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May 9, 2023

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Experts plan to examine potential meteor that struck N.J. house, police say

An astrophysicist from The College of New Jersey in Ewing was contacted and a plan is in place to examine the object.

By Camille Furst | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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It’s now a crime in N.J. to threaten health care workers under law Murphy just signed

Gov. Phil Murphy signed the law Monday, citing an increase in violence in the wake of the COVID crisis.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Health

A throat cancer ‘epidemic’? Experts point to oral sex.

Oral sex is causing a rise in HPV-related throat cancer.

By Spencer Kent | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Popeyes manager didn’t want Black worker ‘visible’ to customers, lawsuit says

The 32-year-old worker claims he was the only Black employee at a Popeyes restaurant in Belleville, and that the general manager forced him to cook instead of interacting with customers.

By Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Ray Liotta’s cause of death shared in report

Liotta died unexpectedly last year when he was in the Dominican Republic filming a movie.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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New N.J. food festival to deliver the best of ‘boujee’ eats

The new fest takes over a historic location for two days in June

By Karim Shamsi-Basha | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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George R.R. Martin supports writers strike with ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff on hold

Martin, a member of the Writers Guild of America, expressed his 'full and complete and unequivocal support' for the guild.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pat McAfee, close friend of Jets QB Aaron Rodgers, could be headed to ESPN

Aaron Rodgers’ weekly appearances on the “Pat McAfee Show” could soon be broadcast on the WorldWide Leader.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Giants

Giants great Eli Manning featured in new NBA ad campaign

The NBA has featured the Manning brothers in their “We are all in the Finals” campaign.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Champions League semifinal preview: Best Real Madrid vs. Manchester City betting picks, plus up to $4,100 in bonuses

We preview the Champions League semifinal first leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid, and take a look at how you can claim up to $4,100 in sportsbook bonuses.

By Gary Pearson | Catena Media

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Obituaries

Brown, Sister Barbara

Sister of Charity of Saint Elizabeth Sister Barbara Brown, 86, formerly Sister Michael Rose, a Sister of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, died Wednesday, May .....

Connolly, Joan D.

Morristown Medical Center nurse, loving mother & grandmother Joan D. Connolly, 80, passed away May 7, 2023. Joan was born in Brooklyn, NY, and .....

Gruttadauria, Guy

Retired from 40-year engineering career, grandfather, avid golfer Guy Gruttadauria, age 86, of Brick, died Monday morning at home with family. Originally from Dunmore, .....

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