Brickbat: Cop Out A Colorado jury awarded former New Jersey investment manager Robert Dial $24 million after finding that a police detective wrongfully… The post Brickbat: Cop Out appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · May 26
NJ governor joins ICE detention facility protests where detainees inside hunger strike IN FULL The Independent UK · May 25
Hundreds of ICE detainees in New Jersey on hunger strike over ‘unsafe, inhumane and unconstitutional’ conditions Strikes in several ICE detention centers follow growing scrutiny into conditions at prison-like facilities The Independent UK · May 25
Protesters clash with ICE agents outside New Jersey detention center Protesters say agents used pepper spray and batons in clash outside Delaney Hall where a hunger strike is under way The Guardian - US · May 25
How community groups, activists and local media turned Camden into a model of police reform In 2025, Camden, New Jersey – a city of about 72,000 residents that sits across the Delaware River from Philadelphia – experienced its first homicide-free summer in nearly 50 years. The Conversation · May 25
Former Princeton Soccer Player Who Murdered and Ate His Brother's Eyeball Found Dead in Cell Matthew Hertgen, a former university footballer, was found dead in a New Jersey jail after being ruled legally insane for murdering his brother. His death is suspected to be a suicide. International Business Times UK · May 25
Former elite college soccer player who beat his brother to death with golf clubs found dead in his prison cell, report says A judge ruled in March that Matthew Hertgen was legally insane at the time of his brother's 2025 killing The Independent UK · May 24
Lionel Messi becomes second footballer after Cristiano Ronaldo to reach billionaire status Football legend Lionel Messi has officially become a billionaire. He joins Cristiano Ronaldo as the only footballers to reach this elite status. Messi's wealth comes from salaries, bonuses, investments, and endorsements. Meanwhile, a street in New Jersey has been named 'Leo Messi Way' in his honor. This celebrates his impact… The Economic Times · May 24
Four Times the Safe Dose: Donald Trump Sparks Health Panic After Defending Heavily Bruised 'Purple' Hand Donald Trump's latest public appearance in New Jersey has revived questions about a bruised hand that aides have blamed on handshaking and aspirin use. International Business Times UK · May 24
Trump Reportedly Meets With Top National Security Team With Iran In Focus President Donald Trump changed his weekend schedule on Friday, canceling plans to stay at his Bedminster golf club in New Jersey to return to the White House as he discusses Iran with his national security team. International Business Times · May 22
NYC Mayor Mamdani somehow talks FIFA into $50 World Cup tickets — the catch involves a bus to New Jersey Hopefully other leaders nationwide follow Mamdani’s example. We Got This Covered · May 22
New Jersey man goes on late-night walk, discovers decades-old love story with a supernatural twist: ‘Find Me’ Has the mystery been solved? We Got This Covered · May 22
16 statewide candidate filing deadlines in the next two weeks With the summer fast approaching, the electoral heat is also rising as more and more states will soon hold their primary elections. Ballotpedia · May 22
USMNT Star Offers Support As New York City Secures Cheapest World Cup Tickets One thousand tickets will be available to seven matches at New York New Jersey Stadium. Sports Illustrated · May 21
The Mary Sue · May 21 Pregnant New Jersey Woman Can’t Find the Source of Smell, Calls the Cops, Only to Realize Her Neighbor Has Been Dead for Weeks: ‘This is so raw’ Poor guy
Roll Call · May 21 At the Races: Full disclosure, Jersey edition Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Mary Ellen McIntire and Niels Lesniewski New Jersey Rep. Thomas H. Kean Jr. hasn’t been seen in…
The Times of India · May 21 Massive car crash in New Jersey pushes BMW into river; Indian-origin driver arrested after fleeing scene on foot A massive crash involving a BMW and a Land Rover on Route 80 east on the Hackensack River Bridge in New Jersey saw the BMW hit the concrete barrier and plunge into the river while the driver rescued himself and fled the scene on foot. The Hackensack Fire Department crew…
The Economic Times · May 21 2026 FIFA World Cup: Everything you need to know – teams, venues, dates & predictions The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set for a grand reimagining with 48 teams participating for the first time. The USA, Canada, and Mexico will jointly host this expanded tournament. A total of 104 matches will be played across 16 cities. The new format sees 12 groups of four teams…
The Independent UK · May 20 Sinkhole forces canceled flights and delays at one of New York’s biggest airports as runway is shut down Hundreds of flight disruptions caused by the incident, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Kids Ain't Cheap · May 20 Schools Must Warn You Before IEP Meetings: New Law Gives NJ Parents a Powerful 2-Day Window – Will Your State Follow? For many parents of children with disabilities, an IEP meeting can feel like walking into a high-stakes discussion with little time to prepare. A new NJ IEP meeting law is changing that dynamic by giving families a clearer warning before important school decisions are made. Under the measure, schools must…
The Economic Times · May 20 New Jersey man hears about unclaimed jackpot, finds $5.9 million lottery ticket in old pants pocket A New Jersey man nearly lost a $5.9 million lottery jackpot after forgetting the winning ticket in an old pair of pants for almost a year. He discovered the ticket just eight days before it was set to expire, prompting a frantic search through his belongings.
Clever Dude · May 19 Stop Saying ‘I Didn’t Know’ — New Jersey’s Auto Insurance Liability Limits Jump to $35k/70k/25k New Jersey drivers now face a major shift in auto insurance rules that reshapes what “minimum coverage” really means. State regulators increased liability limits to $35,000 for bodily injury per person, $70,000 per accident, and $25,000 for property damage. This change pushes drivers to carry stronger protection when they hit…
The Mary Sue · May 19 New Jersey Girls Walk into Their Favourite Clothing Store, but Went Through the Most Bizarre 30 Minutes Instead: ‘Never Felt More like I Am Intruding’ Shopping at a favorite local boutique is a form of retail therapy. But for New Jersey creator Chloe Van Berkel (TikTok@chloevanberkel) and her friend, a recent visit to a beloved clothing store felt more like crashing a private party. In a video with over 278,000 viewers, the pair detailed the…
The Economic Times · May 19 In 1957, two New Jersey inventors’ failed wallpaper idea became the foundation for bubble wrap Bubble Wrap, a globally recognized packaging item, originated from an unsuccessful attempt to create textured wallpaper in the 1950s. Inventors Alfred W. Fielding and Marc Chavannes discovered its protective potential for fragile goods after their initial wallpaper idea failed to gain customer interest. This accidental discovery transformed a failed experiment…
The Times of India · May 18 '20 students got visas denied in front of me': Indian man reveals the 'most dreaded' question officer asks during interview An Indian student revealed his recent experience of getting the F-1 visa at the Mumbai Consulate, as he is planning to pursue his master's from New Jersey Institute of Technology. Ahmedabad's Hari Krishna Trivedi, in a YouTube interview, recounted how he saw every one of the 20 applicants ahead of…