A New Jersey imam was shot and killed outside a mosque in Newark. Authorities are investigating the incident and have not yet determined a motive or identified a suspect. The shooting is not believed to be a bias-motivated crime or an act of domestic terrorism. Security has been heightened at religious institutions in New Jersey following a surge in bias incidents.
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A bomb cyclone, characterized by intense gale-force winds, heavy rains, and the potential for flooding, is advancing toward a significant portion of the East Coast. The storm, originating from Florida and Georgia, is expected to bring substantial rainfall and strong winds to areas including New York City, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Rivers in these areas and a considerable portion of New England are at risk of flooding on Monday and Tuesday. Commuters are advised to brace for disrupted travel conditions.
The United States is all set to get its largest Hindu temple next month as the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Jersey opens its doors on October 8. The temple, which took 12 years to build, features one main shrine, 12 sub-shrines, nine shikhars, and nine pyramidal shikhars. It also boasts the largest elliptical dome of traditional stone architecture.
