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Providence poised to become largest US city to mandate divestment from Israel: Measure mandates divestment from foreign states and companies complicit in severe ...
trtworld.com/article/d60559fbcdbf
R.I. Democratic Party chair resigns after spouse indicted on fraud charges: Both the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor had called for party ...
bostonglobe.com/2026/10/20/metro/ri-democratic-party-chair-calls-to-resign-husband-indicted-fraud-charges/
A 91-year-old man was attacked by a raccoon. The rabies vaccine wasn’t covered by insurance — and cost hundreds
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/raccoon-attack-91-year-old-rhode-island-b3068825.html
Ron Wallace, a Rhode Island grower, has once again cultivated the world’s heaviest pumpkin that weighs more than 3,000 pounds. WOW Wallace Organic Wonder
The Armenian Weekly Oct 08
ANCA Eastern Region to host milestone 20th annual gala in Rhode Island: WARWICK, R.I. – The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Eastern Region ...
armenianweekly.com/2026/10/08/anca-eastern-region-to-host-milestone-20th-annual-gala-in-rhode-island/
'Backpack' declared Alaska's Fat Bear Week winner: "Backpack" defeated a bear known only as "910" in the final round of the annual competition.
bbc.com/news/articles/ck8d3vl9mj13o
defence-blog.com Sep 30
U.S. Marine Corps to test electric seaglider in the field: The U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Lab has added $5 million to its work with REGENT Craft on the ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-marine-corps-to-test-electric-seaglider-in-the-field/
Bermuda’s female sailors proud of performance in Newport : Bermuda’s sailors did themselves proud among a stellar fleet at the inaugural New York Yacht Club ...
royalgazette.com/sailing/sport/article/20260926/bermudas-female-sailors-proud-of-performance-in-newport/
The annual celebration of ursine corpulence known as Fat Bear Week has officially begun.
Organizers of the bracket-style tournament revealed the 16 brown ... Show more
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Battle for heavyweight crown begins as Alaska’s Fat Bear Week opens: After a summer spent packing away sockeye salmon, Alaska’s heftiest brown bears are ready to ...
pbs.org/newshour/science/battle-for-heavyweight-crown-begins-as-alaskas-fat-bear-week-opens
Phil and Penny Knight donate $1.1B to expand women's health services in Oregon: Oregon billionaires Phil and Penny Knight committed $1.1 billion to the ...
apnews.com/article/phil-penny-knight-oregon-womens-hospital-3dc277cdb3ae0fe418bb4795bdfcbc1c
Incumbent Democratic Governor Goes Down In Primary: Incumbent governors rarely lose party primaries, but McKee lost to Helena Foulkes.
huffpost.com/entry/dan-mckee-helena-foulkes_n_6aa2029ae4b0f1a7ac68b00e
The Armenian Weekly Sep 06
Saturday at the AYF Olympics: Every day is special at the AYF Olympics and has its own vibe. Saturday’s vibe is particularly popular ...
armenianweekly.com/2026/09/06/saturday-at-the-ayf-olympics-3/
Rhode Island’s ‘Taylor Swift tax’ on vacation homes aims to boost affordable housing
csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0910/taylor-swift-wealth-tax-rhode-island
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'We Want Real Change': Sanders-Backed Democratic Socialist Wins Mayoral Primary in Providence
commondreams.org/news/david-morales-victory-providence
Emotional Federer at Hall of Fame Induction 🥹 🎾 Roger Federer will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Saturday evening in Newport, Rhode Island ... Show more
Why Trump can't rename New Mexico as "New America": Trump renaming New Mexico as "New America" would require a heavy legal lift.
axios.com/2026/09/08/trump-new-mexico-america-rename
Taylor Swift donated $50,000 to a GoFundMe supporting a 42-year-old mom who was struck by a car while helping teens who hydroplaned in Rhode Island ... Show more
Taylor Swift donates $50K to heroic mom struck by car while saving teen
Taylor Swift donates $50K to heroic mom struck by car while saving teen
The Navy's Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, Rhode Island, is a 13-week course that turns civilians and enlisted sailors into naval officers ... Show more
Rhode Island accident: Squid block traffic: For nearly eight hours, emergency crews in Rhode Island, USA, removed more than 20 tons of squid that had been ...
