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Business ‘blueprint’ seeks to reignite NJ’s economic competitiveness

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 10/24/2025 4:12 AM

With eye on the 2025 governor’s race, business leaders want urgent reforms The post Business ‘blueprint’ seeks to reignite NJ’s economic competitiveness appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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Not too soon to start planning to be governor

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 10/24/2025 4:11 AM

Two former chiefs of staff give the next governor their advice on what to do after declaring victory The post Not too soon to start planning to be governor appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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To combat childhood poverty, group to give 250 NJ families direct payments

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 10/24/2025 4:08 AM

Now in nine states, the Bridge Project gives expecting mothers money to spend as they need The post To combat childhood poverty, group to give 250 NJ families direct payments appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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NJ governor’s race: Charges of antisemitism as big endorsement looms

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 10/24/2025 4:05 AM

Ciattarelli may get boost from conservative Jewish leaders but his Muslim aide's comments are under attack The post NJ governor’s race: Charges of antisemitism as big endorsement looms appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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Deal saves Cranbury farm from being seized for affordable housing

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 10/23/2025 10:32 PM

The township wanted to buy or seize the land by eminent domain The post Deal saves Cranbury farm from being seized for affordable housing appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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NJ Spotlight News: October 23, 2025

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 10/23/2025 10:30 PM

We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. The post NJ Spotlight News: October 23, 2025 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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University Hospital breaks ground on $1.8B project

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 10/23/2025 9:10 PM

Many say improvements are long overdue for Newark health center The post University Hospital breaks ground on $1.8B project appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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NJ needs teachers for computer science, multilingual classes

By NJ Spotlight | Hannah Gross | 10/23/2025 4:11 AM

Overall workforce stable, report says, but lacks specialists The post NJ needs teachers for computer science, multilingual classes appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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NJ voters seem to like voting early

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 10/23/2025 4:08 AM

More are sending ballots by mail. In-person voting starts Saturday The post NJ voters seem to like voting early appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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As NJ election nears, seniors get tax relief updates

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 10/23/2025 4:05 AM

Letters detailing state property-tax benefits sent to those who have applied The post As NJ election nears, seniors get tax relief updates appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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NJ Spotlight News: October 22, 2025

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 10/22/2025 10:31 PM

We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. The post NJ Spotlight News: October 22, 2025 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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Jersey City hospital to end some services

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 10/22/2025 9:28 PM

Heights University Hospital continues to face major funding crisis The post Jersey City hospital to end some services appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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Beware of state MVC text scams

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 10/22/2025 9:25 PM

The texts threaten licenses suspension, unpaid tolls or legal action The post Beware of state MVC text scams appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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Ciattarelli wants school vouchers in NJ. He hasn’t said how he’d pay for it

By NJ Spotlight | Madeline Ference | 10/22/2025 11:53 AM

GOP candidate for governor would give $8,000 per student to any family that sends its child to private school The post Ciattarelli wants school vouchers in NJ. He hasn’t said how he’d pay for it appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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Van Drew, Kean call for ‘conservative path’ to protect ACA tax credits

By NJ Spotlight | Madeline Ference | 10/22/2025 11:52 AM

NJ Department of Banking and Insurance says ACA premiums will rise an average of 15.9% in 2026 The post Van Drew, Kean call for ‘conservative path’ to protect ACA tax credits appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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Montclair to vote on how handle more than $19M school budget hole

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 10/22/2025 4:10 AM

Residents can vote to increase property taxes or see districtwide layoffs The post Montclair to vote on how handle more than $19M school budget hole appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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NJ Spotlight News: October 21, 2025

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 10/21/2025 10:31 PM

We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. The post NJ Spotlight News: October 21, 2025 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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Rep. McIver tells court to dismiss assault charges after ICE confrontation

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 10/21/2025 10:20 PM

Rep. LaMonica McIver was charged after a scuffle with agents outside of Delaney Hall in May The post Rep. McIver tells court to dismiss assault charges after ICE confrontation appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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NJ sues Amazon over its ‘Flex’ program

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 10/21/2025 9:58 PM

Officials claim Amazon wrongly called drivers independent contractors. Amazon says NJ is wrong on 'facts and the law' The post NJ sues Amazon over its ‘Flex’ program appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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The WNET Group statement regarding David Cruz separation

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 10/21/2025 8:13 PM

David Cruz, a senior political correspondent for NJ PBS and NJ Spotlight News, has been terminated from the organization following his participation at an October 17, 2025 meeting of the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission. Cruz was not assigned to cover the meeting and testified without the knowledge or authorization of NJ PBS or […] The post The WNET Group statement regarding David Cruz separation appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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Rirkrit Tiravanija at Galerie Chantal Crousel

by Contemporary Art Daily | Nov 02 2025

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German Police Find Wood Brakes Installed On Mercedes Bought At Auction

by carbuzz.com | Nov 01 2025

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We always come back to the second-chance romance

by BookPage | Oct 28 2025

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Borderlands Mexico: Averitt expands San Antonio terminal to meet nearshoring demand

by FreightWaves | Nov 02 2025

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My girlfriend, a widow in her 40s, pays off her credit card after every transaction. Is that weird?

