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Royal Sovereign International Inc. pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a federal charge of failing to report a dangerous defect in its portable air conditioners that sparked over 40 fires and resulted in one death; the company agreed to pay $395,786.48 in restitution and a $16,025,000 penalty (all but $100,000 is suspended) and has since ended its consumer product operations.

Scientists explained that New Jersey earthquakes happen when tectonic plates slip along fault lines — releasing energy as seismic waves that can affect large areas.

They noted that the Ramapo Fault in North Jersey is where many quakes occur — and that a magnitude 2.7 quake on Aug. 5 caused minimal damage.

Assemblywoman Aura Dunn said today that after emergency repairs on Route 80 sinkholes were completed, the state transportation department will begin a yearlong paving project on Route 80 between Route 206 and Route 202 on Aug.

27 with nighttime lane closures planned. She added that $150 million in transportation aid has been released to support county infrastructure projects — a measure aimed at boosting road safety and extending the highway's life.

Jon and Karri Ricklin from Bergen County began their quest 10 years ago and have visited 285 diners across Bergen, Passaic, Morris and Sussex counties—documenting each visit with a menu photo and careful recordkeeping.

They plan to continue their journey by soon visiting diners in the southern part of the state.

In July, New Jersey had 17,584 active home listings—19.89% more than last year—with 4,404 properties experiencing price cuts, a 35.01% increase.

The market slowed after a busy spring and early summer as median listing prices fell 2.1% to $577,500.