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‘The US initiated this.’ After Iran strikes these Mass. natives had to find a way out. - The Boston Globe Tens of thousands of Americans were stranded in the Middle East after the US-Israeli attack on Iran.

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More on the idea of a merger between two of public media's most prominent organizations, from notes that the leaders of WBUR and GBH sent to their respective staffs Thursday.

After a scathing report about sexual abuse by clergy, can the Catholic church in R.I. keep the faithful? - The Boston Globe Despite declines, Rhode Island remains the most Catholic state in the nation. Campus ministries in particular are beginning to thrive, said Michael M. Lavigne, of the Catholic Diocese of Providence. “...

After a scathing report about sexual abuse by clergy, can the Catholic church in R.I. keep the faithful?

Despite declines, Rhode Island remains the most Catholic state in the nation – and campus ministries are beginning to thrive.

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After legal battle with Harvard, woman’s quest to reclaim images of enslaved ancestors culminates in public museum display - The Boston Globe The seven daguerreotypes, the earliest known images of enslaved people in the United States, will be unveiled Wedneday at the International African American Museum in Charleston, S.C.

A Connecticut woman’s quest to reclaim images of her enslaved ancestors, locked away for decades at Harvard University, will end Wednesday, when they are unveiled to the public at a museum in South Carolina, reports @bostonglobe.com’s Tonya Alanez.

After clergy abuse report, R.I. AG Neronha wants to open a window for civil claims against the Catholic Church - The Boston Globe The House passed such legislation last year, but the Senate balked, citing constitutional concerns. A hearing is set for Thursday.

After clergy abuse report, @peterneronha.bsky.social wants to open a window for civil claims against the Catholic Church. @rihouseofreps.bsky.social passed such a bill last year but @risenate.bsky.social balked, citing constitutional concerns. Hearing on Thursday.
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’It’s unbearable’: As Iran war intensifies, gas prices surge in Mass., leaving drivers frustrated - The Boston Globe With the war in Iran, gas prices in Massachusetts are on the rise and customers are feeling the pain at the pump.

Massachusetts residents woke up on Monday to soaring gas prices amid the U.S. war against Iran.

“Going [to] different countries, fighting for no reason ... now we’re paying the consequence,” Fernando Rojas in the southeastern city of Fall River said, adding he’s now trying to actively drive less.

Amid reports of sexual abuse by priests, a story of one courageous nun - The Boston Globe “If only the Diocese over this course of history had taken the approach of that religious sister,” R.I. Attorney General Neronha said, “many children would have been spared this horrific abuse.”

Amid reports of sexual abuse by priests, a story of one courageous nun. “If only the Diocese over this course of history had taken the approach of that religious sister,”
@peterneronha.bsky.social said, “many children would have been spared this horrific abuse.”
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Centurion expected to finalize purchase of two R.I. struggling hospitals from Prospect Medical - The Boston Globe Centurion Foundation is expected to finalize their purchase of Fatima Hospital and Roger Williams Medical Center Friday, the AG confirmed.

BREAKING: After years of delays, the Centurion Foundation is expected to finalize the purchase of two struggling hospitals in Rhode Island from their bankrupt corporate owner today, per AG Neronha's office.

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US employers cut a surprising 92,000 jobs last month as unemployment rate rises to 4.4% - The Boston Globe Economists had expected 60,000 new jobs in February.

"Hiring continues to lag far behind the hiring boom of 2021-2023 when the economy was bouncing back from pandemic lockdowns and the United States was adding nearly 400,000 jobs a month. Many economists describe today’s job market as “no-hire, no-fire’’'

R.I.’s attorney general endorses Foulkes in primary against Governor McKee - The Boston Globe McKee has criticized Foulkes over her role as CVS Pharmacy president in the opioid crisis, but Neronha said, “She did everything that she could to make this horrible situation better.”

