Sophia Martinez
Political Correspondent
Sophia Martinez brings a wealth of knowledge in politics, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Princeton University and a Master’s in Journalism from New York University. Sophia’s deep understanding of political dynamics makes her a leading voice in New Jersey politics. She joined DailyNewsEn in 2016 and provides insightful coverage of local elections, legislation, and state politics.
Boosting New Jersey’s Manufacturing Industry: Proposed Bill Details
Senator Michael Testa (R-01) and Senator Linda Greenstein (D-14) recently introduced a bill in New Jersey aimed at helping out the manufacturing industry. They...
Capture of Lakewood Murder Suspect by U.S. Marshals in Colorado Springs
Man, oh man, the U.S. Marshals really outdid themselves this week. They finally managed to nab a guy who had been giving the Lakewood...
NJ Transit Rail Strike: Shutdown Looms at Midnight
So, like, there's this whole thing going down in New Jersey, where over 350,000 people could be left hanging without a way to get...
Serious Injuries in Denver RTD Bus Crash
A Regional Transportation District bus and an SUV got into a little tussle near Havana Street and 47th Avenue in Denver, causing a bit...
Alternate Title: NJCPA Proposal for CPA Licensure Expansion
Alright, so, on May 16, 2025, the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) decided that they needed to make it easier for...
Coal Project Exploration Approval in Rockies Divides Landowners and Mayors
The approval of coal exploration on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has sparked a flurry of...
NJ TRANSIT Strike Causes Disruption as Negotiations Stall
New Jersey was hit with its first rail strike in 40 years, leaving riders and commuters stranded as the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and...
Seventh Gray Wolf Death Reported in Northwest Colorado
A female gray wolf in northwest Colorado kicked the bucket this week, making her the seventh reintroduced wolf in the state to meet her...
NJ International Trade Awards Recognize 4 Outstanding Businesses
Alright, so like, there were these four businesses in New Jersey, right? And they got these awards for being total boss exporters, you know?...
Diddy’s Attorney Blames ‘Bad Batch’ of MDMA for Assault on Cassie
Newly Graduated Journalist Reporting Live from the CourtroomSo, like, there’s this whole drama going down in the courtroom with R&B singer Cassie and her...
Strategies to Manage Energy Price Increases: PSE&G Recommendations
So, like, on May 16, 2025, PSE&G is like making some changes to their filing with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU)...
School Psychologist Arrested for Child Sex Assault: Jeffco Scandal Shockwaves
A Jeffco Public Schools psychologist, Michael Chevrier, got himself into some serious trouble. The man worked at Green Mountain and Bear Creek high schools...
Top 100 Innovators in New Jersey Recognized for Technological Impact
High-Tech Celebration Honors New Jersey InnovatorsOn May 15, 2025, over 500 individuals gathered at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center for a special event...
Police Shoot and Kill Knife-Wielding Man in Greeley
A man was fatally shot by Greeley police on Wednesday afternoon after swinging a knife at passing cars, according to investigators. The incident took...
Constructing a PFAS Treatment System in Salem: Progress Update and Benefits
New Jersey American Water and the City of Salem got down and dirty yesterday to kick off the construction of a fancy new PFAS...
Poudre School District Settles $16.2M Lawsuit for Child Abuse on School Bus
The Poudre School District in Fort Collins is shelling out a whopping $16.2 million to settle with the families of 10 children who accused...
Kean and New Jersey City University Sign Letter of Intent for Merger
Kean University and New Jersey City University (NJCU) just signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) on May 15, 2025, moving forward with a proposed...
Man Arrested in Denver Shooting Near Coors Field: 4 Injured
A 25-year-old dude got himself in some real trouble, guys! So, this guy, Carlos Lujan, was arrested on Friday for allegedly trying to off...
Amalfe President of NJ State Bar Association
Christine A. Amalfe, the head honcho of the Employment & Labor Law Group at Gibbons P.C., is about to become the big cheese as...
