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<p>As the mystery of multiple drone sightings deepened in New Jersey, Senator Andy Kim decided to go on a drone patrol along with the local police.</p></p>
<p>During the patrol, Senator Kim said that some of the lights were possibly drones but most others needed a “deeper analysis”.</p>
<p>“After going out with police to observe reports of possible drones, I was, with the help of civilian pilots and others, able to do deeper analysis and concluded that most of the possible drone sightings that were pointed out to me were almost certainly planes,” said Kim on X.</p>
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<p>“While I didn’t observe a plane in the flight tracker at that moment that night, I was able to pull up more detailed flight data subsequently and spotted this one small plane taking the path of what was pointed out to me the other night as possible drone flying near us,” he added.</p>
<p>However, Kim failed to figure out the phenomenon which led to multiple such mysterious sightings in the sky.</p>
<p>“I don’t discount others who may have seen actual drone activity, and not all I saw is fully explained by flight paths, but much of it was. We have a lot of distrust in politics/government right now, and we need the federal gov to respect the right of the public to be informed,” the senator said.</p>
<h2><strong>Sherrif sends his own drone behind mysterious objects</strong></h2>
<p>Meanwhile, a New Jersey sheriff got fed up with the multiple sightings and decided to send its own drone to track the objects in the sky. </p>
<p>However, the mysterious flying objects easily bypassed the drone and the efforts were wasted.</p>
<p><strong>Watch: Unidentified Drones Detected Over U.S. Base in Germany: Reports</strong></p>
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<p>The office of Ocean County Sheriff’s office sent its own “industrial grade” drone in the air to follow one of the 50 unmanned aerial vehicles which was observed to be “coming off the ocean,” said Sheriff Michael Mastronardy.</p>
<p>Amid these efforts, frustration and confusion continued to increase as multiple drone sightings were reported along the East Coast.</p>
<p>Ocean County detective Anthony D’Amico said, “Realistically, once we find out where they’re coming from or where they’re going, we’ll have a better idea of who’s doing it."</p>
<p>“I couldn’t even begin to tell you what that was. It’s harder to tell because it’s all thermal. So it’s not like I can look up and clearly make out what it is," he added.</p>
<h2><strong>Donald Trump trolls former New Jersey governor</strong></h2>
<p>United States President-elect Donald Trump took a jibe at former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie as he shared a meme in which it was shown that the appetite of the Republican critic has suddenly increased because of drone sightings.</p>
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<p>Meanwhile, mysterious objects were also seen in the sky near Stewart International Airport after which Governor Kathy Hochul called for federal assistance and closed the airport for an hour.</p>
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Multiple mysterious objects have been seen in the sky of New Jersey which appear like drones and their origin remains unknown

 



New Jersey, United States As the mystery of multiple drone sightings deepened in New Jersey, Senator Andy Kim decided to go on a drone patrol along with the local police. During the patrol, Senator Kim said that some of the lights were possibly drones but most others needed a “deeper analysis”. “After going out with police to observe reports of possible drones, I was, with the help of civilian pilots and others, able to do deeper analysis and concluded that most of the possible drone sightings that were pointed out to me were almost certainly planes,” said Kim on X. Also Read: Trump slams Biden government over mystery drone sightings, says 'shoot them down' “While I didn’t observe a plane in the flight tracker at that moment that night, I was able to pull up more detailed flight data subsequently and spotted this one small plane taking the path of what was pointed out to me the other night as possible drone flying near us,” he added. However, Kim failed to figure out the phenomenon which led to multiple such mysterious sightings in the sky. “I don’t discount others who may have seen actual drone activity, and not all I saw is fully explained by flight paths, but much of it was. We have a lot of distrust in politics/government right now, and we need the federal gov to respect the right of the public to be informed,” the senator said. Sherrif sends his own drone behind mysterious objects Meanwhile, a New Jersey sheriff got fed up with the multiple sightings and decided to send its own drone to track the objects in the sky. However, the mysterious flying objects easily bypassed the drone and the efforts were wasted. Watch: Unidentified Drones Detected Over U.S. Base in Germany: Reports The office of Ocean County Sheriff’s office sent its own “industrial grade” drone in the air to follow one of the 50 unmanned aerial vehicles which was observed to be “coming off the ocean,” said Sheriff Michael Mastronardy. Amid these efforts, frustration and confusion continued to increase as multiple drone sightings were reported along the East Coast. Ocean County detective Anthony D’Amico said, “Realistically, once we find out where they’re coming from or where they’re going, we’ll have a better idea of who’s doing it." “I couldn’t even begin to tell you what that was. It’s harder to tell because it’s all thermal. So it’s not like I can look up and clearly make out what it is," he added. Donald Trump trolls former New Jersey governor United States President-elect Donald Trump took a jibe at former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie as he shared a meme in which it was shown that the appetite of the Republican critic has suddenly increased because of drone sightings. × Meanwhile, mysterious objects were also seen in the sky near Stewart International Airport after which Governor Kathy Hochul called for federal assistance and closed the airport for an hour. (With inputs from agencies)

New Jersey gets fed up with mysterious flying objects, goes on a drone hunt. Here's what it found

The numerous reported drone sightings on the US east coast are no cause for concern, according to the White House. Watch this report for more details!

White House Assures Drone Sightings in New Jersey Pose No Threat

A spate of mysterious drone sightings in the US is not the work of an Iranian "mothership" lurking off the east coast, the Pentagon says. Watch in for more details!

Pentagon Says, Mystery New Jersey Drones Not From Iranian 'Mothership'

New Jersey mayors demand action for mysterious drone sightings in the northeast. Watch for more details!

FBI Asks Public For Help With New Drone Sightings in New Jersey

The FBI has issued a statement addressing ongoing mystery drone sightings that have now spread from New Jersey to New York, urging public cooperation in their investigation. It comes as Bay Ridge, Brooklyn residents reported drones on Sunday night, joining numerous sightings across New Jersey in recent weeks. Watch to know more!

