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Cuts in state aid to school districts could soon be rowed back

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 5/14/2024 12:15 AM

Now up to Gov. Murphy, as lawmakers pass legislation that would undo some, but not all, of the cuts The post Cuts in state aid to school districts could soon be rowed back appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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Radically revised OPRA bill would make it much tougher to access public records

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 5/14/2024 12:13 AM

If Murphy signs the bill, government records would no longer be ‘readily accessible’ — as stated in the current public access law The post Radically revised OPRA bill would make it much tougher to access public records appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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Nemours Children’s Health will take financial hit for pulling out of NJ Medicaid

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 5/14/2024 12:12 AM

State officials won’t be paying millions in incentives and higher rates intended to keep Nemours treating medically fragile children The post Nemours Children’s Health will take financial hit for pulling out of NJ Medicaid appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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Op Ed: DEP’s Wharton vehicle plan is an example of good government at work

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 5/14/2024 12:09 AM

It ‘will ensure safe motor vehicle access to the entirety of Wharton State Forest while also protecting the Pinelands from further destruction’ The post Op Ed: DEP’s Wharton vehicle plan is an example of good government at work appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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Eulogy for an atypical state commissioner

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 5/14/2024 12:07 AM

Bob Hughey, who served as Department of Environmental Protection commissioner from January 1982 to December 1985, died on April 13 The post Eulogy for an atypical state commissioner appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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$22 billion-plus

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 5/14/2024 12:05 AM

More than $22 billion — That’s the cost, in both state and federal funding, for Medicaid in New Jersey, a total that also includes the state’s NJ Family Care program. The program covers some 2.1 million state residents, including half of the children in New Jersey, officials said. The state’s Medicaid network is the focus […] The post $22 billion-plus appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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NJ Spotlight News: May 13, 2024

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 5/13/2024 6:31 PM

We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news, along with our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. Jury selection begins in Menendez’s second corruption trial Judge expects a seven-week trial. ‘They came loaded for bear’ in Menendez trial, former federal prosecutor says Interview: Chris Gramiccioni, […] The post NJ Spotlight News: May 13, 2024 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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‘They came loaded for bear’ in Menendez trial, former federal prosecutor says

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 5/13/2024 5:59 PM

Interview: Chris Gramiccioni, former assistant U.S. attorney for New Jersey The post ‘They came loaded for bear’ in Menendez trial, former federal prosecutor says appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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Jury selection begins in Menendez’s second corruption trial

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 5/13/2024 5:56 PM

Judge expects a seven-week trial The post Jury selection begins in Menendez’s second corruption trial appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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Oral arguments begin in lawsuit over smoking in NJ casinos

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 5/13/2024 4:00 PM

Some casino employees argue against casino exception in NJ’s Smoke-Free Air Act The post Oral arguments begin in lawsuit over smoking in NJ casinos appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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Who’s donating to Menendez defense fund?

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 5/13/2024 12:13 AM

An analysis of donations shows about 45% came from donors outside of New Jersey The post Who’s donating to Menendez defense fund? appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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NJ state certification for LGBTQ+ businesses a first

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 5/13/2024 12:11 AM

Officials say it will offer financial benefits, government contract opportunities The post NJ state certification for LGBTQ+ businesses a first appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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Easing the trauma for children who witness domestic violence

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 5/13/2024 12:10 AM

Lawmakers push for court-ordered counseling The post Easing the trauma for children who witness domestic violence appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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Op-Ed: Don’t gut our Open Public Records Act

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 5/13/2024 12:08 AM

The rushed legislation frames those who request information as if they’re the problem The post Op-Ed: Don’t gut our Open Public Records Act appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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150

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 5/13/2024 12:05 AM

Some 150 New Jersey businesses have already signed up for the state’s new LGBTQ+ business designation, according to the Department of the Treasury, which oversees the certification process. The designation, said to be the first by a state in the nation, gives companies that have at least a 51% LGBTQ+ ownership certain financial benefits, such […] The post 150 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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NJ Spotlight News: May 10, 2024

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 5/10/2024 6:30 PM

We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news, along with our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. Candidates speak out on Rutgers’ deal with protestors Interview: Sen. Jon Bramnick and activist Larry Hamm Menendez corruption trial starts Monday What strategies to expect from the prosecution […] The post NJ Spotlight News: May 10, 2024 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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Candidates speak out on Rutgers’ deal with protestors

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 5/10/2024 5:52 PM

Interview: Sen. Jon Bramnick and activist Larry Hamm The post Candidates speak out on Rutgers’ deal with protestors appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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Wildwood prepares for Trump rally on Saturday

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 5/10/2024 4:43 PM

Mayor Ernie Troiano Jr. says 20,000 tickets have been requested The post Wildwood prepares for Trump rally on Saturday appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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Menendez corruption trial starts Monday

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 5/10/2024 4:39 PM

What strategies to expect from the prosecution and defense The post Menendez corruption trial starts Monday appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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Forecasting Jersey Shore’s 2024 tourism season

