Eight people, including 38-year-old Andrew Hooper from New Brunswick, admitted to a massive $11 million bank fraud scheme spanning two years in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. They faked business documents and impersonated companies to cash stolen U.S. Treasury checks, splitting the loot among the crew. Six of the eight are local, making this a backyard hustle with serious consequences—each faces up to 30 years and a $1 million fine, with sentencing set for late December.

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Rutgers football is rebuilding its defense for the upcoming season after a brutal 2023 campaign that saw them surrender the most yards per play in Big Ten history this century. Head coach Greg Schiano has brought in new defensive coordinator Travis Johansen and eleven key transfers—including standout linebackers Sean Allison and Ty Morris, and defensive linemen Rondo Porter, JDan Burnett, and Malachi Davis—to inject fresh energy. The team also lost promising edge rusher Wydeek Collier-Johnson, clearing the way for freshman Rinaldo Callaway III to step into the spotlight. On the back end, junior Kaj Sanders remains a steady presence with over 100 career tackles, while senior transfer Bradlee Jones is making waves in practice. With new talent emerging and returning players stepping up, Rutgers’ defense is starting to take shape—but can they turn the corner before kickoff?

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New Jersey just reported its first Zika case in six years — a local outbreak in Middlesex County, quietly confirmed since July 15th. While officials are withholding the exact town, symptoms like fever, joint pain, and rashes may appear — but most people show none at all. Spread via mosquitoes or sex, Zika’s real danger lies for pregnant women: it can cause devastating birth defects including microcephaly and seizures. After a major 2016 surge, cases have been rare — only six nationwide this year, all travel-related — making this the first locally acquired case in years.

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Rutgers and Villanova square off in a high-stakes exhibition, with Villanova bringing back star Tyler Perkins and adding elite transfers Devin Royal and Kwame Evans Jr., all while building chemistry ahead of the regular season — and yes, Christian Gurdak might just be the surprise center to watch.

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Rutgers just pulled off a major defensive upgrade with the signing of Sekou Kromah, a seasoned lineman cleared by a preliminary injunction to play his fifth college season. After stints at Monroe and Temple, where he racked up 19 games and flashed elite production—including three sacks and a sack against ranked Oklahoma—Kromah committed on August 9th and is already locked in for immediate impact. Head coach Greg Schiano confirmed they only brought him in if he could contribute in 2026, praising his maturity, individual training regimen, and readiness despite the short turnaround. With kickoff just two weeks away, Kromah’s blend of talent and discipline positions him as a key piece in Rutgers’ defensive puzzle.

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NJ Burn is rallying against the Helix buildings in New Brunswick, protesting their ties to Tel Aviv University amid Gaza conflict, while also fighting displacement of longtime residents and the demolition of Paul Robeson Village — all as they confront deeper issues like police brutality and gentrification.

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The Washington Mystics just snagged Betnijah Laney-Hamilton off waivers—she was with the New York Liberty, where she played 17 games and averaged nearly five points in 17 minutes before being released. Now, with the playoffs on the horizon, Laney-Hamilton brings championship DNA: she helped the Liberty win their first title in 2024, dropped 20 points in the Finals, and has All-Star and All-Defensive honors under her belt. A Rutgers legend with over 1,400 points and 900 rebounds, including a single-game rebounding record, she’s not just about scoring—she’s a defensive force ready to elevate D.C.’s playoff push against Phoenix on Sunday.

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Kahleah Copper is back on Team USA for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, aiming for a fifth straight title as one of five returning champions from the 2022 gold medal squad. Already a WNBA standout with the Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, Copper brings elite scoring efficiency and leadership to the roster. Her journey began at Rutgers, where she led the team in scoring for three seasons and now returns as a mentor to her alma mater. With a championship ring, All-Star honors, and international pedigree, Copper is primed to shine once again on the global stage — representing both her roots and the U.S. in pursuit of more history.

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