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Hi Princeton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much social media is shaping Princeton teens' daily product choices
  • How did Princeton women's soccer dominate JMU at Roberts Stadium?

Also on today's calendar: Princeton Community Blood Drive - FREE Brew from bean THERE for donors! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid; an afternoon shower, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Very warm with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Surprisingly Silly Habit Practiced By Millions Of People That May Increase Your Risk Of Cancer (nybreaking.com) — Princeton High School students are at the center of new Rutgers research linking heavy social media use to increased use of beauty and personal care products that may contain hormone‑disrupting or carcinogenic chemicals. The study surveyed 143 local teens, finding they spend about two and a half hours daily on social platforms and often follow influencers with product lines, potentially raising long‑term cancer risk through greater chemical exposure.
   

• JMU Women's Soccer falls at Princeton on Sunday, 2-0 (rocktownnow.com) — Princeton University's women's soccer team shut out James Madison 2–0 at Roberts Stadium, with both goals coming late in the first half. The Tigers outshot the Dukes heavily and were led by a brace from Isabella Garces, while JMU's coach framed the loss as a learning step before Sun Belt play.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • That Small Bump on Your Gum Could Be a Warning Sign —Dr. Radwa Saad Read on Patch
  • Beautiful Delphine was found outside alone and brought to a cat sanctuary where she wasn't very happy as she let it be known she likes to be an only cat.
    She's approximately 5-6 years old and sweet & chatty! She'd love to be the Queen of her castle and is waiting at the Princeton Petsmart to meet her… (Nextdoor Little Rocky Hill)
  • We have a rental property and are looking for a reliable handyman for small maintenance and repair jobs.
    There will be ongoing work as needed. We are located at 08550. Would prefer someone close by. Thanks (Nextdoor Princeton Greens)
  • TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Cleaning Associate in Princeton. Apply here.
  • Summit Therapeutics posted a job opening for Associate Director, Packaging Operations in Princeton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Princeton here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Windsor

  • Freedom Fuel owner didn't pay for nearly $4 million in gas, lawsuit claims (nbcphiladelphia.com)
  • Notre Dame football blanks St. Mary of Rutherford to give new coach Markell Harrison win in debut (trentonian.com)

Lawrenceville

Hopewell

  • Job ID:26031375 - Life Services Financial Services Representative - Pennington, New Jersey (bankofamerica.com)
  • Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beardmore W.B.II (vintageaviationnews.com)

Ok Princeton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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