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How gas prices have changed in Providence in the last week
All eyes are on the hurricanes spinning across the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean. That’s because the trajectory and severity of storms like Hurricane Idalia could spell not only […]
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The biggest health care data breaches you should know about in Rhode Island
It starts with an often-paralyzing attack on computer systems. Doctors scramble to notify patients awaiting surgery that their procedures have been delayed due to a ransomware attack. Sometimes a single […]
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How gas prices have changed in Providence in the last week
The heat wave creeping across the U.S. has experts warning that gas prices could rise in the coming weeks if temperatures take refineries offline, which already happened earlier this summer. […]
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From pandemic essential to the new normal: How QR codes rose to prominence
The COVID-19 pandemic gave black-and-white-speckled QR codes their moment in the spotlight—one many hospitality industry professionals predicted would fade in the coming years. To better understand how QR codes rose […]
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People from these metros are looking to buy homes in Providence
Are Californians and East Coast residents eyeing a move to your metro area? The number of homes on the market is well below pre-pandemic levels nationwide, and that scarcity is […]
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Women's suffrage, but for whom? These 10 Black suffragists fought for the vote before—and long after—the 19th Amendment
Open an American history textbook from the last 50 years to the women’s suffrage chapter, and you will likely find a summary that places Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady […]
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Best-performing Rhode Island stocks last week
Stacker compiled a list of the best-performing stocks in Rhode Island last week using data from IEX Cloud. Stocks are ranked by the highest percent price change from Aug. 4 […]
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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
Gas prices are hovering closer to $4 per gallon this month as the cost of oil has risen, driven higher by Saudi Arabia’s decision to cut production. A gallon of […]
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Study: Rhode Island small businesses thrive in these counties
In 2021, the IRS received a whopping 5.4 million business applications—an all-time high since the U.S. government began tracking this data in 2004. The year with the second-highest number of […]
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In The Garden: Plants that can attract butterflies
Cultivating a flower garden that serves as a serene landscape while supporting a healthy ecosystem requires the right plants, care, and—perhaps most importantly—pollinators. Pollinators, from bees to bats, provide essential […]
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27 senators are up for reelection—which, if any, are 'progressive' relative to the political lean of their states?
Over the past three decades, Democratic Party voters have shifted more to the left than voters in the Republican Party have to the right, according to a report by the […]
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How climate change drives hotter, more frequent heat waves
In late June 2021, a high-pressure atmospheric system settled over Seattle to create an inescapable heat dome. Jean-Paul Yafali, a resident of nearby Kent, Washington, thanked his good luck for […]
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Warwick among 50 ‘best-run’ cities in America, according to WalletHub
The federal government directed billions in assistance to local governments during the coronavirus pandemic so they would not have to cut essential services just as residents needed them most. Now […]
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Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Providence metro area
It goes without saying that the coronavirus pandemic sparked a wave of uncertainty across myriad industries, and no other market has quite felt its impact like that of real estate. […]
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Brown University is among the colleges that have produced the most legislators in the 118th Congress
The most racially and ethnically diverse U.S. Congress to date is also the most educated. The 118th Congress, convened as a result of the 2022 U.S. midterm elections and set […]
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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
Higher oil prices are tugging the average cost of a gallon of gasoline just slightly higher this week across the U.S. A gallon of gas was $3.58 on average, according […]
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Counties with the highest unemployment in Rhode Island
While significantly lower than the alarming pandemic peak of 14.7% experienced in April 2020, unemployment rates remain a subject of concern, though experts’ views on a potential recession are mixed. […]
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Rhode Island among 10 states where new businesses are most likely to turn into employers
Nearly 434,000 people applied for business applications nationwide in April 2023, according to Census Bureau data. Of them, only about 1 in 3 were deemed likely to become employers. Small […]
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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
Prices at the pump aren’t moving, but experts say that trend may not continue through the remainder of the summer. Increased costs of oil have offset lower demand for gasoline […]
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Counties with the highest cancer rates in Rhode Island
Several factors contribute to cancer rates, from personal habits and genetics to air pollution or groundwater quality in a given area. People experiencing social, economic, or environmental disadvantages are disproportionately […]
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The top careers hiring for AI skills in Rhode Island, according to job postings
The fastest-growing jobs today are driven by technology—and, increasingly, artificial intelligence. For example, AI and machine learning specialists top the list of fastest-growing roles, according to a 2023 World Economic […]
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Hottest months in Newport County since 1895
In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their […]
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Places with the fastest-growing home prices in Newport County
Stacker compiled a list of places with the fastest growing home prices in Newport County, RI using data from Zillow. Places are ranked by the dollar change Zillow Home Values […]
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Counties with the most bridges in dire need of repair in Rhode Island
One in three U.S. bridges is in need of repair or replacement, according to data from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association, including 29% of interstate bridges. The cost […]