Death Rates Drop But Inequality Remains | Jersey News

Plastic in Oceans Drops 20% | Jersey News

Plastic in the ocean just dropped 20% in five years—thanks to global bans, recycling pushes, and biodegradable alternatives. But don’t celebrate yet: microplastics remain a silent threat. Progress is real, but the fight’s far from over. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9ab44f30bd041829

Jersey City Cuts Hit HHS and Seniors | Jersey News

Jersey City’s council is sounding the alarm over sweeping provisional layoffs in the Department of Health and Human Services, where eight staffers were let go — the highest in any department — amid steep budget cuts. Council members are pushing back on cuts to senior programs, questioning why a bus driver was axed while an underperforming in-house role was created. With clinics now closing at 4 PM and health education services slashed, the city is scrambling to balance fiscal realities with essential services. Officials say civil service rules drove the layoffs, but the council demands transparency and public input on how to prioritize spending — especially as grants may offset some costs and departments restructure to cut waste. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/72676c9df551aa6b

Fed Holds Rates as Inflation Persists | Jersey News

The Fed holds rates steady for the third straight time, signaling patience as inflation remains above target—businesses and consumers brace for economic uncertainty while waiting for clearer signs of price stability before any rate cuts. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c0df4e84ac01ce27

IDEAMIA vs Election Integrity Claims | Jersey News

New Jersey’s voter registration glitch? Not a software bug — it’s a state data handling mess. IDEMIA, the contractor behind the system, says their tool just collects self-reported info and never verifies citizenship — that’s the state’s job. Politicians are using the incident to fuel election fraud fears, but officials say no votes were cast improperly and flagged names have been removed. The DOJ is now investigating, while IDEMIA insists they followed state requests and never made errors — the real issue? How New Jersey handled the data after it came in. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fef2acde5f52aa0b

Jersey City Health Dept Under Fire | Jersey News

Jersey City’s public health backbone is under siege—nearly 35% budget cuts threaten vital services for 300,000 residents. With slashed funds, staff are overworked, key roles unfilled, and programs strained. Yet, the department’s director insists prevention remains their mission: stopping outbreaks, lead poisoning, and health crises before they explode. In a race against the clock, they’re hunting grants, reorganizing, and even exploring food truck zones and regional animal control to stay afloat. Their goal? Keep the city healthy and equitable, even as resources shrink. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/72dc0b9d22fd186c