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February 25, 2022

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Monmouth

This U.S. veteran is celebrating his 88th birthday with two polar bear plunges

It'll be the fifth year he's participating in the Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside Heights.

By Deion Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

Biden to nominate federal Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to be first Black woman on U.S. Supreme Court

Federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson could become the first Black woman selected for the high court.

By The Associated Press

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Business

Popular N.J. pizza joint says it’s closing

The eatery made NJ.com's list of New Jersey's 99 greatest pizzas

By Christopher Burch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

CDC to significantly ease pandemic mask guidelines Friday

The new metrics will still consider caseloads, but also take into account hospitalizations and local hospital capacity.

By The Associated Press

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Today’s Wordle may have been the toughest yet, and it left the internet outraged

The Wordle puzzle on Friday (2/25/22) caused an uproar, making it the latest gripe among players who feel the game has gotten intensely harder since The New York Times takeover.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Wordle today, Feb. 25: Hints, answer, words ending in ID (2/25/22)

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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Entertainment

‘Cyrano’ review: Peter Dinklage is intense as writer, fighter and romantic

Cyrano de Bergerac's devotion knows no bounds.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Yankees

MLB insider casts doubt on Yankees signing Carlos Correa after lockout ends

Carlos Correa was a two-time All-Star shortstop for the Houston Astros and helped them win the 2017 World Series.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Predictions, upset alerts for 1st round of the NJSIAA boys basketball playoffs

Check out NJ Advance Media picks for every single first round game.

By Brandon Gould | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Mike Kinney | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Giants

NFL rumors: FOX set to land Super Bowl-winning head coach to replace Troy Aikman

FOX Sports is bracing for the departure of former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman, who is poised to join ESPN and call Monday Night Football.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Becker, David Henry

Served in U.S. Army, enjoyed illustrious career that led to AT&T's Corporate Headquarters; took his 'servant's heart' into community David Henry Becker - devoted .....

Braham, Lavinna

Lavinna Braham, 92, of Newark, NJ, entered into eternal rest on January 29, 2022. Lavinna will be greatly missed by her family and many .....

Brown Sr., Joseph K.

World War II Vet, Former Newark Resident Father to 9 and Grandfather to 29 Joseph K. Brown, Sr., 96, made his transition on February .....

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