Murphy will name new lieutenant governor, with short list quickly emerging

Gov. Phil Murphy will appoint a new Lt. Governor to replace Sheila Oliver, who died today at age 71 after an extended illness. The post is a direct appointment that does not require Senate confirmation. Leading candidates include Secretary of State Tahesha Way and Assemblywomen Shavonda Sumter (D-Paterson), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D-Trenton), Britnee Timberlake (D-East Orange),…

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USWNT Is ‘Beatable,’ Not As Feared, Canada’s Christine Sinclair Says

Soccer superstar Christine Sinclair has spent over two decades with Canada’s women’s national team. In that span, she has only beaten Canada’s rival — the US women’s national team — three times. In November, Canada’s captain told Insider the US looks “beatable” and doesn’t instill “the same level of fear.”  LoadingSomething is loading. Thanks for…

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Mattel Plans to Be Plastic Free by 2030

Your favorite Barbie won’t be made of plastic soon – it’ll be made of bamboo.  On Tuesday, famed toy company Mattel announced its commitment to go plastic-free by 2030. Known for producing toy lines like Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price and American Girl, the magnate will soon eliminate plastic from its production process.  “We have made…

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