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New Jersey-New York Wildfire Keeps Burning

<p>Beachgoers across the globe often stumble upon lost items that wash up on the shore. 49-year-old&nbsp;Amy Smyth Murphy from New Jersey also found one such item when she was strolling through&nbsp;Corson’s Inlet State Park over the Fourth of July weekend.</p>

<p>Murphy discovered an&nbsp;antiquated green corked bottle containing what seemed to be a business card from 1876 and a handwritten note. She believes the bottle may be the oldest ever discovered as it may have been tossed from a vessel, 10 years before the message-holding container found in Australia in 2018 that holds the Guinness World Record.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It’s just so interesting to be connected to people in this way.&nbsp;I really like the mystery. I love the research," Smyth Murphy was quoted as saying by <em>NJ.com</em>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The smell that came out of it was unbelievable. The bay smell times one million. We were not prepared for that," Murphy added.</p>

<p>One of the papers in the bottle refers to “W.G. &amp; J. Klemm,” a pair of brothers, William and John Klemm, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer’s newspaper archives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, William Klemm lived in Camden for a half-century and died in 1917, according to an obituary published by the newspaper.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas | These high-profile air crash cases were never solved</strong></p>

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<p>The second paper refers to a yacht named "Neptune" which was docked in Atlantic City in the late 1800s and was captained by one Samuel Gale, also known as "Captain Sam".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gale may have lived in Atlantic City in the late 1800s, according to Smyth Murphy’s own research.</p>

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<p>The discovery by Murphy took place months after a multibillion-dollar beach fill was performed in the Ocean City area. Experts say it is what may have caused the bottle to break free from the ocean floor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“They dredge up things, and some of them don’t go into the hopper bar.&nbsp;Some of them just get stirred up and float around the ocean, and I think that’s what happened in her case. Those ocean currents can do some amazing things,"&nbsp;Steve Nagiewicz&nbsp;who teaches maritime history and marine archaeology at Stockton University in Jersey told the publication.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;Murphy has documented every step of the discovery, including the unboxing on social media. She is now waiting to hear from the authorities if it indeed is the oldest bottle-in-a-message discovery.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Beachgoers across the globe often stumble upon lost items that wash up on the shore. 49-year-old Amy Smyth Murphy from New Jersey also found one such item when she was strolling through Corson’s Inlet State Park over the Fourth of July weekend.

Beachgoers across the globe often stumble upon lost items that wash up on the shore. 49-year-old Amy Smyth Murphy from New Jersey also found one such item when she was strolling through Corson’s Inlet State Park over the Fourth of July weekend. Murphy discovered an antiquated green corked bottle containing what seemed to be a business card from 1876 and a handwritten note. She believes the bottle may be the oldest ever discovered as it may have been tossed from a vessel, 10 years before the message-holding container found in Australia in 2018 that holds the Guinness World Record. “It’s just so interesting to be connected to people in this way. I really like the mystery. I love the research," Smyth Murphy was quoted as saying by NJ.com. “The smell that came out of it was unbelievable. The bay smell times one million. We were not prepared for that," Murphy added. One of the papers in the bottle refers to “W.G. & J. Klemm,” a pair of brothers, William and John Klemm, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer’s newspaper archives. Notably, William Klemm lived in Camden for a half-century and died in 1917, according to an obituary published by the newspaper. Watch | Gravitas | These high-profile air crash cases were never solved × The second paper refers to a yacht named "Neptune" which was docked in Atlantic City in the late 1800s and was captained by one Samuel Gale, also known as "Captain Sam". Gale may have lived in Atlantic City in the late 1800s, according to Smyth Murphy’s own research. Also read | 4,000-year-old structure in Greece may have been used for ancient Minoan rituals The discovery by Murphy took place months after a multibillion-dollar beach fill was performed in the Ocean City area. Experts say it is what may have caused the bottle to break free from the ocean floor. “They dredge up things, and some of them don’t go into the hopper bar. Some of them just get stirred up and float around the ocean, and I think that’s what happened in her case. Those ocean currents can do some amazing things," Steve Nagiewicz who teaches maritime history and marine archaeology at Stockton University in Jersey told the publication. Meanwhile, Murphy has documented every step of the discovery, including the unboxing on social media. She is now waiting to hear from the authorities if it indeed is the oldest bottle-in-a-message discovery. (With inputs from agencies)

New Jersey beachgoer may have discovered oldest message in a bottle

<p>In a strange incident, a fish fell from the sky and smashed into a Tesla car which was parked in a home's driveway and belonged to a couple in New Jersey. The fish dropped with such&nbsp;high force that it cracked the windshield of the car.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The couple, Cynthia and Jeff Levine, stated that they heard a loud sound of a crash outside their home in Atlantic Highlands, which is a mile away from Raritan Bay, the nearest body of water, according to ABC 7.</p>

<p>“The car started honking, it went crazy honking which we had never heard. I didn’t know how to turn it off,” said Cynthia, as reported by The New York Post.</p>

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<p>&nbsp;“I went out and [Jeff] was in the yard somewhere. He heard the crash and everything, but ignored it," she added.</p>

<p>The woman said that they tried to investigate the situation and discovered that the windshield of their Tesla car was broken and filled with a mess of “fish scales and blood".</p>

<p>“We were like holy crap look at this,” said Cynthia, while speaking to the outlet.</p>

<h2><strong>So, who was the culprit that made the fish fall?</strong></h2>

<p>The bizarre falling of the fish was caught in the security footage of the car in which a small fish was seen falling out of the sky suddenly and crashing into the car.</p>

<p>Earlier, the couple believed that it was someone's mischief and that the fish had been hurled at the car purely out of vendetta.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Is somebody after us?” wondered Jeff. However, now they have most probably found the culprit who vandalised the car.</p>

<p>“We also have an eagle’s nest in our backyard… We think it was probably the eagle,” said Cynthia.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;US: Secret Service Chief Kimberly Cheatle admits failure, denies resignation&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>According to the locals, it is common to find the birds flying with fish in their mouths. The Levines suggested that the eagles must have dropped it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Levines are now expected to get their car after the repairs. A message was issued by Jeff for any other birds who may target his car.</p>

<p>“I lowered my deductibles, so if any birds are listening, please don’t drop it here because I’m covered now,” Jeff joked.</p>

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In a strange incident, a fish fell from the sky and smashed into a Tesla car which was parked in a home's driveway and belonged to a couple in New Jersey. The fish dropped with such high force that it cracked the windshield of the car.

