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Amazon Closes Fresh and Go Stores, Focuses on Whole Foods and Delivery

Amazon is ending its Fresh and Go store experiment, closing 72 locations. Whole Foods and same-day grocery delivery will now drive the company’s U.S. grocery strategy, while cashierless tech continues

CVS Is Leaving Horizon NJ Health’s Pharmacy Network. Here’s What That Means for 800,000 New Jersey Patients

Starting April 30, Horizon NJ Health members must pay full price at CVS unless they switch pharmacies. Over 800,000 NJ patients could be affected.

PSE&G Says NJ Energy Efficiency Programs Saved Customers $900M

PSE&G says its energy efficiency programs delivered more than $900 million in savings to New Jersey customers between 2020 and 2025, citing reduced energy use, rebates, and efficiency upgrades.

TikTok Suffers Major U.S. Outage Days After Ownership Transfer

TikTok users across the U.S. reported widespread outages following a power failure, days after the app’s American operations shifted to new ownership.

Appeals Court Reopens Lawsuit Over Alleged Hidden Fees at Retro Fitness

A gym membership that sounded simple turned complicated fast. Now a New Jersey appeals court says a lawsuit over Retro Fitness fees deserves another look.

Social Security Says It’s Finally Gone Digital. Is it Working?

The Social Security Administration claims it’s turning a corner. The agency has become notorious for long waits and outdated systems—SSA says a “digital-first” overhaul is speeding up service for millions.

New Jersey’s Unemployment Rate Nears the Worst in the Nation

New Jersey’s unemployment rate now sits at 5.4%, one of the highest in the nation. Job gains remain weak as layoffs continue into 2026.

NJ Car Insurance Rates Spike 10% in 2026. Here’s What’s Driving the Increase

New Jersey drivers are heading into 2026 with a problem: a larger bill is on the way. Auto insurance rates in New Jersey are rising dramatically this year—a pace far

SKIMS to Pay $200K After Improperly Charging NJ Customers Sales Tax, AG Says

SKIMS, the apparel company founded by Kim Kardashian, agreed to pay a $200,000 civil penalty after New Jersey investigators said it improperly charged sales tax on tax-exempt clothing from 2019

NJ Woman Accused of Stealing $25K From Middle School PTO

A 47-year-old New Jersey woman is accused of stealing about $25,000 from a middle school PTO by diverting fundraiser money into a separate account, according to police.