stern.de/panorama/weltgeschehen/unfall-in-rhode-island--tintenfische-blockieren-verkehr-38135574.html
'Direct Violation of the Constitution': Democratic States Sue to Stop Trump Assault on Mail-In Voting
commondreams.org/news/states-sue-trump-mail-ballots
Bulldozers rip into Big Bend National Park, driving anger and heartbreak: Environmentalists and a bipartisan coalition of state officials and border sheriffs are ...
edition.cnn.com/2026/08/13/us/texas-big-bend-national-park-border-wall
RFK Jr. unveils ‘treatment first’ homelessness guidelines in visit to National City
sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/08/12/rfk-jr-unveils-treatment-first-homelessness-guidelines-in-visit-to-national-city/
Models of glacial collapse in Antarctica improve predictions of sea-level rise: With approximately one-third of the world's population living within a ...
phys.org/news/2026-08-glacial-collapse-antarctica-sea.html
OpinionSocialism makes summer more beautiful: The right to vacation is one of the greatest achievements of the socialist movement. We must not lose it under any ...
jacobin.de/sozialismus-arbeiterbewegung-sommer-urlaub/
The most iconic seafood shack in every state: From clam shacks to roadside spots serving up lobster rolls, here's the most iconic seafood shack in every state.
businessinsider.com/most-iconic-famous-seafood-shack-in-every-state
RI posts $450m trade deficit in June as oil imports surge: RI posts $450m trade deficit in June as oil imports surge - Economy - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2026/08/03/ri-posts-450m-trade-deficit-in-june-as-oil-imports-surge
Carmageddon: RTC to consider $4.5M engineering contract for 12 miles of rail trail in Mid- and South County
lookout.co/carmageddon-rtc-to-consider-4-5m-engineering-contract-for-12-miles-of-coastal-rail-trail-in-mid-and-south-county/story
‘Huge disservice’: Massachusetts lags in allowing therapists to treat out-of-state patients - The Boston Globe
bostonglobe.com/2026/08/01/metro/massachusetts-push-for-mental-health-licensing-compacts/
Trump administration steps up fight to block undocumented students from attending college
english.elpais.com/usa/2026-07-28/trump-administration-steps-up-fight-to-block-undocumented-students-from-attending-college.html
Mass., R.I. sue Trump administration after it put conditions on FEMA funding: The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, argued that the administration is requiring ...
bostonglobe.com/2026/07/23/nation/trump-fema-conditions-lawsuit/
Viola Davis donates $1.2m to build ‘community hub’ in R.I.: The forthcoming center will serve as the permanent home of the Davis-Tennon Foundation ...
bostonglobe.com/2026/07/22/metro/davis-tennon-foundation-family-engagement-center-central-falls-ri/
Fugitive doctor who spent 20 years on the run found hiding on sailboat: Ronald L. Fischer vanished during his trial for sexual assault and evaded capture for two ...
metro.co.uk/2026/07/21/fugitive-doctor-spent-20-years-run-found-hiding-sailboat-29190017/
Stanley Webb, the father of Stania Webb greets an aircraft that transported her body from New Providence to Cat Island where the star student will be laid to ... Show more
Flexibility, bargaining power in focus as RI treats gig workers as micro businesses
thejakartapost.com/business/2026/07/23/flexibility-bargaining-power-in-focus-as-ri-treats-gig-workers-as-micro-businesses
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Sen. Jack Reed pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on why the Strait of Hormuz remains closed after the U.S. sank Iran's conventional navy ... Show more
Bivalve-loving oystercatchers thriving thanks to conservation efforts: A shorebird known for its sharp, orange bill and beady eyes is making a comeback in North ...
apnews.com/article/american-oystercatchers-shorebirds-conservation-climate-af6829ccb2ea83d599481abd83b7208d
Congressman Blasts Markwayne Mullin After Latest Fatal ICE Shootings
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Rhode Island Congressman Seth Magaziner blasted Homeland Security ... Show more
I live in popular New England tourist city year-round: What it's like: As a local in Newport, Rhode Island, living in a popular New England city that attracts ...
businessinsider.com/living-in-newport-what-its-like-new-england-tourist-destination-2026-7
A police officer’s bodycam captured an explosion after a car drove over downed power lines at the scene of an earlier car crash in Coventry, Rhode Island.