In a strange incident, a fish fell from the sky and smashed into a Tesla car which was parked in a home's driveway and belonged to a couple in New Jersey. The fish dropped with such high force that it cracked the windshield of the car. The couple, Cynthia and Jeff Levine, stated that they heard a loud sound of a crash outside their home in Atlantic Highlands, which is a mile away from Raritan Bay, the nearest body of water, according to ABC 7. “The car started honking, it went crazy honking which we had never heard. I didn’t know how to turn it off,” said Cynthia, as reported by The New York Post. Also Read: Chinese woman ate kilos of food for over 10 hours a day for a challenge. She is no more “I went out and [Jeff] was in the yard somewhere. He heard the crash and everything, but ignored it," she added. The woman said that they tried to investigate the situation and discovered that the windshield of their Tesla car was broken and filled with a mess of “fish scales and blood". “We were like holy crap look at this,” said Cynthia, while speaking to the outlet. So, who was the culprit that made the fish fall? The bizarre falling of the fish was caught in the security footage of the car in which a small fish was seen falling out of the sky suddenly and crashing into the car. Earlier, the couple believed that it was someone's mischief and that the fish had been hurled at the car purely out of vendetta. “Is somebody after us?” wondered Jeff. However, now they have most probably found the culprit who vandalised the car. “We also have an eagle’s nest in our backyard… We think it was probably the eagle,” said Cynthia. Watch: US: Secret Service Chief Kimberly Cheatle admits failure, denies resignation According to the locals, it is common to find the birds flying with fish in their mouths. The Levines suggested that the eagles must have dropped it. The Levines are now expected to get their car after the repairs. A message was issued by Jeff for any other birds who may target his car. “I lowered my deductibles, so if any birds are listening, please don’t drop it here because I’m covered now,” Jeff joked. (With inputs from agencies)

Fish mysteriously drops from sky and crashes into Tesla car in New Jersey. Here's what happened

New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez was found guilty on all 16 criminal counts he faced, including bribery, fraud and illegal foreign-agent offenses. Watch in for more details!

Senator Bob Menendez found guilty on all 16 charges

<h2 class="MsoNormal"><b>Largest settlement in New Jersey's consumer affairs history<o:p></o:p></b></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal">Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has agreed to a $1.64 million payment to address regulatory charges stemming from improper pricing practices at its 64 New Jersey stores. The settlement, announced by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin on Tuesday (June 18), includes a $1.62 million civil fine, the highest penalty ever obtained by the state's Office of Weights and Measures within the Division of Consumer Affairs.<o:p></o:p></p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal"><b>Violations found in grocery pricing standards<o:p></o:p></b></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal">New Jersey authorities discovered over 2,000 pricing irregularities in the first quarter of 2023 among multiple Walmart locations. Inspectors discovered that the same products, such as coffee, were priced inconsistently in various units, including pounds, cans, and pods, making it difficult for consumers to compare prices effectively. New Jersey is one of nine states that requires grocery stores to display prices in standard units such as pounds and quarts to allow for easier price comparison for customers.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"As the price of grocery items continues to rise," Platkin stated, "this settlement sends a clear message that New Jersey will not allow retailers to engage in unlawful pricing practices that deny shoppers the ability to easily compare prices to figure out which product is a better buy."<o:p></o:p></p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal"><b>Walmart commits to enhanced compliance measures<o:p></o:p></b></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal">Despite not admitting wrongdoing, Walmart has pledged to improve its pricing practices as part of the settlement agreement. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer stated that it "takes seriously its obligations to provide accurate unit prices to enable customers to comparison shop." Walmart has committed to enhancing employee training and conducting random screenings of items to ensure accurate price displays.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"We believe a settlement is in the best interest of all involved," Walmart said in a statement. "We'll always work to provide our customers everyday low prices they can count on."<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The case follows a similar settlement reached in November when Dollar General agreed to pay $1.2 million to resolve claims of scanning greater prices at checkout than those displayed on goods displays. That settlement had previously established the record for the highest fine imposed by New Jersey's weights and measures office.<o:p></o:p></p>

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Largest settlement in New Jersey's consumer affairs history Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has agreed to a $1.64 million payment to address regulatory charges stemming from improper pricing practices at its 64 New Jersey stores.

Largest settlement in New Jersey's consumer affairs history Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has agreed to a $1.64 million payment to address regulatory charges stemming from improper pricing practices at its 64 New Jersey stores. The settlement, announced by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin on Tuesday (June 18), includes a $1.62 million civil fine, the highest penalty ever obtained by the state's Office of Weights and Measures within the Division of Consumer Affairs. Violations found in grocery pricing standards New Jersey authorities discovered over 2,000 pricing irregularities in the first quarter of 2023 among multiple Walmart locations. Inspectors discovered that the same products, such as coffee, were priced inconsistently in various units, including pounds, cans, and pods, making it difficult for consumers to compare prices effectively. New Jersey is one of nine states that requires grocery stores to display prices in standard units such as pounds and quarts to allow for easier price comparison for customers. "As the price of grocery items continues to rise," Platkin stated, "this settlement sends a clear message that New Jersey will not allow retailers to engage in unlawful pricing practices that deny shoppers the ability to easily compare prices to figure out which product is a better buy." Walmart commits to enhanced compliance measures Despite not admitting wrongdoing, Walmart has pledged to improve its pricing practices as part of the settlement agreement. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer stated that it "takes seriously its obligations to provide accurate unit prices to enable customers to comparison shop." Walmart has committed to enhancing employee training and conducting random screenings of items to ensure accurate price displays. "We believe a settlement is in the best interest of all involved," Walmart said in a statement. "We'll always work to provide our customers everyday low prices they can count on." The case follows a similar settlement reached in November when Dollar General agreed to pay $1.2 million to resolve claims of scanning greater prices at checkout than those displayed on goods displays. That settlement had previously established the record for the highest fine imposed by New Jersey's weights and measures office. (With inputs from Agencies)

