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Bull elk shatters car windows during fall rut in Colorado and Canada — 6dA bull elk known locally as “Crash” or “Smash” rammed a Honda and shattered its rear window near a golf course in Estes Park, Colorado, during mating season. The incident highlights the risks of approaching elk during the rut, when bulls can act aggressively while competing for mates.

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Indiana extends 21-game streak, beats Rutgers 47-15 — 2dNo. 6 Indiana overwhelmed Rutgers 47-15, extending its winning streak to 21 games behind quarterback Josh Hoover’s four touchdown passes and a dominant rushing attack led by Turbo Richard’s 204 yards. The Hoosiers built a 23-0 halftime lead and totaled 593 yards; Rutgers quarterback Dylan Lonergan left with an apparent injury.

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Rachel Meyers Hope Dylan Lonergan recovers quickly from the hit. Indiana's streak looks even stronger with Hoover throwing four scores.

Boston College, Rutgers Honor 9/11 Hero Crowther — Sep 11, 2026Boston College hosted Rutgers for its annual Red Bandanna Game on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, honoring BC alumnus Welles Crowther, the firefighter who helped save multiple lives that day. Both teams wore commemorative uniforms—BC with 'FOR WELLES' and red bandanna motifs, Rutgers with 'Never Forget' and patriotic helmet accents—while Crowther’s family and his Presidential Medal of Freedom recognition were highlighted.

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Tom Gallagher His family must feel proud watching the Medal of Freedom get this kind of spotlight at the game.

Ruto Attends WNBA Game Supporting Kenyan Star Okot — Sep 24, 2026Madina Okot spoke Swahili with President Ruto and First Lady Rachel after they watched the first Kenyan woman in the WNBA from courtside in Brooklyn.

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Priya Raman Ruto backing Okot at the game is a solid move that could push more funding into Kenyan basketball programs.

No. 12 USC Holds Off Rutgers 42-35 — Sep 19, 2026Prophet Brown's 99-yard pick-six halted a potential go-ahead drive as No. 12 USC held off Rutgers 42-35 and improved to 4-0.

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Sam Okafor Rutgers showed real fight in their first Big Ten game and should build on this effort.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Stagwell Taps dentsu Veteran Rutgersson as Assembly Global CEO — Sep 14, 2026Stagwell named dentsu veteran Liz Rutgersson Assembly global CEO effective Sept. 14, 2026; Connie Chan becomes Assembly APAC CEO the same day.

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CVC Capital Partners to Name Sisitsky and Rutland Co-CEOs in 2028 — Sep 9, 2026CVC Capital Partners will appoint TPG's Todd Sisitsky as co-CEO alongside Peter Rutland, with the duo slated to take over from CEO Rob Lucas by Q1 2028 as the firm broadens beyond traditional private equity. Sisitsky will also chair the partner board, marking a notable external leadership change as CVC pursues a broader private-markets platform.

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Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell announces cancer diagnosis after surgery — Sep 9, 2026Rutgers men's basketball coach Steve Pikiell announced he has cancer, underwent successful surgery, and will undergo chemotherapy, with plans to stay involved while Brandin Knight serves as interim leader if he cannot be on the bench. There is no set timeline for his full return, and the program will navigate the season with Knight guiding the team during Pikiell's absence.

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FaithTap shares Ruth's vow of loyalty from scripture — 3dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Two Rutgers Alumni Killed After Falling Onto Manhattan Subway Tracks — Sep 18, 2026Navam Kaul and Malaika Chitre, both 24, were killed by a No. 4 train at Spring Street after Kaul fell and Chitre went down after him, investigators say.

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USC Star Receiver Mosley Out With Knee Injury — Sep 17, 2026USC leading receiver Trent Mosley (255 yards, 4 TDs) is out for the Big Ten opener at Rutgers with a knee injury; Riley called the timeline inconclusive, not extremely long term.

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Elena Vasquez Rutgers should take advantage with Lonergan likely in and USC missing a star on offense.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Paralyzed Athletics Prospect Lasko Leaves Rehabilitation Hospital — Sep 16, 2026Athletics minor league prospect Ryan Lasko, who was paralyzed in an outfield collision in late June, has been released from the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and will continue his recovery at home in New Jersey with outpatient therapy. The 24-year-old Rutgers alum fractured the C6 and C7 vertebrae, is gradually regaining sensation, and remains under strong support from teammates, staff, and his family as he begins this next phase.

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Rutgers, Michigan State open as 25-plus point underdogs this weekend — Sep 13, 2026Several teams enter games as sizable underdogs, including Michigan State at 29.5 points against No. 3 Notre Dame, Florida State as an underdog at Alabama by about 18.5 points, and Cleveland as 7.5-point road underdogs to the Buccaneers. Additional betting chatter spotlights the Raiders as big underdogs in their upcoming contest, while Baker Mayfield leads the Buccaneers in a potential revenge game against his former team, underscoring a weekend dominated by underdog narratives.

