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Providence Police Sgt. Joseph Hanley is currently serving a 45-day suspension.

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News + Culture

Police Body Cameras Are Supposed to Shed Light. R.I. Rules Let Officers Keep Footage in the Dark

Advocates call for strengthening state regulations on the heels of Pawtucket shooting, Providence ICE arrest

August 15, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

A New Bedford School Department building.

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Immigration

Immigrant Advocates Cheer New Bedford School Committee’s ‘Safe Zone’

The resolution will affirm New Bedford Public Schools’ protocols when it comes to handling interactions with immigration authorities

August 15, 2025

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Paul C. Kelly Campos

Greta Granite, one of the first two trolls built by Thomas Dambo in Rhode Island, will be joined by three others this month.

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Arts & Entertainment

First Look: Thomas Dambo Builds Three New Giant Trolls in Rhode Island for Global ‘Troll Map’ Project

The world-renowned recycle artist is crafting trolls in North Kingstown, East Providence, and Arcadia State Park—using reclaimed materials to inspire exploration and raise awareness about waste

August 14, 2025

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Ross Lippman

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Education

Exactly What is in the Ivy League deals With the Trump Administration – and How They Compare

Following settlements with Columbia and Brown, Harvard is poised to join a growing list of elite universities agreeing to multimillion-dollar payouts and campus reforms in exchange for restored federal support

August 14, 2025

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Brendan Cantwell, Michigan State University

August 14, 2025

In this image made from pool video footage, Nicholas Rossi accused of faking his death and fleeing to Europe to avoid rape charges, appears at a jury trial in Salt Lake City, Monday, Aug. 11, 2025.

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News + Culture

Rhode Island Man Accused of Faking His Death to Avoid Rape Charges is Found Guilty of Sexual Assault

August 14, 2025

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Hannah Schoenbaum

Rising insurance costs add further strain to health care providers, including Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence.

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Economy

With Tax Credits About to End, Rhode Islanders Could Pay Thousands More for Federal Health Insurance

AG Neronha warns of crippling consumer costs under proposed 2026 rate hikes. But insurers say they need the money

August 14, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

A man wearing a "Latinos for America" T-shirt attends a campaign event for Republican congressional candidates at University Drafthouse in McAllen, Texas, in 2022.

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Politics & Justice

High Prices and Health Care Costs May Turn Latino Voters Away From Republicans in 2026

August 13, 2025

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Ashley Lopez

Rhode Island PBS and The Public's Radio interns Julia Rose Palad and George Siri are seen here facilitating the last session of LEAP into the Loop at Warwick Public Library.

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Education

From “Lyla Says” to Carnival Games: How Two Rhode Island Teens Helped Kids LEAP into Learning This Summer

Classical High School seniors George Siri and Julia Rose Palad swapped their student hats for educator ones, leading the final session of ‘LEAP into the Loop’ camp and inspiring young minds with PBS KIDS–style problem-solving fun

August 13, 2025

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Gisele Esquivel

Courtney Threats, a social worker and part of the Butler Hospital union’s bargaining team, prepares to speak at a press conference outside the hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.

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Health

You Say ‘Movement.’ We Say ‘Ultimatum.’ Butler Hospital Strike Drags On

Strike will reach the 90-day mark this Friday as both sides dispute terms, timeline

August 13, 2025

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Alexander Castro