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Rhode Island targets Taylor Swift with new tax bill — days after human remains found near her mansion where she hopes to raise family with Travis Kelce
The Times of India
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Rhode Island 'Taylor Swift Tax' (Getty Images) Just as Taylor Swift was preparing to turn her $17 million Watch Hill mansion into a dream family home with Travis Kelce, Rhode Island lawmakers are considering introducing a new tax bill that could...
Neighborhood group still fighting eviction after sale of Atlantic Mills
Providence Journal - Rhode Island
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The Olneyville Neighborhood Association (ONA) is facing eviction from Atlantic Mills after new owners took over. ONA claims the eviction is retaliatory for their organizing efforts, including forming a tenants union. The new owners say ONA was...
Second Rhode Island CAVA location opens up in Warwick
WJAR - Rhode Island
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WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — A popular Mediterranean restaurant has opened its second Ocean State location in Warwick this weekend. On Friday, Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new CAVA location on Centerville Road. The...
Real Estate in RI: RPL’s LP Bond Group Closes $1.25M Sale of North Smithfield Home
RI News Today - Rhode Island
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July 5, 2025
Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 7 Trout Brook Lane in North Smithfield for $1.25 million. RPL Sales Associates Leslie LaForest and Pam Papa of the LP Bond Group proudly represented the seller in this transaction. According to...
Falling tree peels wall from Fall River home
WJAR - Rhode Island
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FALL RIVER, Mass. (WJAR) — A falling tree partially peeled back a wall from a home in Fall River. Neighbors said the old tree fell on the June Street home during the height of a storm Thursday night. "It's pretty unbelievable, actually, just can’t...
Federal grant pause raises 'deep concern,' confusion among Williams faculty
The Berkshire Eagle - Massachusetts
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July 5, 2025
WILLIAMSTOWN — As the spring semester wound down and students completed their final exams, faculty at Williams College received an unexpected email. Williams, the email said, had temporarily stopped accepting funds from new grants issued by the...
Why are men taller than women, on average?
LiveScience
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July 5, 2025
On average, human males tend to be about 5 inches (13 centimeters) taller than females. But why? In short, we're not sure. Even though this sex-linked height difference exists across the world, we still lack a full scientific understanding of why....
Bears are Likely to Triumph Before ‘Affordable’ Housing
The Connecticut Examiner
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July 5, 2025
With Governor Lamont’s veto of the wide-ranging housing bill recently passed by the General Assembly, Connecticut towns aren’t likely to reach the “fair share” quotas of “affordable” housing the bill set for them. But the legislature’s failure to...
Rhode Island State Police will host a graduation ceremony 16 new troopers
WJAR - Rhode Island
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(WJAR) — The Rhode Island State Police Department will host a graduation ceremony on Friday. It is a ceremony for 16 new Troopers who have completed the Training Academy. The ceremony begins at 11am at CCRI's Lincoln campus.
Hot Tamale delivers cool tunes for steamy 47th Swamp Stomp
Tallahassee Democrat - Florida
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Tallahassee likes it hot, and Swamp Stomp is proof of that with the 47th year of this iconic music festival, where folk, blues, storytelling, and more come alive under a shady cypress canopy. This year, local favorites Hot Tamale will bring their...
I thought I had great cholesterol, but a trendy new blood test said the opposite — sending me down a mind-boggling rabbit hole
Business Insider
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July 5, 2025
The Rock loves it, Zac Efron invests in it, and Equinox gym members are signing up for it in droves. Function Health is the latest hot commodity for longevity seekers looking to optimize their health. The promise is simple: skip the waiting room...
Rhode Island becomes fifth state to outlaw cat declawing
WLNE - Rhode Island
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June 27, 2025
The Rhode Island State House. (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A bill outlawing the declawing of cats in the Ocean State passed into law on Thursday after it was approved by lawmakers on June 18. Though the bill was not signed by Gov. Dan McKee, it...
Rhode Island lawmakers considering tax act named after Taylor Swift
WMTV - Wisconsin
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June 27, 2025
(CNN) - Rhode Island is considering a so-called “Taylor Swift tax” on luxury homeowners. The proposal is officially called the Non-Owner Occupied Property Tax Act. If passed, it would tax non-owner occupied homes, or secondary residences, valued...
Khano Smith’s Rhode Island Enjoy Cup Win
Bernews
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June 28, 2025
Khano Smith’s Rhode Island defeated Portland Hearts of Pine 4-1 at home in the USL Jägermeister Cup yesterday [June 27]. Albert Dikwa scored a hat-trick and Noah Fuson also found the net for the home side. Titus Washington accounted for Portland’s...
Rhode Island Weather Forecast for June 27, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
RI News Today - Rhode Island
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June 27, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A rinse and repeat with a tad more sun. Lows in upper 50s! Highs in lower 70s. Mostly cloudy with a shower here and there possible. Who said sweater-weather? Only in that first step out the door. It’s an “A” day!...
When in need of more storage
The Daily News - Michigan
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Dear Heloise: Need more storage space in the garage or closet? Try using the empty ice chest that is just waiting for the next party or an empty suitcase that is just waiting for the next road trip. — B.T.A., in Lakewood, California BAKING SODA ON...
Rhode Island lifts Worden Pond advisory but warns against Wilson Reservoir contact
Ocean State Today - Rhode Island
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June 26, 2025
Peter Alviti, Jr. The Director of RIDOT | Rhode Island Department of TransportationPeter Alviti, Jr. The Director of RIDOT | Rhode Island Department of Transportation The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of...
Rhode Island health department advises closing Oakland Beach due to bacteria levels
Ocean State Today - Rhode Island
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June 25, 2025
Peter Alviti, Jr. The Director of RIDOT | Rhode Island Department of Transportation Peter Alviti, Jr. The Director of RIDOT | Rhode Island Department of Transportation The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has advised the closure of the...
Rhode Island health department reopens Oakland Beach for swimming
Ocean State Today - Rhode Island
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June 26, 2025
Peter Alviti, Jr. The Director of RIDOT | Rhode Island Department of Transportation Peter Alviti, Jr. The Director of RIDOT | Rhode Island Department of Transportation The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has advised that the swimming...
Rhode Island passes four priority bills from Department of State
Ocean State Today - Rhode Island
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June 26, 2025
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore has acknowledged the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session, during which the Rhode Island General Assembly passed four priority bills from the RI Department of State. In a statement, Amore expressed...