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alternet.orgfinance10 days ago
Great White Shark Videotaped Eating Humpback Whale Carcass Off Rhode Island
@CBSNews reported that researchers recorded an 8-foot great white shark feeding on a 40-foot dead humpback whale near Block Island. The whale later washed ashore covered in shark bites.
usmagazine.comworld28 days ago
Black SUV Spotted Leaving Taylor Swift Rhode Island Home
A black SUV with tinted windows left the property before 11 a.m. local time on Saturday. Sources said Swift and friends are marking her upcoming wedding at the $17 million home.
Fortunefinance39 days ago
Gordon S. Wood, Pulitzer Prize-winning Historian of the American Revolution, Dies at 92
Wood died Sunday after being struck by a car in East Providence, Rhode Island. He authored prize-winning books on the founding era and taught at Brown University.
Usa Todaypolitics42 days ago
Rhode Island GOP Candidate Meets Cuban Official's Grandson
A Rhode Island congressional candidate traveled to Cuba and met with the grandson of former Cuban leader Raul Castro. The State Department stated the candidate is not authorized to represent the U.S. government.
The Hillscience46 days ago
Six States Sue to Block Deal Canceling Offshore Wind Lease
New York, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Vermont filed suit against the Trump administration to reverse an agreement that canceled a TotalEnergies offshore wind lease off New York in exchange for fossil-fuel investments.
Abc Newssports47 days ago
Six States Temporarily Extend Bar Hours for World Cup Matches
Kansas, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington approved extended alcohol sales hours during the World Cup. Similar measures are under review in New York and Massachusetts.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld48 days ago
Meteor Explodes Over Massachusetts Coast Producing Sonic Boom
A meteor entered the atmosphere over Massachusetts on Saturday afternoon and fragmented at roughly 40 miles altitude. The breakup released energy equal to about 300 tons of TNT and generated a sonic boom heard across the state and parts of Rhode Island.
The Boston Globeworld53 days ago
ACLU Settles Lawsuit With Pawtucket Over 2019 Student Arrest
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island reached a $5,000 settlement with the City of Pawtucket. The agreement resolves claims stemming from the June 2019 arrest of a 13-year-old student at Lyman B. Goff Middle School.
yahoo.comworld59 days ago
Police report three teens stabbed at Narragansett Town Beach
Hundreds of people gathered at Narragansett Town Beach in Rhode Island, where police said three teens were stabbed and fights broke out. Videos showed crowds rushing to leave the shoreline area.
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The Boston Globepolitics60 days ago
State Extends Providence Schools Takeover Through 2027
The Rhode Island Department of Education has proposed extending the state takeover of Providence schools until June 2027. City leaders had sought an earlier return of local control this summer.
nypost.comworld61 days ago
Reality Show Recap Covers Housewives of Rhode Island Episode
A recap of season 1 episode 8 of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island was published. The segment discussed an argument between two cast members and other show developments.
thebulletin.bepolitics72 days ago
Federal Judges Order Investigation of Lawyer for Withholding Migrant Information
Federal judges in Rhode Island have ordered an investigation into a lawyer accused of withholding details about a migrant's international criminal charges. Officials now say they cannot locate the migrant. The order targets possible misconduct by the lawyer in the case.
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Offshore Wind Farms Advance Off Rhode Island Coast Amid U.S. Policy Shifts
Offshore wind turbines are operating and under construction off the Rhode Island coast, providing electricity to the region. Projects including Revolution Wind and South Fork Wind are progressing despite recent federal policy changes aimed at halting new developments. The Associa…
The Boston Globeworld98 days ago
Davey Lopes, Four-Time MLB All-Star and Dodgers Captain, Dies at 80
Davey Lopes, a former Major League Baseball second baseman from East Providence, Rhode Island, died on Wednesday at age 80 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He played 16 seasons primarily with the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning four All-Star selections and a Gold Glove awa…
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Governors' Mansions in 45 US States: Features and History
Forty-five of the 50 US states provide official residences for their governors. These properties vary in size, architecture, and amenities, with some open to public tours. Five states—Arizona, Idaho, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont—do not have designated mansions.
The Boston Globeworld99 days ago
Rhode Island Company Dewetron Supplies Sensors for NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission
Dewetron, an electronics company with US headquarters in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, produced sensors used in pre-launch testing for NASA's Orion spacecraft. The Artemis II mission launched on April 1, 2024, carrying four astronauts on a 10-day journey to the moon. The mission…
The Boston Globefinance102 days ago
Rhode Island Legislators Introduce Bill to Restrict Insurers' Fossil Fuel Investments
Two Rhode Island state legislators have introduced the Rhode Island Insurance Market Protection Act to limit insurance companies' investments in new fossil fuel projects and phase out existing ones by 2035. The bill responds to rising home insurance premiums and policy cancellati…
Deadlinebusiness103 days ago
Joseph J. Collins, Former HBO President and Cable Executive, Dies at 81
Joseph J. Collins, a cable industry executive who served as president of HBO and held senior roles at Time Warner Cable and Comcast, died on April 2 at his home in Weekapaug, Rhode Island. He was 81. Collins contributed to the development of cable systems and broadband infrastruc…
The Hollywood Reporterbusiness103 days ago
Joseph J. Collins, Former HBO and Time Warner Cable Executive, Dies at Age 81
Joseph J. Collins, a former executive at HBO, Time Warner Cable and Comcast, died on Thursday at his home in Weekapaug, Rhode Island. He was 81. Collins held leadership roles in the cable industry and contributed to its technological advancements, including broadband development.
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Seven Walkable Historic Downtown Areas in the United States
This article highlights seven downtown areas in the U.S. noted for their historic architecture and walkability. The selections include locations in South Carolina, Georgia, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Rhode Island, Idaho, and Virginia. Each features preserved buildings, natural settin…