Walmart to pay 1.64 million USD over pricing practices in New Jersey

<p>Senator Bob Menendez was bribed by a New Jersey businessman after the latter told a jury that he gave the lawmaker's wife a Mercedes in exchange for his influence.</p>

<p>Jose Uribe, the businessman who pleaded guilty in March and is cooperating with prosecutors, was asked on the witness stand whom he bribed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Uribe replied that he had bribed Menendez and conspired with another businessman Wael Hana.</p>

<p>Uribe also said that the senator's wife, Nadine Menendez, had accepted the bribes he paid.</p>

<p>The senator, his wife and Hana have all pleaded not guilty. A third businessman, Fred Daibes, has also pleaded not guilty.</p>

<h2><strong>What is Menendez accused of?</strong></h2>

<p>Menendez and his wife are accused of accepting "hundreds of thousands of dollars" in bribes. It is accused that the couple accepted some of it in the form of gold bars in exchange for some official acts from Menendez as senator.</p>

<p>Prosecutors have said that Uribe sought the senator's help to keep at bay a criminal probe from the New Jersey state attorney general’s office into his associates.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;US: Democrat Senator Bob Menendez charged for corruption</strong></p>

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<p>According to prosecutors, Bob Menendez called then-New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal to discuss the matter.</p>

<p>Grewal, who now leads enforcement for the Securities and Exchange Commission, testified on Thursday (June 6) that Menendez's alleged attempts to discuss a particular ongoing criminal case was "pretty unprecedented in my experience".</p>

<p>Menendez is also accused of accepting bribes to benefit the Egyptian government.</p>

<p>"Next week the truth will come out,” Menendez said on Friday (June 7).&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What Menendez is saying?</strong></h2>

<p>An attorney for Menendez, Ari Weitzman, said that his client had not violated the law.</p>

<p>"There won’t be a single piece of tangible evidence the senator accepted a bribe. There is an innocent explanation for the gold and the cash," Weitzman said.</p>

<p>Menendez has served in the Senate since 2006. He stepped down as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee shortly after he was indicted in September but has not addressed calls for his resignation.</p>

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Senator Bob Menendez was bribed by a New Jersey businessman after the latter told a jury that he gave the lawmaker's wife a Mercedes in exchange for his influence.

Senator Bob Menendez was bribed by a New Jersey businessman after the latter told a jury that he gave the lawmaker's wife a Mercedes in exchange for his influence. Jose Uribe, the businessman who pleaded guilty in March and is cooperating with prosecutors, was asked on the witness stand whom he bribed. Also read | Jury selection continues in US Senator Robert Menendez's corruption trial Uribe replied that he had bribed Menendez and conspired with another businessman Wael Hana. Uribe also said that the senator's wife, Nadine Menendez, had accepted the bribes he paid. The senator, his wife and Hana have all pleaded not guilty. A third businessman, Fred Daibes, has also pleaded not guilty. What is Menendez accused of? Menendez and his wife are accused of accepting "hundreds of thousands of dollars" in bribes. It is accused that the couple accepted some of it in the form of gold bars in exchange for some official acts from Menendez as senator. Prosecutors have said that Uribe sought the senator's help to keep at bay a criminal probe from the New Jersey state attorney general’s office into his associates. Also watch | US: Democrat Senator Bob Menendez charged for corruption × According to prosecutors, Bob Menendez called then-New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal to discuss the matter. Grewal, who now leads enforcement for the Securities and Exchange Commission, testified on Thursday (June 6) that Menendez's alleged attempts to discuss a particular ongoing criminal case was "pretty unprecedented in my experience". Menendez is also accused of accepting bribes to benefit the Egyptian government. "Next week the truth will come out,” Menendez said on Friday (June 7). What Menendez is saying? An attorney for Menendez, Ari Weitzman, said that his client had not violated the law. "There won’t be a single piece of tangible evidence the senator accepted a bribe. There is an innocent explanation for the gold and the cash," Weitzman said. Menendez has served in the Senate since 2006. He stepped down as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee shortly after he was indicted in September but has not addressed calls for his resignation. (With inputs from agencies)

US senator Menendez bribed with a Mercedes-Benz, admits New Jersey businessman

<p>The night sky of New Jersey was suddenly lit up early morning on Wednesday (April 10) after a massive fireball passed in the sky.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is the third and most bizarre natural phenomenon to have&nbsp;been observed in the United States this week, after a rare earthquake and total solar eclipse.</p>

<p>It was reported that the sudden streak of light may have resulted from a meteor falling towards Earth somewhere in New Jersey's Garden State and surrounding area.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The luminous and brilliant spectacle was reported to the American Meteor Society by the residents in various New Jersey towns, along with some parts of Connecticut, New York and Pennsylvania.</p>

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<p>A &nbsp;security camera video was shared by Linda Price Heines on Facebook from her home in Wall Township, New Jersey. In the video, a flash fly was seen across the sky in just a couple of seconds at 3:43 am.</p>

<h2><strong>People say something&nbsp;'bright green' fell from the sky</strong></h2>

<p>The AMS website, which permits people to self-report their experiences, showed that various sightings were reported by people from the same region in the same time frame.</p>

<p>One man, identified as Darren T, said that he witnessed the bright light in Hackettstown in Warren County, nearly 50 miles west of New York City.</p>

<p>“This was the first time I ever saw this in my area,” said the man, in his report. “I have seen shooting stars but this was the first time I observed this," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Christina V, a resident of New Jersey, said that she had got out&nbsp;around 3:40 am when she saw the streak of light in the sky.</p>

<p>“I saw a bright green almost neon in colour falling from the sky. There weren’t any long trails or anything but it did fall and disappear,” Christina V wrote.</p>

<p>"I was watching it through a window so that might’ve affected my vision but I was just left there stunned. I rushed to tell my boyfriend what I saw and instantly went online to check if it was normal," she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dawn B, a resident of Mount Kisco in Westchester County, said that it was "incredible".&nbsp;“Kind of surreal,” she added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The night sky of New Jersey was suddenly lit up early morning on Wednesday (April 10) after a massive fireball passed in the sky. This is the third and most bizarre natural phenomenon to have been observed in the United States this week, after a rare earthquake and total solar eclipse.