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 5/10/2024 1:39 PM

Experts assess the prospects at 16th annual Jersey Shorecast The post Forecasting Jersey Shore’s 2024 tourism season appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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Tiger beetles may weaponize ultrasound against bats

by Science News | May 14 2024

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Inspired by Impermanence, Juliette Minchin Burns Down Her Elegant Wax-Dipped Installations

by Colossal | May 14 2024

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Here's every ranked prospect on '24 Opening Day rosters

by MLB.com | Mar 28 2024

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Melania Trump's Look Once Inspired A Major Plastic Surgery Trend

by The List | May 12 2024

finance

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever is leaving the company

by MarketWatch.com | May 14 2024

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Never Eat Soggy Roasted Zucchini Again With This Simple Tip

by The Daily Meal | May 14 2024

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Giants defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale resigns

by ESNY | Jan 08 2024

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How Many Times Did Google Say AI at I/O 2024? video - CNET

by CNET | May 14 2024

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The #1 Fastest Way to Lower Your Cortisol Instantly, from an Expert Doctor

by thehealthy.com | Apr 15 2024

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Cuts in state aid to school districts could soon be rowed back

by NJ Spotlight | May 14 2024

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Nicolas Cage is the new live-action Spider-Man in Amazon TV Series

by marca.com | May 14 2024

politics

Blinken, guitar in hand, sings ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’ in Kyiv bar during Ukraine trip

by Fox News | May 14 2024

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The inevitability of Erling Haaland means the Premier League title finale has a very familiar feel

by Yahoo Sports | May 14 2024

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Playing with LeBron 'not my mindset,' Bronny says

by ESPN Inc. | May 14 2024

wellness

How to Stop Automatically Counting Calories Every Time You Eat

by Self.com | May 13 2024

Word of the Day

caveat

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 14, 2024 is:

caveat • \KAV-ee-aht\ • noun

A caveat is an explanation or warning that should be remembered when you are doing or thinking about something. In legal contexts, caveat refers to a notice to a court or judicial officer to suspend a proceeding until the opposition can be heard.

// All investment advice should come with a caveat: the stock market is impossible to predict with absolute accuracy.

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Examples:

"The report details the percentage of students who graduate within four years from when they first enroll in ninth grade. Still, there are caveats to the numbers. For one, students who leave the district after their freshman year to be home-schooled or enroll in private schools aren't included in the calculation." — Sommer Brugal, The Treasure Coast News (Palm Beach, Florida), 7 Jan. 2021

Did you know?

You may be familiar with the old saying caveat emptor, nowadays loosely translated as "let the buyer beware." In the 16th century, this adage was imparted as a safeguard for the seller: allow the buyer to examine the item (for example, a horse) before the sale is completed so that the seller can't be blamed if the item turns out to be unsatisfactory. Caveat in Latin means "let him beware" and comes from the verb cavēre, meaning "to be on guard." Perhaps you've also heard the phrase caveat lector; translated as "let the reader beware," it's a warning to take what one reads with a grain of salt. English retained caveat itself as a noun for something that serves to warn, explain, or caution. The word caution, by the way (no salt needed), is also a descendant of cavēre.

Cuts in state aid to school districts could soon be rowed back

Radically revised OPRA bill would make it much tougher to access public records

Nemours Children’s Health will take financial hit for pulling out of NJ Medicaid

Op Ed: DEP’s Wharton vehicle plan is an example of good government at work

Eulogy for an atypical state commissioner

$22 billion-plus

NJ Spotlight News: May 13, 2024

‘They came loaded for bear’ in Menendez trial, former federal prosecutor says

Jury selection begins in Menendez’s second corruption trial

Oral arguments begin in lawsuit over smoking in NJ casinos

Who’s donating to Menendez defense fund?

NJ state certification for LGBTQ+ businesses a first

Easing the trauma for children who witness domestic violence

Op-Ed: Don’t gut our Open Public Records Act

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NJ Spotlight News: May 10, 2024

Candidates speak out on Rutgers’ deal with protestors

Wildwood prepares for Trump rally on Saturday

Menendez corruption trial starts Monday

Forecasting Jersey Shore’s 2024 tourism season

Tiger beetles may weaponize ultrasound against bats

Inspired by Impermanence, Juliette Minchin Burns Down Her Elegant Wax-Dipped Installations

Here's every ranked prospect on '24 Opening Day rosters

Melania Trump's Look Once Inspired A Major Plastic Surgery Trend

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever is leaving the company

Never Eat Soggy Roasted Zucchini Again With This Simple Tip

Giants defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale resigns

How Many Times Did Google Say AI at I/O 2024? video - CNET

The #1 Fastest Way to Lower Your Cortisol Instantly, from an Expert Doctor

Cuts in state aid to school districts could soon be rowed back

Nicolas Cage is the new live-action Spider-Man in Amazon TV Series

Blinken, guitar in hand, sings ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’ in Kyiv bar during Ukraine trip

The inevitability of Erling Haaland means the Premier League title finale has a very familiar feel

Playing with LeBron 'not my mindset,' Bronny says

How to Stop Automatically Counting Calories Every Time You Eat

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

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5.Watch: Heirloom carving returned to family thanks to social media search

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9.Snake on a train causes delays for 2,700 passengers

10.Virginia man stops to buy chicken, wins $500,000 lottery prize