Essex County, New Jersey has experienced a week full of important and newsworthy events. In this article, we will look at some of the top stories that have dominated headlines in order to provide readers with an overview of what is happening in their community.

A 17-year-old migrant from Honduras, identified as Ángel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza, died while in the care of the United States Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Refugee Resettlement (HHS ORR). This marks the first reported death of an unaccompanied minor in US custody since President Joe Biden took office.

U.S. President Joe Biden has made historic nominations for the Federal Reserve, naming Federal Reserve Governor Philip Jefferson to be the central bank's vice chair and World Bank U.S. Executive Director Adriana Kugler to be a Fed governor. Additionally, the president has nominated Governor Lisa Cook, who joined the Fed at the same time as Jefferson roughly a year ago, to a full 14-year term on the Board of Governors.

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has updated its projected timeline for when the US risks defaulting on its debt. Estimates now indicate that the federal government could face this issue during the "first two weeks of June" of this year.

NBCUniversal has announced the departure of Linda Yaccarino, its Chairman of Global Advertising and Partnerships. The news comes amidst reports that Yaccarino has been in talks to become the CEO of Twitter, now known as X Corp., under Elon Musk's ownership.

The European Broadcast Union (EBU) has decided not to allow Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to make an address on the Eurovision Song Contest final, citing the program's apolitical nature. This decision comes despite speculation that Zelensky's appearance might be similar to his speeches at the 2022 Grammy Awards, the 2023 Berlin Film Festival, and U.S.

British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch has been extradited to the United States to face criminal charges over the $11bn sale of his firm Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard (HP). He is accused of overinflating the value of his software company when he sold it to HP in 2011 and has long fought attempts by US prosecutors to stand trial in America.

Buffalo's manufacturing industry was in the spotlight last night as the city celebrated its finest at the 2023 Manufacturing Awards. The prestigious event, held annually, recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions by local manufacturers in various categories.

Singapore has extended the term of its central bank chief, Ravi Menon, by two years or until he retires from the city-state's public service. The reappointment is valid until May 31, 2025 or his retirement from the service, whichever comes first.

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Friday that if inflation remains high and the job market remains strong, more interest rate hikes would be needed. The latest reading on consumer prices and the latest employment report for April haven't convinced her that inflation is dropping, and the so-called core reading for CPI clocked in at 4.9%, dropping below a key level of 5%.

The UK economy has demonstrated a slight growth of 0.1% between January and March this year, according to the first estimate of GDP data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This marks two consecutive quarters of economic growth, albeit modest.

In a week marked by several high-priced residential real estate transactions, houses across Watchung, Somerset County; Grand Blanc, Genesee County; Deal, Monmouth County; and Stone Harbor, Cape May County have set records for their respective areas.

AngloGold Ashanti Ltd., one of the world's leading gold mining companies, has announced its plans to become a UK-based company and move its primary listing from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The decision comes after an extensive review of the company's domicile and listing structure.

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order on allowing the Biden administration to release migrants from Border Patrol custody without a court date. The ruling was made just hours before the Title 42 Order was set to expire, and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody requested a response before midnight when Title 42 would expire.

The Triangle Business Journal has announced the winners of its esteemed 2023 Life Sciences Awards. Among the celebrated companies were Baebies, a trailblazer in digital microfluidics platforms for diagnostic testing and newborn screening; and Catalyst Clinical Research alongside its sister company, Catalyst Flex.

The prestigious Phoenix Business Journal has announced its Most Admired Leaders for 2023, highlighting Karen Hoffman Tepper, Daniel Stellar, Erik Osland, Nava Singam, and J.K. Symancyk as exceptional individuals who have made a significant impact in their respective industries.

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper has defended his employer's decision to host former President Donald Trump for a town hall event. In response to public anger and calls from some viewers to boycott the network, Cooper insisted that the move was aimed at preventing an echo chamber effect where individuals only listen to opinions they agree with.

In an effort to combat the high cost of living in Hawaii, the Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals (YP) group has announced a new initiative launching this month. This announcement comes as investors across various industries are gearing up to profit from AI-driven social credit systems.

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman is expected to leave her post this summer, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The announcement of her departure is expected in the coming days.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced the launch of a groundbreaking suite of tools named "AI Sandbox" that will revolutionize advertising on its platform. These new ad tools leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technology to automatically generate background images and text for advertisements while adjusting ad sizes to fit specific spots.

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has announced plans to overhaul its processes in handling sexual assault and harassment accusations. This decision follows allegations that the agency discouraged individuals from filing formal complaints or mishandled them.

In a historic moment for the culinary scene of Tampa Bay, several local restaurants have been awarded prestigious Michelin stars for 2023. The recognition brings international attention to the region's flourishing gastronomic landscape and serves as a testament to the hard work and creativity of its talented chefs.

In response to the challenging economic and funding environment, autonomous delivery vehicle startup Nuro has announced plans to cut its staff in an effort to extend its operational runway.

The highly anticipated 2023 schedule for the Pittsburgh Steelers has finally been released, revealing several key matchups and an exciting lineup of games. With all dates and times now confirmed (although subject to change by the NFL), fans can start making plans for what promises to be a thrilling season.

Birmingham Business Journal recently reported a slowdown in venture capital (VC) funding based on PitchBook data. However, local experts argue that there are still positive trends emerging within the city's startup ecosystem.

The University of Hawaii's (UH) Residence for Innovative Sustainable Environments (RISE) student housing project has reached a significant construction milestone. Pacific Business News reports that the building was recently topped off, marking an essential step in its development.

On Thursday evening, it was reported that NBCUniversal's head of advertising, Linda Yaccarino, is in talks to become the new CEO of Twitter. This comes after Elon Musk announced he had hired a woman for the role but did not name her.

Twitter CEO Elon Musk is reportedly in talks to name NBCUniversal's head of advertising, Linda Yaccarino, the new CEO of the company. With over a decade at NBCUniversal under her belt, Yaccarino has focused on finding optimal methods for measuring the effectiveness of advertising.

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