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May 19, 2025

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Education

Rutgers names LSU president as its next leader

The new president will take over Rutgers July 1 as the state university is facing federal budget cuts, a fight with the Trump administration and more.

By Liz Rosenberg | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Lottery

Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $586K sold over weekend

The jackpot Monday is worth about $150,000.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Hudson County

BetMGM files layoff notice for 83 employees at headquarters in N.J.

The layoffs, which are set to go into effect on May 27, were posted in a public notice filed by BetMGM in February with the New Jersey Department of Labor.

By Stephanie Loder | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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The biting moments in the final N.J. Democratic governor debate

Five of the Democrats running to succeed Gov. Phil Murphy returned to the debate stage Sunday night.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Trump wants Springsteen investigated, claims he took dirty money to support Kamala Harris

The President also named Beyonce, Bono, and Oprah as unfounded offenders.

By Murjani Rawls | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Hints from Heloise: Composting questions answered and more ...

just started a compost pile behind our barn. We recycle everything we can, but there are a few items I’m not sure about ...

By Heloise

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Entertainment

Madeline Brewer interview: N.J. star on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ ending in post-Roe America

'Our world has gone farther toward Gilead in the six seasons since we started shooting,' Brewer says.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Rutgers Football

Rutgers hires president from SEC power. Is it a package deal for an athletics director?

William F. Tate IV, the new Rutgers president, will have an impact on how the Scarlet Knights fare in an ever-evolving college sports landscape.

By Steve Politi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Eagles bringing back a former key member of their front office

Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has lost some valuable members of his staff in recent years. Now, he's getting one back.

By Bob Brookover | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Jets

ESPN links five-time Pro Bowler to Jets to fill biggest need

An ESPN writer suggested the Jets make another signing to help bolster their roster.

By Chris Franklin | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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