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January 7, 2022

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Coronavirus

Murphy says new COVID restrictions in N.J. are ‘highly unlikely’ to fight record surge

Gov. Phil Murphy also told NJ Advance Media one goal of his second term is for the state to return to some sense of "normal" during the pandemic.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

Nursing home outbreaks are soaring, as COVID numbers in N.J. continue to spike

More than 3-in-4 of the state’s nursing home and long-term care facilities have COVID outbreaks, with those numbers jumping by nearly 25% in the past week.

By Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Entertainment

Sidney Poitier, Oscar winner and groundbreaking star, dies at 94

Poitier transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen and became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for best lead performance

By The Associated Press

Coronavirus

N.J. reports 106 COVID deaths, 27,404 cases. Hospitalizations increase to nearly 5,600.

New Jersey has seen nine consecutive days with more than 20,000 confirmed positive tests, by far the highest numbers in the 22-month-old pandemic

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Shopping Tips And Deals

The best robot vacuums to buy in 2022, according to reviews

Here are some of the robot vacuums, according to five professional product review websites

By Nicolette Accardi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Entertainment

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14 cast: The full list of who’s competing, guest judges

Fourteen contestants will vie for the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar" and the $100,000 cash prize

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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22 new N.J. restaurants you need to try in 2022

Hungry for something new? We've got you covered with 22 freshly opened and upcoming restaurants across the state.

By Stephanie Rizzolo | For NJ Advance Media

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Sports

Eagles

Cowboys-Eagles weather forecast: Chilly night for prime-time NFC East showdown at Lincoln Financial Field

The Dallas Cowboys visit the Philadelphia Eagles Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field in the regular-season finale for both playoff-bound teams.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Rutgers Football

Rutgers reinforces wide receiver corps with West Virginia transfer Sean Ryan

The New York native has one year of eligibility remaining.

By James Kratch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Giants

Washington-Giants weather forecast: Expect soggy MetLife Stadium on Sunday

The New York Giants host the Washington Football Team Sunday at MetLife Stadium.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Andriaccio, Anthony Rocco

Anthony Rocco Andriaccio, 62, of Caldwell, N.J., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family .....

Archer, Ethna M.

Toms River Ethna M. Archer, 92, passed away on Tuesday, January 04, 2022 at her home in Bethlehem, PA. Visitation will be held at .....

Baglivo, Magdalene

Registered Nurse, devoted wife, mother, grandmother Magdalene Baglivo (nee Schrader), a longtime Union resident and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, has died at 93 ...

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