For many high school students, acceptance into the Ivy League is considered the ultimate mark of success, achieved by only about 3% to 7% of applicants, depending on the school. The eight schools within the Ivy League have hundreds of years of combined history, and the “newest” one cropped up the same year Abraham Lincoln […]
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Biden hopes ending cancer can be a ‘national purpose’ for US
By ZEKE MILLER and CARLA K. JOHNSON Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday urged Americans to come together for a new “national purpose” — his administration’s effort to end cancer “as we know it.” At the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Biden channeled JFK’s famed moonshot speech 60 years ago, likening […]
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Here’s what on the docket for Newport City Council’s Regular Meeting on September 14
Newport City Council returns to the Council Chambers at Newport City Hall on Wednesday, September 14 for their next Regular Meeting. Here’s a look at the docket; CITY OF NEWPORT DOCKET FOR A REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, will […]
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Obituary: John E. Moy
John E. Moy, age 83, of 41 Woodland Drive, Portsmouth, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the 8th day of September, 2022. Born in Newport on September 28, 1938, He was the son of the late Edward and Mary (Roden) Moy of Newport. He was the husband of the late Madelyn A. Moy […]
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URI’s efforts to study plastic pollution get federal boost
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Researchers at the University of Rhode Island are getting some federal assistance for their efforts to better understand plastic pollution and the threat it poses to the ocean. The university is set to receive $1 million in grant funding dedicated to studying how plastics spread through the environment as well as […]
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10 stats that explain the state of digital currencies and assets today
Canva 10 stats that explain the state of digital currencies and assets today Cryptocurrency burst into the American lexicon in the late 2000s as an alternative to central bank-regulated fiat currencies. More than a decade later, the nascent digital currency is coming into its own as a mainstream asset watched and traded by investors around […]
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25 musicians with rich acting careers
FX Network 25 musicians with rich acting careers Musicians are a talented and creative bunch. Gifted musically, many also shine on both the big and small screen. Artists across decades and genres make the leap into acting, often balancing careers in both areas. With the Sept. 23 release of “Don’t Worry Darling” starring English singer-songwriter Harry Styles, […]
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10 ways workspaces—and office culture—have evolved
American Stock/ClassicStock/Getty Images 10 ways workspaces—and office culture—have evolved Today’s workforce looks different from how it once looked. Women made up 47% of the workforce in 2019, compared to 42% in 1979, according to 2021 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In the same time period, the nonwhite fraction of all American workers grew […]
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Historic cities: 10 metros with the oldest homes
Jamie Hooper // Shutterstock Historic cities: 10 metros with the oldest homes When it comes to home ownership, some buyers prefer towns steeped in history, and given the opportunity, they’d choose to restore a historic home back to its former glory. Historic preservation is a way to maintain a city’s uniqueness and show its story. […]
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What's in a name? How naming rights deals impact the professional sports venue landscape
Cassiohabib // Shutterstock What’s in a name? How naming rights deals impact the professional sports venue landscape On July 12, 2022, the Pittsburgh Steelers rocked the NFL world by announcing their home stadium, Heinz Field, would be renamed Acrisure Stadium. The 153-year-old, Pittsburgh-based H.J. Heinz Company had owned the stadium’s naming rights since the venue […]
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How the world changed during Queen Elizabeth's reign
Keystone/Hulton Archive // Getty Images How the world changed during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign Queen Elizabeth II was crowned the Queen of England in 1953 upon the death of her father, King George VI. The world was a very different place than it is today when Queen Elizabeth took the throne. The British Empire still […]
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Hasbro Children’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital partner with Seasons Corner Market for Shell’s “The Giving Pump”
(Lincoln, RI) Hasbro Children’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital are proud topartner with Seasons Corner Market for the Shell USA (Shell) “The Giving Pump” as part of its Force For Good initiative to drive positive change in local communities by giving back. Running through October 31st, 2022, a portion of every gallon of gas purchased […]
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Spotty fall colors likely in New England amid drought
This summer’s drought is expected to cause a patchy array of fall color starting earlier in the leaf-peeping haven of New England while the autumn colors are likely to be muted and not last as long in the drought- and heat-stricken areas of the south. In New England, experts anticipate the season, which typically peaks […]
