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Climate + Environment

Planes and ships could run on kelp someday, but there are serious hurdles

A Rhode Island farmer and Woods Hole researchers are betting on seaweed’s potential — if the market and regulators catch up

May 7, 2026

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Sports

Rhode Island challenger ensures US will have a boat at next year’s America’s Cup

American Racing Challenger Team USA, representing Sail Newport in Rhode Island, was announced as an official challenger for the 2027 regatta

April 8, 2026

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Sports

Florida hires Rhode Island’s Tammi Reiss as its next women’s basketball coach

Charged with turning around a struggling Florida program, the three-time A-10 Coach of the Year leaves URI after a historic run that delivered a school-record 28 wins and the Rams’ first NCAA tournament berth in three decades

March 23, 2026

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News + Culture

Snowstorm tragedy highlights hidden danger of carbon monoxide

Rhode Island college football player’s death underscores danger of blocked exhaust pipes

February 26, 2026

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National

WATCH: Rep. Magaziner confronts Noem with deported U.S. military veteran on Zoom in hearing

December 12, 2025

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