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Published on Mar 6, 2025

‘I defused the situation’: Bus passenger confronted a man with a gun before CCRI ‘lockdown’

A person on campus who identified himself only as Franklin said he had confronted a person with a gun on the bus. “I defused the situation. Before he pulled the gun, I was already on him. He got off the bus and ran,” Franklin said. “I spoke to him, let him …

Source: The Boston Globe - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on 00:21 GMT

Measles Outbreak: Deceased Man In New Mexico Tested Positive, But Cause Of Death Is Unconfirmed

Topline A deceased man in a New Mexico county experiencing a small measles outbreak and bordering Texas—where an outbreak of the highly contagious virus in has grown to 159 people—tested positive for measles, the New Mexico Department of Health said …

Source: Forbes - Neutral
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Theaters Sue the N.E.A. Over Trump’s ‘Gender Ideology’ Order

Several arts organizations sued the National Endowment for the Arts on Thursday, challenging its new requirement that grant applicants agree to comply with President Trump’s executive orders by promising not to promote “gender ideology.” The groups that …

Source: The New York Times - Neutral
Published on Mar 4, 2025

Rhode Island’s ‘Squid Squad’ targeted in DOGE purge of NOAA

The head of squid research at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Narragansett Bay facility is among the hundreds of agency employees nationwide who are no longer on the job, according to one of NOAA’s former administrators. Former …

Source: Rhode Island Current - Label Pending
Published on Mar 4, 2025

Magaziner discusses White House's devastating cuts to NOAA

(WJAR) — Representative Seth Magaziner hosted a roundtable discussion about the White House’s cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The federal agency supports thousands of jobs in Rhode Island's fishing and aquaculture industry. …

Source: WJAR - Rhode Island - Label Pending
Published on Mar 3, 2025

Rhode Island Foundation offering $220,000 in grants to help Newport County residents

Nonprofit organizations that serve residents of Newport County’s six cities and towns have until March 28 to apply for $220,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation. “This is just one of the ways the Foundation focuses on serving the unique needs of …

Source: What's Up Newp - Rhode Island - Neutral
Published on Mar 3, 2025

‘This Is a Calamity’: Federal Cuts Decimate NOAA Programs and Threaten Rhode Island’s Blue Economy

PROVIDENCE — As chaos and uncertainty continue to be unleashed on federal agencies thanks to the policies of the Trump administration, the Ocean State’s blue economy is just starting to feel those downstream impacts. While federal jobs by themselves don’t …

Source: ecoRI News - Rhode Island - Left-wing
Published on Mar 3, 2025

Rhode Island’s former US attorney has a new job in private practice

PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island’s former US attorney, who recently resigned at President Trump’s behest, has a new job. Zachary Cunha joined the Providence office of prominent Boston-based law firm Nixon Peabody as a partner Monday, where he will focus on …

Source: The Boston Globe - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on Mar 3, 2025

A tax on digital advertising will hurt Rhode Island small businesses and consumers

As a former South Dakota State senator, past president of the National Conference of State Legislators, and a Certified Public Accountant, I’ve seen firsthand how tax policies can either help or hurt a state’s economy. The digital advertising tax that is …

Source: Rhode Island Current - Label Pending
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Trump team wants to freeze grants and loans. A second judge said not yet

BOSTON — A second federal judge on Thursday extended a block barring the Trump administration from freezing grants and loans potentially totaling trillions of dollars. U.S. District Court Judge John McConnell in Rhode Island granted the preliminary …

Source: OregonLive.com - Neutral
Published on 01:41 GMT

Second potential death from measles outbreak after unvaccinated New Mexico resident dies

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Mar 5, 2025

Senate committee gives initial approval for Goddard to permanently lead R.I. Department of Housing

Rhode Island’s acting housing secretary is one step closer to permanently leading the agency for housing, homelessness, and community development after gaining the endorsement of the Senate Committee on Housing and Municipal Government Tuesday afternoon. …

Source: Rhode Island Current - Label Pending
Published on 02:13 GMT

Artists sue National Endowment for the Arts, claiming new grant requirements violate free speech

The arts community would look a lot different without the input of people of color and queer people, Giselle Byrd told a crowd of reporters gathered in a Providence conference room Thursday. “It would be void of truth,” Byrd, the executive director of …

Source: Rhode Island Current - Label Pending
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Trump will delay some tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month amid economic fears. Follow live updates.

pinned Why tariffs, President Trump? By the Associated Press To Trump, “tariff” is more than “the most beautiful word in the dictionary,” something he says often. Tariffs, in Trump’s view, are a cure for a number of the nation’s ills and the tool to reach …

Source: The Boston Globe - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Judge facing MAGA impeachment calls extends block on Trump funding freeze

A federal judge facing mounting calls for impeachment from allies of President Donald Trump, including from Elon Musk, has extended a block on the administration's efforts to freeze federal grants and loans. U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. …