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Candy, cash, gifts: How rewards help recovery from addiction
Harold Lewis has been fighting drug addiction for years, but only recently started thinking recovery could be fun. The 59-year-old former cook earned small prizes — candy, gum, gift cards, sunglasses and headphones — for attending meetings and staying in treatment for opioid addiction during a 12-week program in Bridgeport, Connecticut. “Recovery should be fun because you’re […]
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Providence College Men’s Basketball releases 2022-23 season schedule
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College men’s basketball 2022-23 schedule was announced today (Sept. 9). The Friars will play 11 non-conference games to get the 2022-23 season started. The team then will play 20 BIG EAST Conference games. Providence will open the season against Rider University on Tuesday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m. on FS1 at […]
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Just My Opinion: Searching for the truth in a deluge of campaign rhetoric
With just a few days left before the primary election, candidates have been slinging accusations, deflecting blame, overstating achievements … and spending lots and lots of money on advertising, signs, mailers, and more. It’s hard to remember an election season like this. Five candidates vying for the Democrat gubernatorial nomination, half a dozen looking to […]
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Governor McKee directs flags to be lowered
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S. and Rhode Island flags at all state facilities and buildings to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment. […]
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Parent-teacher organizations aren’t only for the kids
They’re known at school as the group of parents who orchestrate everything from Halloween parties to book fairs, but a parent-teacher organization isn’t just for the kids. Parents join a PTO for all kinds of reasons. It has helped some revitalize career skills, share passions, find job opportunities, and assuage the middle-age friend desert, all […]
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Michael Flynn: From government insider to holy warrior
BATAVIA, N.Y. (AP) — The crowd swayed on its feet, arms pumping, the beat of Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take It” thumping in their chests. The people under the revival tent hooted as Michael Flynn strode across the stage, bopping and laughing, singing the refrain into his microphone and encouraging the audience to sing […]
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How Ivy League endowments have grown over the past two decades
The Ivy League universities are among the country’s oldest, most prestigious, and wealthiest. Collectively, American colleges had more than $690 billion in endowment funds by the end of the 2020 fiscal year. About 20% of that was held by Ivy League universities alone. University endowments are funds that have been donated to academic institutions, either […]
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Teen and adult women’s chorus on Aquidneck Island is welcoming singers this fall
The Aquidneck Singers, a teen and adult women’s chorus on Aquidneck Island that was established in September 2019, is welcoming new singers to join us this fall. The Aquidneck Singers is conducted by Elizabeth Woodhouse, the Founder and Artistic Director of the Choral Collective of Newport County, which also includes the Newport County Youth Chorus […]
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Op-Ed: It’s everyone’s duty to report child abuse, neglect
Contributed by Representative Julie A. Casimiro As autumn begins and many families resume busy schedules of learning, work, sports practices and other extra-curricular activities, it is a time of fresh starts and new opportunities. Kids will try new things, learn new skills and make new friends. They will meet new mentors who will help shape […]
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Heavy Rain forces closure of shellfish area in Narragansett Bay
PROVIDENCE, RI: The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that several shellfish areas in Narragansett Bay are closed due to excessive rain in the Providence metropolitan area Sept. 5-6. Upper Narragansett Bay area A, Upper Narragansett Bay area B, and Lower Providence River area E are closed to shellfishing and are scheduled to […]
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Updated COVID-19 booster doses to be available in Rhode Island this week
With a new, more comprehensive COVID-19 booster dose now authorized and recommended by federal health officials, these updated booster shots will start to become available in Rhode Island this week and next. “This is a good reminder that one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from COVID-19 is to stay up […]
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CVS to buy home health-care provider Signify for $8 billion
DALLAS (AP) — Drugstore operator CVS Health Corp. said Monday that it will buy home-health provider Signify Health for $8 billion. CVS said Signify has more than 10,000 employees including physicians and nurses, a presence in every state, and offers technology platforms. “This acquisition will enhance our connection to consumers in the home and enables […]