Trump denies Massachusetts disaster aid request: appeal planned: The Trump administration rejected four blue states' requests for blizzard relief ...
bostonglobe.com/2026/07/09/science/blizzard-disaster-declaration-aid-trump/
Trump 250 Gala Takes Humiliating New Turn as More States Pull Out: Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania exclusively tells TNR that his state will not take part ...
newrepublic.com/article/212317/trump-250-gala-shapiro-states
The hottest rental markets in the US 2026: One Northeastern city surpassed New York and San Francisco as the hottest rental market in 2026, according to Zillow.
businessinsider.com/hottest-rental-markets-usa-cities-2026
A letter went out to families, and real estate brokers have listed the building in the Portsmouth neighborhood for sale.Boys & Girls Club to close in North Portland, sell building amid financial strain Boys & Girls Club to close in ... Show more
Boys & Girls Club to close in North Portland, sell building amid financial strain
Boys & Girls Club to close in North Portland, sell building amid financial strain
Marine researchers capture rare video of great white shark off coast of Rhode Island
abcnews.com/US/marine-researchers-capture-rare-video-great-white-shark/story
Liz McGraw confirmed she is not returning to "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island" and hit back at false rumors about her exit ... Show more
Liz McGraw leaving 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' after 1 season
Liz McGraw leaving 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' after 1 season
Their children are too sick to go to school. The state isn't meeting its obligation to educate them at home.
bostonglobe.com/2026/07/04/metro/homebound-children-special-education-ri/
See photos from July 4th celebrations across the country: Americans throughout the country and beyond are marking the holiday with fireworks and other events.
bostonglobe.com/2026/07/04/nation/photos-july-4th-across-country/
We checked out Trump’s Great American State Fair: The Great American State Fair kicked off a 16-day extravaganza on the National Mall on Thursday with a mix of ...
bostonglobe.com/2026/06/27/nation/checking-out-great-american-state-fair/
McCormick and Fetterman step in to fill Pennsylvania’s empty booth at Trump’s Great American State Fair
inquirer.com/news/nation-world/mccormick-fetterman-great-american-state-fair-trump-josh-shapiro-20260627.html
‘Taylor Swift Tax’ Stirs Bad Blood With Rhode Island Homeowners
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-01/-taylor-swift-tax-stirs-bad-blood-with-rhode-island-homeowners
Paid articlePaywall Trump’s DOJ sues R.I. and Mass. over in-state tuition for undocumented students : “This Department of Justice will not tolerate American students being treated ...
bostonglobe.com/2026/06/29/metro/trump-doj-lawsuit-ri-mass-tuition/
🏴🎶’Be careful out there now’. Tartan Army crowd erupts as Loch Lomond rings out at their own wee festival in Providence, Rhode Island ... Show more
Map Shows States Skipping America 250 Fair: A map shows the states declining to join the America 250 fair, as artist withdrawals and political tensions mount.
newsweek.com/map-shows-states-skipping-america-250-fair-12124184
Key FactsUS Aids Cape Verde Goalkeeper’s Family Visa Effort
Jun 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- The US State Department is working to secure a visa for Vozinha’s mother so she can attend the World Cup in the United States.
- Cape Verde is among 50 nations required to pay up to $15,000 in visa bonds, but this fee is waived for immediate relatives of players.
- Vozinha’s mother currently lacks an active passport and is in the process of acquiring one, explaining the absence of a visa application.
- At 40 years old, Vozinha made seven crucial saves against Spain, helping his team achieve a historic first World Cup draw.
"The US Department of State has no record of this individual applying for a visa. All relatives of players are eligible for visa bond waivers, and the Department is actively reaching out to this player’s family to assist with visa services."— A State Department official explaining visa policies and waivers in response to questions about the Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother’s visa situation.
