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Asked about a Democratic candidate's plan to cut taxes by 15%, Senator Bramnick, a Republican running for governor, said it was impossible and likened it to Houdini. Gottheimer, he said, "can serve with Houdini and other people who make stuff up. He’s talking nuts." Watch debate here:

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The ICE detention center trespassing charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka were officially dropped this afternoon during a hearing in which a federal judge scolded prosecutors for nearly 10 minutes. Story: newjerseyglobe.com/judiciary/ju...

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Dodgers broadcast was discussing the science behind the perception of time between children and adults. After hearing the explanation, the color commentator pauses and asks, "Am I gonna feel any better?" Andy Pages then smashes a dinger into space, thus ending the existential crisis on commentary.

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hello 👋 professional writer here. it's fine to use "your" and "you're" interchangeably. most readers will understand what you're trying to say either way, and you shouldn't have to placate people who won't read between the lines

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A federal prosecutor charged Rep. LaMonica McIver with assault Monday evening, charges stemming from a scuffle outside a migrant detention facility earlier this month. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s trespassing charges were dropped. Developing story here: newjerseyglobe.com/immigration/...

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pretty good, episode 18: "GOD HATES A COWARD" brought to you by our patreon subscribers, now free-to-watch for everybody on youtube youtu.be/lOR_45wZL2I?...

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i absolutely do believe that the nba is rigged on some level. just look at the game that's on right now. all the refs are there. the ball's obviously just been inflated. the goals are set up. there's a knicks logo on the floor. they've been planning to play this game for days

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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka demanded entry to an ICE facility for him and his inspectors this morning. He wasn’t let inside. Story: newjerseyglobe.com/immigration/...

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In Newark, where Mayor Ras Baraka asked to enter a newly reopened ICE detention facility. Delaney Hall operators did not let the mayor into the facility. Newark is currently suing the operator of the facility for alleged permitting and inspections violations

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Bridgewater, NJ: California Congressman Ro Khanna has packed the house for a town hall in the competitive NJ-07, where he’s criticizing GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. for not holding similar events. 500+ here tonight

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Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba announced tonight her office is investigating Gov. Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin for obstructing federal immigration enforcement. The governor's office declined to comment newjerseyglobe.com/immigration/...

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Story: newjerseyglobe.com/governor/mur...

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Me when I got my job offer:

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Earlier today the LA Times had AI-generated counterpoints to a column from @gustavoarellano.bsky.social. His piece argued that Anaheim, the city he grew up in, should not forget its KKK past. The AI "well, actually"-ed the KKK. It has since been taken off the piece. www.latimes.com/california/s...

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News: newjerseyglobe.com/judiciary/as...

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Mikie Sherrill wins the Mercer convention: newjerseyglobe.com/governor/she...

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New: An internal poll from Newark Mayor Ras Baraka shows what we mostly already know: Most Democrats are undecided in the gubernatorial race, and it's anybody’s game: newjerseyglobe.com/governor/int...

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The Secret Base doc on Dave Stieb was great but funny enough, my favorite part was the fact that 14 minutes of it was dedicated solely to what Rickey Henderson did in the 1989 ALCS. I watched this three times earlier this week just because. Ain't gonna be another Rickey, man. youtu.be/eaTCyQMyOu8...

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An appeals court ruled the Paterson Police Department, which had been under state control following a fatal police shooting in March 2023, should not have been taken over by the AG: newjerseyglobe.com/judiciary/co...

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Senate President Nick Scutari said talks are underway to potentially adjust/reschedule New Jersey’s primary election to address concerns it conflicts with Shavuot newjerseyglobe.com/voters/scuta...

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Today is the debut of the New Jersey Globe’s rankings for “Assembly members least likely to return after the 2025 elections.” Whether it be primary challenges, tight general races, or retirement, we’ve ranked the top 10: newjerseyglobe.com/legislature/...

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Score Update: NYJ 26 - 32 MIA Final That's Scorigami!! It's the 1089th unique final score in NFL history.

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a court will hear a challenge on new jersey's fusion voting ban next week, here's a preview: newjerseyglobe.com/congress/new...

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we’re cooking today newjerseyglobe.com/legislature/...

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voter registration numbers dropped: newjerseyglobe.com/voters/voter...

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Social justice groups want state officials to expedite closing long-troubled juvenile jails amid new charges of sexual abuse by staff. "We can’t continue to talk about a date that’s 4 years from now and continue to subject girls to...this type of abuse." newjerseymonitor.com/2024/11/22/s...

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WAIT KENDRICK DROPPED AN ALBUM?

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this has instantly become one of my favorite Wikipedia pages en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_G...

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some news involving the 1926 Railway Labor Act: newjerseyglobe.com/labor/biden-...

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Trenton Police Department officers repeatedly violate the civil rights of citizens, according to a federal report. The disturbing investigation featured story after story of excessive force, illegal searches and arrests, and lack of oversight newjerseyglobe.com/judiciary/fe...

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the song of the winter is here open.spotify.com/track/0YcNSh...

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found this months ago and have been dwelling on its implications ever since

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Hunterdon County Republicans all want each other to do well: newjerseyglobe.com/local/hunter...

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people talk a lot about "moving the goalposts" but that strikes me as a rather dishonest and unfair thing to do

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my go-to grubhub hack for ordering ants on a log: 1. look up any restaurant 2. order any item 3. add the following note: "i do not want this item. instead, please spread peanut butter over a rib of celery and add raisins on top of the peanut butter so as to resemble ants. thank you!" 4. tip $400

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