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May 17, 2022

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Weather

Tree pollen explosion hits N.J. and it’s about to get worse

Pollen is likely to be at its worst for the next week or two, according to a weather expert.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Coronavirus

Free at-home COVID tests: How to get 8 more mailed to you

Americans are now eligible to order a third set of at-home COVID-19 tests online for free as part of the Biden administration's push to increase testing for the coronavirus.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Will weed replace opioids for aches and pain? These pro athletes think so

Athletes say their primary option for pain management is opioids. Many want to change that to cannabis.

By Gabby Warren | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Mercer

Teacher preyed on girls, sexually assaulted student in locked classroom, lawsuit alleges

Sara Stillitano alleges a longtime Hopewell teacher is a predator.

By Kevin Shea | For NJ.com

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Entertainment

Live Entertainment

Kendrick Lamar tour 2022: How to buy tickets, schedule, dates

The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper is back with a new album, tour and festival headlining appearance in 2022

By Matt Levy | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Wordle today: Answer for May 17, hints, clues

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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Giants

Netflix gives props to Giants, Eagles in announcing Tom Brady’s starring role in ‘Greatest Roasts of All Time’

Last week, FOX Sports announced Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady will become the network's No. 1 NFL game analyst following his retirement.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Yankees

Yankees’ Joey Gallo answers his booing critics: ‘I wish I was DJ LeMahieu, but I’m playing hand I was dealt’

New York Yankees left fielder Joey Gallo opens up about being an often-critiqued three-true-outcomes player in a long interview with NJ Advance Media.

By Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

Yankees promote top prospect as he continues to dominate

The New York Yankees have promoted top pitching prospect Ken Waldichuk to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

By Brendan Kuty | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Favorite, contenders in every 2022 boys lacrosse state tournament title race

Check out a complete bracket-by-bracket look at the state playoffs.

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

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Obituaries

Abitante, Joan H.

Joan H. Abitante, 89, of Roselle entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the .....

Bershad, Lawrence "Larry"

Former Seton Hall Law School professor and 'fierce protector of civil rights'; 'happiest when surrounded by his friends and family', 82 Professor Lawrence "Larry" .....

Billias, John S.

Devoted husband and father, avid hiker John S. Billias, 67, from Clark, NJ passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Friends are invited to .....

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