A large wildfire that broke out Tuesday afternoon in southern Ocean County has forced the closure of the Garden State Parkway near Exit 74 and prompted evacuations. The situation is developing, as numerous fire crews – including air tankers – are battling the 150+ acre blaze, which is still growing.  

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Tuesday speech that the ongoing tariffs showdown against China is unsustainable and expects a “de-escalation” in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. But in a private speech in Washington for JPMorgan Chase, Bessent also cautioned that talks between the United States and China had yet to formally start. Trump placed import taxes of 145% on China, which has countered with 125% tariffs on U.S. goods. Trump has placed tariffs on several dozen countries, causing the stock market to stumble and interest rates to increase on U.S. debt as investors worry about slower economic growth and higher inflationary pressures.

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Walgreens has reached a settlement with the Department of Justice that could total as much as $350 million, resolving accusations that the company knowingly filled countless illegitimate prescriptions for opioids and other controlled drugs, and submitted fraudulent billing requests to federal programs.

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In these difficult times, Maran HaGaon Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch shlit”a issues an exceptional call for hatzalas nefashos – saving lives. He asks anyone who is able to donate 1,000 shekels ($300) to a special rescue fund, and promises: “Whoever gives will be blessed from Heaven with many yeshuos. More than that, I cannot say.” Maran adds that he hasn’t heard of a mitzvah like this in a long time, and gives a heartfelt blessing: “HaKadosh Baruch Hu will remove parnassah (livelihood) worries from him.” This is a rare opportunity to take part in a great mitzvah and help save lives – with the personal assurance and blessing of the Posek HaDor.

In these difficult times, Maran HaGaon Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch shlit”a issues an exceptional call for hatzalas nefashos – saving lives. He asks anyone who is able to donate 1,000 shekels ($300) to a special rescue fund, and promises: “Whoever gives will be blessed from Heaven with many yeshuos. More than that, I cannot say.” Maran adds that he hasn’t heard of a mitzvah like this in a long time, and gives a heartfelt blessing: “HaKadosh Baruch Hu will remove parnassah (livelihood) worries from him.” This is a rare opportunity to take part in a great mitzvah and help save lives – with the personal assurance and blessing of the Posek HaDor. To donate to Maran Posek HaDor’s Personal Request Fund, click here

A proposed executive order reportedly under consideration by President Donald Trump could prohibit American nonprofit organizations from distributing funds to causes outside the United States — a move that may have serious consequences for the many tzedakos in Eretz Yisroel that rely heavily on donations from across the Atlantic. According to the NY Post, who first reported about the proposed action, the order would target 501(c)(3) organizations — the designation under U.S. tax law that grants nonprofits tax-exempt status — and bar them from issuing charitable grants abroad. While the order has not yet been finalized, discussions are said to be ongoing at the highest levels of the Trump administration. Should the executive order move forward, the impact could be far-reaching.

OpenAI would be interested in buying Google’s Chrome browser if a federal court orders it to be spun off.

WATCH: A Midwood ambulance burst into flames Tuesday afternoon after overheating on the Hutchinson River Parkway near Exit 14. Fortunately, the patient and crew exited the vehicle just in time.