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A century after Einstein’s theory of general relativity, scientists continue to unravel the mind-bending truth: the universe isn’t just growing—it’s growing in every direction, with no edge, no center, and no end in sight
Newport Historical Society takes visitors back to 1775 and asks “Whose side are you on?” in the American Revolution. And the Newport Art Museum features the nautical paintings of “Sean Landers: Lost at Sea.”
But recusals will still be required on specific bills that pose a conflict of interest
After fighting for her daughter’s care, Kerri Cassino became a powerful advocate for families like hers—leading support groups, influencing policy, and building a community of care through partnerships with The Arc of RI, Impossible Dream, and others
With the state budget set to drop any day, Rhode Island lawmakers and advocates are in a last-minute scramble—vying for money, attention, and legislative wins on hot-button issues like taxing the rich, raising Medicaid rates, and enacting a bottle bill
After a fire shuttered the beloved Matunuck Oyster Bar, state lawmakers are backing a bill to let the restaurant reopen with a temporary outdoor setup—aiming to preserve jobs and extend pandemic-era dining flexibility through 2027
For the first time in nearly 35 years, the Rhode Island General Assembly is considering a 50-cent landing fee increase at both Galilee and Block Island ports — potentially raising round-trip costs by $1 per passenger
Office of Child Advocate report highlights need for better care coordination across state agencies
Los Angeles Mayor calls city a “tinderbox” amid tear gas, arrests and federal troop presence; Newsom warns Trump’s move is a dangerous breach of state authority