@peterneronha.bsky.social endorses @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social in primary vs. Governor McKee. McKee has criticized Foulkes over her role as CVS executive in opioid crisis. Neronha said, “She did everything that she could to make this horrible situation better.”
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‘The best time to remember God’: Amid crackdowns, Somali community leans into faith during Ramadan - The Boston Globe During the holiest month on the Islamic calendar, the Somali community is still celebrating, undeterred by the xenophobic remarks from President Trump.

“The best time to remember God is when you have pressure like this, when you’re afraid for your life.” said Boyah J. Farah, a Massachusetts-based Somali American writer. “You need to remind each other of the hope in prayer.”

‘They should be ashamed’: Clergy abuse survivors say report shows ‘complicity’ of Providence Diocese - The Boston Globe “If one wishes to learn the teachings of Jesus Christ, they should read the Bible,” Dr. Herbert Brennan said. “If one wishes to understand the Catholic Church, they need only to read this report.”

‘They should be ashamed’: Clergy abuse survivors say report shows ‘complicity’ of Providence Diocese
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R.I. man trying to keep his in-laws from his daughter says they ‘manipulated’ his late wife - The Boston Globe Scott Naso testified that he believes Dr. Siavash Ghoreish and Dr. Jila Khorsand “maintained significant control” over Sherry Naso.

R.I. man trying to keep his in-laws from his daughter says they ‘manipulated’ his late wife -- my latest from the grandparents visitation rights trial www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/03/m...

Foulkes calls for millionaires tax to help fund more than 20,000 new R.I. homes, apartments - The Boston Globe Foulkes, who is challenging Governor McKee, unveiled a housing plan that calls for creating a $1 billion revolving loan fund dedicated to housing.

@helenabfoulkes.bsky.social calls for millionaires tax to help fund 20,000 new R.I. homes. Foulkes, who is challenging Governor Dan McKee, unveiled a housing plan that calls for creating a $1 billion revolving loan fund dedicated to housing
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Oil Prices Jump 10% After Iran Attack, Pointing to Economic Risks

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The Providence Place mall is up for sale. But is the age of the indoor mall over? - The Boston Globe Nearly three decades after it opened as a bet on revitalizing downtown, luxury brands are retreating and vacancies are mounting.

What will become of the Providence Place Mall? The massive downtown shopping center’s future is uncertain until a new owner comes in

Meanwhile classic mall stores keep leaving — two more closed just while @alexagagosz.bsky.social and I were reporting this story

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R.I. prosecutor who repeatedly told police arresting her, ‘I’m an AG,’ returns to work after six-month, unpaid leave - The Boston Globe Devon Flanagan returned to work on Monday and has been reassigned, according to a spokesperson for the state attorney general.

Devon Flanagan, the RI prosecutor who repeatedly told police arresting her in Newport last summer, "I’m an AG," has returned to work.

AG's office confirms she was reassigned but the move did not result in a pay change. Flanagan has a salary of $117K.

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Americans Are Leaving the U.S. in Record Numbers More citizens are replanting overseas, drawn by a quality of life made easily affordable by the U.S.’s enviable salaries.

"America’s own citizens are leaving in record numbers, replanting themselves and their families in lands they find more affordable and safe."

One of Africa’s soccer giants will be based in Rhode Island for the World Cup - The Boston Globe The team from Ghana will train at Bryant University and stay in Providence ahead of its matches at the tournament

Ghana's Black Stars are making Rhode Island their home base for World Cup. “This is a big deal for our state. We get to showcase all the things that make us special — our food, our amazing Rhode Island summer and our people,” @amo.house.gov said. “It’s going to be a great setting for the World Cup.”

Trump’s comments on justices ‘inappropriate and unbecoming of the office that he holds,’ retired federal judge in R.I. says - The Boston Globe Newly retired Judge William E. Smith, of the US District Court in Rhode Island, weighs in on Trump calling Supreme Court justices ‘fools and lapdogs,’ and looks back at key decisions in his 23-year ca...

