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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse speaks at the COP30 conference in Brazil.

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Climate + Environment

At COP30, Sen. Whitehouse raises alarm about Rhode Island’s escalating insurance crisis

Rhode Island’s junior U.S. Senator says many international leaders at the COP30 conference finally recognized the necessity of addressing the rising cost of property insurance caused by more frequent and intense weather events

November 18, 2025

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Joe Tasca

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What should we do about invasive species, and should we do anything at all?

Spotted lanternflies, Japanese barberry, Oriental bittersweet – When plants and animals like these invade our environment, they can disrupt other organisms that are native to the region. But can we stop these species? And should we?

November 18, 2025

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Andrea Li

Leo Nachamie

November 18, 2025

On left, NPR President and CEO Katherine Maher testifies during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing at the U.S. Capitol on March 26. On right, CPB President and CEO Patricia Harrison accepts the Governors Award on CPB's behalf during the 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sept. 7.

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National

CPB agrees to revive a $36 million deal with NPR killed after Trump’s pressure

November 18, 2025

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David Folkenflik

Last week, Bishop Edgar Moreira da Cunha signed on to a “Special Message” on immigration issued at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

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Religion

Fall River Bishop Edgar Moreira da Cunha says immigrant parishioners can depend on church for support

The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River recently called out the U.S. government for its aggressive immigration policies

November 17, 2025

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Paul C. Kelly Campos

Greg Cornett, president of Rhode Island Energy, describes company measures to reduce customers’ energy bills at a press conference on Monday, July 21, 2025.

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Economy

Rhode Island Energy drops winter bill discount plan amid scrutiny from state regulators

Proposal would have shaved up to $80 off monthly gas and electric bills

November 17, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

Lincoln School field hockey players Ruby Verkuijlen, Norah Joncas and Annie Lenihan celebrate winning the DII state championship

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Sports

In Providence, the Lincoln School’s family of athletes won big this fall

Field hockey won the Division II championship. Soccer won 16 games and reached the Division IV final. Tennis reached the Division II semifinals

November 17, 2025

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Mike Szostak

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Economy

Rhode Island’s $14 billion budget: Five things to know

With state spending up sharply since the pandemic and a major deficit on the horizon, new figures reveal the biggest drivers of Rhode Island’s budget and the revenue sources keeping it afloat

November 17, 2025

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Justin Kenny