New Jersey farmers struggle amid drought conditions

Before temperatures dip to single digits, the cranberry bogs at the Lee Brothers Cranberry Farm will have to be flooded to keep the fragile buds from drying out.

New Jersey farmers face uncertainty amid drought

Before temperatures dip to single digits, the cranberry bogs at the Lee Brothers Cranberry Farm in South Jersey will have to be flooded to keep the fragile buds from drying out amid unprecedented ...

How firefighters are battling a New Jersey wildfire amid extreme drought conditions

Firefighters battling the Jennings Creek Fire in New Jersey have the wildfire about 70% contained after it's burned 4,700 acres. The entire state of New Jersey is facing moderate to extreme drought ...

Emergency drought warning in New Jersey as fire rages

A fire is burning along the New Jersey-New York border as an emergency drought warning emerges. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the latest.

Weather conditions complicating efforts to get New Jersey wildfire under control

As fire crews try to get the Jennings Creek Fire under control, the weather is making things difficult. Meteorologist Rob Marciano explains why the conditions are complicating the containment ...

New Jersey declares drought warning and urges residents to reduce water use

New Jersey’s governor has issued a drought warning and said water restrictions could come if conditions worsen. The dry spell is plaguing much of the Northeast.

U.S. Farmers Brace for New Trump Trade Wars Amid Tariff Threats

Despite their concerns, some farm operators still support the former president and prefer his overall economic plan.

Business - The New York Times - November 4

Record number of states facing drought conditions

The U.S. has droughts in every state except Alaska and Kentucky — the greatest number in history, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. According to the tracker, just over 45 percent of the U.S. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Maps show drought and fire conditions in Northeast states

Parts of the East Coast are under drought conditions and red flag warnings, from Massachusetts to the northern edge of Virginia and West Virginia.

Dire drought conditions in the Northeast add to wildfire danger

As dangerous wildfires continue to burn on both coasts, the Northeast is experiencing a historic drought that is expanding the fire danger. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports and TODAY’s Al Roker monitors ...

Fears of new wildfires grow amid record-setting dry conditions across US

Firefighters battle fires from California to New York, while lack of rain could threaten drinking water supplies . Record-setting dry conditions in some parts of the US are raising fears of new ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Harris wins New Jersey

Vice President Harris will win New Jersey, giving her the Garden State’s 14 electoral votes, Decision Desk HQ projects. New Jersey is a solidly blue-leaning state that Harris was expected to carry ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Jets to debut a new kicker vs. the Texans after placing struggling Greg Zuerlein on injured reserve

New York is embracing a special teams shakeup

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Wildfires rage across the Northeast amid warm, dry conditions

Wind gusts and low humidity are helping to fuel wildfires burning across the Northeast, with cities in the region on high alert Saturday.

Is New Jersey now a swing state?

A state that President Joe Biden had won by 16 points four years ago gave Vice President Kamala Harris only a six-point winning margin.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Wildfires erupt on East Coast amid record-setting drought

The Jennings Creek Fire in New Jersey has burned 3,000 acres and threatened dozens of buildings. It is fueled by a record-setting drought in the region that has caused more than 530 wildfires since ...

Officials urge water conservation amid Northeast drought warning

Dry conditions are prompting drought warnings across the Northeast as officials in New Jersey now urge residents to conserve water. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports for TODAY.

Giants to stick with Banks, Jones amid struggles

After coming under fire again for questionable play, Giants CB Deonte Banks will start vs. the Commanders after being benched, while Daniel Jones will remain QB1.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Bears fire embattled OC Waldron amid struggles

Shane Waldron has been fired as the Bears' offensive coordinator after less than 10 months on the job.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

OU president, AD back Venables amid struggles

The University of Oklahoma's president and athletic director gave football coach Brent Venables a vote of confidence on Tuesday after the school's board of regents meeting.

Sports - ESPN - November 13

Butchered remains of dolphin discovered on New Jersey beach

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration investigates discovery of remains of common dolphin. The butchered remains of a dolphin were found on a New Jersey beach, and federal authorities are ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Ranking The PWHL's New Jerseys From First To Worst

The PWHL unveiled their new team jerseys ahead of the league's second season. The jerseys will be flying off shelves, but some are better than others and will last the test of time, while others ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

On the front lines with firefighters as they battle wildfires in New Jersey

Tom Hanson embedded with fire crews Thursday as they continue to battle stubborn wildfires in New Jersey and New York. New Jersey's dry conditions have helped contribute to the growth of the ...

Gottheimer launches bid for New Jersey governor

Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) announced Friday he would be throwing his hat in the race for New Jersey governor after much anticipation, joining an already crowded Democratic field to replace ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Rep. Mikie Sherrill running for governor of New Jersey

New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, says she is running for governor in 2025.

GOP smells blood in New Jersey governor's race

Republicans are smelling blood in New Jersey’s gubernatorial race next year following an unexpectedly close result in the presidential election. Vice President Harris only carried the Garden State ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Middle East crisis live: protests in Israel after Benjamin Netanyahu sacks defence minister

Crowds reportedly clash with police outside Israeli prime minister’s home after he sacks Yoav Gallant. Al Jazeera reports that the death toll from an Israeli strike on tents housing displaced ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Putin says Russia will use new missile again in 'combat conditions'

Ukraine's President Zelensky has urged a "serious response" to Moscow's use of its Oreshnik ballistic missile.

‘I have lost everything’: southern Africa battles hunger amid historic drought

Crops have failed in several countries, with 27m people at risk of hunger according to World Food Programme. Emmanuel Himoonga paced his dry field, picking up stalks of maize that had been bleached ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

New York City Drought Warning Declared for First Time in Over 20 Years

The warning, which extends beyond the city to include 10 other counties in New York state, was announced as wildfires burned and residents continued to await meaningful rainfall.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 19

New York City Gets Some Rain, but Not Enough to Ease Its Drought

About two inches were forecast to fall through Saturday. Officials say it won’t be enough to fully replenish the city’s reservoirs.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Shane Waldron fired as Chicago Bears offensive coordinator amid team's struggles

After much speculation, Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron has been fired.

23andMe CEO on company's future amid financial struggles, data security incident

23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki discusses the company's future following a major data security incident that led to a $30 million settlement. 23andMe admitted no wrongdoing as a part of the proposed ...

Harris wins New Jersey and Minnesota, CBS News projects

CBS News projected Vice President Kamala Harris will win New Jersey and the battleground state of Minnesota. The battleground states of Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia are projected for ...

As Wildfire Burns in New Jersey and New York, Rain Offers Little Relief

The fire, the latest of several in the region over the weekend, had caused one death and was not contained as of Sunday afternoon, officials said.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

Wildfire Grows in New Jersey and New York, Despite Modest Rainfall

The Jennings Creek fire is currently burning across 3,500 acres, officials said, and is expected to grow to over 5,000 acres.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

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