Day: August 11, 2026

Federal Court Approves Historic PFAS Settlements

Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Acting Commissioner Ed Potosnak today announced judicial approval of two groundbreaking settlements to remedy long-standing statewide contamination from PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as “forever chemicals,” as well as PFAS and other pollutants originating from four significant industrial sites. The settlements resolve the State’s claims in years-long litigation against E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Co. (now known as EIDP, Inc.) and other DuPont-related entities, and separate litigation against 3M.  

The settlement with the DuPont entities, valued at over $2 billion, is on its own the largest environmental settlement ever achieved by a single state. Together, the settlements resolving the claims against the DuPont entities and 3M are valued at approximately $2.5 billion

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Parents Charged in Assault of 7-Week-Old Infant

On August 8, 2026, at approximately 6:34 a.m., an officer assigned to the 18th District responded to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for a report of a prior assault involving a 7-week-old female infant.

The infant had initially been taken to Jefferson Hospital by her parents and was later transferred to CHOP, where medical examinations revealed multiple serious injuries. The parents left the hospital with the infant prior to receiving the results of the medical evaluation.

The parents were later identified as Secret McCleve-Sar, 21, and Tyrone Jones, 22, both of the 2500 block of North Front Street. On August 9, 2026, both were apprehended and charged with Aggravated Assault, Kidnapping, Criminal Conspiracy, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Simple Assault, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Obstructing Justice.

The infant was taken to CHOP, where she is receiving treatment for her injuries.

The investigation remains ongoing with the Special Victims Unit.

Rutgers 2026 Betting Preview: National Championship, Big Ten and Win Total Odds

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Rutgers enters the 2026 college football season facing a demanding path in an increasingly competitive Big Ten. Futures markets reflect those challenges, with the Scarlet Knights priced well behind the leading national and conference contenders. 

However, their outlook involves more than championship odds alone. Returning offensive production, a challenging schedule and questions surrounding defensive improvement all shape expectations. Examining Rutgers’ national championship price, Big Ten odds and projected win total provides a clearer picture of the team’s position entering 2026.

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