Daily Record (Parsippany, NJ)

Aug. 29, 2026, 4:01 a.m. ET The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry continues with a doubleheader on Saturday. The two American League East foes will square off twice today, with Game 1 being a makeup game after the scheduled June 6 contest between the Yankees and Red Sox was postponed due to inclement weather in the Bronx. There's no doubt the Yankees all but have a playoff spot locked up with a month left in the regular season.

There are Black candidates in both parties and in major swing states, including David Crowley in Wisconsin and Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia, while Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is running for reelection. Aug. 29, 2026, 3:00 a.m. ET Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is running for reelection and is rumored to be a 2028 Democratic presidential contender, but he has taken on another initiative in 2026: electing more Black governors.

Aug. 28, 2026, 9:45 p.m. ET Swimming in a luxurious rooftop pool that overlooks the city skyline from 29 stories up. Playing retro arcade games or a round of bowling before heading to the speakeasy for a cocktail. Or spending an evening at the spa followed by a glass of wine around the fire pit. These are just a few of the things residents can now do at The Greyson, a new 622-unit rental property at 25 Cottage St. in Jersey City's historic Journal Square.

"World-famous" crumb cake and other desserts most impressed food writer Kara VanDooijeweert this week. This column publishes on Saturdays, and typically features standout eats from Morris, Essex, Bergen, Hudson, Passaic and/or Sussex counties. Whoever said breakfast is the best meal of the day has never caught a bad case of strep throat, because nothing hits harder than an entrée-sized bowl of ice cream.

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot was an estimated $145 million the Friday, Aug. 28 drawing. The jackpot was last won on July 28 when a lottery player in Florida won a $803 million jackpot. Is today your lucky day? The Mega Millions lottery jackpot was an estimated $145 million the Friday, Aug. 28 drawing with a cash option of $61.9 million, according to the Mega Millions website. The jackpot was last won on July 28 when a lottery player in Florida won a $803 million jackpot.

Target is launching its new Beauty Studio at 24 stores across New Jersey next month, the massive retail chain announced this week. The Beauty Studio will offer 1,600 products across 90 brands, Target said. It will be offered at more than 600 stores across the U.S. beginning Sept. 10.

Updated Aug. 28, 2026, 9:33 p.m. ET The Memphis Tigers and the UNLV Rebels meet Saturday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze college football odds around the Memphis vs. UNLV odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets. Memphis and UNLV meet for the first time in school history on the gridiron. The Tigers posted an 8-5 record, 4-4 in the American Conference, last season.

Updated Aug. 28, 2026, 8:08 p.m. ET The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and the Stanford Cardinal meet Saturday at Stanford Stadium to open their 2026 seasons. Kickoff in Stanford, California, is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Let's analyze college football odds around the Hawaii vs. Stanford odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets.

Democrats are now touting part of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs are among those now touting the rural healthcare program in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill.

Show Caption Hide Caption Jose Iglesias returns to Citi Field for first pitch before Broadway debut Former Mets infielder Jose Iglesias, who is set to make his Broadway debut on Aug. 27, threw out the first pitch on Aug. 18, 2026, at Citi Field. NEW YORK — Let the spoiling begin for the Mets. After dropping two out of three games against the Brewers, the Mets now welcome the Astros for a three-game series beginning at 7:10 p.m. on Friday night at Citi Field.