Source: The Gazette - Colorado - Neutral
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Some tariffs delayed; judge blocks federal funding freeze — 5 healthcare updates

President Donald Trump has granted temporary tariff exemptions on imports from Mexico and Canada that are covered under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, signed by President Trump during his first term. The move comes two days after 25% tariffs on nearly …

Source: Becker's Hospital Review - Neutral
Published on Mar 6, 2025

AP News Summary at 2:00 p.m. EST

Trump changes course and delays tariffs on Mexico, but they remain in place for Canada WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is postponing the 25% tariffs on most goods from Mexico for a month after a conversation with that country’s president. Trump’s …

Source: The Call & Times - Rhode Island - Neutral
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Executive overreach: Judge orders Trump to release federal funds

The White House claims it has paused spending to ensure it aligns with Convicted Felon #47's priorities. A federal judge reminded Trump that spending is Congress's authority; he pays the bills. Judge John J. McConnell Jr. of the Federal District …

Source: Boing Boing - Neutral
Published on 01:08 GMT

Congressional Democrats Question Actions of Musk-Led DOGE

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats are pushing back on White House efforts to halt transportation initiatives launched during the Biden administration, stressing that efforts led by …

Source: Transport Topics - Neutral

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 22:19 GMT

US Senate Confirms Troy Edgar as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security

WASHINGTON – Today, the United States Senate voted to confirm Troy Edgar as the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security by a bipartisan vote of 53-43. "Congratulations to Deputy Secretary Edgar on his bipartisan confirmation today. He …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 14:23 GMT

TravelingWiki’s CEO Jonathan Sutter Lauded for “Leadership Qualities That Could be Considered Presidential in Nature”

Following Extensive Work Documenting Free Resources in 12 Languages for 20M Amer., Jonathan Sutter Noted for "Presidential...Leadership Qualities" by MSFT AI MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Based on …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 23:30 GMT

Construction and Elected Leaders Celebrate Success, Advocate for Change Amid Unpredictable Political Future

Changes at the federal level have the potential to create unprecedented hardships, specifically for minority-owned businesses in Chicago CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Hispanic American Construction Industry …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 22:30 GMT

Governor Mills Statement on President's Decision to Delay Tariffs

March 6, 2025 Governor Janet Mills today issued the following statement in response to the president's announcement that he will delay tariffs on Canada and Mexico until April: "The president's broad tariffs on our major trading partners will …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 23:53 GMT

Governor Mills Statement on President's Decision to Delay Tariffs

MAINE, March 6 - Back to current news. March 6, 2025 Governor Janet Mills today issued the following statement in response to the president's announcement that he will delay tariffs on Canada and Mexico until April: "The president's broad …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 23:15 GMT

March 6, 2025 - Attorney General Miyares Joins 21-State Coalition Urging Congress to Ban China-Based AI Platform on All ...

Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General Jason S. Miyares Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Shaun Kenney …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 23:33 GMT

Attorney General Bird Leads 16 States in Urging Congress to Support Year-Round E15 and Unleash American Energy Greatness

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today urged Congress to pass a bipartisan bill that will unleash homegrown American energy by securing nationwide access to year-round E15 gasoline. Day one in office, President Trump signed an executive order …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 00:29 GMT

First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva visited Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Church in Ganja

AZERBAIJAN, March 6 - 06 March 2025, 20:35 First Vice-President of Azerbaijan, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Mehriban Aliyeva, along with her daughters, Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva, visited the Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Church in …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 20:53 GMT

Study: Project Labor Agreements Increase Bid Competition and Control Costs on Public Building Projects in Illinois

Report finds that by promoting increased competition, PLAs help control construction costs for taxpayers LA GRANGE, IL, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An analysis of more than 2,500 bids on 773 Illinois Capital Development …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 18:37 GMT

As campaign grows, The Green Bandana Project encourages submissions to KiDS contest for warning labels on social media

The Keep It Digitally Safe Campaign for safer social media now represents 20 mental health, tech, and youth-focused groups in two countries. BLOOMINGTON, MN, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The KiDS - Keep It Digitally Safe …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 17:47 GMT

NEW RESEARCH REVEALS A FINANCIAL CRISIS FOR WOMEN IN THE UK

UNITED KINGDOM, March 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEW RESEARCH REVEALS A FINANCIAL CRISIS FOR WOMEN IN THE UK Third of UK Women Are Unable to Save Anything at All New research from MoneyShe.com exposes a stark financial crisis facing women …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 16:37 GMT

New Book Exposes Flaws in the Conviction of Robert Xie for the Lin Family Murders

DEE WHY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, March 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Andrew L. Urban, an acclaimed Australian journalist and author, is set to release a new book titled Framed: How the Legal System Framed Robert Xie for the Lin Family Murders …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

