 storm nears east coast

Destructive wind gusts of up to 155kph (96 mph) are expected to develop from Thursday afternoon as tropical cyclone Alfred is expected to cross the coast as a category-two storm early on Friday morning near Queensland state capital Brisbane, Australia's weather bureau said.

How is the world building for a better future?

From Denmark's floating wind farms to Singapore's AI-driven traffic management systems, learn how the world is gearing up for the future

What is a cyclone? As tropical storm set to batter Brisbane

A rare weather phenomenon is heading towards the Australian city of Brisbane, as the country's eastern coast is preparing for torrential rain, destructive winds, and storm surges. Cyclone Alfred is now forecast to make landfall early on Saturday, after its progress towards the coast has dramatically slowed.

The GOP popularity contest

Jack Ciattarelli has the highest name recognition and net favorability out of four Republican gubernatorial candidates named in a new FDU poll. But there are signs that Ciattarelli’s advantages are “tenuous,” according to FDU.

Honolulu Mayor’s Budget Boosts Homeless Funding And Addresses Federal Cuts

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi is proposing the city set aside millions of dollars to brace for potential federal funding cuts, though he says it’s too early to know exactly how the city will be affected by policies emanating from Washington.

Jon Bon Jovi, Dorothea celebrate 200,000 Soul Kitchen customers in Red Bank, Toms River

Bon Jovi and wife Dorothea Bongiovi celebrated the Red Bank and Toms River JBJ Soul Kitchen community restaurants' 200,000th customer with the video posted to the Soul Kitchen social media sites.

Short films concert in Manalapan, and more things to do this weekend at the Shore

One of the films to be featured is "Voice Over," a 9½-minute dramatic fantasy directed by Martin Rosete of Spain.

Supreme Court weakens clean water protections, allowing more raw sewage discharge into US waterways

The Supreme Court’s ruling weakens the EPA’s ability to enforce water pollution standards, benefiting corporate interests at the expense of public health and environmental safety. With enforcement tools stripped away, major cities, businesses, and communities near waterways will face heightened pollution risks.

Supreme Court Majority Agrees with San Francisco in Water Permit Challenge

In 5-4 ruling, with Justice Amy Coney Barrett dissent, high court says EPA has responsibility to provide details for wastewater plant discharge permits

Ocean City Has Some Exciting Things Happening For This Year's Saint Patrick's Day

There's plenty of music and fun happening in Ocean City for Saint Patrick's Day this year, we'll share all the details.

Canary Islands flooding: Gran Canaria streets become rivers washing away cars

Published images show cars washed away by the floods in Gran Canaria, with its streets become raging rivers as water levels rise. Piles of mud and dirt have covered the streets as torrential rain battered the popular holiday island. The entire island of Lanzarote - the easternmost island of the archipelago - is also under a weather warning.

Supreme Court orders EPA to retool water permits as Trump guts the agency

The ruling could increase the workload of EPA and state permitting offices to enforce the Clean Water Act, at a time when the Trump administration is