The night sky of New Jersey was suddenly lit up early morning on Wednesday (April 10) after a massive fireball passed in the sky. This is the third and most bizarre natural phenomenon to have been observed in the United States this week, after a rare earthquake and total solar eclipse. It was reported that the sudden streak of light may have resulted from a meteor falling towards Earth somewhere in New Jersey's Garden State and surrounding area. The luminous and brilliant spectacle was reported to the American Meteor Society by the residents in various New Jersey towns, along with some parts of Connecticut, New York and Pennsylvania. Earthquake, eclipse, and now... fireball? What's going on in New Jersey? pic.twitter.com/OokiaCfXQb — Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) April 11, 2024 × A security camera video was shared by Linda Price Heines on Facebook from her home in Wall Township, New Jersey. In the video, a flash fly was seen across the sky in just a couple of seconds at 3:43 am. People say something 'bright green' fell from the sky The AMS website, which permits people to self-report their experiences, showed that various sightings were reported by people from the same region in the same time frame. One man, identified as Darren T, said that he witnessed the bright light in Hackettstown in Warren County, nearly 50 miles west of New York City. “This was the first time I ever saw this in my area,” said the man, in his report. “I have seen shooting stars but this was the first time I observed this," he added. Meanwhile, Christina V, a resident of New Jersey, said that she had got out around 3:40 am when she saw the streak of light in the sky. “I saw a bright green almost neon in colour falling from the sky. There weren’t any long trails or anything but it did fall and disappear,” Christina V wrote. "I was watching it through a window so that might’ve affected my vision but I was just left there stunned. I rushed to tell my boyfriend what I saw and instantly went online to check if it was normal," she said. Dawn B, a resident of Mount Kisco in Westchester County, said that it was "incredible". “Kind of surreal,” she added. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Massive fireball lights up New Jersey night sky, marks a week of bizarre natural phenomena

Earthquakes and aftershocks struck the East coast of the US on Friday, causing the buildings to shake and rattling nerves from Maryland to Maine. It's been termed as the biggest earthquake to hit the US coast in a century.

US Earthquake: Rare earthquake hits New York, felt across border area

US Earthquake: No reports of injuries or damage after earthquake, UNSC meet paused after tremor

<p>A second&nbsp;earthquake of magnitude 4.0 was reported in New Jersey on Friday (April 5). The quake was at a depth of 9 kilometres, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).</p>

<p>There have been at least 12 aftershocks that registered 1.8 or more on the Richter scale, according to the United States Geological Survey.</p>

<p>Governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy wrote in a post on X, “New Jersey just experienced an aftershock. Please follow the emergency guidance below and avoid calling 911 unless you have an actual emergency."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>New York was hit by a 4.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday.&nbsp;During the jolts, the New York buildings rattled with the tremors while an alert was also sent to the residents advising them to remain indoors and call 911 in case of any injuries. The people were quite shocked by the earthquake as NYC is not in a quake-prone region.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to USGS, the epicentre of the earthquake was near Whitehouse Station in New Jersey. The depth of the epicentre was 5 kilometres, as per the survey. Even as there have been reports of buildings shaking due to quake from Philadelphia north to Boston, there have been no official statements of any kind of injury.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While the recording on the&nbsp;Richter scale, as per the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre, was of 5.5 magnitude. Reuters citing its reporters on the ground as well as other social media reports, said that the quake was felt across New York City, New Jersey, western Connecticut, and northern Pennsylvania.</p>

<p>A Bronx resident aged 38, Charita Walcott, described the earthquake as a "violent rumble" lasting nearly 30 seconds.</p>

<p>"It was kind of like being in a drum circle, that vibration," she said, as reported by news agency Reuters.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A second earthquake of magnitude 4.0 was reported in New Jersey on Friday (April 5). The quake was at a depth of 9 kilometres, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

A second earthquake of magnitude 4.0 was reported in New Jersey on Friday (April 5). The quake was at a depth of 9 kilometres, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). There have been at least 12 aftershocks that registered 1.8 or more on the Richter scale, according to the United States Geological Survey. Governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy wrote in a post on X, “New Jersey just experienced an aftershock. Please follow the emergency guidance below and avoid calling 911 unless you have an actual emergency." Notable quake, preliminary info: M 4.0 - 7 km SW of Gladstone, New Jersey https://t.co/0tzbU76PGe — USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) April 5, 2024 × New York was hit by a 4.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday. During the jolts, the New York buildings rattled with the tremors while an alert was also sent to the residents advising them to remain indoors and call 911 in case of any injuries. The people were quite shocked by the earthquake as NYC is not in a quake-prone region. Also read: Rare earthquake of 4.7 magnitude rocks New York, New Jersey According to USGS, the epicentre of the earthquake was near Whitehouse Station in New Jersey. The depth of the epicentre was 5 kilometres, as per the survey. Even as there have been reports of buildings shaking due to quake from Philadelphia north to Boston, there have been no official statements of any kind of injury. Also read | Israeli military sacks 2 over killing of aid workers, a day after Biden-Netanyahu call While the recording on the Richter scale, as per the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre, was of 5.5 magnitude. Reuters citing its reporters on the ground as well as other social media reports, said that the quake was felt across New York City, New Jersey, western Connecticut, and northern Pennsylvania. A Bronx resident aged 38, Charita Walcott, described the earthquake as a "violent rumble" lasting nearly 30 seconds. "It was kind of like being in a drum circle, that vibration," she said, as reported by news agency Reuters. (With inputs from agencies)