It's said that Clams Casino was first served at the Little Casino in Narragansett, Rhode Island, in 1917. @RealBobbyHicks version stays true to the spirit ... Show more
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Clams Casino
Inside the oldest restaurant in the country, White Horse Tavern: The White Horse Tavern in Rhode Island is the oldest operating restaurant in the country and is ...
businessinsider.com/white-horse-tavern-rhode-island-oldest-restaurant-2026-6
States opt out of Trump’s 250th fair | Starting Point: R.I., Vt., and Maine also are not giving a dime to the Trump-controlled rally for America’s 250th.
bostonglobe.com/2026/06/16/newsletters/starting-point/
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: Are they getting married after all?: The celebrity wedding of the year is approaching, and the rumor mill is churning ...
spiegel.de/panorama/leute/taylor-swift-und-travis-kelce-wird-da-etwa-doch-schon-geheiratet-a-2870dfd1-91de-45b8-86f0-5b4b68e2fb38
RI lost 21 spots in competitiveness ranking under Prabowo's tenure: RI lost 21 spots in competitiveness ranking under Prabowo's tenure - Economy - The ...
thejakartapost.com/business/2026/06/24/ri-lost-21-spots-in-competitiveness-ranking-under-prabowos-tenure
Taylor Swift wedding speculation heats up (again) in R.I.: A massive tent at a beachfront resort near the singer's Watch Hill home has people talking.
bostonglobe.com/2026/06/19/metro/taylor-swift-wedding-rhode-island-ocean-house/
US city donates $10,500 to Glasgow Children’s Hospital in honour of Tartan Army: MORE than $10,000 has been donated to Glasgow Children’s Hospital by ...
thenational.scot/news/26222177.us-city-donates-10-500-scottish-childrens-hospital-tartan-army/
Dawn the Duck joins Scotland’s Tartan Army as unofficial mascot: He donned a Scottish flag on his back along with his usual golden medallion to lead the march in ...
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Taylor Swift wedding rumours grip Rhode Island town after mysterious tent appears
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/taylor-swift-wedding-watch-hill-rhode-island-b2999929.html
2026 James Beard Awards: how New England restaurants fared: The most prestigious honors in the food world were announced Monday night.
bostonglobe.com/2026/06/15/lifestyle/james-beard-award-winners-2026/
Key FactsNew England Wins Two Prestigious 2026 James Beard Awards
Jun 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bostonglobe.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bostonglobe.com
- The 2026 James Beard Awards ceremony took place Monday night at Chicago’s Lyric Opera.
- Loma in Providence won Best New Bar, and Dana Street from Portland was honored as Outstanding Restaurateur.
- Evan Hennessey of Dover, NH, received Best Chef: Northeast for his progressive New England cuisine.
- No finalists from Massachusetts were named this year, prompting questions about the foundation’s nomination choices.
To every immigrant kid watching tonight, there is room for you at this table.— Leishla Maldonado, in her acceptance speech
Gordon Wood dies; Brown professor was hit by car in Providence: A prolific scholar who won a Pulitzer Prize for his writing, Wood was name-checked by Matt Damon ...
bostonglobe.com/2026/06/08/metro/gordon-wood-dies-american-revolution-brown/
‘Unorganized, Unprofessional, and Upsetting’: Hailey Bieber-Founded Rhode's Crowded Pop-Up Sparks Backlash Online
inc.com/annabel-burba/unorganized-unprofessional-and-upsetting-hailey-bieber-founded-rhodes-crowded-pop-up-sparks-backlash-online/91362071
Gordon S Wood, Pulitzer-prize winning historian, dies after being struck by a car in Rhode Island
theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/08/gordon-s-wood-pulitzer-prize-historian-dead
Trump-Picked Judge Refers DOJ Lawyers For Discipline: ‘Reckless Disregard’: Judge Mary McElroy made the referral after finding that DOJ lawyers misrepresented ...
newsweek.com/trump-picked-judge-refers-doj-lawyers-for-discipline-reckless-disregard-12040007
5 state societies merge to form New England Society of CPAs: The state CPA societies of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont merged to ...
accountingtoday.com/news/state-societies-merge-to-form-new-england-society-of-cpas
defence-blog.com Jun 09
Raytheon spends $100M expanding Patriot system factory: Raytheon, an RTX business, is investing $100 million to expand its Portsmouth, Rhode Island, facility ...
defence-blog.com/raytheon-spends-100m-expanding-patriot-system-factory/
