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Traces are seen in the sky after Iran's armed forces say they targeted Al-Udeid base in a missile attack in Qatar on Monday.

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News + Culture

Tehran’s unprecedented attack on Al Udeid Air Base sparks global alarm; no U.S. casualties reported as Qatar condemns “flagrant violation” of its sovereignty

June 23, 2025

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NPR News

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Food & Drink

Ocean to Bottle: Providence Distillery Crafts Spirits with Oysters, Seaweed — and Pizza Strips

At ISCO, innovation meets tradition as locally sourced ingredients fuel small-batch, ocean-inspired vodkas and gins — including a gold medal–winning Pizza Strip Vodka

June 23, 2025

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Pamela Watts

Rosemary Costigan was confirmed on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as the sixth permanent president of the Community College of Rhode Island.

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Education

Postsecondary Education Council Makes Costigan Permanent President of CCRI

June 23, 2025

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Alexander Castro

Rhode Island dropped to 19th in the latest national ranking of child wellbeing, falling behind every other New England state.

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Health

Rhode Island Drops to 19th Place in National Rankings of Child Well-Being

Drop in health and economic indicators drives decline in latest KIDS COUNT report, as advocates call for urgent investments in housing, jobs, and family supports

June 23, 2025

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Alexander Castro

Rep, Jason Knight argues in support of the Senate version of the gun bill.

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Politics & Justice

Rhode Island Lawmakers Pass Assault Weapons Sales Ban, Sending Bill to Governor McKee

After years of advocacy, the General Assembly approved a measure to ban the sale and manufacture — but not possession — of assault-style weapons; McKee says he will sign it into law despite criticism and looming legal challenges

June 23, 2025

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Ian Donnis

Second Amendment supporters in yellow shirts and gun safety advocates in red and orange sit in the gallery over the Rhode Island Senate during the debate on the proposed ban on the manufacture and sale of assault-style weapons as lawmakers began what appears to be their final day of the 2025 session on Friday, June 20, 2025.

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Politics & Justice

Rhode Island Senate Approves $14.3B Budget, Sending Spending Plan to Governor’s Desk

Despite new taxes and fees on drivers, property owners, and nicotine pouches, the fiscal 2026 budget passed with minimal opposition and includes boosts for health care and schools — but RIPTA funding still falls short

June 23, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

The National Transportation Safety Board recently flagged the Pell Bridge among 68 U.S. bridges in urgent need of inspection.

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News + Culture

Rhode Island’s Crumbling Bridges: Are They Safe?

With more than 100 bridges rated in poor condition and urgent repairs lagging, new reporting by Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio reveals the deeper infrastructure risks across the state — and the lack of clear accountability for fixing them

June 22, 2025

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David Wright

Podcast Episode

Rhode Island PBS Weekly Podcast

June 22, 2025 - How Safe Are RI’s Other Bridges? / Making Sea Spirits in PVD / Lessons From a Senior Endurance Athlete / Weekly Insight

On this episode, David Wright examines bridge safety across the state, in the wake of the Washington Bridge closure. Then, Pamela Watts heads to Industrious Spirit Company, or ISCO, a distillery creating unique flavors like seaweed and oyster. Plus, 66-year-old endurance athlete Paul Mellor gives a lesson on perseverance, and a new installment of Weekly Insight.

June 22, 2025

Podcast Episode

A Lively Experiment Podcast

On Lively, the gavel is almost down on the General Assembly session: what’s in, what’s out?

This week on A Lively Experiment: keeping up with the flurry of decisions at the State House as the gavel lowers on this year’s General Assembly session. What’s in, what’s out - and what does it all mean? Moderator Jim Hummel breaks it down with former RI Attorney General Arlene Violet, political contributor Joe Paolino and attorney and former Governor Almond’s Chief of Staff, Joe Larisa.

June 20, 2025

John Marion, executive director of the nonpartisan good government group Common Cause of Rhode Island.

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Politics & Justice

Power, Transparency, and Public Trust: What Rhode Island’s Legislative Session Revealed About Good Government

From Senate President Val Lawson’s dual roles to stalled ethics reforms and lobbying imbalances, Common Cause RI’s John Marion joins ‘Political Roundtable’ to assess where democracy stands—and how everyday Rhode Islanders can still make a difference

June 20, 2025

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James Baumgartner