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Teen Who Stole Millions in Crypto Gets Jail Time

June 11, 2026

A 20‑year‑old from Canada found himself in a Miami courthouse after a police stop on a speeding Rolls‑Royce. While the driver was caught with drugs, prosecutors highlighted another crime: a two‑year scam that stole $13 million in cryptocurrency. The money funded parties, jewelry, and high‑end cars. ...

weather

New Jersey Gets a Summer Warm‑Up, Then a Wet Front

May 5, 2026

The state is set to feel the early summer heat on Tuesday. Skies will mostly be clear and temperatures could climb into the low 80s, with some spots reaching about 85 degrees. However, this warm spell comes with a warning from the National Weather Service. Dry air and gusty winds up to 30 mph cou

politics

Governor’s first months under the spotlight in a free online chat

April 28, 2026

New Jersey’s governor will step into a virtual spotlight next month for an hour-long Q&A that everyone can watch. Instead of a typical press release or dry announcement, this event turns the spotlight on how the first-term leader plans to balance the state’s money problems. The big questions aren’t

sports

Georgetown High’s Future Stars Head to College Sports

April 25, 2026

The Bulldogs’ senior class, led by coach Jordan Portee, had a standout year even though they fell short of the state title. They reached a peak ranking of fifth in the Class 3A poll, showing strong performance on the court. What truly set this group apart was that every starting player is moving on

business

Pioneer seeds turn 100: how a small Iowa experiment grew into global farming change

April 21, 2026

Back in 1926, a farm kid from Iowa named Henry Wallace bet big on a new idea. He planted 40 acres near Johnston with hybrid corn seeds—something most farmers then saw as risky. That gamble didn’t just work; it rewrote the rules of agriculture. Today, those same fields (now home to one of the world’s

weather

New Jersey braces for storms, heat, and a sudden cold snap

April 16, 2026

Tonight, northern New Jersey could see some rough weather after 7 p. m. , with isolated thunderstorms packing strong winds and hail. These storms aren’t expected to blanket the whole state—just a few scattered cells popping up before midnight. On Thursday, the heat returns, pushing temperatures into

sports

Denver Women’s Soccer Team Secures Future Stadium Land

March 31, 2026

A new chapter begins for Denver women’s soccer as the club lands a 14‑acre plot in Santa Fe Yards, poised to become Colorado’s first stadium dedicated to female professional sports. The site sits where the old Gates Rubber factory once stood, at Broadway and Interstate 25, and will host a mixed‑use

politics

Malibu Rally Draws Celebs and Political Voices

March 29, 2026

Doug Emhoff, the spouse of Vice‑President Kamala Harris, recently joined a large anti‑Trump protest in Malibu. The event was part of a series of “No Kings” rallies aimed at opposing the current administration’s policies. The gathering attracted a mix of actors, comedians, and political activists.

celebrities

Dennis Rodman: From Rough Beginnings to Basketball Legend

March 22, 2026

Dennis Rodman grew up in a tough environment, moving from Trenton to Dallas where he learned resilience. His mother worked double shifts to support three children while the father was absent, leaving the kids to handle life on their own. Basketball became a pastime that later turned into a car

education

Teen Students Push New Jersey to Teach Money Skills

March 17, 2026

Three high‑schoolers from Monmouth County are asking state lawmakers to make money classes a graduation requirement. They want students to learn about banking, taxes, and investing for at least one semester or trimester. The kids—Ansh Patel, Noah Baretz and Avi Rao—are part of a school finance club