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Gen Z Defies Housing Market Odds, Buys Homes
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Gen Z Defies Housing Market Odds, Buys Homes

Despite record-high home prices and a housing shortage, a growing number of Americans in their twenties are achieving homeownership through aggressive saving, career pivots, and financial savvy. Single women lead the charge, representing 35% of Gen Z buyers.

5/15/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Jury Awards $49.5 Million in Boeing 737 MAX Crash Case
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Jury Awards $49.5 Million in Boeing 737 MAX Crash Case

A federal jury in Chicago has awarded $49.5 million to the family of Samya Stumo, who died in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash. The verdict resolves one of the final cases from two deadly Boeing 737 MAX crashes that killed 346 people.

5/14/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Denise Powell Wins Democratic Primary for Congress
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Denise Powell Wins Democratic Primary for Congress

Political organizer Denise Powell has secured the Democratic nomination for Nebraska's second congressional district, defeating State Sen. John Cavanaugh in a closely contested primary race. The victory positions Democrats to compete for the seat currently held by retiring Republican Don Bacon.

5/14/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Second Missing U.S. Soldier's Remains Recovered in Morocco
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Second Missing U.S. Soldier's Remains Recovered in Morocco

The U.S. Army announced Wednesday that the remains of Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, of Tavares, Florida, have been recovered in Morocco, concluding a multinational search operation involving more than 1,000 personnel and advanced technology assets.

5/14/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Criminal Charges Filed in Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
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Criminal Charges Filed in Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

The federal government has filed criminal charges against companies involved in the deadly 2024 cargo ship crash that brought down Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. The announcement comes more than two years after the catastrophic incident that claimed multiple lives and severed a critical transportation artery.

5/13/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Sam Altman Testifies in Elon Musk Lawsuit Against OpenAI
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Sam Altman Testifies in Elon Musk Lawsuit Against OpenAI

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman took the witness stand to defend his company in a high-profile legal battle initiated by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. The testimony marks a significant moment in the ongoing dispute between the artificial intelligence firm and one of its original co-founders.

5/13/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Expert Examines Growing Concern Over Teen Takeovers
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Expert Examines Growing Concern Over Teen Takeovers

As reports of so-called teen takeovers emerge across the nation, legal experts are weighing in on whether these incidents represent a genuine public safety threat or a misunderstood social phenomenon. Georgetown Law's Juvenile Justice Clinic director offers critical perspective on the trend.

5/13/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Louisiana Reaches $4.8M Settlement in Ronald Greene Death
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Louisiana Reaches $4.8M Settlement in Ronald Greene Death

Louisiana officials have agreed to a tentative $4.8 million settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, a Black motorist who died during a violent 2019 arrest by Louisiana State Police troopers. The agreement requires legislative approval to finalize.

5/13/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Trump's Golden Dome Defense System Projected at $1.2 Trillion
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Trump's Golden Dome Defense System Projected at $1.2 Trillion

A new Congressional Budget Office analysis reveals President Donald Trump's ambitious space-based missile defense program could cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years, far exceeding the administration's initial $175 billion estimate. The futuristic defense system faces scrutiny over affordability and feasibility.

5/13/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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