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Teen Poets Offer Wisdom Adults Often Avoid

Teen Poets Offer Wisdom Adults Often Avoid

A six-month study of hundreds of poems by young writers reveals teenagers grappling with profound questions about humanity, purpose, and resilience—insights that may challenge common assumptions about today's youth.

7/15/2026
South Jersey Beat
Dunellen Daycare Owner Charged Over Melatonin Given to Toddlers

Dunellen Daycare Owner Charged Over Melatonin Given to Toddlers

A Middlesex County daycare owner faces charges after allegedly giving melatonin to young children during naptime without parental consent. Prosecutors say Cheryl Ambicki instructed staff to hide the supplement before authorities arrived.

7/15/2026
South Jersey Beat
Epstein Survivor Balances Motherhood with National Advocacy Fight

Epstein Survivor Balances Motherhood with National Advocacy Fight

Dani Bensky, a New Jersey mother and survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, has emerged as a prominent voice in the ongoing fight for accountability. As acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces confirmation hearings this week, Bensky is scheduled to testify about the controversial release of Epstein-related documents.

7/15/2026
South Jersey Beat
Trump Attorney General Nominee Faces Crucial Senate Hearing

Trump Attorney General Nominee Faces Crucial Senate Hearing

Todd Blanche, President Trump's former personal lawyer and nominee for attorney general, appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee today in what promises to be a contentious confirmation hearing. His fate rests with a handful of Republican senators who have raised concerns about his actions at the Justice Department.

7/15/2026
South Jersey Beat
Federal Officials Prepare for Intensifying Western Wildfire Season

Federal Officials Prepare for Intensifying Western Wildfire Season

The Western United States is experiencing the severe wildfire season that officials had anticipated, with federal authorities reporting they currently possess sufficient resources to combat the blazes. However, forecasts indicate more numerous and larger fires are expected in the coming weeks.

7/15/2026
South Jersey Beat
Giants Tackle Eluemunor Nearly Chose Soccer Over Football

Giants Tackle Eluemunor Nearly Chose Soccer Over Football

New York Giants offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor grew up in London dreaming of becoming a professional soccer player, but his size steered him toward American football instead. The 31-year-old now hosts camps in England to spread the sport he has come to love.

7/15/2026
South Jersey Beat
Presidential Baseball Collection Sells for Over $3 Million

Presidential Baseball Collection Sells for Over $3 Million

A rare collection of 21 baseballs autographed by United States presidents has fetched more than $3 million at auction. The set includes signatures from every commander-in-chief dating back to Theodore Roosevelt.

7/15/2026
South Jersey Beat
T. Rex Fossil Sells for Record $50 Million

T. Rex Fossil Sells for Record $50 Million

A Tyrannosaurus rex specimen nicknamed 'Gus' has become the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever sold at auction, fetching $50.1 million from an anonymous buyer at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday.

7/15/2026
South Jersey Beat
Taco Bell Parent Company Stock Plunges Amid Illness Investigation

Taco Bell Parent Company Stock Plunges Amid Illness Investigation

Shares of Yum Brands fell 4.5% on Tuesday as health officials investigate a potential connection between a cyclosporiasis outbreak and lettuce served at Taco Bell locations. The company has removed fresh ingredients from some restaurants pending the investigation.

7/15/2026
South Jersey Beat
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