Building a Resilient Team: Thriving in Uncertainty
So, like, leading when everything is like, super chaotic? That's when you really find out if your team is, like, solid or not, you...
Social Media Challenge: Students Short-Circuiting Chromebooks
So, like, have you heard about this crazy new trend that's going around schools? Apparently, some students are causing chaos by short-circuiting their laptops...
Navigating Trump’s Confusing Messaging on GOP Legislation
Alright, so here's the deal. Congressional Republicans are currently in a bit of a pickle. They're trying to figure out what they want, but...
Federal School Voucher Proposal Advances: $5 Billion Plan in Congress
Advocates for private-school choice were pretty stoked this week when a federal schools voucher bill got one step closer to becoming law. This is...
Debate over ‘Vaping in the Bathroom’ on Flights: What’s Allowed?
Vaping on planes is a bit of a cloudy issue for some folks who wonder if they can sneak in a quick puff using...
DNC Moves to Void Election of David Hogg and Malcolm Kenyatta as Vice Chairs
David Hogg, who has been in the spotlight for his controversial plan to fund challenges against incumbent Democrats, faced further scrutiny when the Democratic...
French Actor Gérard Depardieu Found Guilty of Sexual Assault: 18-Month Suspended Sentence
Gérard Depardieu, the French movie star, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on the set of a movie he starred in....
Arrests Remain an Option After NJ House Dems ‘Storm’ ICE Facility
A trio of House Democrats from New Jersey, who decided to check out an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility, ended up in...
Menendez Brothers Resentencing Hearing Scheduled Next Week
After waiting for what seems like forever, the big hearing to decide if Lyle and Erik Menendez can get out of prison is finally...
Karen Read Trial: Flirty Texts with ATF Agent Exposed
Legal peeps are saying that Karen Read's defense team totally crushed it during the cross-examination of Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik on Friday....
U.S. to Cease Bombing Houthi Militants in Yemen
Trump said U.S. will stop bombing Houthi militants, but who knows if it will actually work? The Houthis may or may not stop attacking...
Planes Collide at San Francisco Airport
The right wingtip of a United Airlines plane, like, totally collided with the left wingtip of another United plane in San Francisco super early...
Insights on Trump’s $1.5M MAGA Inc. Super PAC Dinner
President Trump like, speaking on Monday night at a $1.5 million-a-head fund-raiser for his MAGA Inc. super PAC at the Trump National Golf Club...
Investigation underway for US Army Black Hawk pilot found dead
The U.S. Army is like looking into stuff right now after this Black Hawk pilot dude was found dead while off base in Honduras....
Reopening Alcatraz: Legal Experts Warn of Lawsuit Avalanche
So, like, Fox News legal dude Gregg Jarrett and former General Counsel of the Navy Van Hipp went on "Fox & Friends" to chat...
Man with Cancer Avoids Traveling with Kids Due to Junk Food
So, there's this dude who went on Reddit to spill the tea about how he's not down to travel with his brother's kids. Why,...
California Home Invasion: Illegal Immigrants Charged in Brutal Murder
So, like, three dudes got busted by the LAPD for some pretty serious stuff in Woodland Hills. Turns out, they're illegal immigrants from Eastern...
Pam Bondi Lifts Fox News Case Leak Inquiry Constraint
Attorney General Pam Bondi has rolled back a constraint on leak inquiries that the Justice Department imposed more than a decade ago, making it...
Semaglutide Boosts Liver Health: Surprising Study Results
So, there's this scientist, Arun Sanyal, M.D., who's the director of the VCU Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health. He's been talking...
Trump Urges Supreme Court: End Deportation Protections for Venezuelans
A federal judge done blocked the administration’s plan to remove the temporary protected status of more than 300,000 immigrants. In New York in 2023,...
Trump’s Surgeon General Pick: ‘Fierce’ MAHA Advocate (80 characters)
So, like, this lady, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, is like totally on her way to becoming the next U.S. surgeon general, thanks to President Donald...