4.0 magnitude aftershock recorded in New Jersey, little damage reported

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US Earthquake: 4.8 earthquake jolts US' New Jersey, tremors felt in New York

<p>New York, which is on the east coast of the United States, was hit by a rare earthquake of 4.7 magnitude, on Friday (Apr 5), according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). During the quake, buildings rattled sparking panic among residents since NYC is not in an earthquake-prone region.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘You’re making the ground shake’</strong></h2>

<p>The earthquake occurred on Friday morning around 10:23 am (local time) while Janti Soeripto, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Save the Children US was addressing the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Soeripto was speaking about the sufferings of the women and children in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas when tremors were felt in the room. Subsequently, delegates were seen looking around and the room fell silent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Was that an earthquake,” she asked, to which Palestinian envoy Riyad Mansour, who was sitting next to her said, “Yeah. You’re making the ground shake,” leading some to chuckle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Madam President, Am I ok to continue?” Soeripto asked before continuing with her statement.</p>

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<h2><strong>Statue of Liberty shakes, NYC skyline during the quake</strong></h2>

<p>The epicentre, according to the USGS, was near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. However, the quake was felt across New Jersey, NYC, western Connecticut, and northern Pennsylvania, reported Reuters. The depth of the epicentre was 5 kilometres, as per the US government agency.</p>

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<p>A video by EarthCam also showed the NYC skyline the moment that the earthquake – one of the strongest quakes on the east coast in the last century – also rattled NYC’s iconic landmark the Statue of Liberty.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a series of posts on X, another historic structure that stands out on the NYC skyline, the Empire State Building confirmed that it was doing just fine after the earthquake. “I AM FINE,” said the post on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After a second earthquake&nbsp;of magnitude 4.0 was reported in New Jersey on Friday, the Empire State Building yet again took to X and said, “NOT AGAIN,” and in a subsequent post said, “I AM STILL FINE”.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>There have been at least 12 aftershocks that registered 1.8 or more on the Richter scale, according to the USGS.&nbsp;</p>

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New York, which is on the east coast of the United States, was hit by a rare earthquake of 4.7 magnitude, on Friday (Apr 5), according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

New York, which is on the east coast of the United States, was hit by a rare earthquake of 4.7 magnitude, on Friday (Apr 5), according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). During the quake, buildings rattled sparking panic among residents since NYC is not in an earthquake-prone region. ‘You’re making the ground shake’ The earthquake occurred on Friday morning around 10:23 am (local time) while Janti Soeripto, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Save the Children US was addressing the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Also Read | Rare earthquake of 4.7 magnitude rocks New York, New Jersey Soeripto was speaking about the sufferings of the women and children in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas when tremors were felt in the room. Subsequently, delegates were seen looking around and the room fell silent. “Was that an earthquake,” she asked, to which Palestinian envoy Riyad Mansour, who was sitting next to her said, “Yeah. You’re making the ground shake,” leading some to chuckle. “Madam President, Am I ok to continue?” Soeripto asked before continuing with her statement. #BREAKING: “You’re making the ground shake!” UN Security Council hears as mid-morning #earthquake interrupts briefing on the situation in the Middle East. pic.twitter.com/1F8TZBHKKu — UN News (@UN_News_Centre) April 5, 2024 × Statue of Liberty shakes, NYC skyline during the quake The epicentre, according to the USGS, was near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. However, the quake was felt across New Jersey, NYC, western Connecticut, and northern Pennsylvania, reported Reuters. The depth of the epicentre was 5 kilometres, as per the US government agency. Also Read | 4.0 magnitude aftershock recorded in New Jersey, little damage reported A video by EarthCam also showed the NYC skyline the moment that the earthquake – one of the strongest quakes on the east coast in the last century – also rattled NYC’s iconic landmark the Statue of Liberty. EarthCam captured the moment a 4.8-magnitude earthquake recorded in New Jersey shook residents in surrounding states and New York City on Friday morning. The earthquake was the strongest in NJ since 1884. pic.twitter.com/cKXmXqmxtW — EarthCam (@EarthCam) April 5, 2024 × In a series of posts on X, another historic structure that stands out on the NYC skyline, the Empire State Building confirmed that it was doing just fine after the earthquake. “I AM FINE,” said the post on Friday. I AM FINE — Empire State Building (@EmpireStateBldg) April 5, 2024 × After a second earthquake of magnitude 4.0 was reported in New Jersey on Friday, the Empire State Building yet again took to X and said, “NOT AGAIN,” and in a subsequent post said, “I AM STILL FINE”. I AM STILL FINE — Empire State Building (@EmpireStateBldg) April 5, 2024 × There have been at least 12 aftershocks that registered 1.8 or more on the Richter scale, according to the USGS. (With inputs from agencies)

WATCH: UNSC meeting interrupted, Statue of Liberty shakes after rare earthquake rattles New York

<p>New York, which sits on the North American Plate and generally experiences fewer seismic events compared to regions along tectonic plate boundaries, was hit by a 4.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday (Apr 5) , as per the US Geological Survey (USGS).&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the jolts, the New York buildings rattled with the tremors while an alert was also sent to the residents advising them to remain indoors and call 911 in case of any injuries. The people were quite shocked by the earthquake as NYC is not in a quake-prone region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to USGS, the epicentre of the earthquake was near Whitehouse Station in New Jersey. The depth of the epicentre was 5 kilometres, as per the survey. Even as there have been reports of buildings shaking due to quake from Philadelphia north to Boston, there have been no official statements of any kind of injury.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The recording on the&nbsp;Richter scale, as per the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre, was of 5.5 magnitude. Reuters citing its reporters on the ground as well as other social media reports, said that the quake was felt across New York City, New Jersey, western Connecticut, and northern Pennsylvania.</p>

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<p>A Bronx resident aged 38, Charita Walcott, described the earthquake as a "violent rumble" lasting nearly 30 seconds.</p>

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<p>"It was kind of like being in a drum circle, that vibration," she said, as reported by&nbsp;news agency&nbsp;Reuters.</p>

<h2><strong>White House responds</strong></h2>

<p>While House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in a statement on social media platform X wrote, "The President has been briefed on the earthquake, which had an epicentre&nbsp;in New Jersey, and he is in touch with his team who are monitoring potential impacts. The White House is in touch with federal, state, and local officials as we learn more."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The quake struck the region at around 10:23 am and continued for several seconds. New York Governor Kathy Hochul wrote on X, “My team is assessing impacts and any damage that may have occurred, and we will update the public throughout the day."</p>

<p>The UN Security Council (UNSC) meeting on Friday was also interrupted for a short while owing to the quake.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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New York, which sits on the North American Plate and generally experiences fewer seismic events compared to regions along tectonic plate boundaries, was hit by a 4.

