35+ min ago (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....

54+ min ago (274+ words) We haven't taken it any further than talking and texting. I'm so confused. Dear Abby: Should I leave my abusive partner and reunite with my ex? DEAR ABBY: My son is 27. He has had some problems recently that were so serious I reached out to his father. His father and I were teenagers when we had him, so the last time we spoke was 18 years ago. Our relationship was really toxic, which is why we split when we were young. (We both had other children.) Since we've begun talking again, we have shared that the relationships we're in now aren't good. Mine is verbally and emotionally abusive. (He used to be physically abusive until two years ago.) Abby, all my feelings for my ex have come back, and he says he feels the same. We're different people now. We haven't…...

1+ hour, 24+ min ago (291+ words) DEAR ANNIE: I feel foolish even writing this, but I cannot tell if I am overreacting or if I have a real problem on my hands. Last week, we went out for dinner to celebrate her birthday. I spent more time watching her type than I did talking to her. When I finally said, "I feel like I'm third-wheeling with your phone," she brushed it off and said she was "multitasking." I tried to let it go, but it stung. I had planned a whole evening for her, and she barely looked up. Here is the part that really bothers me. When I mentioned it again a few days later, she told me I was "too sensitive" and should "just relax." Annie, I am all for relaxing, but it is hard to feel close to someone who seems more interested…...

1+ hour, 54+ min ago (354+ words) The Arizona Cardinals, led by quarterback Jacoby Brisset, face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. Who: Cardinals vs. Buccaneers When: Nov. 30, 2025 (11/30/25) Where: Raymond James Stadium The dynamic running back is nearing a return to Tampa Bay's lineup this week and spoke about his struggles for the first time on Wednesday. He was a full participant in practice after missing seven games with foot and shoulder injuries. Irving, a fourth-round pick last year, ran for 1,122 yards and scored eight touchdowns as a rookie while averaging 5.4 yards per carry. He had 237 yards rushing and 19 catches for 193 yards and two scores in the first four games this season before going down. While Rachaad White and Sean Tucker filled in nicely during Irving's absence, the Bucs missed his playmaking abilities. He missed being out there on…...

1+ hour, 54+ min ago (973+ words) The Atlanta Falcons, led by quarterback Kirk Cousins, face the New York Jets, led by quarterback Tyrod Taylor, on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Who: Falcons vs. Jets When: Nov. 30, 2025 (11/30/25) Aaron Glenn speaks to Woody Johnson regularly throughout what has become another lost season for the New York Jets. The first-year head coach has stressed building a foundation for the franchise, which Johnson has overseen as the owner since 2000. During a 2-9 season that has extended the Jets" playoff drought to an NFL-leading 15 years that includes 10 straight losing records, staying optimistic about the future might be false hope to some. Glenn insists, however, he and Johnson are on the same page. "Every player, every coach, ownership, personnel " everybody " they want to win now," Glenn said Monday, less than 24 hours after the Jets" 23-10 loss at Baltimore. "But there"s…...

1+ hour, 54+ min ago (576+ words) NFL RedZone " an around-the-horn live highlight show demonstrating all the action on NFL Sunday " is back for Week 13 of the 2025 season. Week 13s slate starts with the Los Angeles Rams vs. Carolina Panthers, San Francisco 49ers vs. Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts and more games at 1 p.m. ET. From there, the Minnesota Vikings vs. Seattle Seahawks kick off the late afternoon games. FuboTV (free trial): Get NFL RedZone with FuboTV Elite with Sports Plus plan, which is currently $30 off your first month. DirecTV (free trial): DirecTV customers can access NFL RedZone by adding on the DirecTV Sports Pack, which also includes NFL Network, for an additional $14.99 per month. Sling: This is the cheapest option to watch NFL RedZone via a streaming service. Sling TVs Sports Extra add-on costs $11 a month when added to Sling TVs Orange or Blue Package. Sling Orange…...

1+ hour, 54+ min ago (455+ words) The Houston Texans, led by quarterback C.J. Stroud, face the Indianapolis Colts, led by quarterback Daniel Jones, on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. Who: Texans vs. Colts When: Nov. 30, 2025 (11/30/25) Where: Lucas Oil Stadium He also pronounced himself ready to play in Sunday's key AFC South game against Houston. "I'm good, I'm all good," he said Wednesday before going through the team's short walkthrough. "I'll be ready to go on Sunday. Obviously, I was out there last week so I'm good to go." Jones was listed as a limited participant though coach Shane Steichen continued to downplay the injury. Indy (8-3) will need Jones to be effective this week as they try to pad their two-game division lead over the Texans (6-5). Jones said he couldn't pinpoint exactly when the injury occurred or when he first noticed something didn't seem…...

1+ hour, 54+ min ago (928+ words) The Los Angeles Rams, led by quarterback Matthew Stafford, face the Carolina Panthers, led by quarterback Bryce Young, on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Who: Rams vs. Panthers When: Nov. 30, 2025 (11/30/25) Where: Bank of America Stadium Eight days after Young threw for a franchise record 448 yards and three touchdowns in a road win at Atlanta, the big question became whether the No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft could do it on a consistent basis. He couldn't on Monday night. Young struggled on the national stage, completing just 18 of 29 passes for 169 yards with two interceptions " including one on a first-and-goal play at the San Francisco 1 " in a 20-9 road loss to the 49ers. It marked the ninth time in 11 games Young has failed to eclipse 200 yards passing. He had one TD pass. Young's decision-making was questionable at best, particularly on the…...

2+ hour, 24+ min ago (323+ words) A good number of retirees and other individuals receive Social Security benefits each month. Each month, the Social Security Administration issues payments to these Americans so they are able to cover a variety of expenses, from food to housing to medical care. Although there are a lot of people who receive Social Security, not everyone knows how their payments are calculated, when they will arrive or how they will change over time. Here's what you need to know about when you will receive your December Social Security payments, and what changes will be in place for some people this month. The Social Security Administration will send your December 2025 check on a specific day of the month depending on your date of birth, according to this calendar. If your birthday falls on the first to the 10th of the month, for example,…...

2+ hour, 27+ min ago (1264+ words) Julie Roginsky, a Democrat, and Mike DuHaime, a Republican, are consultants who have worked on opposite teams for their entire careers yet have remained friends. Here, they discuss the week's political events across the country with Star-Ledger editor Enrique Lav'n. Q: In the spirit of the holiday season that's upon us, I hope you had a peaceful Thanksgiving Day. Let's start this week with: What are you grateful for in the context of this year in politics? Julie: I am very glad that we are about to have a new administration, led by a woman who will turn the page on much of the toxicity of the last eight years. I truly wish Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill all the success in the world and will be rooting for her to succeed. We all should be. Mike: I am grateful for all…...