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February 4, 2022

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Coronavirus

N.J. reports 104 COVID deaths, 2,709 cases. Hospitalizations down 60% from recent peak.

New Jersey’s seven-day average for confirmed positive tests dropped to 3,058, down 56% from a week ago and 88% from a month ago

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Lottery

Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $1.1M bought at N.J. supermarket

The lucky Jersey Cash 5 ticket was sold in Monmouth County, the New Jersey Lottery said.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Coronavirus

I got my free COVID tests from the feds. Here’s how it went.

Two boxes with a total of four tests arrived a bit later than expected.

By Karin Price Mueller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Taylor ham empanadas with everything bagel seasoning? A new Cuban cafe is changing the rules.

Cubita Cafe in Nutley is bringing a modern (and Jersey) twist to Cuban food.

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Entertainment

Giants

Amazon Prime: NFL’s Thursday Night Football package isn’t the sole reason for membership price increase

Amazon Prime announced Thursday membership prices are going up by $20 beginning next month.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Opinion

Black History Month: Sidney Poitier’s overlooked moment from the March on Washington | Opinion

The Hollywood Roundtable film featured an eloquent and impassioned Sidney Poitier who spoke about race in America after the March on Washington in 1963.

By Star-Ledger Guest Columnist

Entertainment

Wordle 230: How to solve today’s puzzle, word clues for Feb. 4, 2022

Looking for a hint on how to solve today’s Wordle puzzle? Look no further.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Jets

NFL rumors: Ex-Jets defensive coordinator in line to get another chance calling plays

The NFL coaching carousel has been spinning since Week 18, with nine NFL teams looking for new head coaches.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Pro And College Sports

2 years after Princeton wrestling snapped Cornell’s streak, Ivy powers meet again

The Big Red will be in Jadwin Gym for a showdown for the conference title.

By Bill Evans | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Pro And College Sports

Beijing Olympics open with snowflakes, fireworks

Chinese athletes Zhao Jiawen and Dinigeer Yilamujiang deliver the final Olympic flame at the Beijing Games.

By The Associated Press

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Obituaries

Bridgeman, Patricia Lynn

Ran own business, making custom ornaments, family plaques and co-owned one of the largest NJ craft Christmas markets, 71 It is with extreme sadness .....

Butler, Maureen

Former neonatal nurse's 'greatest joy in life was being a mother' Maureen Butler, age 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at .....

Cowell, Catherine

Catherine Cowell, Ph.D, a leading public health nutritionist, died at 100 years of age on December 15, 2021 in Virginia Beach, VA. Dr. Cowell .....

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