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An Artsy Visit To Providence, Rhode Island—‘The Creative Capital’
Forbes
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Gage Prentiss Edward Mitchell Bannister public sculpture in Providence, RI. Bannister Community Art Project. Providence considers itself “The Creative Capital.” “Capital” is straightforward enough as Rhode Island’s capital city. “Creative”...
Mississippi ranks among least safe states for LGBTQ+ community, report finds
WAPT 16 - Mississippi
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July 1, 2025
As Pride Month draws to a close, a new report places Mississippi among the least safe states in the nation for LGBTQ+ residents.The 2025 LGBTQ+ Safety Rankings, released by SafeHome.org, evaluated every state based on legislative actions, policy...
Court halts Trump administration's effort to reduce Department of Education
Silver State Times - Nevada
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June 30, 2025
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General OfficeAttorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General Office Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has achieved a significant legal victory against the Trump Administration's...
Maine women’s soccer announces 2025 schedule
BVM Sports
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June 30, 2025
ORONO, Maine – On the heels of the program's second straight NCAA Tournament berth, the University of Maine women's soccer program announced the schedule for the upcoming 2025 season on Monday. The Black Bear will play a total of 14 regular season...
Arts Groups Argue “Gender Ideology” Still Unconstitutionally Penalized by National Endowment for the Arts
American Civil Liberties Union
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Four arts organizations filed a motion for summary judgment today, arguing that the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is violating the First Amendment, Fifth Amendment, and Administrative Procedure Act in its implementation...
Guns kill more US children than other causes, but study finds state policies can help
My Ozarks Online - Missouri
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June 30, 2025
More American children and teens die from firearms than any other cause, but there are more deaths — and wider racial disparities — in states with more permissive gun policies, according to a new study. The study, published in the medical journal...
Beat the heat at these Rhode Island splash pads this summer
Newport Daily News - Rhode Island
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Need a place for the kids to play in the water? There a plenty options in Rhode Island. However, for young children who cannot swim yet, a beach, water park or public pool might not be the right fit. Luckily, Rhode Island has plenty of splash...
Cantwell Questions Cuts To Programs Serving Minority And Women-Owned Businesses
The Seattle Medium - Washington State
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June 30, 2025
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) is leading a call for answers from the Trump administration on decisions to dismantle or cut funding for programs that support small businesses, especially those owned by minorities and women. Cantwell, joined by...
100th Catholic Charity Appeal: Diocese of Providence Raises $7.7M, Exceeds Goal, Again, for Rhode Islanders
RI News Today - Rhode Island
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June 30, 2025
Despite challenges and uncertainties across the nation and around the world, the annual Catholic Charity Appeal has stood the test of time, with the people of the Diocese of Providence generously supporting this year’s 100th Catholic Charity...
2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Educational Services industry across South County Times publication area
South County Times - Rhode Island
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June 30, 2025
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/ In...
Netherlands gives back colonial cultural artifacts to Nigeria
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The Netherlands has officially returned 119 cultural artifacts to Nigeria, including sculptures, plaques, ceremonial regalia, and a historic bell, all originally looted from the Benin Kingdom over a century ago. The restitution took place...
Humanist conference relocates, citing U.S. religious nationalism
United Press International (UPI)
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SALT LAKE CITY, June 30 (UPI) -- American Atheists has withdrawn as host of the 2026 World Humanist Congress, originally scheduled to be held in Washington, D.C., citing "new and yet unfolding risks posed by the escalation of religious nationalism...
Washington Bridge a Rhode Island fiasco; glory days of radio
Newport Daily News - Rhode Island
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The Bridge is officially a Rhode Island fiasco In keeping with a rich history of bridge replacements in Rhode Island, the Washington Bridge has officially become a shining example of how things are done (or not done) in Rhode Island. Consider the...
Three URI alumni selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Program
The University of Rhode Island
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June 30, 2025
KINGSTON, R.I. – June 30, 2025 – A recent University of Rhode Island graduate and two alumni have been selected for prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards. Selected by the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship...
In Sudan, Where Children Clung to Life, Doctors Say USAID Cuts Have Been Fatal
The Japan News
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June 30, 2025
Carolyn Van Houten/The Washington Post Fatma Swak Fadul, in her home on the outskirts of Omdurman, Sudan, holds a shirt belonging to her son Omer, who starved to death in March. The Washington Post 12:40 JST, June 30, 2025 QUAZ NAFISA, Sudan – The...
URI College of Nursing hosts International Association for Human Caring Annual Conference
The University of Rhode Island
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June 30, 2025
KINGSTON, R.I. — June 30, 2025 — The University of Rhode Island College of Nursing welcomed nurses and other health care professionals from around the world to the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center in Providence last week, hosting the...
Rhode Island considers 'Taylor Swift tax' on luxury homes
WXYZ - Michigan
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June 28, 2025
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 at more...
URI pharmacy students win national clinical research competition
The University of Rhode Island
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June 30, 2025
Posted on June 30, 2025 Updated on June 30, 2025 After clinical skills win in December, URI College of Pharmacy holds championships in both major national student competitions KINGSTON, R.I. — June 30, 2025 — University of Rhode Island College of...
One dollar, two jets, and a bunch of ads. Patriots stick with T.F. Green as official airport.
The University of Rhode Island
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June 30, 2025
The New England Patriots will keep parking their Boeing 767 planes at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport for another five years under a deal that keeps the Warwick hub as the team’s official airport. And all it will cost the team is one...
URI sailors Erkmen, Chipps receive All-American honors
The University of Rhode Island
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June 30, 2025
KINGSTON, R.I. – June 30, 2025 – For the first time in nearly a decade, the University of Rhode Island club sailing team finished its season with two Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association All-Americans. Kerem Erkmen ’25 was named to the 2025 Open...