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Zarna Garg bet on herself — and hit the jackpot
Zarna Garg stars alongside Jonathan Groff in "A Nice Indian Boy," has a best selling book and is developing a sitcom with comedy powerhouses Mindy Kaling and Kevin Hart.
Here’s what happened in a N.J. city when some got $12,000, no strings attached
A two-year pilot program showed the payments improved recipients' lives, contradicting critics who claim such programs discourage work.

Reparations in New Jersey: Council to present findings after 2-year study
While state legislation on reparations remains stalled, the NJISJ-led council of experts has completed its investigation into slavery's lasting impact on Black New Jerseyans.

Is your N.J. town one of 379 where home values will decrease this summer?
Home values are expected to drop by August, according to Zillow, following a nationwide trend.

Newark charter schools see record applications for 2025 enrollment
City charter schools had 3,454 applications while traditional Newark district schools received 7,400.

AIDS, HIV funding in jeopardy as Trump administration seeks to cut millions from global program
The HIV/AIDS program that has saved 26 million lives faces an uncertain future.

Health department aims to cut some LGBTQ+ suicide hotline services
The department's proposed 2026 budget would eliminate funding for access to counseling.
More detainees are being transferred out of N.J. ICE facility after escapes, advocates say
Occupied busses and vans were videotaped leaving Delaney Hall on Monday, advocates say.

ICE detainees barred from lawyer visits as N.J. center cracks down after escape
A lawyer for a detainee who had been held at Delaney Hall said his client was moved to Louisiana on Friday, a day after the escape.

Billionaire Sunjay Kapur dies after deadly bee sting during polo match
The Indian auto parts tycoon collapsed in front of teammates during a polo match in Windsor, England.

BTS reunion near as 4 members finish South Korean military duty
The K-pop superstars addressed hundreds of waiting fans after discharge from their required military service.

New pro women’s softball league debuts with estimated $10M MLB partnership
The partnership aims to create sustainability where previous leagues failed while also providing players with a new career prospect.


