just now (115+ words) Hudson County election officials took the rare step of allowing early voting on Sunday for the Dec. 2 runoff elections scheduled for Tuesday in Jersey City and Hoboken. Early voting will only happen on Sunday until 1 p.m., at the County clerks office at the Hudson County Administration building, 257 Cornelison Avenue, Jersey City. Limited parking is available and voters should be prepared to go through courthouse security in order to enter the building. The Jersey City race pits Jersey City Councilman James Solomon against former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey in addition to several council races in individual wards. Hoboken voters will decide between council members Emily Jabbour and Michael Russo for mayor....

just now (78+ words) Armed men have kidnapped 26 people including a pastor and a bride in two separate raids in Nigeria, the latest in a string of mass abductions to rock the west African country. Pastor, Bride Among 26 Kidnapped As Nigeria Reels From Raids AFP - Agence France Presse Armed men have kidnapped 26 people including a pastor and a bride in two separate raids in Nigeria, the latest in a string of mass abductions to rock the west African country....

just now (170+ words) Monday, 01 Dec 2025 VILNIUS, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Lithuania's Vilnius airport said on Sunday it had temporarily halted operations due to suspected balloons in its airspace, the latest in a series of flight disruptions in the Baltic nation. European aviation has repeatedly been thrown into chaos in recent months by drone sightings and incursions, including in Copenhagen and Brussels, and the Vilnius airport has been closed at least 10 times since early October. The Baltic country has said weather balloons flown by smugglers are transporting contraband cigarettes, and blames Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko for allowing the practice, calling it a form of "hybrid attack". Lithuania in October closed both crossing points on the Belarus border in response to balloons, but reopened them last week as the air traffic interruptions appeared to have stopped. Lukashenko called the border closure a "crazy scam", accusing the West…...

just now (582+ words) When Florida dismissed Billy Napier in mid-October, many within the Gators fan base entered into a Lane Kiffin-or-bust mode. That scenario is not happening, however, after conference rival LSU appears to have cut in line for the services of the Mississippi coach. It doesn't mean that Florida didn't wind up with a better head coach'and a much better fit'in the long run." Get SI's College Football Newsletter. dark. FREE. SI College Football Newsletter Some in blue and orange may not like the parallels in replacing a Group of 5 coach from the state of Louisiana with another, but Napier and Sumrall are very different coaches and the latter is taking over a much better position at the school. Florida has a national championship ceiling and now it has a guy who can help them reach it." The Gators needed an adult…...

just now (97+ words) Netanyahu was indicted in 2019 on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Seeks Pardon in Corruption Trial Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly requested that Israeli President Isaac Herzog pardon him over the corruption cases he's battled for half a decade. Treasury Department Working to "Cut Off Federal Benefits to Illegal Aliens' Trump Admin Halts All Asylum Decisions, Pauses Afghan Visas What We Know About the 2 National Guard Members Shot in DC Ambush Elon Musk's Music City Loop in Nashville May Expand to Tourist Area, Double in Stops...

just now (97+ words) Netanyahu was indicted in 2019 on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Seeks Pardon in Corruption Trial Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly requested that Israeli President Isaac Herzog pardon him over the corruption cases he's battled for half a decade. Treasury Department Working to "Cut Off Federal Benefits to Illegal Aliens' Trump Admin Halts All Asylum Decisions, Pauses Afghan Visas What We Know About the 2 National Guard Members Shot in DC Ambush Elon Musk's Music City Loop in Nashville May Expand to Tourist Area, Double in Stops...

just now (431+ words) Martin O'Neill maintained his perfect domestic record as interim Celtic manager after two goals in 33 first-half seconds helped secure a 2-1 win away to Hibernian on Sunday. Victory lifted the reigning champions to two points behind Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts, with a game in hand. Before kick-off, O'Neill revealed his caretaker spell in charge of the Glasgow giants was set to last a little longer, with the 73-year-old expected to be at the helm for Wednesday's visit of Dundee while Celtic complete the paperwork needed for the arrival of Wilfried Nancy as their new permanent boss. "It's a wee bit strange, to be honest," smiled O'Neill as he reflected on the Frenchman's delayed arrival at Parkhead. "I was joking that whatever has happened to the paperwork, I have no idea - maybe I'm hiding it!" The Northern Irishman, who played under celebrated…...

just now (67+ words) A pair of NFC squads fighting for playoff position take the field on Sunday, Nov. 30 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. where the Carolina Panthers are hosting the Los Angeles Rams. Who: Los Angeles Rams vs. Carolina Panthers When: Sunday, Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. EST Where: Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Stream: DIRECTV (free trial); FuboTV; SlingTV; NFL+...

just now (499+ words) BANDA ACEH, Nov 30 " Gazing at the destruction in her flood-hit village in Indonesia, Fitriati is in despair and in need of help after the devastating natural disaster that killed hundreds on Sumatra island. "This is the first time the flood has been this severe. There were floods before, but not as severe as this," said the 40-year-old woman, who like Indonesians goes by one name, inspecting the damage from days heavy monsoon rains. Of the more than 300 weather-related deaths recorded in the past week on the Indonesian island, at least 54 people have been killed in Aceh province, where Fitriati lives and where nearly 50,000 families have been displaced by flooding and landslides. For some residents, this has reignited the trauma of a tsunami that ravaged Aceh in 2004, killing more than 170,000 people in the province alone. "At that time, all I could…...

1+ min ago (66+ words) Restler's official biography says he has focused on issues like housing, transportation, safer streets and holding the mayor accountable. Will those still be his top priorities when Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani takes office? Restler's official biography says he has focused on issues like housing, transportation, safer streets and holding the mayor accountable. Will those still be his top priorities when Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani takes office?...