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Doctor Involved In Pope Leo’s Miracle Breaks Silence With Surprising Statement

The news has sparked religious uproar between Christians and Catholics, with everyone happy for the child’s recovery, but with a large faction claiming that prayers should not be made to humans or priests past or present.

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Democrats and climate groups ‘too polite’ in fight against ‘malevolent’ fossil fuel giants, says key senator

Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island gives 300th climate speech on the US Senate floor

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Rhode Island man faces charges after threatening to kill Trump, Bondi and Stephen Miller on Truth Social

Law enforcement discovered the man ‘hiding in the bathtub’

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How Rhode Island finally pushed a partial assault weapons ban over the finish line

It took 10 years, but Rhode Island politicians finally found a way to ban the sale, manufacturing and distribution of certain assault weapons

The Independent UK

'Taylor Swift Tax' Targets Rhode Island Real Estate Owners With More Closing Taxes And Penalties If They Leave Seasonal Homes Vacant

Rhode Island lawmakers want to balance next year's budget with a pair of real-estate levies that critics have nicknamed the "Taylor Swift tax," citing the pop star's $17 million Watch Hill mansion as an example of who would pay.

Benzinga

Finding a city of contrasts in Rhode Island

P’TOWN – Provincetown is too formal for the locals – offers us a reassuringly warm welcome to an America clearly at a crossroads.

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Rhode Island lawmakers pass bill to ban sales of assault weapons

Rhode Island’s Democratic-controlled state House has advanced legislation that would ban sales of certain semiautomatic rifles

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Human remains discovered near Taylor Swift’s home have been identified

Eric Wein, 31, was reported missing on April 18

The Independent UK

Captain Cook’s missing ship found after sinking 250 years ago

HMS Endeavour, which had been lost for centuries, has finally been discovered off the coast of Rhode Island

The Independent UK

Rhode Island graduation party turns tragic as building collapse leaves 15-year-old dead and more injured

Tragedy strikes Rhode Island graduation party.

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Final resting place of James Cook’s Endeavour confirmed by National Maritime Museum

Director Daryl Karp says museum stands by 2022 conclusion that wreck in Newport Harbor, Rhode Island, was the ship Cook sailed to Australia in 1770

The Guardian - AU

Catch of the day: rare gold lobster saved by attentive cook in Rhode Island

The crustacean, since named Calvin, had a genetic mutation that occurs in about one in 30m lobsters

The Guardian - US

LSU Baseball Leads Baton Rouge Regional Behind Power, Pitching

LSU hosts Baton Rouge NCAA Regional featuring Dallas Baptist, Rhode Island, and Little Rock, aiming for redemption with dominant pitching.

Sports Lens

A 10-Year Pause on State AI Laws Is the Smart Move

A proposed federal moratorium on state-level AI regulations is a necessary step toward a unified strategy that protects innovation and equity alike.

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The Independent UK

Fire damages a popular Rhode Island restaurant known for its 'pond-to-table' menu

A fire has severely damaged one of Rhode Island’s most famous restaurants known for its “pond-to-table” menu

International Business Times UK

Human Remains Found Near Taylor Swift's Home May Be Missing Local: Police Shut Down 'Serial Killer' Rumour

Human remains found near Taylor Swift's Rhode Island home have been identified as 61-year-old Kevin Poissant, a local man missing since March. Police confirmed no foul play and dismissed rumours of a serial killer, urging the public to avoid speculation.

The Independent UK

High school coach who did naked fat tests found not guilty of child molestation, sexual assault

A jury has found a former Rhode Island high school basketball coach not guilty of second-degree child molestation and second-degree sexual assault after he spent decades asking hundreds of male student-athletes if they were “shy or not shy” before asking them to get naked so he could their check their…

International Business Times UK

Human Remains Found Near Taylor Swift's Seaside Mansion, Sparks Serial Killer Fears in Rhode Island.

On 14 May 2025, human remains were discovered near Taylor Swift's Rhode Island mansion. Police say no foul play is suspected, but the case has sparked public concern amid a wave of similar discoveries across New England.

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The Independent UK

Likely human remains wash up near Taylor Swift’s holiday home, cops say

Police say a possible human leg bone was found Wednesday near Taylor Swift’s famous Rhode Island ‘Holiday House.’

The Independent UK

Jurors deliberate fate of high school basketball coach who conducted naked fat tests

Jurors have begun deliberating in the child molestation trial of a former Rhode Island high school basketball coach who asked hundreds of male student-athletes to take off their underwear so he could check their body fat

LiveScience

Only 0.001% of deep ocean has ever been explored by humans — an area equal to the size of Rhode Island

Despite the deep ocean floor coating some 66% of our planet's surface, we haven't explored 99.999% of it, study finds.

The Independent UK

Charges are dropped against 2 men in connection with Patriots fan's death in 2023

Charges have been dropped against two Rhode Island men in connection with the death of a fan following an altercation at a New England Patriots game in 2023

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Is Providence, RI a Good Place To Live?

Nestled in the heart of New England, Providence, Rhode Island, often dubbed “The Creative Capital,” combines historic charm with modern innovation. For those pondering, “Is Providence, RI a good place to live?” this coastal city offers a compelling mix of affordability, culture, and community.

Reason

Judge Orders Rhode Island Town To Return Secretly Seized Land to Affordable Housing Developer

Plus: the federal government tries to stiff landlords over eviction moratorium one last time, the Supreme Court declines to take up eminent domain case, and starter home bills advance in Arizona and Texas.

Reason

Lawsuit Challenges Use of Eminent Domain as NIMBY Tool to Block Housing Project

A Rhode Island town seeks to use eminent domain to block construction of a large-scale affordable housing project.

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