New York, which sits on the North American Plate and generally experiences fewer seismic events compared to regions along tectonic plate boundaries, was hit by a 4.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday (Apr 5) , as per the US Geological Survey (USGS). During the jolts, the New York buildings rattled with the tremors while an alert was also sent to the residents advising them to remain indoors and call 911 in case of any injuries. The people were quite shocked by the earthquake as NYC is not in a quake-prone region. According to USGS, the epicentre of the earthquake was near Whitehouse Station in New Jersey. The depth of the epicentre was 5 kilometres, as per the survey. Even as there have been reports of buildings shaking due to quake from Philadelphia north to Boston, there have been no official statements of any kind of injury. Also Read | Israeli military sacks 2 over killing of aid workers, a day after Biden-Netanyahu call The recording on the Richter scale, as per the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre, was of 5.5 magnitude. Reuters citing its reporters on the ground as well as other social media reports, said that the quake was felt across New York City, New Jersey, western Connecticut, and northern Pennsylvania. Also Read | French girl left in coma after being thrashed by three teenagers A Bronx resident aged 38, Charita Walcott, described the earthquake as a "violent rumble" lasting nearly 30 seconds. Watch | US: Donald Trump suffers setbacks as judges reject calls to dismiss charges × "It was kind of like being in a drum circle, that vibration," she said, as reported by news agency Reuters. White House responds While House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in a statement on social media platform X wrote, "The President has been briefed on the earthquake, which had an epicentre in New Jersey, and he is in touch with his team who are monitoring potential impacts. The White House is in touch with federal, state, and local officials as we learn more." The quake struck the region at around 10:23 am and continued for several seconds. New York Governor Kathy Hochul wrote on X, “My team is assessing impacts and any damage that may have occurred, and we will update the public throughout the day." The UN Security Council (UNSC) meeting on Friday was also interrupted for a short while owing to the quake. (With inputs from agencies)

Rare earthquake of 4.7 magnitude rocks New York, New Jersey

<p>The Producers Guild of India (PGI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state of New Jersey in an effort to facilitate the shooting of Indian films in New Jersey.</p>

<p>The MoU was signed between PGI, Choose New Jersey, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority during Choose New Jersey’s economic mission to India in December. The MoU opens communication channels for idea sharing and information on best practices for film production and promotion.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“There has been a quantum increase in the number of Indian productions filming internationally,” said Shibasish Sarkar, President of the Producers Guild of India. “Traditionally, international shoots were restricted to a handful of destinations and were almost exclusively the domain of a very few mega-budget productions. However, today’s Indian filmmaker is not averse to shooting pretty much anywhere in the world, irrespective of the scale of their productions. New Jersey is an attractive destination for Indian films for a host of reasons, and we look forward to working closely with our counterparts in New Jersey to realize the immense potential for collaboration.”</p>

<p>New Jersey promises to offer a pro-film environment with cooperative counties and municipalities, an extensive transportation system, and a huge&nbsp;variety of locations and landscapes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“Throughout his tenure, Governor Phil Murphy has fostered an engaging relationship with India, solidifying New Jersey as a top destination for Indian business investment,” said Tim Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. “New Jersey’s film sector has exploded over recent years, leading to major productions setting up shop in the state and record-breaking spending. We are thrilled to welcome India’s film industry, which will expand film production in the state, create jobs, and generate greater economic activity.”</p>

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The Producers Guild of India (PGI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state of New Jersey in an effort to facilitate the shooting of Indian films in New Jersey.

The Producers Guild of India (PGI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state of New Jersey in an effort to facilitate the shooting of Indian films in New Jersey. The MoU was signed between PGI, Choose New Jersey, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority during Choose New Jersey’s economic mission to India in December. The MoU opens communication channels for idea sharing and information on best practices for film production and promotion. “There has been a quantum increase in the number of Indian productions filming internationally,” said Shibasish Sarkar, President of the Producers Guild of India. “Traditionally, international shoots were restricted to a handful of destinations and were almost exclusively the domain of a very few mega-budget productions. However, today’s Indian filmmaker is not averse to shooting pretty much anywhere in the world, irrespective of the scale of their productions. New Jersey is an attractive destination for Indian films for a host of reasons, and we look forward to working closely with our counterparts in New Jersey to realize the immense potential for collaboration.” New Jersey promises to offer a pro-film environment with cooperative counties and municipalities, an extensive transportation system, and a huge variety of locations and landscapes. Also read: Greek minister slams Alexander the Great's portrayal as gay in Netflix documentary “Throughout his tenure, Governor Phil Murphy has fostered an engaging relationship with India, solidifying New Jersey as a top destination for Indian business investment,” said Tim Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. “New Jersey’s film sector has exploded over recent years, leading to major productions setting up shop in the state and record-breaking spending. We are thrilled to welcome India’s film industry, which will expand film production in the state, create jobs, and generate greater economic activity.” Also read: Documentary on Roger Federer to showcase the final 12 days of the tennis legend's journey (With inputs from agencies)

Producers Guild of India signs MoU to support film production in the US state of New Jersey

<p>The 2026 World Cup final will be held in New Jersey at the home of the National Football League's New York Giants and New York Jets, world soccer's governing body FIFA announced on Sunday, along with the entire schedule for the global soccer showcase.</p>

<p>The 48-team World Cup, which will conclude on July 19 at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, is being co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.</p>

