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An unidentified cnidarian that resembles a Venus flytrap from the family Hormathiidae, sits at 1874 meters water depth. A new study finds that the vast majority of the deep sea floor remains undocumented.

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Climate & Environment

Scientists Have Only Seen a Rhode Island–Sized Patch of the Deep Sea, Study Finds

Despite covering more than half the planet, the deep ocean remains largely unexplored, with less than 0.001% of its seafloor directly observed, researchers say

May 8, 2025

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Nell Greenfieldboyce

Gary Gregory at Haverhill’s Museum of Printing demonstrates the printing process with a replica of 18th-century press. Metal blocks of type like these were dabbed with ink then pressed onto paper to print early American newspapers.

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History

The Press That Sparked a Revolution: Isaiah Thomas and the Power of Print in Colonial New England

Fleeing British persecution, 26-year-old printer Isaiah Thomas turned his Massachusetts Spy into one of the first war-reporting newspapers — helping fuel the fight for American independence from his new home in Worcester

May 8, 2025

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Chris Burrell

May 8, 2025

Prison officers stand guard at a cell block at maximum security penitentiary CECOT on April 4, 2025, in Tecoluca, San Vicente, El Salvador.

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Immigration

Federal Judge Says 72-hour Notice Needed Before Moving Detained Venezuelan Man

May 8, 2025

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Alexander Castro

Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone, foreground center, a Providence Democrat, is a longtime supporter of raising income taxes on the state’s top earners. He may be key to advancing the perennial legislation in the Rhode Island State House this year.

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Politics

Millionaire’s Tax Proposal is Getting a Warm Reception From New Rhode Island Senate Leadership

‘Tax the rich’ supporters see their best chance yet. But House leadership is noncommittal so far.

May 8, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

Bravo’s ‘Real Housewives’ franchise is setting sail for the Ocean State, the network and state officials announced the afternoon of Wednesday, May 7 2025. Details on casting, filming and airtimes have not yet been revealed.

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Arts & Entertainment

“The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” Is Official: Bravo Brings Drama to the Ocean State

The newest installment of the hit reality franchise will spotlight longtime friendships, family ties, and high-stakes drama set against Rhode Island’s coastal charm — though it won’t qualify for state film tax credits

May 8, 2025

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Christopher Shea

The John J. Moran Medium Security Facility at the Rhode Island Adult Correctional Institutions in Cranston, where Wolf Pawochawog-Mequinosh is serving a life sentence.

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Religion

Man Serving Life at ACI Can Wear Apache Headband After Court Settlement

May 7, 2025

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Christopher Shea

The proposed legislation would make it more difficult to remove books from school and public libraries in Rhode Island.

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News & Culture

States Win a Legal Injunction Against President Trump, Pausing Library Funding Cuts

Rhode Island joins 20 other states in winning a preliminary injunction against President Trump’s attempt to eliminate federal library funding through the Institute of Museum and Library Services

May 7, 2025

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Andrew Limbong