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Remains identified as World War II pilot from Rhode Island
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (329+ words) The Defense of POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced on Friday that a U. S. Army Air Force pilot from Rhode Island killed in World War II was located. The agency said 2nd Lt. Robert J. Barrat, 20, of Woonsocket, was accounted for on April 30. According…...
RI's health care problems: 3 takeaways from Brown's health care summit
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (399+ words) At a summit Wednesday, Feb. 11, health care policy wonks, lawmakers, doctors and academics discussed the challenges facing health care in Rhode Island....
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island "sneak peek shows aftermath of Rosie and Kelsey's explosive altercation
3+ hour, 11+ min ago (550+ words) Entertainment Weekly has an exclusive sneak peek of the first seven minutes of Sunday's episode of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island. The clip picks up directly after Rosie kicked Kelsey out of her house. "She freaks out, yells at…...
Providence to end most of its health insurance business
10+ hour, 2+ min ago (702+ words) Providence will shutter its health insurance business at the end of the year, with a few limited exceptions, the nonprofit announced Wednesday. Providence currently provides health insurance coverage to about 1 in 10 Oregonians, or 421, 005 people in the state. Its insurance plans…...
RI sues to block Kalshi and Polymarket over sports betting
10+ hour, 1+ min ago (237+ words) Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha is suing online prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket in legal actions accusing the sites of conducting illegal sports betting. The lawsuit was not unexpected after the state lottery began investigating the prediction markets in…...
RIDE announces plans to return Providence schools this July
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (93+ words) The RI Department of Education now plans to return Providence schools to local control this July, a surprise change from its earlier 2027 proposal. The Rhode Island Department of Education, in a surprise move, is signaling that it plans to return…...
RI Hospital provides some records to Texas federal judge in compliance with latest order - AOL
22+ hour, 38+ min ago (998+ words) PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WPRI) " Rhode Island Hospital has begun producing records for minors who received gender-affirming care to a federal court in Texas as a contentious legal battle over a Department of Justice subpoena continues. On Monday, Reed O'Connor, a judge for…...
Customers in shock after Providence Health Plan announces it will be canceling most coverage: 'Completely out of the blue"
22+ hour, 41+ min ago (281+ words) PORTLAND, Ore. " A major health insurer in Oregon announced it is sunsetting most of its insurance plans starting next year. Providence announced Wednesday that it is getting out of most insurance coverage sold under the name Providence Health Plan, citing…...
RI Hospital provides some records to Texas federal judge in compliance with latest order
19+ hour, 58+ min ago (983+ words) PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WPRI) " Rhode Island Hospital has begun producing records for minors who received gender-affirming care to a federal court in Texas as a contentious legal battle over a Department of Justice subpoena continues. On Monday, Reed O'Connor, a judge for…...
On Your Dime: EV owners in Rhode Island hit with new registration costs
1+ day, 56+ min ago (678+ words) by TAMARA SACHARCZYK, NBC 10 NEWS (WJAR) " Rhode Island drivers are facing more than high gas prices at the pump. Owners of electric and hybrid vehicles are now paying new registration fees that range from $50 to $200 annually. Under the new law:…...