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Tom Gallagher Baker Mayfield always plays better against his old team. The Buccaneers should cover easily with him leading the way.

Boston College Linebacker Kahoun Taken by Ambulance After Collision — Sep 12, 2026Boston College linebacker Bodie Kahoun was carted off on a stretcher by ambulance after a helmet-first collision against Rutgers in the Red Bandanna game, with medical staff on the field and teammates nearby. He gave a thumbs-up as he departed, and both teams showed support as the incident paused play.

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Sam Okafor College football needs better rules on helmet to helmet contact to prevent these scares.

AP Exclusive: Lawyer for China's Zion Church seeks resettlement help while transiting through Taiwan — Sep 8, 2026Chinese lawyer Ruth Wang reaches Taiwan while seeking resettlement after pressure over her work defending the Zion Church, drawing hope from a Bible story of unexpected provision.

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Rachel Meyers Taiwan has every right to assist people fleeing religious crackdowns without getting drawn into Beijing's disputes.

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Red Sox beat Angels 5-2, pull within two games of Yankees — Sep 7, 2026Boston kept its hot streak, powering to a 5-2 win over the Angels as Brayan Bello returned with five scoreless innings while Adley Rutschman and Jarren Duran supplied the power in a game that helped fuel a broader run of success. In a separate Sunday game, Payton Tolle struck out 12 over six innings to spark a 3-1 win over Baltimore, with Aroldis Chapman earning his 400th career save as Boston pushed its winning ways through a four-game Orioles sweep and continued bullpen depth, aided by White’s three-run homer.

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Dana Whitfield Tolle striking out 12 in six innings is a huge sign for the future, kid's got real stuff.

Rutgers plans to host UMass in season opener — Aug 31, 2026Rutgers opens the season against UMass, a Minutemen team now led by former Rutgers defensive coordinator Joe Harasymiak whose staff includes several Rutgers alumni, while Rutgers unveils a revamped defense and has named Dylan Lonergan as its starting quarterback. UMass, coming off an 0-12 season, is hoping quarterback Pop Watson leads a higher-scoring attack, but Rutgers expects to press its edge with a stronger defense and playmakers like Antwan Raymond and KJ Duff.

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Rutschman homers twice in emotional return to Baltimore as Red Sox win — Sep 3, 2026Adley Rutschman returned to Camden Yards as a Boston Red Sox, receiving raucous ovations after being traded from the Orioles, and homered on his first at-bat in one game while reflecting on his Baltimore memories. Since the trade, he has battled an elbow injury and a power drought, posting a challenging .170/.500 OPS over 15 games, even as his leadership and defense remain valued as both teams fight for a wild-card spot.

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Jared Kim Two homers in your first game back, that's the kind of moment you can't script. Baltimore fans showed real class cheering him.

Babe Ruth Take Sparks Outrage Over Baseball Legend’s Legacy — Aug 7, 2026Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong sparked a heated baseball debate after joking that Babe Ruth may have never existed, prompting an angry response from longtime sports commentator Chris "Mad Dog" Russo…

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Orioles Rutschman IL; Red Sox SeriesSports — Jul 20, 2026Baltimore placed All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation, prompting a roster move that promoted Chadwick Tromp and designated Rudy Martin Jr. as the Orioles navigate a playoff push while Samuel Basallo deals with a shoulder issue, leaving Sam Huff to start catching in the meantime.

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Trump Makes NATO Call Him ‘Daddy’ — Jun 25, 2025President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Mark Rutte, the Secretary General of NATO, called him “daddy” as a way to show his affection. Rutte praised Trump for dropping an f-bomb while criticizing Israel and Iran’s…

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Trump Insiders Detail How Zelenskyy Meeting Went — Aug 19, 2025Monday’s meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lasted hours and ended with a “breakthrough.” That is according to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, per Politico . Rutte said…

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Trump Makes NATO Call Him ‘Daddy’ — Jun 25, 2025President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Mark Rutte, the Secretary General of NATO, called him “daddy” as a way to show his affection. Rutte praised Trump for dropping an f-bomb while criticizing Israel and Iran’s…

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Watch: Biden Botches Name of Easter Bunny During White House Easter Egg Roll, Gets Ruthlessly MockedReporting — Apr 1, 2024President Joe Biden was ruthlessly mocked online Monday after he misspoke when attempting to say the words “Easter bunnies” during the annual White House Easter egg roll. As Biden asked those in attendance on the South…

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