🎙️On the #RIReport podcast, newly retired Judge
@judgewesmith.bsky.social, of the US District Court in RI, weighs in on President Trump calling Supreme Court justices ‘fools and lapdogs,’ and looks back at key decisions in his 23-year career
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UNH poll shows Foulkes leading McKee by 16 points in R.I. governor’s race - The Boston Globe The latest results show 34 percent would vote for Foulkes while 18 percent would vote for McKee, but 40 percent remain undecided.

UNH polls shows @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social leading
@govdanmckee.bsky.social by 16 points in R.I. governor’s race. The latest results show 34 percent would vote for Foulkes while 18 percent would vote for McKee, but 40 percent remain undecided
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Senator Durbin calls for probe into FBI chief’s alleged misuse of aircraft, including during Brown shooting - The Boston Globe Whistleblowers allege Director Kash Patel’s alleged excessive use of FBI aircraft for personal travel delayed responses to high-profile criminal investigations, including the Dec. 13 shooting at Brown...

Senator Durbin calls for probe into FBI chief’s alleged misuse of aircraft, including during Brown shooting

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Museums, historians push back against efforts to erase Black history - The Boston Globe The Museum of African American History in Boston and Nantucket declined funding from the National Park Service due to concerns over federal interference.

“Before you know it, you can’t even see yourself in your community, your society,” said Noelle Trent, president of the nonprofit Museum of African American History, based in Boston and Nantucket.. “The stakes are very, very high. It’s incredibly scary.”

Are you stressed right now? Me, too. Because snow days aren’t a break when you’re a working parent. - The Boston Globe Unplug and do a puzzle with my kids? Maybe when hell freezes over. For many modern adults, this magical childhood tradition has lost its luster.

“For those of us who need to work and also have children, snow days are not a day off. They’re a logistical nightmare.”

Neo-Nazi tattoos raise questions about motivation for Pawtucket rink shooting - The Boston Globe It’s rare for people to join an ideological movement that hates them, an expert on extremism said, noting those who do often have “mental and psychological issues.”

Neo-nazi tattoos, white power posts, and an affinity for guns -- the transgender person who opened fire on family members at a Rhode Island hockey rink lived a life of contradictions www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/20/m...

Fewer than half of Providence apartments would be rent-controlled under current proposal, city estimates - The Boston Globe A fierce debate is underway about rent control. But most apartments wouldn’t even be included, according to the new estimates.

New: If Providence implements rent control this year, fewer than half of apartments would actually be rent-controlled under the current proposal, according to new estimates

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Weapons, ammunition seized from Pawtucket rink shooter’s apartment and storage unit in Maine - The Boston Globe Police seized a sawed-off shotgun, an AR-15 style rifle, a handgun frame, ammunition, and firearm accessories from an apartment in Bath and a storage unit in Brunswick.

Police seized a sawed-off shotgun, an AR-15 style rifle, a handgun frame, ammunition, and firearm accessories from Robert Dorgan's apartment in Bath and a storage unit in Brunswick, Maine. @bostonglobe.com @globeri.bsky.social

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Son of Pawtucket rink shooting suspect tried to burn down a Black Pentecostal church in 2024 - The Boston Globe Kevin Colantonio, 37, had written notebooks full of violent, racist comments before trying to burn down the Shiloh Gospel Temple in February 2024.

Son of Pawtucket rink shooting suspect tried to burn down a Black Pentecostal church in 2024. Both shared racist views, but it's unknown whether they communicated before the arson. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/18/m...

After Pawtucket shooting, records show suspect’s life was marked by conflict - The Boston Globe Military, police, and court records paint a complicated picture of the suspect.

After Pawtucket shooting, military, police, and court records paint a complicated picture of the suspect.

Why are dates a favorite to break fast during Ramadan? - The Boston Globe “The most joyful thing is to get together and break the fast,” said Mashhor Alshrieef, a congregant at the Islamic Center of Rhode Island.

Last year, I wrote this piece for the @bostonglobe.com about how it came to be that Muslims all over the world break our fast with dates. Resurfacing it this morning as we once again begin the thirty days of fasting today. Alhamdulillah for this blessing.

Ramadhan Mubarak!