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Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi on the opening day of the 2026 legislative session leads the state House in a moment of silence for the students killed at Brown University.

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Politics + Justice

R.I. lawmakers head back to work as politics and federal funding questions loom

Health care, housing, education and President Trump are all likely to take center stage during the 2026 legislative session, which got underway on Tuesday

January 6, 2026

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Ian Donnis

Two North Atlantic right whales photographed by the NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Center aerial survey team in May 2016.

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Climate + Environment

A rare whale is having an encouraging season for births. Scientists warn it might still go extinct

Researchers have identified 15 North Atlantic right whale calves this winter

January 6, 2026

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Patrick Whittle

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Climate + Environment

When do solar panels work? When don’t they?

With cold weather and snow coating our roofs, you might wonder if solar panels are still effective this time of year. So this week on Possibly we’re answering your snowy solar panel questions

January 6, 2026

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Megan Hall

Maddy Adams

January 6, 2026

Luci Jones

January 6, 2026

Speaker Joe Shekarchi conferring last year with House Fiscal Adviser Sharon Reynolds Ferland

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Politics + Justice

Rhode Island General Assembly set to begin a new session

Questions loom on the budget, taxes, hospitals and education

January 6, 2026

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Ian Donnis

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Health

Flu cases surge in Rhode Island, prompting stricter hospital masking rules

Brown University Health has moved to Respiratory Virus Status Red as doctors urge vaccination amid a severe flu season

January 5, 2026

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Joe Tasca

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Recipes

Creamy Lemon Broccoli Pasta

This creamy lemon broccoli pasta is fresh, comforting, and effortlessly weeknight-ready. Bright lemon zest, tender broccoli, and a light, creamy sauce come together for a dish that feels indulgent but stays refreshingly simple

January 5, 2026

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Recipes

Loaded Potato Soup

Nothing beats a warm bowl of loaded potato soup on a chilly day. This recipe turns simple vegetables into a thick, satisfying soup that’s easy to make and endlessly customizable with your favorite toppings

January 5, 2026

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Recipes

Whole Wheat Carrot Cake Muffins

These carrot pineapple muffins are a simple twist on a classic favorite. Made with pantry staples and naturally sweetened with fruit and honey, they bake up tender, flavorful, and hard to resist

January 5, 2026