by MarketWatch.com | Nov 01 2025

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5 premium tequilas that are worth every penny (no lime or salt needed)

by THE MANUAL | Nov 02 2025

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Baptism by Fire: Looking for Value on the Jaxson Dart Prop Market Ahead of First Giants’ Start

by ESNY | Sep 26 2025

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Want a Freakishly Clean Bathroom? Use These 9 Tips From a Former Custodian

by CNET | Nov 02 2025

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Exclusive: Ego Nwodim reveals career update after SNL exit

by Hello! Magazine | Nov 02 2025

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NYC principal under probe showered taxpayer funds on pals — including Jay Z’s bankrupt ex-manager and wife

by New York Post | Nov 02 2025

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Hegseth: Military strikes alleged drug vessel in Caribbean, killing 3

by The Hill | Nov 02 2025

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Rolex Headquarters Nears Completion at 665 Fifth Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan

by New York YIMBY | Nov 02 2025

retirement

Two-thirds of Americans back Trump's $1,000 baby savings plan proposal, new survey finds

by Fox News | Sep 30 2025

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19 Watches You Missed from Omega, Casio, Timex, Hamilton and More

by Gear Patrol | Nov 02 2025

technology

Scientists discover elusive ‘dance’ of electrons, atoms that kill electricity

by Interesting Engineering | Nov 02 2025

Word of the Day

arbitrary

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 2, 2025 is:

arbitrary • \AHR-buh-trair-ee\ • adjective

Arbitrary describes something that is not planned or chosen for a particular reason, is not based on reason or evidence, or is done without concern for what is fair or right.

// Because the committee wasn’t transparent about the selection process, the results of the process appeared to be wholly arbitrary.

// An arbitrary number will be assigned to each participant.

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Examples:

“The authority of the crown, contemporaries believed, was instituted by God to rule the kingdom and its people. England’s sovereign was required to be both a warrior and a judge, to protect the realm from external attack and internal anarchy. To depose the king, therefore, was to risk everything—worldly security and immortal soul—by challenging the order of God’s creation. Such devastatingly radical action could never be justified unless kingship became tyranny: rule by arbitrary will rather than law, threatening the interests of kingdom and people instead of defending them.” — Helen Castor, The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV, 2024

Did you know?

Donning black robes and a powdered wig to learn about arbitrary might seem to be an arbitrary—that is, random or capricious—choice, but it would in fact jibe with the word’s etymology. Arbitrary comes from the Latin noun arbiter, which means “judge” and is the source of the English word arbiter, also meaning “judge.” In English, arbitrary first meant “depending upon choice or discretion” and was specifically used to indicate the sort of decision (as for punishment) left up to the expert determination of a judge rather than defined by law. Today, it can also be used for anything determined by or as if by chance or whim.

Business ‘blueprint’ seeks to reignite NJ’s economic competitiveness

Not too soon to start planning to be governor

To combat childhood poverty, group to give 250 NJ families direct payments

NJ governor’s race: Charges of antisemitism as big endorsement looms

Deal saves Cranbury farm from being seized for affordable housing

NJ Spotlight News: October 23, 2025

University Hospital breaks ground on $1.8B project

NJ needs teachers for computer science, multilingual classes

NJ voters seem to like voting early

As NJ election nears, seniors get tax relief updates

NJ Spotlight News: October 22, 2025

Jersey City hospital to end some services

Beware of state MVC text scams

Ciattarelli wants school vouchers in NJ. He hasn’t said how he’d pay for it

Van Drew, Kean call for ‘conservative path’ to protect ACA tax credits

Montclair to vote on how handle more than $19M school budget hole

NJ Spotlight News: October 21, 2025

Rep. McIver tells court to dismiss assault charges after ICE confrontation

NJ sues Amazon over its ‘Flex’ program

The WNET Group statement regarding David Cruz separation

Rirkrit Tiravanija at Galerie Chantal Crousel

German Police Find Wood Brakes Installed On Mercedes Bought At Auction

We always come back to the second-chance romance

Borderlands Mexico: Averitt expands San Antonio terminal to meet nearshoring demand

My girlfriend, a widow in her 40s, pays off her credit card after every transaction. Is that weird?

5 premium tequilas that are worth every penny (no lime or salt needed)

Baptism by Fire: Looking for Value on the Jaxson Dart Prop Market Ahead of First Giants’ Start

Want a Freakishly Clean Bathroom? Use These 9 Tips From a Former Custodian

Exclusive: Ego Nwodim reveals career update after SNL exit

NYC principal under probe showered taxpayer funds on pals — including Jay Z’s bankrupt ex-manager and wife

Hegseth: Military strikes alleged drug vessel in Caribbean, killing 3

Rolex Headquarters Nears Completion at 665 Fifth Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan

Two-thirds of Americans back Trump's $1,000 baby savings plan proposal, new survey finds

19 Watches You Missed from Omega, Casio, Timex, Hamilton and More

Scientists discover elusive ‘dance’ of electrons, atoms that kill electricity

Word of the Day

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