During the past five decades, the U.S. has resettled over 3 million refugees, making it one of the leading countries for finding new homes for people fleeing violence, persecution, and war. In 2021, then-President Donald Trump lowered the annual cap of refugees that could be admitted into the country to 15,000. Even as the Biden […]
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Common Super Bowl prop bets in 5 charts
Super Bowl prop bets are a sport unto themselves. With two weeks between the NFL’s conference championship games and what has often been the biggest event in the United States besides the moon landing, there is almost too much time to dissect every angle of the tilt. So, aside from speculating on the outcome of […]
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Best films turning 50 in 2024
The 1970s is a decade to be remembered both politically and cinematically. 1974, in particular, gave the world iconic slashers, pop samurai films, and psychedelic rock musicals, but also playful hangout comedies, unlikely buddy movies, and classic whodunits. This dazzling spectrum of cinematic choices shouldn’t be a surprise for a decade often characterized as a […]
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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
Higher oil prices have pushed the cost of a gallon of gasoline up ever so slowly in the past week. Midwestern and Gulf Coast states are still seeing gas prices below $3 per gallon, a trend that analysts warn may not last much longer. “We are in that time of year where pump prices begin […]
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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Providence by diners
Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn’t just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there’s anything wrong with that style of food; it’s delicious and is responsible for popularizing Mexican food in the United States.) But Mexican food means more than that. It reflects Mexico’s diverse population—shaped by waves […]
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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 Jan. 19 to Jan. 26. Stocks headquartered in Rhode Island, listed on the Russell 3000 membership list, and a market cap over $5.0 billion on April 14th […]
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Report: Roads in Rhode Island are worst in the nation, deteriorating the fastest
According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, the United States boasts an impressive interstate network of 4.2 million miles of roads—but underlying that reputation is a backlog of $786 billion in needed repairs. On average, the society estimates, American motorists spend a collective $130 billion on extra vehicle repairs and fuel costs as a […]
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Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Rhode Island
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $344,000 in December, 3.6% lower than the year before, but in line with seasonal trends. […]
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Counties with the most prewar homes in Rhode Island
Many people love the idea of owning a vintage home and preserving a piece of history. But what are your actual chances of finding one in today’s market? Vintage homes date back to the prewar era, meaning they were built before World War II. Houses in this era can come in a variety of architectural […]
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How personal income has changed in Newport County
The start of the 2020s saw dramatic movement in Americans’ personal incomes—and a positive one at that for those in the middle- and lower-income brackets. Stimulus checks and pandemic-era welfare programs added thousands to households’ bottom lines through tax credits for things like child care. A cultural revolution in the workforce, referred to as the […]
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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 Jan. 12 to Jan. 19. Stocks headquartered in Rhode Island, listed on the Russell 3000 membership list, and a market cap over $5.0 billion on April 14th […]
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Highest-rated restaurants in Providence by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we’ve seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven’t been to before, and 5% […]
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10 popular '90s artists going on tour in 2024
Every era seems to make a comeback decades later, and as of the late 2010s, the 1990s revival has officially been in full swing. In the past several years, we’ve seen fashion trends like Adidas slides and bucket hats become stylish again, while studios have rebooted popular ’90s movies, like the “Scream” franchise, and TV […]
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Where refugees in Rhode Island are arriving from
During the past five decades, the U.S. has resettled over 3 million refugees, making it one of the leading countries for finding new homes for people fleeing violence, persecution, and war. In 2021, then-President Donald Trump lowered the annual cap of refugees that could be admitted into the country to 15,000. Even as the Biden […]
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Chronic absenteeism is still up in schools across the US
American students are coming back to the classroom after the pandemic, but they still aren’t attending class at the same rate as before the COVID-19 pandemic. HeyTutor, an in-person and online tutoring provider, looked at data published by FutureEd, a Georgetown University think tank, to gauge how student absenteeism has changed since the 2018-19 school […]
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Seniors in these Rhode Island counties have the highest Alzheimer's rates
An estimated 22,000 people in Rhode Island over age 65 have Alzheimer’s, according to estimates released by the Alzheimer’s Association in 2023. Alzheimer’s disease afflicts an estimated 6.7 million Americans, and that number is only growing. Medical professionals believe the volume of diagnoses could double by 2060 if there isn’t a breakthrough in prevention—or a […]
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Meteorological events to look for in 2024—and where best to see them
People have looked at the sky for millennia in awe of all the celestial wonders happening above. Even today, with advanced technology and a more nuanced understanding of our solar system and the galaxies beyond, we continue to look to the sky with a great sense of fascination. The most anticipated celestial event of 2024 […]
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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
Gas prices have rebounded slightly after more than 10 consecutive weeks of drops, bringing the national average to about where it was this same time last year. Record U.S. oil production and slipping demand have kept prices at the pump lower and contributed to a welcome decline in overall inflation this year. If pre-pandemic seasonal […]
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How Newport County’s GDP has changed since 2018
Newport County’s GDP was $8 billion in 2022—the #4 highest out of 5 counties in the state. Rhode Island’s overall GDP was $73 billion for the year, with Newport County’s making up 10.8% of it. Newport County’s GDP grew about 10% from 2018 to 2022, adjusted for inflation, while the state’s GDP grew about 4%. […]
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Yelp: Best restaurants for 11 cuisines in Providence
America is often described as a melting pot—a place where different cultures have come together over the centuries to form a new set of customs while maintaining the ones their ancestors have long held dear. For a lot of cultures, a major part of their identity is food. Walk down any main street in the […]
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The highest-grossing Christmas weekend movies from the last 40 years
Going to the movies over the Christmas holiday can be a great way to bond with your loved ones and escape chaos. It’s no wonder Christmas weekend is one of the busiest times of the year to catch a new film and one of the most crucial times of the year for Hollywood. It also […]
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Most common domestic destinations from Logan International Airport
Air travel looks very different now than it did just a few years ago when the coronavirus pandemic grounded folks around the world, putting a halt to travel for both leisure and business. In 2020, passenger traffic on U.S. airlines was at its lowest since the mid-1980s, with just 369 million passengers. In 2021, the […]
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Most common domestic destinations from Rhode Island TF Green International Airport
Air travel looks very different now than it did just a few years ago when the coronavirus pandemic grounded folks around the world, putting a halt to travel for both leisure and business. In 2020, passenger traffic on U.S. airlines was at its lowest since the mid-1980s, with just 369 million passengers. In 2021, the […]
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‘Take it down and they’ll return’: The stunning revival of the Penobscot River in Old Town, Maine
About a week before the removal of the Great Works Dam on the Penobscot River in Old Town, Maine, Dan Kusnierz dragged his sons to the riverside to take their picture in front of the aging structure. They had just come from a little league game. “They were being goofy and didn’t understand it,” Kusnierz, […]
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Cities with the most expensive homes in Rhode Island
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $347,415 in […]