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Posts by James O Connor Fields

I’m James O’Connor Fields, a business and economy journalist focused on how financial decisions, market trends, and consumer policies affect everyday people.
About James O Connor Fields

James O’Connor Fields is a Senior Correspondent for News of Philadelphia, covering city budgets, contracts, and the bureaucracies that shape everyday life. A Temple journalism graduate, he’s known for document-driven investigations that turn public records into accountability reporting.

Person typing on laptop with blue glow from Meta AI chat and blurred cityscape outside
Posted inCorporate News Privacy Tech News

Meta’s New AI Privacy Policy Sparks FTC Scrutiny Over Targeted Ads

Posted by I’m James O’Connor Fields, a business and economy journalist focused on how financial decisions, market trends, and consumer policies affect everyday people. James O Connor Fields January 2, 2026No Comments
At a Glance Meta's new privacy policy will use AI chat data for targeted ads. 36 consumer-rights groups urge FTC to investigate the policy. Meta...
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Hiker standing with a boulder behind and a mountain lion atop a rock on a dusk mountain trail.
Posted inLocal News Wildlife News

Colorado Woman Killed in First Fatal Mountain Lion Attack in 25 Years

Posted by I’m James O’Connor Fields, a business and economy journalist focused on how financial decisions, market trends, and consumer policies affect everyday people. James O Connor Fields January 2, 2026No Comments
At a Glance Woman killed in Colorado mountain lion attack marks first fatal predator case in 25+ years. First fatal predator attack in the state in...
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Burned young adult sits on kitchen floor with flames from trash can and firefighter silhouette and emergency responders
Posted inBreaking News Local News

Kitchen Fire in Levittown Apartment Sends One to Hospital

Posted by I’m James O’Connor Fields, a business and economy journalist focused on how financial decisions, market trends, and consumer policies affect everyday people. James O Connor Fields January 2, 2026No Comments
At a Glance Kitchen fire in a Levittown apartment began in a trash can. One person was hospitalized for burns. Firefighters responded at 1:30 a.m....
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Posted inEntertainment News Streaming News

2026 Streaming Lineup: New Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Peacock Releases

Posted by I’m James O’Connor Fields, a business and economy journalist focused on how financial decisions, market trends, and consumer policies affect everyday people. James O Connor Fields January 2, 2026No Comments
At a Glance 2026 brings a fresh slate of streaming releases across Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Peacock, and more. Highlights include Conan the...
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Volunteers raise arms with confetti bursting above and Times Square ball glowing in distance
Posted inFeature Story Local News

Treb Heining’s 34-Year Confetti Legacy Lights Times Square

Posted by I’m James O’Connor Fields, a business and economy journalist focused on how financial decisions, market trends, and consumer policies affect everyday people. James O Connor Fields January 1, 2026No Comments
At a Glance 3,000 pounds of hand-released confetti light up Times Square each New Year's Eve. Treb Heining has orchestrated the drop for 34 years,...
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Passengers sitting side by side in a dimly lit train carriage with emergency lights glowing and a blurred northbound train fa
Posted inBreaking News Local News

Broad Street Train Skips Girard Station After Two Stabbings

Posted by I’m James O’Connor Fields, a business and economy journalist focused on how financial decisions, market trends, and consumer policies affect everyday people. James O Connor Fields January 1, 2026No Comments
At a Glance Two men were stabbed on a northbound Broad Street line train. The incident caused the route to skip Girard Station on New Year's...
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Anthony Joshua steps out of a wrecked car with police beside him and a blurred Lagos skyline showing a hospital entrance.
Posted inSports News World News

Anthony Joshua Released from Hospital After Fatal Crash

Posted by I’m James O’Connor Fields, a business and economy journalist focused on how financial decisions, market trends, and consumer policies affect everyday people. James O Connor Fields January 1, 2026No Comments
At a Glance Anthony Joshua discharged from Lagoon Hospital after fatal crash. Crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway killed Sina Ghami and Latif Latz...
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Crowd gathers around glowing countdown clock with fireworks bursting over wet street at New Year
Posted inEvent News World News

New Year’s Eve Worldwide Celebrations Spotlight Festivities and Safety

Posted by I’m James O’Connor Fields, a business and economy journalist focused on how financial decisions, market trends, and consumer policies affect everyday people. James O Connor Fields January 1, 2026No Comments
At a Glance Global celebrations lit up with fireworks, light shows, and ball drops. Major cities added security after recent attacks and...
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Emergency responders surround collapsed first floor of Silver Lake Nursing Home with debris and emergency lights at dusk
Posted inBreaking News Local News

Explosion at Pennsylvania Nursing Home Kills Two, Injures 20

Posted by I’m James O’Connor Fields, a business and economy journalist focused on how financial decisions, market trends, and consumer policies affect everyday people. James O Connor Fields January 1, 2026No Comments
At a Glance Explosion at Silver Lake Nursing Home killed 2 and injured 20. First floor collapsed into basement after a gas leak. Victim Muthoni...
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Death certificate open and displaying knife injuries with flickering bulb and blurred worn file in background
Posted inBreaking News Crime News

LAPD Seals Reiner Murder Records; Son Faces Death-Sentence Charges

Posted by I’m James O’Connor Fields, a business and economy journalist focused on how financial decisions, market trends, and consumer policies affect everyday people. James O Connor Fields January 1, 2026No Comments
> At a Glance > - LAPD placed a security hold on all records related to the murders of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner. > - Nick Reiner,...
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