A shooting in Trenton left seven people injured today. Meanwhile, New Jersey continues preparations for hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including distributing 770 free tickets to residents and organizing fan events in the region.
Jersey is a self-governing British Crown Dependency situated in the English Channel just off the coast of Normandy, France, and is not part of the United Kingdom or the European Union, though the UK is responsible for its defence and international representation. It operates as a constitutional monarchy with King Charles III as head of state (represented locally by a Lieutenant Governor and Bailiff) and an elected legislature, the States Assembly, giving it broad autonomy over domestic, fiscal and legal affairs. Key fault lines for observers include its evolving post-Brexit relationship with the EU—especially over fishing access and trade with neighbouring France—and ongoing scrutiny of its status as an offshore finance jurisdiction.