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<p>The open-air stadium for the final, which has a capacity of 82,500, hosted the Copa America Centenario final in 2016 when Chile denied Lionel Messi's Argentina for a second time in a penalty shootout.</p>

<p>Mexico City's Estadio Azteca will host the opening match of tournament on June 11 when Mexico will become the first nation to stage the World Cup for a third time.</p>

<p>Mexico hosted the World Cup in 1970 and 1986, with the finals of both editions held at Estadio Azteca where Pele's Brazil crushed Italy 4-1 and Diego Maradona's Argentina beat West Germany 3-2.</p>

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<p>The first match in Canada, which has never hosted a World Cup game, will be on June 12 in Toronto at the home of the city's Major League Soccer team while the opening game in the United States will be in Los Angeles at the home of the NFL's Rams.</p>

<p>The 2026 World Cup will feature 104 matches instead of the traditional 64 games, including an additional knockout round due to the previously announced decision to expand to 48 teams from 32.</p>


The 2026 World Cup final will be held in New Jersey at the home of the National Football League's New York Giants and New York Jets, world soccer's governing body FIFA announced on Sunday, along with the entire schedule for the global soccer showcase.

The 2026 World Cup final will be held in New Jersey at the home of the National Football League's New York Giants and New York Jets, world soccer's governing body FIFA announced on Sunday, along with the entire schedule for the global soccer showcase. The 48-team World Cup, which will conclude on July 19 at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, is being co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. ALSO READ | New Brazil coach Dorival Junior promises to turn fortunes after poor 2026 World Cup qualifiers run The open-air stadium for the final, which has a capacity of 82,500, hosted the Copa America Centenario final in 2016 when Chile denied Lionel Messi's Argentina for a second time in a penalty shootout. Mexico City's Estadio Azteca will host the opening match of tournament on June 11 when Mexico will become the first nation to stage the World Cup for a third time. Mexico hosted the World Cup in 1970 and 1986, with the finals of both editions held at Estadio Azteca where Pele's Brazil crushed Italy 4-1 and Diego Maradona's Argentina beat West Germany 3-2. ALSO READ | Asian Cup 2024: Jordan end Tajikistan's fairytale to reach maiden semi-final The first match in Canada, which has never hosted a World Cup game, will be on June 12 in Toronto at the home of the city's Major League Soccer team while the opening game in the United States will be in Los Angeles at the home of the NFL's Rams. The 2026 World Cup will feature 104 matches instead of the traditional 64 games, including an additional knockout round due to the previously announced decision to expand to 48 teams from 32.

New Jersey to host 2026 World Cup final, Mexico gets opener

Hassan Sharif, the Imam who was shot Wednesday outside a mosque in Newark, New Jersey, has died. The shooting occurred near the corner of Camden Street and South Orange Avenue.

US: Imam shot outside New Jersey mosque dies

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<p>An imam (the officiating priest of a mosque), identified as Imam Hassan Sharif, was shot outside Masjid Muhammad-Newark in Newark, New Jersey, around 6:15 am. The critically wounded Imam was&nbsp;transported to University hospital two blocks away, where he died from the injuries.</p>

<p>The shooter, dressed in all black, fled the scene. The victim was shot in the abdomen and right arm, as reported by NBC News.</p>

<p>Attorney General Matthew Platkin told NBC News&nbsp;that the shooting does not appear to be motivated by bias. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities exploring all possible angles. The FBI is not currently involved in the investigation.</p>

<h2><strong>Community concerns and tensions</strong></h2>

<p>The incident occurred amid heightened tensions following the Israel-Hamas war. While the motive remains unclear, requests for help and reports of bias&nbsp;against Muslims have increased across the US, according to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR).</p>

<p>The New Jersey chapter of CAIR expressed deep concern about the incident and urged anyone with information to contact the local police. CAIR is gathering information on the shooting and praying for the imam's speedy recovery.</p>

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<p>Imam Hassan Sharif, an integral member of the mosque community, played a role in supporting new converts. A Newark resident, Saydah Maiga, told NBC News about Sharif's assistance during her conversion to Islam. Sharif served as an advisory board member for the mosque’s Social Services and Health Wellness programme.</p>

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<p>This shooting comes several months after an imam at the Omar Mosque in Paterson, near Newark, was stabbed while leading prayers. The suspect, Serif Zorba, faced charges, including attempted murder.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An imam (the officiating priest of a mosque), identified as Imam Hassan Sharif, was shot outside Masjid Muhammad-Newark in Newark, New Jersey, around 6:15 am. The critically wounded Imam was transported to University hospital two blocks away, where he died from the injuries.

An imam (the officiating priest of a mosque), identified as Imam Hassan Sharif, was shot outside Masjid Muhammad-Newark in Newark, New Jersey, around 6:15 am. The critically wounded Imam was transported to University hospital two blocks away, where he died from the injuries. The shooter, dressed in all black, fled the scene. The victim was shot in the abdomen and right arm, as reported by NBC News. Attorney General Matthew Platkin told NBC News that the shooting does not appear to be motivated by bias. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities exploring all possible angles. The FBI is not currently involved in the investigation. Community concerns and tensions The incident occurred amid heightened tensions following the Israel-Hamas war. While the motive remains unclear, requests for help and reports of bias against Muslims have increased across the US, according to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). The New Jersey chapter of CAIR expressed deep concern about the incident and urged anyone with information to contact the local police. CAIR is gathering information on the shooting and praying for the imam's speedy recovery. Also read | Only in America: An epidemic of gun violence without a cure Imam Hassan Sharif, an integral member of the mosque community, played a role in supporting new converts. A Newark resident, Saydah Maiga, told NBC News about Sharif's assistance during her conversion to Islam. Sharif served as an advisory board member for the mosque’s Social Services and Health Wellness programme. Also watch | US gun violence crisis: How easy is it to buy guns? | WION Wideangle This shooting comes several months after an imam at the Omar Mosque in Paterson, near Newark, was stabbed while leading prayers. The suspect, Serif Zorba, faced charges, including attempted murder. (With inputs from agencies)

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