DESPITE CONTROVERSY, OKLAHOMA BECOMES THE FIRST STATE TO INITIATE BIBLES BACK IN SCHOOL CAMPAIGN

Lee Greenwood Partners with Ryan Walters Launching National Initiative to Donate Bibles to Oklahoma Kids OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant move to enrich educational resources, Lee Greenwood …

Distribution channels: Education, Music Industry ...
Published on March 6, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

West Virginia Partners with Skyll for Statewide Student Internet Safety Curriculum

'Deputy' and 'Movie Games' to Protect Over 240,000 Students from Sextortion, AI Exploitation, and Online Threats CHARLESTON, WV, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Skyll, a leader in educational technology, and …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Historic Resolution Reaffirms Jewish Sovereignty Over Judea and Samaria, the Biblical Heartland

American Christian Leaders for Israel Historic Resolution Reaffirms Jewish Sovereignty Over Judea and Samaria, the Biblical Heartland DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 21:31 GMT

In NCLA Amicus Win, D.C. Circuit Recognizes President Trump’s Right to Fire Principal Officer

Washington, DC, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has stayed a district court’s permanent injunction, which would have allowed Hampton Dellinger to remain head of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 20:32 GMT

Management of border crossing points located along transit corridors in Central Asia discussed at OSCE regional workshop ...

An OSCE-organized regional workshop on the management of border crossing points located along transit corridors in Central Asia, held in a blended format, took place from 4 to 6 March 2025 in Ashgabat. The workshop brought together, online and in-person, …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 20:32 GMT

International Round Table on Achievements and Initiatives of the Extrabudgetary Project Improving the Effectiveness of ...

On 28 February 2025, the International Round Table “Improving the Effectiveness of the Justice System in Kazakhstan: Achievements and Initiatives” took place in Astana. The event was organized under the extrabudgetary project “Improving the Effectiveness …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 05:23 GMT

As U.S. Tariffs Hit Canada, Super Binz Liquidation Slashes Prices to Support Local Shoppers

As U.S. tariffs threaten Canadian jobs, Super Binz lowers prices to help Calgary families save more during economic uncertainty. CALGARY, AB, CANADA, March 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States imposes a 25% tariff on Canadian …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 10:20 GMT

OSCE Supports the Development of UAV Training Center for Border Service of National Security Committee of the Republic ...

On 29 January 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana (the Office) presented the Concept Paper for the “Development of a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Training Center for the Border Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan” to the Border Service of the …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 10:19 GMT

Bosnia and Herzegovina local elections 2024: ODIHR election observation mission final report

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 2024 local elections were competitive and efficiently managed, but took place in an environment lacking social and political cohesion. Extensive legal reforms increased the integrity of the process, but the scope of the changes, …

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Published on March 5, 2025 - 22:00 GMT

National Non-profit, City Thread, Awards Three U.S. Cities Grants to Advance Transportation Infrastructure

--Burlingame, CA; Columbus, OH; and Hood River, OR forge ahead to plan, achieve cities’ mobility project goals-- DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- City Thread, a national nonprofit consultancy improving communities …

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Published on March 5, 2025 - 21:23 GMT

True Gold Republic Announces Partnership with Joe Piscopo as Brand Ambassador to Promote Physical Gold Ownership

True Gold Republic, a company focused on precious metals investment, has announced a new partnership with Joe Piscopo, who will serve as their brand ambassador. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- True Gold Republic, …

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Published on March 5, 2025 - 20:58 GMT

Rally & March from the Capitol to the White House

The Rally and DC March Will Call on Administration to Recognize Iranians' Right to Overthrow the Regime WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Washington navigates its Iran policy, thousands will rally and …

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Published on March 5, 2025 - 20:30 GMT

ACE Urges Leaders to Reject Misleading CWELCC Extension Campaign

Child Care Operators Call for Real Solutions, Not Political Agendas CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, March 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association of Childcare Entrepreneurs (ACE) is calling on policymakers to look beyond the misleading campaign …

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Published on March 5, 2025 - 19:50 GMT

JWV National Commander Raises Concerns Over Hiring Freeze and Probationary Terminations

WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Last week, Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV) National Commander Gary Ginsburg testified at a Joint Hearing with the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees (HVAC and …

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Published on March 5, 2025 - 19:33 GMT

Wicked Fabulous Expands Collection with Activism Tees in Response to Recent Anti-LGBTQ+ Measures

Wicked Fabulous Expands Collection with Activism Tees in Response to Recent Anti-LGBTQ+ Measures, 10% of each purchase donated to LGBTQ Youth. HULL, MA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wicked Fabulous Expands Collection with …

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Published on March 5, 2025 - 19:30 GMT

WV Commission on Holocaust Education urges rejection of proposed constitutional amendment

Proposed amendment would marginalize thousands of WV citizens, trample on Establishment Clause, and disregard lessons learned from Holocaust era CHARLESTON, WV, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The West Virginia Commission on …

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