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April 23, 2025

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

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N.J. wildfire: Stunning photos, videos emerge as firefighters battle intense blaze

Dramatic photos and videos show the wildfire that ripped through Ocean County, forcing thousands to evacuate.

By Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Business

Popular auto maker will pay more than $12K to some auto owners. See if your vehicle qualifies

General Motors is paying more than $12,000 to some vehicle owners as part of a settlement. See if your vehicle qualifies

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Judge screwed up, state argues, in dismissing charges against feared N.J. political boss

Prosecutors file appeal after judge found Democratic powerbroker George E. Norcross III had committed no crimes

By Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. school district nixes plan to raise taxes 36% after angry backlash

The decision may force the school district to cut staff, delay projects and dip into its emergency funds, local officials said.

By Nyah Marshall | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Mosaic

Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles, opens up about her cancer diagnosis

Knowles is now urging women not to skip their routine mammogram appointments.

By Vashti Harris | For Mosaic

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Entertainment

Who is the next Golden Bachelor? Everything to know

The next Golden Bachelor is a fresh face for the franchise

By Sara Donnellan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Food And Dining

A Caribbean-inspired Chinese restaurant is boldly stretching N.J.’s culinary boundaries

The eatery offers beef bao buns topped with sweet potato fries, dessert wontons and a standout secret sauce.

By Christopher Burch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Giants

NFL Draft 2025: Giants trying to trade up into Round 1 for QB

The Giants badly need a quarterback.

By Darryl Slater | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Giants

NFL exec: Giants are likely favorites for ‘best player in the draft’

Three unnamed NFL executives said it was a no-brainer that the Giants should take this player if he is available Thursday in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

By Chris Franklin | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

Charles Barkley explains what’s wrong with America

Barkley is lecturing Americans again

By Todderick Hunt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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