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TPR: The Public's Radio
thepublicsradio.org > npr > meet-the-nasa-astronauts-headed-to-the-moon

Meet the NASA astronauts headed to the moon

8+ hour, 33+ min ago  (114+ words) The quest to reach" the Moon has always been a key part of the American myth.So has the country's embrace of immigrants, and its vision of itself as a defender of democracy around the world. On a day all…...

TPR: The Public's Radio
thepublicsradio.org > npr > lisa-kudrow-returns-in-the-comeback-and-we-did-need-to-see-that

Lisa Kudrow returns in 'The Comeback,' and we did need to see that

23+ hour, 58+ min ago  (138+ words) Lisa Kudrow is back in HBO's beloved comedy The Comeback. It's been more than a decade since we last saw sitcom star Valerie Cherish, and her present situation is bleak. The new show she's starring in is being written by…...

The Providence Journal
usatoday.com > story > entertainment > television > 04/01/2026 > what-is-the-rhode-island-accent-how-does-it-compare-with-boston-or-new-york-city > 89406052007

Real Housewives will bring the RI accent to television. But what is it, exactly?

17+ hour, 56+ min ago  (335+ words) The Real Housewives of Rhode Island premiere on April 2 on Bravo will bring the wonders of the Rhode Island accent to households across the country. But what exactly is a Rhode Island accent? Is it just a New York accent?...

Yahoo News
yahoo.com > news > videos > council-proposal-aims-spur-affordable-221319588.html

Council proposal aims to spur affordable housing in Providence

14+ hour, 49+ min ago  (44+ words) A new housing proposal aims to remove financial barriers for developers of affordable housing units in Providence. Target 12's Alexandra Leslie explains. A new housing proposal aims to remove financial barriers for developers of affordable housing units in Providence. Target…...

Yahoo News
yahoo.com > news > articles > legislation-technology-force-rhode-island-210726647.html

Legislation would use technology to force Rhode Island’s bad drivers to take it slow

3+ hour, 16+ min ago  (1285+ words) The Rhode Island State House parking lot doubled as a part of a test track Tuesday afternoon, where a Toyota Prius hatchback took several loops to and from Rhode Island's capitol building. But it wasn't the car being tested. Instead,…...

The Providence Journal
providencejournal.com > story > sports > college > basketball > 04/01/2026 > video-of-uconn-coach-dan-hurley-when-he-led-rhode-island > 89420151007

Take a look back at Final Four coach Dan Hurley leading Rhode Island

21+ hour, 27+ min ago  (168+ words) Hurley led the URI Rams from 2012-18, before leaving for Storrs, Connecticut after compiling a 113-82 record in Kingston. Take a look back at Final Four coach Dan Hurley leading Rhode Island UConn head basketball coach Dan Hurley will lead his Huskies…...

The Providence Journal
providencejournal.com > story > entertainment > television > 04/01/2026 > the-real-housewives-of-rhode-island-cast-who-is-rosie-dimare > 89398501007

'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island' cast: Who is Rosie DiMare?

19+ hour, 56+ min ago  (330+ words) With the premiere of"The Real Housewives of Rhode Island," you may be wondering exactly who you will be seeing on the screen. Premiering on Thursday, April 2, Rhode Island's debut in "The Real Housewives" franchise will focus on seven women,…...

Google News
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Google News

14+ hour, 30+ min ago  (12+ words) AI Explained: How Google is using AI to predict flash floods'WPRI.com...

BostonGlobe.com
bostonglobe.com > 04/01/2026 > metro > state-house-influence-judicial-appointments-ri

Do you need to know a guy to become a judge in Rhode Island?

10+ hour, 10+ min ago  (471+ words) You've got to know a guy at the State House to become a judge in Rhode Island. That, in short, is the perception that state Senator Dawn Euer is taking aim at with three bills that would change Rhode Island's…...

BostonGlobe.com
bostonglobe.com > 04/01/2026 > metro > providence-adult-businesses-lawsuits-tossed-ri

Judge dismisses lawsuits in which adult businesses in Providence allege the city profiled and targeted patrons

7+ hour, 29+ min ago  (656+ words) PROVIDENCE " A federal judge has tossed lawsuits filed by adult businesses in Providence that alleged the City of Providence and its police department had profiled and targeted them and their patrons. In decisions in two separate civil lawsuits on Monday,…...