United States
Politics
Mayor Ras Baraka Opens Paterson Campaign Headquarters, Strengthening His Run for New Jersey Governor
Mayor Ras Baraka, Newark’s transformative leader, opened his Paterson campaign headquarters today, signaling his commitment to uniting and uplifting communities across New Jersey as he runs for governor in 2025.
Politics
President Trump’s Cabinet Nominees: Key Appointments and Their Impact
President Trump’s Cabinet nominees
Politics
Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Secretary of Defense in Narrow Senate Vote
Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as Secretary of Defense in a tight 51-50 Senate vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. His appointment, marked by controversy over past allegations and military policy views, signals a shift toward traditional values in Pentagon leadership.
Politics
President Trump’s Bold First Week: Sweeping Policy Changes Spark Debate
President Trump’s first week back in office saw sweeping changes, including deploying troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, reversing diversity policies, halting climate initiatives, and pardoning January 6 rioters, igniting legal battles and nationwide debates.
CANNABIS
Rhode Island Unveils Proposed Regulations for Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
Rhode Island’s Cannabis Control Commission plans to issue 24 licenses via a merit-based lottery in 2025, expanding the cannabis market and potentially boosting annual tax revenue by $15 million.
Entertainment
Top Entertainment News: Dartford Disneyland Project Cancelled, “Harlem” Final Season Debuts, and Billboard Chart Battle Heats Up
The entertainment world is buzzing today with the cancellation of the £2.6 billion "Dartford Disneyland" project, the debut of the final season of Amazon’s hit series Harlem, and a fierce Billboard Hot 100 battle featuring Bad Bunny, Bruno Mars, and Lady Gaga.
Sports
Top Sports News for January 25, 2025
From the Ivy League's decision to reject NCAA athlete payments to Patrick Mahomes topping the NFL Instagram rich list, today’s sports headlines highlight major shifts in college sports, player earnings, and streaming rights with Amazon’s $19.8 billion NBA deal.
Opinion
Opinion: A Path Forward for Undocumented Workers—Balancing Accountability and Opportunity
CANNABIS
The Future of Cannabis in the United States: What to Expect in 2025
Cannabis in 2025: A Green Revolution With $45 billion in projected revenue and record 88% support, cannabis is transforming the U.S. industry. Collaboration is the key to sustainable growth this year.
WakeUp
South Carolina's Prenatal Equal Protection Act: A Deep Dive
What's Happening?
The Royal Family Films proudly presents the Tri State Industry Networking Event, happening this Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the stylish Lua Lounge, 90 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ 07105.
Don’t miss the Tri-State Industry Networking Event this Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Lua Lounge, Newark. Connect with entertainment professionals and grow your career! Tickets on Eventbrite.